When do City Council Seats expire? When does Tavares hold elections to fill open seats?
The City of Tavares holds City Council elections each year in November, with Council members serving two year terms.

Seat #1, Seat #3, and Seat #5 come open in even years.
Seat #2 and Seat #4 come open in odd years.

All seats are at-large and a potential candidate can declare to run for any open seat.

Candidates interested in running for open seats must qualify by mid-August of each election year. If you are interested in becoming a candidate for City Council, contact Susie Novack, City Clerk for specific deadlines and a qualifying packet at 352.742.6209 or snovack@tavares.org

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1. How do I request public records from the City of Tavares?
2. How can I speak at the Tavares City Council Meetings?
3. How do I get appointed to City Boards or Committees?
4. When do City Council Seats expire? When does Tavares hold elections to fill open seats?