This spring, Arlington voters will be electing City Council members to represent single-member districts 1 and 2 and Council members to represent at-large districts 6 and 7.

Filing begins Tuesday, Feb. 19 for the Arlington City Election. The last day to file as a candidate for the City Election is 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 20. Applications are available in the City Secretary’s Office, which is located on the first floor of the Arlington Municipal Building at 101 W. Abram St.

New in 2002, early voters will be using touch-screen technology to cast votes, said City Secretary Cindy Kemp. Five early voting locations will be available.

"The goal is to use computer technology in all citywide elections, which allows us to reduce printing and paper costs while expediting counting and ensuring accurate results," Kemp said.

Early voting is April 17 to April 30. The polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. on Election Day May 4.

• Must be a United States citizen.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Must have resided continuously in the state for 12 months and in the city of Arlington for six months if filing for an at-large or council district position.

• Must reside and be registered to vote within the boundaries of the City of Arlington at the time of filing as a candidate.

• Must not be indebted to the city and must not hold any public office of emolument, which is defined as a position for profit or compensation. Shall not be interested in the profits of any contract, job, work or service for the city, or have interest in the sale to the city of any supplies, equipment, material or articles.

• Must reside and be registered to vote within the boundaries of his or her respective district at the time of filing for the election, if filing for a single-member district.

• Must not have been determined mentally incompetent by a final judgment of a court.

• Must not have been finally convicted of a felony from which the person has not been pardoned or otherwise released.

• Must pay a $100 filing fee or have a petition signed by registered voters in the district. At-large districts 6 and 7 positions require 39 signatures and single-member districts 1 and 2 require 25 signatures.