What are the requirements to run for office?
To become a candidate for the Office of Mayor or City Commission, you must:
• Be a qualified elector of the City of Opa-locka
• Be a resident of the City of Opa-locka for more than 365 days prior to the day of the election at
which said person seeks to qualify for the office of mayor or city commissioner.

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1. What offices are elected in the City of Opa-locka?
2. How often are elections?
3. How can I register to vote?
4. What are the requirements to run for office?
5. What is the term of office for the office of Mayor and the office of Commissioners?
6. What is a candidate?
7. When may I announce my candidacy?