Wauwatosa has eight aldermanic positions (one in each district) on the April 5, 2022 ballot. If you're interested in running for local office, here are the steps needed to qualify and apply:

• You have to live in the aldermanic district in which you're running. See the newly approved aldermanic district map to see which district you live in.
• New candidates are encouraged to file a Declaration of Candidacy and campaign registration statement as soon as possible and before any campaign funds are spent
• Establish a campaign depository account before any funds are received and before any disbursement is made.  You can do so at any bank or credit union.
• Candidates can start circulating nomination papers (asking for signatures of support) on December 1, 2021. A minimum of 20 and maximum of 40 signatures are required for aldermanic positions. Qualified electors are only allowed to sign nomination papers for one candidate.
• No later than 5:00 pm on January 4, 2022, all candidates have to file their nomination papers, declaration of candidacy, and a campaign registration statement with the City Clerk's office.

View the Getting on the Ballot webpage to download all necessary forms.

About elected officials in Wauwatosa

The terms for these positions of District Alderperson start on April 19, 2022 and end on April 20, 2026. Common Council meetings are generally held twice monthly on Tuesdays, as are Council Standing Committee meetings. Regular attendance at these meetings is expected, as well as any other committees to which the elected official is appointed.