FAQs
Candidate FAQs
I would like to run for Town Council - Where do I start?
Please Click Here to learn more about the Town Election. If you are interested in running, please contact the Town Clerk's office at ccopeland@juno-beach.fl.us or (561)656-0316 to schedule a candidate orientation meeting.
Which forms need to be submitted first when running for candidacy?
The Appointment of Campaign Treasurer Report (DS-DE 9) must be filed with the Town Clerk prior to opening a campaign account. This is the only form that may be filed before the official qualifying period begins. Please Click Here to find the Candidate Qualifying requirement forms. The Statement of Candidate (DS-DE 84) must be filed within ten days after filing Form DS-DE 9.
Can I appoint myself as the Campaign Treasurer?
Yes! A candidate can appoint one treasurer and up to three (3) Deputy Treasurers, subject to requirements (106.021(1)(a)F.S.). Please visit the Florida Division of Elections website for more information on campaign finance and acting as a campaign treasurer.
Do I have to be a resident of Juno Beach to run for Town Council?
Yes! Per the Town Code, Chapter 8, Section 2 - Candidate qualification procedure: Any qualified elector within the town may become a candidate for any office to be filled at any election by paying to the town clerk a qualifying fee in the sum of $35.00 and by filing with the town clerk, not less than four weeks prior to the primary election, a written notice stating that he or she intends to be a candidate at such election, identifying for what group, and requesting that his or her name be placed upon the ballot to be prepared for said election. The notice shall be signed by such candidate and acknowledged by a notary public or other officer duly authorized to administer oaths. The town clerk is authorized to administer the oath in such cases.
Is the Town Clerk's Office responsible for ensuring my forms are correct?
While the Town Clerk is the Qualifying (Filing) Officer for our municipality, pursuant to F.S. 99.061(7)(c), the filing officer performs only a ministerial function in reviewing qualifying papers. Therefore, the Town Clerk may only review the qualifying papers to determine whether all items required have been properly filed and whether each item is complete on its face, but may not determine whether the contents of the qualifying papers are accurate.
Who will see my election documents?
Any information you share will be held and used only by the Town except as it pertains to a public-records request in accordance with Florida law.
