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