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Regular voter registration deadline is Monday, October 19
Conditional voter registration
At a Vote Center, you can register to vote by filling out a paper form or by filling out an online form. You will be given a provisional ballot that will count once your eligibility is verified.
For the November 3, 2020, only registered voters from Districts 2 and 3 will be able to run for an open seat. The candidate elected will then serve a
s the district councilmember for that district for a term of four years.
Councilmembers attend all City Council meetings, may be appointed to subcommittees and outside agencies, attend a variety of interagency meetings and events, as well as other commitments.
Questions regarding time commitment, process, protocols, etc. may be asked during the paper pulling appointment.
City staff will onboard new councilmembers and support them during the transition to becoming an elected official.
Candidate Orientation will be held virtually in late August.
Nomination Procedures
Nomination papers and all election forms will be provided electronically by the City Clerk or Deputy City Clerk – pulling and filing papers will be done by appointment only via Zoom / email. Email [email protected] and [email protected] to set up an appointment.
Physical nomination papers will not be provided, but wet signatures are still required.
The entire packet with wet signatures must be received by City Hall by Friday, August 7, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. via mail or physical drop-off.
Campaign Finance Forms will now be filed electronically via NetFile
*Candidates may be nominated by signatures of not less than 20 and no more than 30 registered voters from their district.
*Suggested ways of gathering signatures during the pandemic:
Throw a “bring your own pen” party with a table in your driveway during a set time and ask those who wish to sign to bring their own pens and sign the form – make sure to maintain social distancing and wear face coverings.
Email the nomination form to interested signatories and have them drop off or mail their wet signatures to you.
Relevant Documents/Information
“Election Q&A” June 25 Presentation
Learn about the City’s switch to district-based elections, which starts this November. Click the link above to view the presentation from the meeting. You can also watch the presentation below!