The City of Avondale's primary election is scheduled for Aug. 28, with three council seats being contested.
Candidate packets are now available from the city clerk at Avondale City Hall, 11465 West Civic Center Drive, Suite 200.
If you are interested in becoming a candidate, you must meet the following qualificationst:
• Be a qualified elector.
• Have been a resident of Avondale at least two years before the date of the election.
• Collect a minimum of 962 and a maximum of 1,923 qualified nomination petition signatures.
The candidate filing period is from April 30 to May 30. If you would like additional information, contact City Clerk Carmen Martinez at 623-333-1214.
Be sure you are also registered to vote. Voter registration forms are available at City Hall, 11465 W Civic Center Drive or online at www.maricopa.gov and www.servicearizona.com.
More information about Avondale's 2018 primary election will be announced soon.