15-B — Bellflower City Council, June 8, 2026

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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

ATTENTION: Ryan Smoot, City Manager

FROM: Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk

SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to adopt the following resolutions affecting the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election:

Resolution No. 26-21 - A Resolution calling for a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to elect City Council Members; and

Resolution No. 26-22 - A Resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to consolidate the City of Bellflower’s General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, with the General Election to be held on the date pursuant to Elections Code § 10403.

DATE: June 8, 2026

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

If adopted, the Resolutions will call the General Municipal Election to be held Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the election of three Council Members for: Districts 1, 3 and 5 (General Election; full-term/4 years); and request consolidation with the General Election to be held on that same date.

RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL

1) Adopt Resolution Nos. 26-21 and 26-22; or

2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

FISCAL IMPACT

The estimated cost to consolidate the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election with the Countywide General Election conducted by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk is approximately $112,000. Funds are available in Account No. 010-43600-1210 for the conduct of the Election.

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BACKGROUND

Bellflower’s next general municipal election is scheduled for November 3, 2026.

Bellflower’s City Council Members will be elected by -district to terms of four years each.

City Council Member terms are staggered so that three are elected in one election year and two are elected at the next general municipal election. There will be t hree seats up for election on the November 3, 2026, ballot (Council Districts 1, 3, and 5). These seats are currently held by Council Member Wendi Morse (District 1), Mayor Sonny R. Santa Ines (District 3), and Council Member Ray Dunton (District 5). The City will consolidate the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election with the Countywide General Election.

The number and location of vote centers are still being determined.

Nomination Period

The nomination period (first and last day for candidates to obtain and file nomination documents with the City Clerk) starts 8:00 a.m. on Monday, July 13, 2026, and closes at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 7, 2026. Any person seeking to file nomination documents on the last day should contact the City Clerk’s Office in advance. A nomination packet will be issued to prospective candidates during the nomination period that will provide more specific details and the necessary forms.

If nomination documents for an incumbent member of the City Council are not filed by the deadline of 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 7, 2026, the nomination period for that office (only) will be extended to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, during which time any eligible person (other than the incumbent) may file nomination documents for that office.

Original signatures will be required on all nomination documents.

Candidate Statements

A “candidate statement” may include the name, age, and occupation of the candidate and a brief description of not more than 200 words of the candidate’s education and qualifications, expressed by the candidate. The submission of a candidate’s statement is optional.

Pursuant to Elections Code §§ 13307(c)(1)(2) and 13307.7, the Registrar-Recorder/ County Clerk’s Office launched an Online Candidate Statement Pilot in LA County in 2022 that allowed candidates running for County level offices to pay for a candidate statement that would be posted online but would not be printed in the hard copy sample ballot/ voter guide. The pilot then became a program that was expanded to include cities, school districts, and other local jurisdictions that were on the ballot for the March 2024 election cycle, and for a reduced fixed fee, online statements were published on a dedicated page on the www.lavote.gov website.

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BACKGROUND – Continued

Candidate Statements – Continued

In preparation for the November 2024 Election cycle, the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s Office requested that local jurisdictions authorize the online candidate statement option. The City Clerk confirmed that candidates would have the option to submit either an online candidate statement or a traditional printed statement in the sample ballot/voter guide, but not both, and that online statements must meet the same requirements as printed statements. The City Council subsequently adopted Resolution No. 24 -30 on June 10, 2024, updating regulations to include authorization for the online-only option (Attachment C).

For the traditional printed candidate statement option, t he Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s Office will continue to print the main Official Sample Ballot Booklet in English.

At the candidates’ option and for an additional cost, a translation of the candidate statement into Spanish can be printed along with the English statement in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet. Translated versions of candidate statements will be provided to voters who have requested language assistance materials in other languages required to be provided by the County.

Candidate Statement Costs

The cost of an online only candidate statement will be a fixed fee of $279.60, while the cost of a printed candidate statement will depend on the actual number of columns necessary to print the candidate statement and the number of registered voters in the Council District at the time of printing. The City Clerk is anticipating receiving the estimated costs for printed statements by mid-June 2026. A deposit will be required for printed candidate statements based on the estimate s provided by the County.

For reference, a deposit of $300 for English only, or $600 for English and Spanish translation, were required of City Council candidates in 2024. Any overpayment would be refunded by the City. In the event of an underpayment, the candidate w ould be required to pay the balance of the cost incurred within thirty (30) days after the election .

