LONGVIEW, Feb. 8, 2012--A General Election for City of Longview City Council Districts 1, 2, and Mayor will be held on Saturday, May 12. Candidates may file an application for a place on the ballot between February 6, and March 5, 2012. The last day for a regular write-in candidate to declare candidacy for the General Election is March 5, 2012. Candidates may file during normal office hours at the City of Longview City Secretary’s office, located at City Hall, 300 W. Cotton St.
 
As of February 6, the following candidates have filed to run in the May 12 General Election:
 
Mayor:
Name:  Jay Dean
Age: 58
Occupation: Business Owner
Mailing Address:  3822 Holly Ridge
Filing Date: February 6, 2012
 
District 1 City Council:
No candidates have filed for District 1 as of February 6, 2012.
 
District 2 City Council:
No candidates have filed for District 2 as of February 6, 2012.
 
For more information about the City of Longview General Election, please visit LongviewTexas.gov or contact the City Secretary’s Office at 903-237-1080.