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NOTICE.
Interested in running for City Council? Here are some things for you to know!
– To be eligible to run, candidates must be registered voters within the district with an open seat
– In 2018, the City of HMB switched from at large elections to district elections, which begin with the November 3, 2020 Election
– Nomination period runs from July 13, 2020 – August 7, 2020. The pulling and filing of candidate papers will be done virtually by appointment only
– Districts 2 & 3 will have an election in 2020 and Districts 1 & 4 will vote in 2022, al
ong with an elected mayor
– Candidate Orientation will be held in late August
– Questions? Visit www.hmbcity.com/2020election
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Information for VOTERS
All-Mail Ballot Process
- SB 450 – Voter’s Choice Act
- All registered voters will be mailed a ballot between October 5-27
- Mail, drop off at a ballot drop box, or drop off at Vote Center
VOTER - If you do not receive a ballot, you can request one from the County or pick one up at any Vote Center in the County
Vote Centers / Ballot Drop Boxes
- 4-Day Vote Center (location TBD)
- Ballot Drop Boxes beginning October 6
- City Hall
- Half Moon Bay Library
- Senior Center (not open to public, for senior residents only)
- Link to other ballot drop boxes in the county
- https://www.smcacre.org/ballot-drop-box-locations
Voter Registration / Conditional
- 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.
- Pre-Registration starting at 16 years old
- Register to vote: https://registertovote.ca.gov/
Information for CANDIDATES
General Information
- 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
CANDIDATE 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.
The City of Half Moon Bay is open for business!
While our doors are shut, staff are working from home and are available to serve the public virtually.
You can view the San Mateo County Health Officer’s updated COVID-19 Shelter Order and FAQs here.
We look forward to seeing you at City Hall soon!
Author: Coastside Buzz
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