2011 MUNICIPAL ELECTION SCHEDULE Preliminary Election: General Election: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Nomination papers become available: Monday, May 2, 2011 Last day to submit nomination papers to Registrar of Voters for certification: Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 5:00 Last day to submit nomination papers to City Clerk: Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. OFFICES Mayor Councilors at Large City Clerk Ward Councilors School Committee SIGNATURES REQUIRED 300 300 300 50 (within the ward) 300 POSITIONS AVAILABLE 1 4 1 7 6 Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 26, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. at City Hall

LAST DAY AND HOUR TO WITHDRAW AFTER NOMINATION: DRAWING FOR PLACEMENT ON PRELIMINARY BALLOT: VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINES Last day to register to vote for Preliminary Election: Last day to register to vote for General Election: ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATION DEADLINES Preliminary Election: General Election: Monday, September 26, 2011 by 12:00 p.m. Monday, November 7, 2011 by 12:00 p.m.

Wednesday, September 7, 2011 (office open until 8:00 p.m.) Wednesday, October 19, 2011 (office open until 8:00 p.m.)

THREE CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS DUE Preliminary Pre-Election Report: General Election Pre-Election Report: End-of-Year Report: Due Monday, September 19, 2011 by 4:00 p.m. for activity from January 1 thru September 9 Due Monday, October 31, 2011 by 4:00 p.m. for activity from September 10 thru October 21 Due Friday, January 20, 2012 by 4:00 p.m. for activity from October 22 thru December 31