Filings Open May 21 for Fall City Election

The city of Minnetonka will hold a municipal election this fall. City seats that will be on the November 5 general election ballot include the mayor and two at-large council seats. Filings for these offices open Tuesday, May 21, and remain open through Tuesday, June 4.

Interested persons may file for these offices during regular city hall hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The filing fee is $5. Please note city offices will be closed for Memorial Day, Monday, May 27.

To be eligible for office, candidates must be at least 21 years of age upon assuming office, and be a resident of Minnetonka for at least 30 days prior to the general election.

A primary election will be held Tuesday, August 13, if more than two people file for any of these offices.

All three school districts (Hopkins, Minnetonka and Wayzata) will have school board positions on the fall ballot. People interested in filing for school district offices must contact the district offices.

Questions about the election process or filings may be directed to the city clerk’s office, 952.939.8218 or 952.939.8219, or by contacting dmaeda@eminnetonka.com orlronbeck@eminnetonka.com. Learn more about the 2013 elections on the city's Elections page.