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Council reviews 2025 election process, candidate-declaration window and possible local administration costs
Summary
Staff told the Bluff Town Council the candidate declaration period will be June 2–6 and that if the town runs its own election a primary would double costs; staff will return with an estimated budget and recommended personnel to attend lieutenant governor trainings.
Council discussed the 2025 election timeline and the town's options for administering elections.
An unnamed staff member explained the town is researching the costs of printing ballots and other auxiliary expenses (for example, a ballot box) if Bluff runs its own election rather than using county services. The staff member said a preliminary cost estimate is expected by the next meeting and suggested council members attend lieutenant governor's office trainings to understand the requirements.
The staff confirmed the period to declare candidacy will be June 2–6, during which prospective candidates must come into Bluff offices to sign paperwork and complete disclosures. The staff warned that if a primary is required it effectively doubles election expenses because it requires running two elections.
Council members asked staff to continue to explore the county interlocal option and to weigh the risk that the county could decline continuing services, leaving the town responsible for full election administration and costs. Staff said they had not yet received a drafted interlocal agreement and cited an earlier estimate under $4,000 from a county contact; they will follow up with the county and report back.
