City council positions open

Sisters city residents will elect three Sisters City Council members in the November 2 general election. The terms of Gerald Bogart, William Merrill, and Sharlene Weed will expire. All three are eligible to apply for re-election.

Persons interested in being elected to one of the city council positions must file a "perfected" petition with the city recorder by 12 p.m., August 24, to be placed on the November 2 general election ballot. A perfected petition involves obtaining signatures of at least 10 registered voters in the City of Sisters and certifying the same from the Deschutes County Elections Office.

To be eligible for office a person must be a qualified elector within the meaning of the Oregon State Constitution and a resident of the City of Sisters for one year consecutively.

The two receiving the highest number of votes each hold office for four years. The one receiving the third highest number of votes shall hold office for two years.

Candidate materials may be picked up at the city recorder's office at City Hall, 520 E. Cascade Ave. Allow adequate time for the process, including having signatures certified by the Deschutes County Elections Office.