To those interested in serving on the City Council, the candidate filing week is just around the corner. There is much to research and plan for when filing for candidacy, so starting early is recommended. Below are some useful resources to get started!
Some Basic Information about Candidate Filing for 2021:
City Council Positions up for Election:
Position #1: 2 year unexpired term (Jan 1st, 2022 - Dec 31st 2023)
Position #3: 4 year term (Jan 1st, 2022 - Dec 31st 2025)
Position #4: 4 year term (Jan 1st, 2022 - Dec 31st 2025)
Who is Eligible to File:
Must be registered to vote in the City of Soap Lake (RCW 29A.24.075)
Must be a resident of Soap Lake for over 1 year upon election (RCW 35A.12.030)
Filing Week:
May 17th - May 21st, 2021
Filing Fee:
$10.00 or Signed Petition (RCW 29A.24.091)
Where to File:
Online or In-Person.
By Mail (letters accepted as early as May 3rd)
Grant County Election's Office
PO Box 37
Ephrata, WA 98823
The City of Soap Lake greatly appreciates the people who make the commitment to serving the community and look forward to seeing the candidate list this year!