How to Run for Mayor Or City Council

Elections for Bonney Lake mayor or city council positions are held during the November General Election on odd number years.

Individuals interested in running for office must be a registered voter in the City of Bonney Lake and must have lived within city limits for at least one year prior to election day. 

Here are the requirements as specified by law:

How to file as a candidate

Filing with both Pierce County and the Public Disclosure Commission are required steps in any candidacy.

Filing with Pierce County

Candidate Filing Week starts the first Monday in May.
A Declaration of Candidacy must be submitted to Pierce County during Candidate Filing Week.

For a list of filing requirements and deadlines, visit: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/329/Information-for-Candidates 

Filing with the Public Disclosure Commission

By publicly stating an intent to run for office or accepting campaign contributions, a candidate may trigger the official start of their campaign. Once a campaign has begun, candidates have two weeks to file with the Public Disclosure Commission (see links below).

Helpful Information

The following information has been collected to provide prospective candidates with information about the duties and expectations that come with elected office.
 

Pierce County Elections:

Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC):

Association of Washington Cities (AWC):

Public Disclosure Commission (PDC):

City of Bonney Lake:

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