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Step 1
Determine when elections are and follow the political landscape in your city for a good while before making any moves. Find out when city council meetings are held; it is a good way to get your political foot in the door.
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Step 2
Run for a seat on the city council or as a district representative. Or simply try and sit on a civic committee so that your presence becomes known. Become active in community civic groups, and be diligent and punctual in your attention to your position.
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Step 3
Listen carefully to the needs of the city and begin to devise a political plan based on these needs. Network yourself heavily to city big shots and popular officials as their endorsements will be essential if running against some of the old hats.
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Step 4
Start buzz, preferably spread third party, about the possibility of running for mayoral candidacy. Begin looking for financial backing and fund raising opportunities.
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Step 5
Become painfully aware of the rules and regulations for running a campaign in your city and mind your p's and q's when running for the first time. Hire a campaign manager and a financial manager whom you trust when trying to get elected.
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Step 6
Schmooze, campaign, and most importantly make vital changes that the city has been asking for. Be careful not to make promises you can't keep. Avoid a dirty campaign and keep a tight reign on your budget and voter demographics.
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Step 7
Run a huge blitz about a week prior to election day to help bring home votes. Set up shop at a local mall or large town center where you can be available for questions and just to meet the people of your city. Promise a new, vital change and get elected.
