Kearney residents once again have a chance to make a difference in the community as the window to file for an elected leadership position is now open.

Candidates for Ward 1 and Ward 2 Alderman offices may file beginning Tuesday, December 15, 2020, in the office of the City Clerk at City Hall. Deadline for filing is 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 19, 2021. The Kearney Alderman positions serve a term of two years.

Qualifications for Alderman are:

Aldermen must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, a citizen of the United States

An inhabitant and resident of the City for one (1) year next preceding his/her election

A resident, at the time he/she files and during the time he/she serves, of the ward from which he/she is elected.

All officers elected to offices shall be voters under the laws and Constitution of this State and the ordinances of the City except that appointed officers need not be voters of the City. No person shall be elected or appointed to any office who shall at the time be in arrears for any unpaid City taxes or forfeiture or defalcation in office.

Candidates must declare they have no outstanding campaign disclosure reports due from any prior elections; that they have not been found guilty of, nor pled guilty, to a felony or misdemeanor under the federal laws of the United States of America; and they have not been convicted of, or found guilty of, or pled guilty, to a felony under the laws of Missouri.

Additional filing information can be obtained at Kearney City Hall, 100 East Washington Street, or by contacting Annette Davis at 816-903-4727; adavis@KearneyMo.us. Forms and information about candidacy can also be found on the city’s website.

Election Day is April 6, 2021.

KPGZ News – Brian Watts contributed to this story