The city of Victoria General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 4. The following city council offices are up for election:

  Mayor—One (2) term beginning Jan. 1, 2009 and ending Dec. 31, 2010. Current mayor is Mary Hershberger Thun whose term ends Dec. 31 of this year.

Councilors—Two 4-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2009 and ending Dec. 31, 2012.  Council seats currently held by Kim Roden and Rick Tieden are up for re-election.

  The City Clerk will accept the filing of Affidavits of Candidacy at city offices located at 7951 Rose Street, Victoria, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. beginning Tuesday, Aug. 26.  Affidavits must be signed, notarized and filed in person to the City Clerk. The last day to file Affidavits of Candidacy is Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 5 p.m. The filing fee is $2. Candidates may withdraw Affidavits of Candidacy until 5 p.m., Sept. 11.