Applications are now available for candidates who wish to run for Allen City Council, City Secretary Shelley George announced Monday.
Allen residents will cast ballots May 1 for the City Council for Places 1, 3 and 5. Incumbents Gary Caplinger (Place 5) and Kurt Kizer (Place 1) will be ineligible for reelection because of term limits. Councilwoman Lauren Doherty is the incumbent for Place 3.
Prospective candidates are instructed to pick up applications at Allen City Hall and to file them between Jan. 13 and Feb. 12. Applicants are also required to sign an oath of nomination and to either pay a $20 application fee or file a petition with 10 signatures.