Clifton City Council
Clifton, NJ
Current Incumbent
Mary Sadrakula
Nonpartisan
In office since January 2023
Next Election
Nov 3, 2026
Filing Window
ClosedJan 1, 2026 - Jun 2, 2026
Term Length
4 years
Position Type
Part Time
Number of Seats
7
About this position
The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be a resident of the district
- Candidates must be at least 18 years old, be a citizen, and have lived in the municipality for at least 1 year.
Filing information
Elections office
900 Clifton Avenue, Clifton NJ 07013
Phone: 973-470-5800
Fee & signature requirements
All candidates must file a petition with the municipal clerk by 4:00pm on the filing deadling. Number of signatures needed is equal to 5% of the total votes cast by political party on the last Primary Election of General Assembly (2% for independents).
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the municipal clerk's office (for party candidates); submit paperwork to the county clerk's office (for independent candidates).