August 2, 2024 3: 40 a.m.

A deadline is approaching for residents who are considering running for office in the November 5th general election.

A City of Roseburg release said the filing period for candidates who would like to run in the local election remains open until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday August 27th.

However, those interested in running for the Roseburg mayor or city council seats are running out of time to complete a multi-step process to get their names on the ballot. Before completing any filing forms, prospective candidates are encouraged to set up an appointment with City Recorder Amy Nytes to review the election process by emailing: anytes@cityofroseburg.org or calling 492-6866.

These offices are up for election:

*Mayor – a two-year term ending December 31st, 2026

*Councilor – wards 1, 2, 3, and 4 – four-year terms ending December 31st, 2028

Winning candidates would take the oath of office and begin serving in January 2025.

So far, Mayor Larry Rich and Ward 3 Councilor Tom Michalek have qualified with enough signatures to run on the ballot. Ward 2 Councilor Andrea Zeilinski is canvassing for signatures, another person is gathering signatures to run in Ward 3, and two people who turned in candidate filing forms are gathering signatures to run in Ward 4. No one has indicated they’d like to run for the Ward 1 seat by turning in a candidate filing form or meeting with the city recorder.

More information about the City of Roseburg elections process is linked: Election Information | City of Roseburg