Hopeful candidates for Northville elected offices have until 4 p.m. July 25 to file nominating petitions with the city clerk's office.
Candidate packets containing nominating petitions, signature requirements, affidavits, and other information pertaining to the Nov. 7 city election are available at the city clerk's office, 215 W. Main St. between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, according to a prepared statement. Qualified individuals can petition to run for mayor, a two-year term and for two council member seats, each a four-year term. For more information call (248) 349-1300 during business hours.
State law (MCL 168.737a) requires that all write-in candidates who seek election to a city office file a declaration of intent with the city clerk no later than 4 p.m. on the second Friday immediately preceding the election.
Candidates must be a resident of the city of Northville for at least two years immediately prior to July 25 and be a qualified and registered elector. Candidates cannot be in default to the city nor to any governmental unit of the State of Michigan and may not be an incumbent in any elective city office for which the term of said office does not expire with the Nov. 7, 2023 city election. An incumbent whose term does not expire with the Nov. 7, 2023 election must resign their elective office prior to filing, according to the Northville City Charter.
Candidates with questions about incompatible offices must contact personal legal counsel as the city clerk's office does not offer legal advice.
Petitions can be filed in advance of the filing deadline. Filing earlier may allow extra time to submit a supplemental nominating petition filing (if applicable) by the filing deadline, officials said.
Contact City Clerk Mike Smith by email on the city website with questions or to make a filing appointment. While “walk-ins,” are accepted, an appointment is recommended to ensure the city clerk is available to accept the filing.
