Running for City Council in 2020

Candidate Nomination Period: July 13 - August 7

Nomination papers can be issued from July 13 to August 7, 2020. Interested parties must pull nomination papers from the Capitola City Clerk, and then must obtain at least 20, but not more than 30, signatures of City of Capitola registered voters. To be considered a qualified candiate, this nomination paper with valid signatures must be filed with the City Clerk before August 7, 2020. If you are planning to run for office, please call to make an appointment so that you can ask questions, learn about the candidate process, get your Nomintation Packet, and obtain nomination papers. Once a qualified candidate, you must fill out Candidate Statement and Ballot Designation forms. There are also campaign disclosure filings required by the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC, website link below) if you run for office. The Capitola City Clerk is the designated Elections Official and is your best resource regarding the General Municipal Election. If you have questions, please call 831-454-7300 or email cwoodmansee@ci.capitola.ca.us (link sends e-mail)

Read the Candidates Handbook, prepared by the County Elections Department, for more detailed information on requirements and deadlines. 

PDF files of the City's Notice of Election and Candidate Calendar are available below.