The races are set for the municipal election when it comes to the Board of Aldermen and the Perryville Mayor. The filing period ended on Dec. 26 and the candidates are confirmed.
The election includes three aldermen seats: Ward 1 – Tom Guth; Ward 2 – Curt Buerck; and Ward 3 – Clint Rice.
Buerck and Rice filed as incumbents, while Guth did not. Deanna Kline did file for the Ward 1 seat on the first day of filing. Perryville Mayor Larry Riney also filed to remain as mayor. Christopher Wilson filed to run against Buerck for a position in Ward 2 on Dec. 21. It will be the only contested race.
Any person wishing to seek office must file a declaration of candidacy with the city clerk, pay a $25 filing fee, and meet the qualifications required for the position they wish to hold.
For Aldermen: a person must be 21 years of age, a citizen of the United States, resident of the City for one year preceding election, Resident of the Ward from which he is elected and a qualified registered voter.
For Mayor, a person must be 25 years old, a citizen of the United States, a resident of the city at the time of the election and for at least one year preceding election, and qualified registered voter.
The General Municipal election is on April 2, 2024.
