Accepting Candidate Registrations for City Council

Persons interested in running for City Council of Maywood Park must have their forms into the City Office by August 25, 2022. You may find links to the forms and information on the City website under Government/Elections, or at this link: Elections

Please ensure that you meet or are willing to meet the following responsibilities of office: • Attend Council Meetings on the 1st and 3rd Mondays every month
• Typically spend at least 6 hours per month at council meetings and preparing for agenda items
• Prepare by attending at least 6 months of meetings to gain an understanding of the City prior to becoming seated on the Council in January
• Willing to do 1-3 extra meetings (during the day) per year
• Carry a responsibility for the Council (streets, franchises, etc.)
• Attend other city functions, such as 4th of July, Christmas, Easter Egg hunt, clean ups, decorate tree, etc.
• Help with drafting and working on projects
• Budget research
• Goodwill ambassador
• Help prepare the budget