Elections

Persons eligible to run for elected office must:
 • Be a citizen of the United States.
 • Be 18 years of age or older.
 • Be currently registered to vote.
 • Council candidates must be a resident of the City Ward or of a territory annexed to that ward for at least 12 months. 
 • Mayor and Treasurer candidates must be a resident of the City of Salida or of a territory annexed to the City for at least 12 months.

In order to have your name appear on a ballot, you will need to have twenty-five (25) valid signatures.  Materials for elections can be picked up in the Clerk's Office, 448 E 1st Street. In addition, if you are running for City Council, those signing your petition must be a resident within your ward. The Mayor and Treasurer positions are elected at large. 

Your petition, complete with signatures and the Circulator Affidavit signed and notarized, must be returned in person to the City Clerk’s office, 448 East First Street, Suite 112, Salida, CO 81201  It is highly suggested to have more than the minimum of twenty-five signatures as it is possible that not all signatures will qualify.  

Please visit the Salida Municipal Code at the links below to learn more about Elections, Mayor and City Council Requirements, and Ward Boundaries.

ARTICLE I. - ELECTIONS 

ARTICLE II. - MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL

ARTICLE III. - SEC 2-3-50. - TREASURER

ARTICLE I. - SEC 2-1-40. - ELECTIONS WARDS AND PRECINCTS

Should you have any questions, please contact me, and I will assist you however possible.  Thank you for your interest in serving as an elected official. 

Erin Kelley
City Clerk
719-530-2630  
clerk@cityofsalida.com