Voting Rights Act (VRA)

The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s Office Election Division representatives have assured the fulfillment of the City’s language assistance requirements per the Voting Rights Act (VRA). The purpose of the VRA is to ensure the right of all citizens to vote—including the right to register to vote and cast meaningful votes—is preserved and protected by federal law. Federal law recognizes many Americans rely heavily on languages other than English and they require oral assistance and voting materials in minority languages in order to be informed voters and participate effectively in our representative democracy. The VRA requires any county with more than 10,000 residents whose native language is not English and indicated a lack of proficiency in English on their U.S. Census form, to provide el ection materials in the identified languages.
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BACKGROUND – Continued

Voting Rights Act (VRA) – Continued

Los Angeles County is currently required to provide the following language assistance to multilingual voters in addition to English: Armenian, Chinese, Cambodian/Khmer, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog/Filipino, Vietnamese, Hindi, Japanese, Thai, Russian, Bengali*, Burmese*, Gujarati*, Indonesian*, Mongolian*, and Telugu* [*Some services may not be available for certain languages]. Los Angeles County follows a “targeting” system to identify vote centers for written and oral minority language assistance at a lowered threshold of three percent (3%), pursuant to Elections Code § 14201. The elements of the County’s targeting system reflect data compiled from the Census, voter requests on file, the multilingual tally card, and input from community -based organizations. If the number of eligible voters for a specific language is hig her or equal to the three percent (3%) criteria, that language qualifies for translation. Staff has confirmed that the County will provide election materials in any of the County -required languages listed above to any Los Angeles County voter who requests language assistance.

The City Clerk’s Office will continue to work closely with the County to determine which languages will require additional assistance for Bellflower’s November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election to ensure multilingual voters are supported as required by the VRA.

Election Night, Semi-Official Results, and Certification

The Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s Ballot Processing Center located in the City of Industry will be the Central Counting Place for the Election. All semi-final results will be released from the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s headquarters located at 12400 Imperial Highway, Norwalk, CA 90650. Semi-final results will also be continuously updated and displayed on the County’s website ( www.lavote.net) throughout Election Night and during the Official Canvass.

Vote By Mail ballot semi-final results will be available by approximately 8:15 p.m. on Election Night. Precinct semi-final results will be available as ballots are processed.

Bulletins are updated and results are released periodically until the last semi-final official results are tallied on Election Night/early the following morning. Copies of results by precinct will be available at the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s Office, Election Information Section Counter, 2nd Floor, Room 2013 on the Wednesday following the election (afternoon).

On November 27, 2026, the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk is tentatively scheduled to certify election results. On December 1, 2026, the Board of Supervisors is tentatively scheduled to declare the election results official. An official certificate will be provided to the City Clerk. The final declaration of the results by the City Council and the Oath of Office Ceremony is scheduled to take place on Monday, December 14, 2026 (Attachment E).

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BACKGROUND – Continued

Special Runoff Election

Resolution No. 18-33 providing for a special runoff election to resolve a tie vote was adopted on June 25, 2018 (Attachment D).

ATTACHMENTS

A. Proposed Resolution No. 26-21 (Calling the Election) ................................................ 6 B. Proposed Resolution No. 26-22 (Requesting Consolidation) ...................................... 7 C. Resolution No. 24-30 (Regulations for Candidate Statements) ................................ 10 D. Resolution No. 18-33 (Regulations for Runoff Elections) .......................................... 13 E. County of Los Angeles Municipal Information Booklet ............................................. 16 -5-

CITY OF BELLFLOWER

RESOLUTION NO. 26-21

A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE ELECTION

OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES, DECLARES, DETERMINES, AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Pursuant to Elections Code §§ 1301 and 1400, the City Council calls for a general municipal election to be held in the City of Bellflower, California, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the purpose of electing three members of the City Council for: Council Districts 1, 3 and 5 (General Election; full-term/ 4 years).

SECTION 2. The exact form of the question to be voted on at the election for City Council for District Nos. 1, 3 and 5 as it should appear on the ballot is as follows:

“FOR MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL (District 1) – Vote for one (four-year term)”

“FOR MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL (District 3) – Vote for one (four-year term)”

“FOR MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL (District 5) – Vote for one (four-year term)”

SECTION 3. The ballots to be used at the election must be in form and content as required by law.

SECTION 4. The City Clerk is authorized, instructed, and directed to procure and furnish any and all official ballots, notices, printed matter, and all supplies, equipment, and paraphernalia that may be necessary in order to properly and lawfully conduct the election.

