Running for the RTM

Any voter in the Town of Westport can run for the office of RTM in his/her district. Nomination for a new candidate requires a petition to be filed with the Town Clerk's Office every odd-numbered year between late July and early September and requires the signatures of 25 registered voters in the candidate's RTM district. Petitions and deadlines can be obtained from the Town Clerk's Office.

November 4, 2025, Municipal Election

RTM Petition Forms will be available at the Town Clerk's office starting July 22, 2025.
Completed petitions must be submitted to the Town Clerk no later than September 9, 2025.