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News » Election official lays out residency requirements
Mar. 18, 2010
In order to run for a local office, candidates must live in their district for at least 10 days before an election. That's according to Reid Magney, a spokesman for the state's government accountability board.
A Menasha man recently filed a complaint against former alderman James Taylor, who is running for city council in district four.
The Winnebago County district attorney's office determined there isn't enough evidence to act on the complaint, which claimed Taylor's primary residence is actually in district two. Taylor also owns a house in district four.
Magney says the state has specific residency requirements.
Magney says if a candidate wins an election, and people don't believe that person actually lives in the district, they can challenge the candidate's right to take office.
Taylor is running against Mark Langdon in the April 7 election. He used to be the alderman in district two, but he gave up his seat in 2008, during an unsuccessful run for mayor.
Taylor's brother, Michael, is running un-opposed for the district two seat. |
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