SECTION 5. The vote centers for the election will be open at 7:00 a.m. of the day of the election and will remain open continuously from that time until 8:00 p.m. of the same day when the vote centers will be closed, pursuant to Elections Code Section 14212, except as provided in Sections 4005 and 14401 of the Elections Code of the State of California.

SECTION 6. In all particulars not recited in this Resolution, the election will be held and conducted as provided by law for holding municipal elections.

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SECTION 7. Notice of the time and place of holding the election is given and the City Clerk is authorized, instructed, and directed to give further or additional notice of the election, in time, form, and manner as required by law.

SECTION 8. If the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors permits the General Municipal Election to be consolidated with the Countywide General Election on November 3, 2026, then, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Sections 5, 6, or 7, above, within the City precincts, voting centers, and election officers of the two elections will be the same; the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk of the County of Los Angeles will canvass the returns of the General Municipal Election; and the election will be held in all respects as if there were only one election.

SECTION 10. Electronic Signatures. This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

SECTION 11. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix his signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Bellflower, and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, is directed to attest thereto.

SECTION 12. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER ON THIS 8th DAY OF JUNE 2026.

Sonny R. Santa Ines, Mayor
ATTEST:

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Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
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CITY OF BELLFLOWER

RESOLUTION NO. 26-22

A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF

THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE THE CITY OF
BELLFLOWER’S GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, WITH THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE § 10403

THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES, DECLARES, DETERMINES, AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Pursuant to the requirements of Elections Code § 10002, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles is requested to consent and agree to conduct specified election services for the consolidation of the City of Bellflower’s General Municipal Election with a Countywide General Election that will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the purpose of electing three members of the City Council for:

Districts 1, 3 and 5 (General Election; full-term/4 years); and that the County of Los Angeles take all necessary steps to hold a consolidated election.

SECTION 2. The City Council requests the Board of Supervisors to direct the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to administer, manage, and oversee all facets of the City of Bellflower’s November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election and further direct the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to perform all necessary function, services, and tasks related to the complete and successful conduct of the election; the provision of all election materials and equipment; the hiring, training, and supervision of vote center workers and other election personnel; the printing and distribution of ballot materials; the translation of ballot materials; the collection of submitted ballots; the tallying of votes; canvassing and certification of election results. The County election department is authorized to canvass the returns of the general municipal election. The election will be held in all respects as if there were only one election and only one form of ballot will be used. The election will be held and conducted in accordance with the provisions of law regulating the Countywide Election.

SECTION 3. The City of Bellflower recognizes that all necessary expenses incurred by the County in performing these services will be paid by the City of Bellflower.

SECTION 4. The County’s services will not include the final declaration of the results by the City Council pursuant to Elections Code §§ 10262 through 10265.

SECTION 5. The candidate filing process will be conducted by the City Clerk with the support of the County Registrar between the dates of July 13 and August 7, 2026 (or August 12, 2026, if an incumbent does not file), pursuant to Elections Code §§ 10220 through 10230. Any person seeking to file nomination documents on the last day should contact the City Clerk’s Office in advance.

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SECTION 6. The City Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Board of Supervisors and the County election department of the County of Los Angeles.

SECTION 7. This Resolution does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before, this Resolution’s effective date. Any such amended part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Resolution.

SECTION 8. If any part of this Resolution or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Resolution are severable.

SECTION 9. To the extent that any other resolution pertaining to the request to the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to direct the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to administer, manage, and oversee the City of Bellflower’s General Municipal Election to held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and request for consolidation with any countywide election to be held on November 3, 2026, is incorporated into this Resolution, it is superseded in its entirety. In all other particulars not specifically provided in this Resolution, the Election will be held and conducted as provided by law.

SECTION 12. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER ON THIS 8TH DAY OF JUNE 2026.

Sonny R. Santa Ines, Mayor
ATTEST:

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Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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Karl H. Berger, City Attorney
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CITY OF BELLFLOWER
RESOLUTION NO. 24-30

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES

FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES'

STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT A SPECIAL AND

GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 5, 2024, AND EACH ELECTION THEREAFTER, AND
SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 16-78
THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Pursuant to Elections Code § 13307, the governing body of any local agency adopt regulations pertaining to materials prepared by any candidate for a municipal election, including costs of the candidates' statement.

