Nomination papers for November’s mayoral and city council elections in Greene County are now available.

Greene County Deputy Auditor Billie Jo Hoskins says potential candidates have until September 17th to submit their forms to be on the November 3rd ballot.  All mayoral positions are available this election cycle, including the City of Jefferson.  Each term lasting two years, with the exception of the mayor of Jefferson, which is a four-year term.  All city council seats are four-year terms.

Jefferson has two seats available for city council, one in the second district and one at-large.  Scranton, Churdan, Paton and Rippey each have three seats up for election.  Churdan has two additional positions to fill a vacancy.  Dana and Grand Junction each have two seats available.  Dana also has one seat to fill a vacancy.

Scranton voters will also be asked about a measure to change the number of library trustees and their terms of office.

Hoskins says for Jefferson, individuals must have at least 25 signatures to run for either mayor or city council.  Grand Junction, Rippey, Paton, Churdan and Scranton must have a minimum of ten signatures and Dana is required to have at least five to be on the ballot.

Forms are available at the County Auditor’s office, each city clerk’s office or on the State Auditor’s website.

All nomination forms must be submitted to the Greene County Auditor’s office.