2020 GENERAL ELECTION
At the 2020 General Election on November 3rd, the positions for Mayor and three Councilor positions will appear on the ballot. The filing period for interested candidates begins on June 3, 2020 and all filing requirements must be completed by 5:00 pm on August 25, 2020.
OPEN CITY OF AMITY POSITIONS
Mayor Currently held by Michael Cape Four-year term
Councilor Pos. #1 Currently held by Sandy McArthur Four-year term
Councilor Pos. #3 Currently Vacant Four-year term
Councilor Pos. #5 Currently held by Jenna Goings Four-year term
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All positions are non-partisan.
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Council positions are elected at large, meaning candidates may reside in any area of the City of Amity.
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All positions are volunteer/non-paid.
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All terms will begin on January 1, 2021. The Oath of Office will be administered at the first meeting of the City Council, on January 6, 2021.
QUALIFICATIONS AND RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
To qualify as a candidate for Mayor or City Councilor, you must be:
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A qualified elector under the laws and Constitution of the state of Oregon, and a registered voter of the City of Amity; and,
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A resident of the City of Amity who has resided continuously in the City during the 12 months immediately preceding the election.
The Amity City Recorder, Natasha Johnson, is the Elections Officer for the City of Amity. Please contact Ms. Johnson at (503) 835-3711 or via email at njohnson@ci.amity.or.us for additional information. Candidate packets will be available June 1, 2020 by emailing the City Recorder, or downloading it from the city’s website.
Please call Natasha Johnson, Elections Officer at (503) 835-3711 if you have any questions.