Residents can now submit candidate applications for Friendswood mayor and Friendswood City Council positions.

A general election will be held May 1 for mayor and council positions 1 and 3.

Mike Foreman is mayor and has already indicated he intends to run for re-election. Steve Rockey holds Position 1, and Trish Hanks holds Position 3.

Prospective candidates can pick up a packet of information at Friendswood City Hall, 910 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, during regular office hours. The information can also be found on the city’s website.

The deadline to file for candidacy is 5 p.m. Feb. 12. For additional information, contact City Secretary Melinda Welsh at 281-996-3270.