RUNNING FOR ELECTED OFFICE

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

The next Riverdale City election will be held November 3, 2009. The Mayor and 2 Councilmember seats are up for election in 2009. Those wishing to seek office must file a Declaration of Candidacy with the Riverdale City Recorder from July 1, 2009 to 5:00 p.m. on July 15, 2009. More information will be posted before July 1, 2009.

Declarations of Candidacy qualifications are (Per UCA 20A-9-203):
(1) be a United States citizen at the time of filing;
(2) be at least 18 years old at the time of the next municipal election;
(3) be a resident of Riverdale City or a resident of an area recently annexed into Riverdale City for a period of 365 consecutive days immediately preceding the date of the election;
(4) be a registered voter of Riverdale City;
(5) Pursuant to Utah Constitution Article IV, Section 6, any mentally incompetent person, any person convicted of a felony, or any person convicted of treason or a crime against the elective franchise may not hold office in this state until the right to vote or hold elective office is restored as provided by statute.

Voter Registration

It’s never too late to register to vote! In order to register in Weber County, you must contact the Office of the Weber County Clerk, 2380 Washington Blvd., Ogden, UT. Their telephone number is (801) 399-8400. Office Hours are Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

To vote, a citizen must be a registered voter. To register to vote in Utah, you must:

·        Be a US Citizen;

·        Be a resident of Utah (primary residence) for 30 days immediately before the next election; and

·        Be at least 18 years of age on or before the next election.

Any questions concerning the elections and running for office may be directed to the City Recorder, Marilyn Banasky , at 394-5541 ext. 1232.