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Public Notice of the May 17, 2022 Primary Election Seeking City Official Candidates.
Summary and Background
Notice is being given that on May 17, 2022 the City of Hermiston will hold an election for the following elected positions:
- Ward Specific Councilors- Four-year terms beginning 01/01/2023 to 12/31/2026
o Ward I
o Ward II
o Ward III
o Ward IV
- Municipal Judge- Two-year term beginning 01/01/2023 to 12/31/2024
Candidates must file for office by submitting their completed declaration of candidacy to the City Recorder from September 9, 2021 to no later than 5:00pm on March 8, 2022. Forms are available at City Hall, 235 E Gladys Ave, Hermiston, OR 97838 or at https://www.hermiston.or.us/citycouncil/page/elections
Elections shall be nonpartisan. Your choice of candidates will be presented upon the official ballot, conducted by mail, and shall be voted upon by all qualified voters of the City.
The City Charter states the Municipal Judge and Ward Specific Council candidates will run in the Primary Election. If there are two or less candidates then the Primary Election will determine who will be elected into office. If there are three or more candidates then the two with the highest number of votes in the Primary Election will be placed in the General Election to see who shall be elected into office. Candidates must file by March 8th, 2022.
Attached you will find the Public Notice for the Primary Election.
Attachment A is being published in the Hermiston Herald and posted at the following locations: City Hall/Library, Post Office, and on the City’s website and social media sites.
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Apart from a modest publication cost, there is no financial impact.
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Submitted By: Lilly Alarcon-Strong