Full Packet - 2012-13 District Elections - City of Champaign

Finance Department • 102 N Neil St • Champaign IL 61820 • (217) 403-8940 • fax (217) 403-8995 • www.ci.champaign.il.usCITY OF CHAMPAIGNINFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES2012/13 COUNCIL DISTRICT ELECTIONSI. ELECTION PACKET CONTENTS:A. Information for CandidatesB. Loyalty Oath (Optional)C. Statement of CandidacyD. Petition Sheets (Non-Partisan)E. Economic Interest Report FormF. Map of the City of Champaign (Showing Council Districts and County Precincts)G. Council Bill 91-31 Regarding Placement Of Campaign Materials (In the City Building)H. Election Sign Placement LetterII. POSITIONS TO BE FILLED AND SALARIES:Offices Term Beginning/EndingCity Four (4) Years May, 2013/April, 2017Council Member:District 1 Four (4) YearsDistrict 2 Four (4) YearsDistrict 3 Four (4) YearsDistrict 4 Four (4) YearsDistrict 5 Four (4) YearsNote – According to PA 95-245, the term of elected office shall commence at the first regularmeeting or special meeting of the corporate authorities after receipt of the official electionresults from the county clerk. But still cannot be later than June 1.Salary - The annual salary of each Council Member is $5,000.III.ELIGIBILITY FOR OFFICE:A. Qualified elector of the City of Champaign.B. Reside in the City at least one (1) year preceding his/her election.C. Not in arrears in payment of any tax or indebtedness due to the City.D. Not convicted in any state of infamous crime, bribery,perjury or other felony in the U.S.1

The receipt for filing the statement of economic interest must be filed with theCity Clerk.VI. SIGNATURE REQUIREMENTS FOR PETITIONS FOR NOMINATION:o The number of signatures required is as follows:Candidates for each District position must secure the number ofsignatures as follows:Number of Signatures Required:Maximum No. Minimum No.District 1: Number of Signatures: 134 84District 2: Number of Signatures: 134 84District 3: Number of Signatures: 134 84District 4: Number of Signatures: 134 84District 5: Number of Signatures: 134 84VII. DATES AND TIMES FOR FILING:ALL NOMINATION PAPERS MUST BE FILED IN THE OFFICE OFTHE CITY OF CHAMPAIGN, CITY CLERK’S OFFICE LOCATED AT:Champaign City Building102 North Neil Street2nd Floor – FINANCE DEPARTMENT, City Clerk's OfficeChampaign, IL 61820TIMES FOR FILING ARE:8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday (Central Standard Time)DATES FOR FILING ARE:November 19, 2012 through November 26, 2012Note: City Clerk’s Office is closed November 22 and November 23, 2012 for Thanksgiving;and November 24 (Saturday) and November 25 (Sunday).VIII. BALLOT PLACEMENT/LOTTERYo Placement on the ballot is determined by the order inwhich candidates file with the City Clerk's office.o If more than one candidate is present to file for thesame office, at the City Clerk's Office, at the3

opening time of the first day when papers may befiled (8:00 a.m. – November 19, 2012) a lottery will beconducted to determine order on the ballot.PETITION LOTTERY – BALLOT FIRST NAMEFriday, 9:00 a.m.November 30, 2012Champaign City BuildingCity Council Chambers First Floor - East Wing102 North Neil StreetChampaign, IL 61820IX. MORE INFORMATION:The Illinois State Board of Elections has a Candidates Handbook, which provides usefulinformation. The phone number is 782-4141, or you can access their web site atwww.election.state.il.us.Candidates are responsible for the accuracy of the forms and petitions field. An error may begrounds for non-certification of names to appear on the ballot.YOU ARE URGED TO CONSULT WITH YOUR OWN LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE, ORTHE STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS (782-4141), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALLOF THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS PACKET; OR FOR QUESTIONS.In order to preserve the impartiality of the election process, the City of Champaign Clerk’sOffice and other City employees are not authorized to provide review of, or advice,concerning nomination papers for prospective candidates; and staff will not notarizecandidate documents.Copies of the Candidates Guide, except the forms, as provided by the State Board of Elections willbe provided upon request, and are available on the State Board of Election’s website atwww.elections.state.il.us.J/Fin/CCL/Marilyn/Election/Election Summary Districts4

Finance Department • 102 N Neil St • Champaign IL 61820 • (217) 403-8940 • fax (217) 403-8995 • www.ci.champaign.il.usAttached are samples of three election documents that are filled out fully, Loyalty Oath,Statement of Candidacy, and Petition. Obviously the information (for example, the name andaddresses) filled in is largely fictitious. The documents are for illustrative purposes only to helpcandidates recognize blanks to be filled in and information to be provided. You are stronglyurged to seek the advice of other persons and review of the documents by others before you turnin your election documents.

