The filing period to run for municipal office begins this Friday, July 25, and goes through noon Aug. 15.
For this year's general election on Nov. 4, Bella Vista seats up for election include mayor, city clerk, city attorney and three aldermen. All will serve four-year terms.
Mayor Frank Anderson will not seek re-election for a third term. So far, three candidates have announced their bid for office: Alderman Jim Wozniak, Peter Christie and Linda Lloyd.
Currently, there is no elected city attorney, and the city employs a full-time staff attorney.
City Council seats up for election are Ward 1, Position 2, currently held by Jerry Snow; Ward 2, Position 2, currently held by Dick Rooney; and Ward 3, Position 2, currently held by Larry Wilson.
Candidates must file with the County Clerk's Office a nominating petition containing signatures from not less than 30 qualified electors residing in Bella Vista. He or she must also file a political practice pledge, affidavit of eligibility, statement of financial interest and campaign contribution and expenditure forms. These forms will be provided to candidates at the time of filing.
The County Clerk's Office has three locations: 215 E. Central Ave. in Bentonville, 1428 W. Walnut St. in Rogers and 707 S. Lincoln St. in Siloam Springs.
The deadline to register to vote for this year's general election is Monday, Oct. 6. Early voting for the general election will begin Monday, Oct. 20, and continue through Monday, Nov. 3.
General News on 07/23/2014