SECTION 2. General Provisions. Pursuant to Elections Code § 13307, each candidate for elective office to be voted for at the Special and General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Bellflower on November 5, 2024, and each election thereafter, may prepare a candidate's statement on an appropriate form provided by the City Clerk. Such statement may include the name, age, and occupation of the candidate and a brief description of no more than 200 words of the candidate's education and qualifications expressed by the candidate himself or herself.

Such statement must not include party affiliation of the candidate nor membership or activity in partisan political organizations. Such statement must be filed, in typewritten form, in the City Clerk's Office at the time the candidate's nomination papers are filed.

Such statement may be withdrawn, but not changed, during the period for filing nomination papers and until 5:00 p.m. of the next working day after the close of the nomination period.

SECTION 3. Electronic Distribution of Candidate Statement. Pursuant to Elections Code § 13307(c), the City Council authorizes the preparation of candidate statements for nonpartisan elective office for the purpose of electronic distribution.

Candidates will prepare statements for electronic distribution pursuant to Elections Code § 13307(a). A statement prepared pursuant to this subdivision will be posted on the internet website of the County Elections Official. Pursuant to Election Code 13307.7(a), candidates must provide payment of the requisite fee to pay for the duties and procedures set forth in Elections Code § 13307(b) and (d).

SECTION 4. Foreign Language Policy. Pursuant to 52 U.S.C. § 10503, the main voter pamphlet must be printed in English and Spanish with translations of candidates' statements printed in facsimile voter pamphlets. The City Clerk will have all translations made available upon request in the City Clerk's Office. Additionally, a candidate's statement must be translated and printed in any language at the candidate's request.

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SECTION 5. Payment. The candidates will be required to pay for the actual cost of translating and printing their candidates' statements into any required foreign language as specified in Section 3, and into any other foreign language requested by the candidate.

SECTION 6. Printed Format of Candidate's Statement. Candidate's statements must be filed as specified in Section 2 and will be printed in uniform type, style, and spacing using block paragraphs and single-space format. Text submitted indented or centered will be typeset in block paragraph form; however, dashes/hyphens and bullets may be used at the left margin. Enhanced text and any combination of enhanced text (e.g., boldface typed, underscored, italicized, and/or CAPITALIZED) is unacceptable and will be printed in uniform type and style.

SECTION 7. Additional Materials. No candidate will be permitted to include additional materials in the sample ballot package.

SECTION 8. Consolidated Elections. If a municipal election is consolidated with any Countywide or Statewide election administered by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, the requirements stated in Sections 4, 5, 6, and 7 above, will follow the requirements set forth by the County.

SECTION 9. The City Clerk is directed to provide each potential candidate, or the potential candidate's representative, a copy of this Resolution at the time nominating petitions are issued.

SECTION 10. If any part of this Resolution or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Resolution are severable.

SECTION 11. Construction. This Resolution must be broadly construed to achieve the purposes stated in this Resolution. It is the City Council's intent that the provisions of this Resolution be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Resolution.

SECTION 12. Electronic Signatures. This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

SECTION 13. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is authorized to affix its signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Bellflower, and the City Clerk, or its duly appointed deputy, is directed to attest.

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Resolution No. 24-30

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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER THIS 10TH DAY OF JUNE 2024.
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Dan Koops, Mayor
ATTEST:

Ma ra chiqui, C. le
APPRO ,J •, • - • M:
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rl . Berger • ty Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )SS

CITY OF BELLFLOWER
I, Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk of the City of Bellflower, California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing Resolution No. 24-30 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Bellflower at its Regular Meeting of the City Council on June 10, 2024, by the following vote to wit:

AYES: Council Members — Morse, Sanchez, Santa Ines, Dunton and Mayor Koops
Dated: June 11, 2024
Mayr O iqui, City C er
City f Ilflower, Calif is
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CITY OF BELLFLOWER
RESOLUTION NO. 18-33

A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE CONDUCT OF A

SPECIAL RUNOFF ELECTION FOR ELECTIVE OFFICES IN THE

EVENT OF A TIE VOTE AT ANY MUNICIPAL ELECTION, AND
SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 89-118
THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Pursuant to Section 15651 of the Elections Code of the State of California, if any two or more persons receive an equal and the highest number of votes for an office to be voted for within the City, the City Council will call for the runoff election to be held in the City on a Tuesday not Tess than 40 nor more than 125 days after the administrative or judicial certification of the election that resulted in a tie vote. If a regular election is to be held in the City within that time period, the special runoff election will be held on the same day as, and consolidated with, the regular election.

