The City of Belle General Municipal Election for next year will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. The filing period for next year’s election has changed due to the passage of House Bill 271, signed by Governor Parson on June 15, 2021.
Passage of Bill 271 shortens the opening and closing dates required for municipal candidate filing by two weeks.
For those interested in filing for a City of Belle elected position, the first day for candidate filing is Tuesday, December 7, 2021, and closing day is Tuesday, December 28, 2021.
City Hall will be closed on Thursday, December 23, 2021 and Friday, December 24, 2021, and candidate filing will not be available during this time.
The City has the following offices up for election, one per office, each with a two year term:
- Mayor
- Alderman – Ward I
- Alderman – Ward II
- Marshal
Candidates must file a Declaration of Candidacy with the City Clerk during the candidate filing period outlined.