Litchfield Park Omits Deadlines from Election Notice | The Locally Times
A city notice for the August 4 primary election omits candidate filing dates, contested offices, and qualifications, a contrast to detailed announcements from neighboring cities.
The brief announcement, however, provides no further information beyond the election date. Public records do not specify which municipal offices are open for election, the length of their terms, or the qualifications required for candidates. The announcement also omits the candidate filing period, including start and end dates, and fails to provide contact information for the city clerk’s office or a dedicated elections webpage. While the city posted notices for other February 2026 civic events, including its annual State of the City address and a 10K run, public records do not indicate when or where it will release the comprehensive procedural details necessary to run for office. ## Neighboring Municipalities Offer Comprehensive Guidance In contrast, public notices from two other municipalities provide clear guidance for their own upcoming elections. The Town of Fountain Hills, which also holds its Primary Election on August 4, 2026, issued a notice specifying that the offices of Mayor (a two-year term) and three Councilmembers (four-year terms) are on the ballot. Fountain Hills’ announcement, posted January 22, 2026, details a candidate filing period from March 7, 2026, to April 6, 2026. It outlines qualifications, stating candidates must be at least 18, a qualified elector, and have resided in the town for at least one year. The notice explains that candidates must submit a Statement of Interest, nomination papers, and a financial disclosure in person. It provides the names and phone numbers for Town Clerk Bev Bender and Deputy Town Clerk Angela Padgett-Espiritu for inquiries. The notice, published in February 2026, states that the offices of Mayor and three Council seats are to be filled. It sets a clear nomination packet filing deadline of 5:00 p.m. on March 23, 2026, and a voter registration deadline of June 22, 2026. The notice also names City Clerk Adriana Carpio-Solis and directs candidates to the City Clerk’s Office for packets.