Three council seats up for election

The November 5 election holds high stakes and high interest across the nation. In Sisters, the election will determine the makeup of the City Council.

The terms of Council President Andrea Blum, Councilor Jennifer Letz, and Councilor Susan Cobb will end on December 31. All three are eligible to apply for re-election.

Candidates may now file for a City Council position. To be eligible one must be a qualified elector in Oregon, a current registered voter in the City of Sisters, and must have been a resident of the City for 12 months preceding the election. City Council positions are non-partisan. Election materials can be found on the City website at http://www.ci.sisters.or.us.

Candidates must submit perfected petitions by August 27, at 5 p.m., to qualify for the ballot.

For more information, e-mail Kerry Prosser at [email protected], or stop by 520 E. Cascade Ave.