The following positions on the Astoria City Council have terms that expire as of December 31, 2022. The election of candidates for these positions will be held at the November 8, 2022 General election.
Mayor
To file for this office, a person must be a resident of Astoria for the six months preceding November 8, 2022 and must be a registered voter. A person must also submit a petition signed by 47 registered voters living in any of the City Wards. There is no filing fee in lieu of a petition.
Councilor, Ward 1
To file for this office, a person must be a resident of Astoria for the six months preceding November 8, 2022, must reside in Ward 1, and must be a registered voter. A person must also submit a petition signed by 12 registered voters living in Ward 1. There is no filing fee in lieu of a petition.
Councilor, Ward 3
To file for this office, a person must be a resident of Astoria for the six months preceding November 8,2022, must reside in Ward 3 and must be a registered voter. A person must also submit a petition signed by 12 registered voters living in Ward 1. There is no filing fee in lieu of a petition.
Petition forms and other political candidate material may be obtained from the City website or at City Hall in the Finance Department, located at 1095 Duane Street, third floor.
Current Candidate Applications
Questions about the above offices may be directed to Susan Brooks, Director of Finance and Administrative Services or Jennifer Benoit, Executive Assistant, City Hall Finance Department, 325-5821.
Candidates may file for these positions beginning on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 or at any time before August 30, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
