When qualifying week opened June 20, three Holmes Beach incumbents had declared their candidacy.
Holmes Beach residents who want to run for mayor or city commission can qualify for the Nov. 8 election until noon Friday, June 24.
Mayor Bob Johnson and Commissioners Judy Titsworth and Marvin Grossman currently hold the posts.
Johnson is seeking a second term as mayor.
Titsworth and Grossman are seeking third terms on the commission.
To qualify to run for city commission or mayor in Holmes Beach, a person must be a resident for at least two years before the qualifying period. Potential candidates also must be registered voters in Manatee County.
A candidate must submit a loyalty oath, oath of candidate and a statement of financial interests, along with a statement naming a campaign treasurer and designating a campaign depository.
Candidates cannot accept or spend campaign funds other than those required for qualification until after a treasurer is named and a bank account is opened.
Commission candidates must pay a $60 qualifying fee, while mayoral candidates pay $120. All candidates must collect 15 signatures from Holmes Beach voters and submit a residency affidavit. Candidates who cannot pay the fee can file an undue burden oath, but still must collect the 15 signatures and sign a residency affidavit. Once qualified, such candidates cannot accept donations or spend funds.
Candidates can collect the paperwork necessary to run for office at Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive.
Qualifying documents should be delivered to the city clerk.
Commissioners and the mayor serve two-year terms. Commissioners are compensated $500 a month and the mayor’s stipend is $1,000 a month.
If no opposing candidates qualify before the period ends, the incumbents will automatically be re-elected to two-year terms, eliminating the need for a municipal election Nov. 8.