-- James Beaty 5 hrs ago Section 2.02 of the McAlester City Charter outlines who is eligible to run for the office of mayor or for city council and addresses terms in office. 1. Who is eligible to run as a candidate for mayor of the city of McAlester? Only registered voters of the City who are at least 25 years old, who have resided in the City at least two years, shall be qualified for the office of Mayor. 2. Who is eligible to run as a candidate for a city council seat in the city of McAlester?  Only registered voters of the City who are at least 25 years old, who have resided in the City at least two years, and who have resided for a period of one year in the respective wards from which they are elected or appointed to fill a vacancy, shall be qualified for the offices of Councilmen from the wards.