Each person seeking to run for office must file a Declaration of Candidacy Form or Nomination Petition in person with the City Recorder’s Office between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. during the candidate filing period.
The Nomination Petition must have signatures from 25 registered voters. If a candidate will not be in Vernal during the filing period, call the City Recorders Office at 435-789-2255 for instructions to complete your Declaration of Candidacy.
A Vernal City Municipal Election will be held to elect 2 Council members and the Mayor. The term of office will be four-years.