This election is very important to the future of Prescott and it is critical to have good candidate options on the ballot in order to give citizens a true choice. The final day to submit petitions to get on the ballot is April 5, 2021. Candidates have one month to collect at least 800 and ideally 1,200 signatures. We have been advised of three COVID-conscious events to help candidates collect signatures:

Petition signing events will occur on: Saturdays and Sundays, 1-4pm on the SE corner of the Courthouse Square - March 13-14 and 20-21. On Saturday, March 13, 2021 there will be an additional signing event with a drive-thru option from 1-4 PM at the Adult Center of Prescott at 1280 E. Rosser Street. You must be a resident of the City of Prescott and a registered voter. You can sign three petitions for city council candidates and one for mayor.

Two newcomer candidates for council, Eric Moore and Brandon Montoya are seeking your signature on their petitions. Time is of the essence in ensuring that this year's conditions do not create inequitable barriers for potential candidates, especially those who are still building rapport with the public and learning the ins and outs of the electoral process. We want our members to have the opportunity to truly evaluate and elect whoever they feel are the right people to council, and adding newcomers to the ballot will give us some choices.

Eric Moore's petitions are at the Bird Barn, along with Brandon Montoya's.