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BY GREG WALTERS

City Elections are
Coming next April
HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 

Five Seats on the Raytown Board of Aldermen are up for election on Tuesday, April 5^th . . . If you are interested, here is the “low-down” on what is involved in running for public office in Raytown.

 

So, let’s get to it. Here is the first question most perspective candidates ask . . .  “How much does the job pay”?

 

Interestingly enough, the Board of Aldermen just passed an ordinance setting the compensation for all Aldermen to $525.00 per month (each).

 

The compensation actually comes in two parts. The salary portion comes to $450 per month. There is also a monthly auto allowance of $75 per month.

Raytown is a Fourth Class City. The City is divided into five wards equally divided by population.* Each Ward is represented by two Aldermen. Collectively they make up the ten members of the Board of Aldermen. 

Every two years one-half of the Board is up for election. In 2015 five of the seats will be up for election.

*To view a map of how the wards are geographically divided go to the end of this story.

 
WHAT IS REQUIRED TO BE A CANDIDATE?

Candidates are required to . . .

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Be a registered voter within the City of Raytown.
• Have all state and local taxes currently up to date at the time of filing.
• Be at least a one year resident of the City of Raytown.

WHEN WILL THE ELECTION BE HELD?

• The election will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2025.

WHEN IS THE FILING DEADLINE?

• Filing Opens on December 10, 2024
• Filing Closes on December 31, 2024
• There is not any fee to file for the election.

WHERE DO YOU FILE TO BECOME A CANDIDATE?

At Raytown City Hall. To file in Raytown for public office you will need to make an appointment with the City Clerk to fill out the proper documents for filing. The City Clerk of Raytown, Missouri handles all filings for office in Raytown.

 

The City Clerk’s office can be reached at 816-737-6000, Extension 9 (Administration) . . . . call between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, to make your appointment to File for Alderman.

 

WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES

AND WORK SCHEDULE OF ALDERMEN?

The Board of Aldermen meet twice monthly on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Meetings generally last from one to three hours in length.

The Board of Aldermen is the legislative branch of Raytown City Hall. The Board’s job is to oversee and approve all ordinances, and oversee the budget of the City of Raytown.

 

The Mayor has the authority to call on occasional work session on dates other than the first and third Tuesday of each month – in the last year there has been two such meetings called.

 

If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Richard Tush, President of the Raytown Democrat Association. Mr. Tush can be reached at 816-914-4423.

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*The following city map shows the Ward Boundaries of the City of Raytown.