Qualifying To Open Next Week For Tuscaloosa Municipal Election

TUSCALOOSA, AL — Qualifying is set to begin next week for the City of Tuscaloosa's municipal election on March 4.

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On the ballot will be elections for mayor, city council, and the Tuscaloosa City Schools Board of Education, with the qualifying period open from Jan. 14-28.

Ahead of qualifying, the city provided a brief list of the following requirements for those seeking to run for office.

General qualifying information:

• All candidates must pay a qualifying fee priced at $200 for mayor and council, while the fee will be $50 for school board candidates.
• Qualifying fees can be paid via check, money order or exact cash
• Candidates must have a current Statement of Economic Interests on file with the Alabama Ethics Commission within five days of submitting the qualifying form

Mayor and council candidate requirements:

• At least 18 years of age
• Qualified elector of the City
• Resident of the city/district for at least 90 days before election day
• Resident of the city/district during the term of office

Board of Education chair/member requirements:

• Qualified elector of the city
• No record of conviction for any crime involving moral turpitude
• Resident of the city/district at least 90 days prior to election day
• Resident of city/district during term of office

Those with questions are asked contact the Office of the City Clerk at (205) 248-5010 or cityclerk@tuscaloosa.com.

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