Don't forget to run your clocks forward March 14, 2010

1st ANNUAL NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE EVENT


               From the Mayor's Desk  


I’m sure that we are all better prepared for an ice storm this year than we were last year; however, it doesn’t hurt to devote some time and space to make sure everyone’s prepared should something like that happen again – or in the event of a power outage. That’s why we’ve taken the time to get some information together that we all can use to better prepare our homes and our families for the winter days ahead. Additionally, we have been asked by the Mayfield Code Enforcement Board to provide you with code violation information, both in English and Spanish. We have done so in the insert that is in this newsletter, which is clear for everyone to understand. It is only when we work together that we can provide a nice, clean living environment for our citizens. It’s once again election year. We are publishing information from County Clerk Barry Kennemore on how you can become a candidate in the city election. We hope you all have a safe and prosperous New Year!


ALWAYS THOUGHT ABOUT RUNNING FOR CITY OFFICES? IT’S THAT TIME!

According to Graves Court Clerk Barry Kennemore, anyone interested in running for city offices can file between November 4, 2009, and the deadline of 4:00pm on January 26, 2010. City races are non-partisan, and the filing fee is $50.00, and candidates must have two qualified voters to sign their filing papers. Filing is done at Kennemore’s offices in the Graves County Courthouse.

For the Mayor’s race, the requirements are as follows:

*candidates must be 25 years of age or older

*candidates must reside within the city for one year

*candidates must be a qualified voter in the city, and

*candidates must reside in the city throughout their term of office

For the City Council race, the requirements are the same, except they must be 21 years of age or older.

In order to have a primary election (which would be held on May 18, 2010), there would have to be three (3) candidates for the Mayor’s race, and twentyone (21) candidates for the city council race. Any numbers lower than these would eliminate a primary election, and go straight to the general election, which would be November 2, 2010.

 

Arthur Byrn