_____ATTACH TO PETITION_____10 ILCS 5/7-10.1 SuggestedRevised July, 2004FIDLAR ELECTION CO., ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS PE-8 SBE No. P-1CUnited States of America )) SS.State of Illinois )L O Y A L T Y O A T H(OPTIONAL)I, ____Mickey J. Mouse_______, do swear (or affirm) that I am a citizen of theUnited States and the State of Illinois, that I am not affiliated directly or indirectly withany communist organization or any communist front organization, or any foreign politicalagency, party, organization or government which advocates the overthrow ofconstitutional government by force or other means not permitted under the Constitutionof the United States or the Constitution of this State; that I do not directly or indirectlyteach or advocate the overthrow of the government of the United States or of this State orany unlawful change in the form of the governments thereof by force or any unlawfulmeans.____________________________________(Signature of Candidate)Signed and sworn to (or affirmed) by ________Mickey J. Mouse____ before me,(Name of Candidate)On ______09/25/2012____________________.(insert month, day, year)(SEAL)___________________________________(Notary Public Signature)

10 ILCS 5/10-5, 10-5.1 ATTACH TO PETITION SuggestedFidlar Election Co., Rock Island, Illinois PE-3 Revised July, 2007SBE No. P-1ASTATEMENT OF CANDIDACYNONPARTISANNAME ADDRESS-ZIP CODE OFFICE CITY OR DISTRICTMickey J. Mouse100 N. Neil St.Champaign, IL61820City of ChampaignCity Council MemberDistrict - *Insert theDistrict Number hereCity of Champaign,IllinoisIf required pursuant to 10 ILCS 5/10-5.1, Complete the following (this information will appear on the ballot) FORMERLY KNOWNAs _Mortimer_______________________________________________ UNTIL NAME CHANGED ON _9/2006__________________.(list all names during last 3 years)(list date of each name change)STATE OF ILLINOIS )) SS.County of __Champaign__________)I, _Mickey J. Mouse________________________ being first duly sworn (or affirmed), say that I reside at__100 N. Neil St.________________________, in the City, Village, Unincorporated Area (circle one) of_Champaign____ (if unincorporated, list municipality that provides postal service) Zip Code 61820, in theCounty of Champaign, State of Illinois; that I am a qualified voter therein, that I am a candidate forCity of Champaign - CityNomination/Election to the office of Council Member District * in the City of Champaign to be votedName of City, Village or Special Districtupon at the election to be held on February 26, 2013 (date of election) and that I am legally qualified to holdsuch office and that I have filed (or I will file before the close of the petition filing period) a Statement ofEconomic Interests as required by the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act and I hereby request that my namebe printed upon the official ballot for Nomination/Election to such office.____________________________________(Signature of Candidate)Signed and sworn to (or affirmed) by Mickey J. Mouse before me, on 09/25/2012.(Name of Candidate) (insert month, day, year)(SEAL)_____________________________________(Notary Public’s Signature)

10 ILCS 5/10-3.1, 10-4, 10-5.1 X ... BIND HERE ... X SuggestedRevised May, 2009SSE No. P-5CONSOLIDATED PRIMARY PETITION(NONPARTISAN - MUNICIPALITY OTHER THAN COMMISSION FORM)We, the undersigned, qualified voters in the of in the County of ________ _and State of Illinois, and residing at the places set opposite our respective names, do hereby petition that the name of___________________, who resides atin the City, Town orVillage of Zip Code County of State of Illinois, be placed upon theballot as a candidate for nomination for the office offull ,term or vacancy (circle one) at theConsolidated Primary election to be held on(date of primary election); provided that no primary election isrequired, the candidate's name will appear on the ballot at the Consolidated Election for election to said office and term.If required pursuant to 10 ILCS 5/10-5.1, complete the following (this information will appear on the ballot)FORMERLY KNOWN AS(list all names during last 3 years)UNTIL NAME CHANGED ON ____ ~-----_(list date of each name change)NAME STREET ADDRESS OR CITY, TOWN OR(VOTER'S SIGNATURE) RRNUMBER VILLAGE COUNTY1 IL2 IL3 IL4 IL5 IL6 IL7 IL8 IL9 IL10 IL11 IL12 IL13 IL14 IL15 ILState of __________ _County of _________ _SAMPLESS.I, ____-:-=-::_-:----:--:-:-_~------do hereby certify that I reside at __________________(Circulator's Name)(Street Address)in theof ______________________,_________(CityNillage/Unincorporated Area) (if unincorporated, list municipality that provides postal service) (Zip Code)County of , State of that I am 18 years of age or older, that I am a citizen of the UnitedStates, and that the Signatures on this sheet were signed in my presence, not more than 90 days preceding the last day for filing of thepetitions and are genuine and that to the best of my knowledge and belief the persons so Signing were at the time of signing the petitionregistered voters of the political division in which the candidate is seeking elective office, and that their respective residences are correctlystated, as above set forth.(Circulator's Signature)Signed and sworn to (or affjrmed) by ____--'-'-__

Champaign County ClerkChampaign County, Illinois1776 East Washington StreetVital Statistics: (217) 384-3720Urbana, IL 61802 Elections: (217) 384-3724Fax: (217)384-1211PROCEDURES FOR FILING STATEMENTS OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS1. On the first line, type or print clearly your full name (with middle initial). Besideyour name, include your home phone number including area code.2. On the second line, print your full mailing address. This must be your homeaddress, not your business address. Include your city and zip code beside yourmailing address.3. On the third line, print your voting address, including city and zip code.4. On the fourth, fifth and sixth line put the taxing district name, and position oroffice for which you are filing.5. Complete all sections under general directions (1-8). Sigh and date theverification. A written signature must appear on that line.6. Complete, but do not detach the receipt portion of the form. Type or print theoffice(s) or position(s) for which the Statement is filed, your full name, and yourHOME mailing address including city, state and zip code.7. If an auditor or anyone from the general public requests to view a particularperson's form after it has been filed, he/she must fill out a "Request to Examine"form and the person whose form has been examined will be notified.8. All forms must be filed after January 1 st and before May 1 st of each calendar year(unless a person is filing as a candidate). A candidate must file his/her Statement ofEconomic Interests prior to or at the time of filing his/her petition.9. According to state law, we are unable to assist you in filling out the form. If youhave questions, you should consult an attorney.NOTE: o Statement filed with the Champaign County Clerk.o RECEIPT, showing filing, filed with the City Clerk for all candidates oflocal elections.