FILING FOR HILTON HEAD ISLAND ELECTIONS

The filing period for the Town of Hilton Head Island’s general election runs from 8 a.m. Aug. 1 through 12 p.m. Aug. 15. The Nov. 8 election is to elect Town Council members for Wards 2, 4 and 5 and mayor. Filing for candidacy is at Town Hall, One Town Center Court. The Statement of Candidacy, which is required of any citizen interested in seeking an office, can be found at hiltonheadislandsc.gov/election/ and at Town Hall.

Candidates should bring a government-issued photo ID and be prepared to submit a $50 filing fee for the Office of Mayor and $35 filing fee for the Office of Town Council.