elections

Presidential Election Schedule:

The United States Presidential Election of 2008 is scheduled to be held on November 4, 2008.

Important election dates to remember -                     

                            Primary                                                                                          August 26, 2008

                            General                                                                                          November 4, 2008

Pursuant to the regulations for political and campaign signs, candidates wishing to erect signs throughout the City must complete a Political and Campaign Sign Registration form.  The form may be returned via fax (321-953-8971); email (barbet@pbfl.org); or mailed to the Office of the City Clerk at 120 Malabar Road, SE, Palm Bay, Florida 32907.

Special Municipal Election:

The City of Palm Bay has scheduled a Special Municipal Election, to be held in conjunction with the Primary Election on August 26, 2008, to submit to the electorate the following referendum for authorization to continue granting economic development tax exemptions:

Referendum No. 1:  Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions

Shall the City of Palm Bay, Florida, be authorized to continue to grant, pursuant to Section 3, Article VII, of the State Constitution, property tax exemptions to new businesses and expansions of existing businesses? 

_____ Yes -      For authority to grant exemptions 

_____ No -       Against authority to grant exemptions

Should you have questions regarding the referendum, please contact Sue Hann, Deputy City Manager, at 952-3411.

City Election Schedule:

The City Clerk's Office administers the city elections and accepts candidate filings.

The City’s general elections are held in November.  The next municipal election will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2008.

Commencing in November 2008, Council terms increase from 3 years to 4 years, placing all future elections in even-numbered years. 

The City Council seats that will be on the City’s ballot in 2008 are the Office of the Mayor, and Seats 2 (Woodard) and 3 (Geier).

Announcing Candidacy (Pre-Qualifying):

If you are interested in qualifying as a candidate for one of the above seats, you may announce your candidacy for Council by filing a Candidate Pre-Qualifying Packet with the Office of the City Clerk.  All original forms are to be filed with the City Clerk or her designee.  Faxing or e-mailing these documents is not acceptable.

The City’s actual qualifying period starts on Monday, August 18, 2008, at 8:30 A.M. and ends on Friday, August 22, 2008, at 5:00 P.M.  Forms will be available from the Office of the City Clerk and on-line during this time period and may only be filed during this week.  All original forms are to be filed with the City Clerk or her designee.  Faxing or e-mailing these documents is not acceptable.

Should you have further questions, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (321) 952-3414.

For information on voting precincts or on how to register to vote, please visit Brevard County Supervisor of Elections website or call  (321) 952-6328.  

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