UKIAH, CA., 8/1/24 – Election season is in full swing, and Ukiah residents of voting age are encouraged to run for the Ukiah City Council. The council’s work impacts the daily lives of Ukiah residents, and its decisions can affect generations to come. The city is looking to elect new members to the council to serve from December 1, 2024 to November 30, 2028.
Candidates must file by August 9 to appear on the November 5 ballot.
Here’s the official announcement:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Municipal Election will be held in the City of Ukiah in consolidation with the Mendocino County General Election, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
POSITIONS FOR ELECTION: Two (2) Members of the City Council, and One (1) City Treasurer.
TERM OF OFFICE: Four-year terms, beginning December 2024 and ending December 2028.
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS: All candidates must be 18 years of age, a Citizen of the United States, and a registered voter residing within the city limits of Ukiah.
FILING PERIOD FOR 2024 CITY COUNCIL AND TREASURER ELECTION OPENS
MONDAY, JULY 15, 2024, and closes on August 9, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. unless an incumbent does not file, then the period is extended to Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. to nominate candidates other than the person(s) who are the incumbents, for that incumbent’s elective office.
NOMINATION PAPERS ANO CANDIDATE GUIDES: Nomination papers and guides will be available at City Hall, 300 Seminary Avenue, on the first day of the nomination period, Monday July 15, 2024, by scheduling an appointment with the City Clerk’s office at 707- 463-6217, or by email at [email protected].
If no one or only one person is nominated for an elective office, appointment to the elective office may be made as prescribed by §10229, Elections Code of the State of California.
Kristine Lawler
City Clerk