The 2022 Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. All registered voters of the City of New Port Richey will have the opportunity to elect two people to serve as City Council Members. The City Council Members shall be elected for a term of three (3) years. The annual salary is $7,500.
Qualification Requirements:
Candidates for this municipal elective office must be duly registered voters and residents within the corporate limits of the City of New Port Richey for at least six months prior to the election.
Qualifying Period:
Qualifying begins on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at noon and ends on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at noon. No qualifying documents will be accepted after that time.
Qualifying Documents:
The following two forms along with the election assessment fee of $75.00 may be received at any time. Please note that the election assessment fee cannot be presented in the form of a cashier’s check, official check or money order. A temporary check provided by the financial institution may be accepted. If the candidate is unable to pay the $75.00 election assessment, they may file an Affidavit of Financial Hardship.
- Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Depository (DS-DE 9)
- Statement of Candidate (DS-DE 84)
The following forms cannot be accepted until the qualifying period begins:
- Candidate Oath (Nonpartisan Office) (DS-DE 302NP)
- Form 1 Statement of Financial Interest
- Receipt of Notice of Public Test
- Acknowledgement of Electronic Filing Information
- Application for Political Signs
- Application for Handbill License
- Affidavit of Residency (if needed)
The following are other documents included in the candidate package but do not need to be returned to the City Clerk:
- Notice of Public Test
- Financial Reporting Dates
- Copy of Resolution Establishing Electronic Filing
- Section 106.0705, Florida Statutes
- Chapter 106 Finance Laws
- 2022 Municipal Elections Candidate Support Information
- Statement from the Florida Supervisors of Elections
Persons wishing to receive qualifying documents via hard copy may pick them up at the City Clerk’s Office, Second Floor, City Hall, 5919 Main Street Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.