Mayor & Aldermen candidacy declarations open Dec. 6 for April election

The City of Branson Clerk’s office will accept Declarations of Candidacy for the Mayor and three Aldermen seats for the upcoming spring local election starting December 6, 2022, through December 27, 2022.

Each of the City’s three Wards will have an Alderman position on the ballot as will the position of Mayor. The Branson Board of Aldermen consists of six aldermen, two from each Ward, and the Mayor. Each of these is elected for two-year terms. The elected officials currently holding seats that will be considered in the April 4, 2023, election are:

Mayor – Larry Milton

Ward 1 – Clay Cooper

Ward 2 – Cody Fenton

Ward 3 – Ruth Denham

Declarations of Candidacy must be filled out in person at the City Clerk’s office, located inside City Hall, and will be accepted beginning on December 6, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on December 27, 2022.

Candidates’ names will be placed on the ballot in the order they file their candidacy. For all candidates who file for candidacy on the first day, the order will be determined by a random drawing at the City Clerk’s Office.

For more information and the 2023 sample election packet, visit the Boards & Committees section of the city’s website, BransonMo.Gov. Paper packets are also available in the Clerk’s office inside Branson City Hall for pickup.

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