Joliet City Council – District 5
District 5, Joliet, IL
Current Incumbent
Suzanna Ibarra
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
Part Time
Number of Seats
1
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 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
111 W Fox St, Yorkville, IL 60560
Phone: 630-553-4104
Fee & signature requirements
No filing fee; Signature requirement shall be signed by qualified voters of the district or ward equal to not less than 5% nor more than 8% (or 50 more than the minimum, whichever is greater) of the total number of votes cast at the preceding general or general municipal election.
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.