Alderman Hasting Files Paperwork for Election

If all three candidates seeking election in the District 12 aldermanic race file their nomination papers by Jan. 3, there will be a primary election.

Alderman Rick Hastings has filed his Declaration of Candidacy with the was appointed in early March after resigned from the position because of health reasons, has not yet filed paperwork. The position is up for election this spring for a one-year term.

Common Council members need to collect 20 to 40 nomination signatures to appear on the ballot.

Here’s the steps for the aldermanic election:

• Dec. 1; Candidates can begin circulating nomination papers after registering campaign
• Jan. 3; Nomination papers and declaration of candidacy papers are due at 5 p.m. at City Hall
• Feb. 21; Primary election if there are more than two candidates
• April 3; Election

The other two candidates are Ron Kading and Erik Rhine.