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Running for City Commission: A Print Starter Guide

Bigger than a neighborhood race, smaller than a county one — print to match.

A city commission race sits in the sweet spot: large enough that you can't personally meet every voter, small enough that a smart print program can blanket the electorate. That means scaling up from a hyper-local push without jumping to county-sized spending. Here's how to build the print side.

Signs Across Every Neighborhood

Where a neighborhood race needs a few dozen signs, a city race needs enough to show presence in every part of town — often 100 to 250. Spread yard signs across neighborhoods so no district feels ignored, and reserve a few large signs for the busiest intersections.

Mail to Cover the Ground You Can't Walk

You can't knock every door in a city, but EDDM-size postcards — which you mail yourself through USPS Every Door Direct Mail — can reach every mailbox in your target precincts affordably. This is where a city race gets real leverage that a neighborhood race doesn't need.

Pro Tip Split your yard sign order into two waves — an early batch to establish presence, and a second closer to voting for fresh signs and new supporters. It keeps your visibility climbing right through early voting instead of peaking too soon.

Show Up Everywhere

City races are won at community events — festivals, ribbon-cuttings, forums. A feather flag and volunteer shirts make your presence unmistakable, and palm cards keep the personal contact going.

Scale in One Order

A Small or Medium Campaign Package is built for exactly this size of race — enough signs and cards to cover a city, bundled at 10% off with one consistent design.