MESSAGE TO CANDIDATES
Dear Candidate:
Thank you for your interest in the City of San Bernardino and running for a seat on the San Bernardino City Council. Running for public office is a challenging and exciting experience that carries with it certain legal responsibilities and obligations. This Candidate Filing Guide provides you with an overview of the major provisions related to the election process and the issuance of nomination documents for the November 5, 2024, General Election as outlined in local and state law. The Candidate Filing Guide contains critical deadlines, rules and guidelines for campaigning, campaign finance disclosure filing requirements, and a number of City and State conditions.
It should be noted that the November 5, 2024, General Election will be a consolidated election with the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters, which means that election responsibilities will be shared.
Running for office can be a confusing and difficult process as laws frequently change. Forms, schedules, and instructional materials are enclosed for you to use in meeting such requirements, and I encourage your careful review of this information. For additional regulations, you may wish to review the California Elections Code, the California Government Code, and the California Secretary of State website. The City Clerk’s Department also recommends that any prospective candidate obtain legal advice to assist in complying with applicable California laws. Appointments to submit filing documents are required. Please plan on setting aside approximately 30 minutes when scheduling an appointment with the City Clerk’s Department to return your filing documents. Forms should be completed prior to checking in for your appointment . The City Clerk’s Department is committed to providing the best possible service to you, your campaign staff, and the voters of the City of San Bernardino. The official election hours for the San Bernardino City Clerk’s Department are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and on Friday, August 9th, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. , excluding holidays. Please do not hesitate to contact my office at 909-384-5002 with any questions or to schedule an appointment to return your nomination documents.
Sincerely,
Genoveva Rocha, CMC City Clerk
Disclaimers: The Candidate Information Guide is for general guidance only and is distributed with the understanding that the City Clerk’s Department is not rendering legal advice. It has been prepared to assist candidates in filing documents relating to the City’s election. It includes a calendar of events and summary of provisions and filing requirements. Candidates bear full responsibility to make their own determination as to all legal standards and duties.
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