( CNN ) -- Do n't print up the official stationary yet , but reality star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian has designs on political office . More specifically , she 'd like to be the mayor of Glendale , California . Kardashian shared her political aspirations in a bonus clip for her sister Khloe Kardashian Odom 's E ! show `` Khloe & Lamar . '' `` I decided , I 'm gon na run for the mayor of Glendale , '' Kim said as the sisters tooled around Dallas . `` So I have to buy a house there . '' The Kardashian candidacy is a long-term goal , Kim acknowledged , saying it 's probably another five years down the road . The next Glendale municipal elections are slated for 2017 . `` You have to have residency there ... so ( assistant ) Noelle ( Keshishian ) and I are like looking into all the requirements . ... She 's going to help me with my campaign . '' Kardashian 's potential foray into politics comes after successfully parlaying her looks and business savvy into an empire estimated at $ 35 million . In addition to her reality shows , she has launched clothing and perfume lines . The socialite also endorses a number of other products , such as weight loss pills and tennis shoes . Making the political bid attractive to Kardashian is Glendale 's ethnic makeup . Many of the town 's residents share her Armenian heritage . `` Kim has always looked for opportunities to grow and also do what she can to help and support the Armenian community , '' a statement from her representative said . `` She 's learning more about ways in which she can help to do her part to make a difference in the community . '' Mayor Kim sounds good to a couple of the more influential members of the Los Angeles suburb . `` it 's a great idea , '' Ara Najarian , a city councilmember and former Glendale mayor , told E ! News . `` I have offered her the position of honorary chief of staff to my office to help her get acquainted to Glendale . '' Officially , Kardashian ca n't run for mayor , Najarian said . She would have to be elected to the city council and then selected to be mayor by the other councilmembers for a one-year term .
The next Glendale , California , municipal elections are in 2017 . The city 's mayor is elected from the city council . David Lee is a YouTube star and entrepreneur . Current city councilmembers like the idea .