Mission Statement
To provide effective and efficient administrative support to the City Commission in accordance with Statutes, Charter, Code and City Commission directives. To provide information to the public, and to process public requests in a fair, impartial and efficient manner.
City Clerk
Traci Houchin was appointed as City Clerk on March 12, 2018. She is a Master Municipal Clerk and Florida Certified Records Manager. She is a member of the Florida Association of City Clerks and the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. Having been employed with the City of Sanford since 2013, she has served as Deputy City Clerk prior to her appointment as City Clerk.
Redistricting
The City Charter of the City of Sanford, accordingly, requires the City Commission to redesignate the boundaries of each district after each decennial census conducted by the United States Government.
In January 2022, The City of Sanford created a Redistricting Committee to formulate recommendations for proposed City Commission districts based on the 2020 Decennial Census. The redistricting Committee has met in accordance with the direction of the City Commission, evaluated the materials provided, considered the applicable law, interacted with City staff and developed a redistricting plan.
On January 24, 2022, the City Commission of the City of Sanford approved Ordinance No. 4658, adopting Map, Plan 1A. This map will be used in the City of Sanford district boundaries for City elections for the next 10 years (2022-2031).
Business Impact Estimates
Election Information
Seats Up for Election in 2024:
- City Commission Seat No. 3
- City Commission Seat No. 4
2024 Candidate Qualifying Period:
Monday, May 20, 2024 through 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2024, during normal business hours. * Normal business hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The City Clerk’s office is closed on Friday and Monday is an office holiday, therefore qualifying will end at noon on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
Filing Fee:
Must be paid on CAMPAIGN CHECK ONLY payable to City of Sanford. City Commissioner Filing Fee: $1,154.24
2024 Early Voting Period:
Early voting period is August 10 – 17, 2024. The Seminole County Supervisor of Elections may offer more early voting from one or more of the following days: August 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and/or 18.
Election Forms (with links):
Appointment of Campaign Treasurer & Designation for Candidates…………………
Affidavit of Residency (Mayor) ……………………………………………………………………………………..
Affidavit of Residency (Commissioner) ……………………………………………………………………….
Write-in Candidate Oath ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
Non-Partisan Candidate Oath ………………………………………………………………………………………
Statement of Financial Interests ………………………………………………………………………………….
Statement of Candidate ………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Statement of Candidate (Spanish) ……………………………………………………………………………….
Candidate Petition (English) ………………………………………………………………………………………….
Candidate Petition (Spanish) …………………………………………………………………………………………
Candidate & Campaign Treasurer Handbook……………………………………………………..
Campaign Financing – Chapter 106, Florida Statutes………………………………………
Political Sign application……………………………………………………………………………………..
Political Sign deposit Refund Request………………………………………………………………..
