Chicago City Clerk
Chicago, IL
Current Incumbent
Anna M. Valencia
Nonpartisan
In office since April 2023
Next Election
Apr 6, 2027
Filing Window
Nov 16, 2026 - Nov 23, 2026
Term Length
4 years
Position Type
Full Time
Salary
$133545 per year
Number of Seats
1
About this position
The City Clerk is the official record keeper for the City Council and the designated repository for city documents. The City Clerk also maintains the corporate seal of the city and publishes the official legislative record of City Council actions in the Journal of Proceedings and related pamphlets as directed by state or municipal law or upon direction of the City Council.
The position is important to government transparency because the clerk is responsible for keeping and making official records and legislation accessible to city residents.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be a registered voter
- Must be a resident of the district
- Candidate must be a qualified elector of the municipality and have 1 year of residency in the municipality preceding the election. Must not be in arrears in payment of tax or other indebtedness due to the municipality. Must not have been convicted of an infamous crime, bribery, perjury or other felony.
Filing information
Elections office
118 N Clark St, Rm 230, Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: 312-603-5656
Fee & signature requirements
No filing fee; Signature requirement of 12,500 legal voters of the city.
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.