Rusty Hike
Republican
Website: https://www.ilikehikeformayor.com/
Both candidates will be on General ballot
Bellevue Mayor P26
Kevin L Pflager
Democrat
Both candidates will be on General ballot.
Job Description
How office affects the voter
In the "council-manager" or "weak mayor" system, the mayor can cast a deciding vote if the City Council is equally divided. He/She can also veto decisions which then can be overturned by 2/3 vote of the Council. The mayor may also grant reprieves and pardons.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duty of the mayor is to guard and protect the rights of the city. Typically the mayor appoints, with City Council approval, a city administrator who manages the day to day work of the city. However the mayor does have authority to check on the work of any officer in the city. Compared to a corporation, the city administrator is the chief executive officer and the mayor is the chairman of the board.
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How office affects the voter
In the "council-manager" or "weak mayor" system, the mayor can cast a deciding vote if the City Council is equally divided. He/She can also veto decisions which then can be overturned by 2/3 vote of the Council. The mayor may also grant reprieves and pardons.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duty of the mayor is to guard and protect the rights of the city. Typically the mayor appoints, with City Council approval, a city administrator who manages the day to day work of the city. However the mayor does have authority to check on the work of any officer in the city. Compared to a corporation, the city administrator is the chief executive officer and the mayor is the chairman of the board.
Requirements for the position
Must be a resident and a registered voter of the city. Age requirement may vary by city.
Other information
Though not officially stated in the statutes, the mayor is the spokesperson for the city, should have long-range planning ability, and work well with the Council. In the "council-manager" system, the mayor has more of a ceremonial position instead of a power position.Term of office
4 years
Partisan?
Nonpartisan
When election is held
Varies by city, often with 1/2 of the city council districts/wards.
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How office affects the voter
In the "council-manager" or "weak mayor" system, the mayor can cast a deciding vote if the City Council is equally divided. He/She can also veto decisions which then can be overturned by 2/3 vote of the Council. The mayor may also grant reprieves and pardons.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duty of the mayor is to guard and protect the rights of the city. Typically the mayor appoints, with City Council approval, a city administrator who manages the day to day work of the city. However the mayor does have authority to check on the work of any officer in the city. Compared to a corporation, the city administrator is the chief executive officer and the mayor is the chairman of the board.
Requirements for the position
Must be a resident and a registered voter of the city. Age requirement may vary by city.
Other information
Though not officially stated in the statutes, the mayor is the spokesperson for the city, should have long-range planning ability, and work well with the Council. In the "council-manager" system, the mayor has more of a ceremonial position instead of a power position.Term of office
4 years
Partisan?
Nonpartisan
When election is held
Varies by city, often with 1/2 of the city council districts/wards.