Jersey City Council – At Large
Jersey, NJ
City
Nonpartisan
Current Incumbent
Rolando R. Lavarro Jr.
Nonpartisan
In office since January 2026
Next Election
Nov 6, 2029
Filing Window
Jan 1, 2029 - Sep 3, 2029
Term Length
4 years
Position Type
Part Time
Salary
$60,000/year
Number of Seats
3
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
- Must be at least 18 years of age // U.S. citizen // Must have lived in the municipality for at least one year // Must be a registered voter in the municipality // Must be without debt or other financial obligations to the municipality // Must be without felony convictions or other injurious criminal activity
Filing information
Elections office
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Phone: 201-547-5150
Fee & signature requirements
No Filing Fee. Petition signature requirement: at least 1%, but in no event less than 25, of the registered voters of the municipality or the ward
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the municipal clerk's office (for party candidates); submit paperwork to the county clerk's office (for independent candidates).