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Candidate Filing

12/4/2024

Municipal elections are scheduled for April 8, 2025. Eligible voters of the City of Prairie Home will have the opportunity to elect a mayor and two aldermen.  Officers serve two-year terms.

Declarations of candidacy must be filed at City Hall, 416 Highway Drive. Filing begins at 8:00 am on 12/10/24 and ends at 5:00 pm on 12/31/24.  Normal office hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9:30-12:00 and 1:00-5:00. For questions, contact City Hall at cityclerk@cityprairiehome.com or 660-841-5524.

Qualifications:   

  • United States citizen and voter under the laws and constitution of Missouri.  
  • Resident of the City for at least 1 year preceding the election.
  • Not in arrears for any unpaid state, county or local taxes or forfeiture; no misuse of funds in office.   
  • Not have been found guilty of or pled guilty to a felony.
  • Aldermen must be at least 21 years of age. 
  • Mayor must be at least 25 years of age.

Duties:  

  • Attend all regular and special meetings of the Board of Aldermen, except for good cause. Regular meetings are scheduled on the third Thursday of each month, generally excluding December. 
  • Represent the City as needed. 

Compensation: 

  • Mayor: $200 per month
  • Alderman:  $50 per month