Filing opened Tuesday for elected city positions, and two candidates have filed in Fulton so far.
Mike West, who currently serves as councilmember for the First Ward, filed for Mayor. He was elected to the Fulton City Council in the Apr. 2021 election, where he received 133 votes (53.85 percent). His opponent was incumbent Valerie Sebacher, who received 113 votes (45.75 percent).
West previously served on the city council for 14 years, four years in the Fourth Ward and ten years in First Ward.
To file for Mayor, candidates must receive 100 valid signatures. The Mayor serves a term of four years.
Lauren Nelson, who currently serves as council member for the Fourth Ward, has refiled for her seat. She was elected to the her position in the Apr. 2021 election, where she received 107 votes (64.85 percent). Nelson's opponent was incumbent Rick Shiverdecker, who received 57 votes (34.55 percent).
To file for council member, candidates must receive 25 valid signatures. Fulton council members serve two year terms. One council seat in each ward opens for election every year.
Packets for all available positions can be picked up at the city clerk's office.
The General Municipal Election will be on Apr. 4, 2023.