Interested in Running for Elected Office?

Buena Vista’s next municipal election will take place on April 5, 2022, to elect a Mayor and three Trustees to serve a four-year term of office expiring in 2026. Also, one additional Trustee position with a term that will expire in 2024 is open, filling the vacancy created in 2021.

The Town of Buena Vista benefits significantly from the energy and engagement of its Board members, and there’s no time like the present for you to join their ranks. Do you have:

  • An interest in local issues and public service?
  • The time and commitment to attend two Board of Trustees meetings per month and to read through (sometimes lengthy) Board packets in advance so you’ll be well informed when you arrive?
  • The flexibility to attend various other types of meetings as assigned, such as those held by intergovernmental organizations and Town Advisory Boards?
  • The ability to work with people, willingness to listen to the concerns of your neighbors and constituents, and a knack for coming up with common-sense solutions to the challenges facing our town?

If you answered ‘yes’ to these questions and would like additional information, stop by Town Hall to pick up a Candidate Information Packet and Board of Trustees Handbook, or you may access the documents on the Town website at buenavistaco.gov and my-BV.com.

The Information Packet and Handbook are intended to answer most of your initial questions, and the Town staff is always ready to help you with any issues or concerns you might have.

If you decide that you’d like to run for office, the next step will be for you to stop by Town Hall on January 4th to pick up a nomination petition. The process isn’t as complicated as you may think—you only need to obtain signatures from ten registered electors (who must live within Town limits) to become a candidate.

Public service can be challenging and frustrating at times, but it’s also rewarding—just ask any current or past Trustee. So, if you’ve been thinking about becoming an elected official, it may be the time to consider throwing your hat into the ring.

If you have questions, contact Paula Barnett, Town Clerk, at 719-581-1017 bvclerk@buenavistaco.gov.