Running For Woodstock Mayor Will Cost $360

If you want to become the next mayor for the city of Woodstock, go ahead and set aside $360.

That's how much mayoral candidates for the Nov. 5 general election will have to pay to run for the seat currently held by incumbent Mayor Donnie Henriques. 

If you aren't that ambitious but still want a career in politics, you can qualify to run for three Woodstock City Council seats — Wards 1, 3 and 5 — for $270.

The qualifying fees were approved by the council on Monday as part of its call to hold an election for the mayor and council seats, held by incumbents Randy Brewer of Ward 1, Bob Mueller of Ward 3 and Bud Leonard of Ward 5.

The four-year terms of the incumbents are set to expire on Dec. 31 and all have announced their plans to run for re-election. 

Qualifying for the election will be between Monday Aug. 26 and Wednesday Aug. 28 at the office of the city clerk at the Woodstock City Annex. 

Qualifying hours on Monday are between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. 

The deadline for residents to register for the city election is Oct. 7. 

City voters will cast their ballots on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 5 at the Woodstock Public Library. A run-off has been tentatively scheduled for Tuesday Dec. 3 at the library. 

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