City of St. Clairsille, Ohio
City of St. Clairsille, Ohio

2025 IS CITY COUNCIL ELECTION YEAR – RUN FOR COUNCIL!

Published on 07/02/2025
Serving on the City Council | Mercer Island, Washington

IT IS TIME TO STEP UP. YOUR CITY NEEDS YOU.

This November, our city will elect Ward Council Members — the individuals who represent your neighborhood and vote on the decisions that impact your everyday life. With August being the deadline to file with the Board of Elections, this is your moment to help shape the future of St. Clairsville.

Serving on the City Council is one of the most direct ways residents can make a difference. Each term is a chance to bring fresh ideas, new energy, and renewed dedication to the issues that matter most to your neighbors. If you’re passionate about improving city services, supporting local growth, and helping guide public policy, now is the time to step forward.

What Does a Council Member Do?

 Approve city budgets, contracts, and purchases

 Help decide city policies and legislation

 Oversee infrastructure, utilities, safety services, and more

 Serve as a direct voice for the residents of their ward

 Attend meetings and workshops to stay informed on city operations

Participate in state-mandated public official training programs

Engage with department heads and city employees to understand day-to-day needs and challenges

This isn’t just a title, it’s a responsibility to act in the public’s best interest with transparency, thoughtfulness, and accountability. The most effective council members stay involved, informed, and proactive — not just during meetings, but throughout the year.

To file to be on the ballot for St. Clairsville City Council in the upcoming 2025 general election, the Ohio Secretary of State’s website says the deadline to file a nominating petition for nonpartisan municipal offices is 4 p.m. on August 6, 2025, which is 90 days before the general election. 

Here are some additional details:

  • Petition Form: You will need to use Form 3-O: Nominating Petition – Nonpartisan Office – Municipalities. https://www.ohiosos.gov/globalassets/elections/forms/3-o.pdf
  • Signature Requirement: You will need to obtain 50 valid signatures on your petition.
  • Filing Fee: The filing fee for a city office is $45.
  • Where to File: You must file the petition with the appropriate county board of elections office, which for St. Clairsville is the Belmont County Board of Elections. The Belmont County Board of Elections website recommends visiting their office to pick up a petition packet and have staff review it with you.