Running for Council

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The City Council consists of the Mayor, who is elected at large, and eight Councilmembers, two elected from each of the City's four wards. The Mayor and Councilmembers serve staggered four-year terms, beginning on the first City Council meeting following their election.

Want to be a City Councilmember?

Citizens interested in running for City Council positions must meet the following requirements:

• be a resident of the City of Thornton
• have lived in their Ward for at least a year/ or in the City for one year to run for Mayor
• be a registered voter
• be a U.S. citizen
• be at least 25 years of age
• not be a convicted felon

For detailed information about gathering signatures to qualify to run for a City Council position, or information about when City Council positions are up for reelection, follow the link for Thornton City Clerk’s Election information. For more information, please call the Thornton City Clerk’s Office at (303) 538-7230.

Get involved with your City

Thornton City Council encourages all residents to become involved in their City in some way, either as a Councilmember or through one of our numerous Boards and Commissions. For more information, call (303) 538-7230.