Elections
For most citizens, voting represents how they participate in government. Election results bestow political power upon those elected to office. The Staples City Clerk insures that elections are free of fraud or the appearance of fraud.
Filing is currently open for the biennial election for the City of Staples and will close at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Offices to be filled are the Mayor and three City Council Members. The Mayor shall serve for a term of two years. The three City Council Members shall serve for terms of four years. File with the City Clerk at Staples City Hall, 122 6th St NE. A filing fee of $2.00 is required. The biennial election for the City of Staples will be held Tuesday, November 5th, 2024.
