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1. Who is my Qualifying Officer?

Your Qualifying Officer is City Clerk Tracy Ackroyd Howe, MMC email her or call 352-241-7330.

2. When do I file my Qualifying Papers?

The qualifying period for the 2023 Election is now closed. Qualifying for the 2024 Election will be in June 2024. 

3. What forms do I file?

• Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository (Form DS-DE9)
• Statement of Candidate (Form DS-DE84) - Stating that you have received, read and understand the requirements of Chapter 106, Florida Statutes
• Loyalty Oath for Candidates for Public Office/Oath of Candidate (DS-DE 24B)
• Petition - The Petition must contain signatures of at least 25 registered voters in the City of Clermont and must be filed in a sufficient amount of time to allow the Petition to be certified by the Supervisor of Elections Office prior to the end of the Qualifying Period.
• Financial Disclosure Form (CE Form 1) (F.S. 99.061 (4) and 112.3145)

4. What fees are paid at time of qualifying?

A Campaign Account Check is made payable to the City of Clermont for a State Election Assessment fee of 1% of the annual salary of the position. (F.S. 99.093)

5. Where do I file my Qualifying Papers?

City Clerk's Office
Clermont City Hall
685 W Montrose Street
2nd Floor
Clermont, FL 34711

6. What are the Council Term Limits?

Clermont City Council Members and the Mayor are limited to four consecutive two-year terms. The voters approved this charter amendment in November 2019 to become effective in 2020.