On August 28, 2023, the filing period for candidate filing begins. Paperwork (Affidavit of Candidacy and Nomination Petition for Non-Partisan Office) are due by September 21, 2023 @ 5:00pm. Those that are interested in filing are encouraged to file early to avoid any complications. Paperwork is due at City Hall and if you have any questions you can call, email, go to www.buffaloiowa.org, or www.scottcountyiowa.com for more information. The seats available for Buffalo are Incumbents are Joe Buffington Council (four-year term), Ted Teel (four-year term), Rachel Teel (Appointed July 10, 2023, two-year term remaining). You must specify if you are applying for a regular term (four years) or the vacancy term (two years). The seat for the mayor is up for election with incumbent Sally Rodriguez, this position is a two-year term. Candidate petition and affidavit paperwork will be posted to the website for review after they have been officially accepted by city employees.  

Joe Buffington Filed 9/19/2023 - Regular City Council