An individual who misses the nomination petition and sworn statement of candidacy filing period may run as a write-in candidate. Votes for a write-in candidate for elective City office will not be counted unless that candidate has filed with the Clerk, at least five (5) days prior to the election date, a nomination petition with sufficient signatures, a sworn statement of candidacy and a public financial disclosure statement as required by KMC 1.85.010(a). In order to protect the integrity of the process, the deadlines for filing for elected office and the printing requirements, a write-in candidate’s name and statement will not be included in any published materials of the City or published materials generated on behalf of the City. (Ord. 3398-2024)