SECTION 2. The provisions of Section 1 will apply at the next municipal election within the City and at each municipal election thereafter.

SECTION 3. This Resolution does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before, this Resolution's effective date. Any such amended part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Resolution.

SECTION 4. If any part of this Resolution or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Resolution are severable.

SECTION 5. To the extent that Resolution No. 89-118
adopted December 11, 1989), any other resolution pertaining to provisions relative to the conduct of a Special Runoff Election for elective offices in the event of a tie vote at any municipal election is incorporated into this Resolution, it is superseded in its entirety.

SECTION 6. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix his signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Bellflower, and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, is directed to attest thereto.

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SECTION 7. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLFLOWER THIS 25TH DAY OF JUNE 2018.

ATTEST:

Ray Dunton ayor
Mayr.' O qui Ci
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Kar H. Berger,f, y Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )SS

CITY OF BELLFLOWER
1, Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk of the City of Bellflower, California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing Resolution No. 18-33 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Bellflower at its Regular Meeting of June 25, 2018, by the following vote to wit:

AYES: Council Members - Koops, Santa Ines, Garza, and
Mayor Dunton
ABSENT: Council Member - Schnablegger
Dated: June 26, 2018
ayr. Och(qui, City Clerk
City of Bellflower, California
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NOTICE
This Municipal Information Booklet has been prepared to assist City Clerks in filing documents relating to the election. It includes a Calendar of Events, general information, and filing requirements with samples of forms. It is not intended to provide legal advice and is for general guidance only.

Please note that it is not within the purview of the Registrar- Recorder/County Clerk’s Office to determine whether a
candidate meets the requirements for holding office. City Clerks with questions concerning their own or other candidate qualifications or other related matters should seek legal counsel.

City Clerks and others using this Municipal Information Booklet must bear full responsibility to make their own determinations as to all legal standards, duties and factual material contained herein.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION PAGE City Responsibilities ............................................................................................................. i-iii Requests for Special Cost Estimates ..................................................................................... iv RR/CC Responsibilities ........................................................................................................... v

CHAPTER 1: CALENDAR OF EVENTS ........................................................................... 1-8

CHAPTER 2: CERTIFIED LIST OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATES, NAME TO APPEAR ON

THE BALLOT AND BALLOT DESIGNATIONS
Certified List of Qualified Candidates (Sample) ..................................................................... 9 Name To Appear on The Ballot.............................................................................................. 9 Order of Candidate Names ......................................................................................... 9 Ballot Designation Provisions .......................................................................................... 10-11 Ballot Designations .................................................................................................. 10 Elective Office Title ................................................................................................... 10 Incumbent ................................................................................................................. 10 Appointed Incumbent ................................................................................................ 10 Principal Occupation ................................................................................................. 11 Community Volunteer ............................................................................................... 11 No Ballot Designation Desired .................................................................................. 11 Ballot Designation Worksheet ................................................................................... 11 Rejection of Ballot Designation ................................................................................. 11 Unacceptable Designations ...................................................................................... 11 Secretary of State Ballot Designation Regulations ......................................................... 12-23

CHAPTER 3: CANDIDATE STATEMENTS
Candidate Statements/Online Candidate Statements ......................................................... 24 Candidate Statement Form and Format and Style Information (Sample) ................. 25 State Law ................................................................................................................. 26 Estimated Cost .......................................................................................................... 27 Indigent Candidates .................................................................................................. 27 Affidavit of Financial Worth (Sample) ........................................................................ 27 Public Examination Period ........................................................................................ 28 Incumbents / List of Qualified Candidates ............................................................................ 28 Notice To Persons Submitting Candidate Statements ......................................................... 29

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued)
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CHAPTER 4: BALLOT MEASURES
Resolution for Ballot Measure Text (Sample) ...................................................................... 30 General Information ............................................................................................................. 31 Ballot Measure Text (Sample) .............................................................................................. 31 Request for Letter Designation ........................................................................................... 32 Withdrawal and/or Amendments .......................................................................................... 32 CHAPTER 4: BALLOT MEASURES (CONT.)
Supporters and Opponents .................................................................................................. 32 Supporters and Opponents (Cont.) ...................................................................................... 33 CHAPTER 5: BALLOT ENCLOSURES
Text and Titles ................................................................................................................. 34 Format and Style ............................................................................................................ 34 Ballot Enclosures ............................................................................................................ 34 Arguments and Rebuttals (Samples)............................................................................... 35 Ballot Enclosure Titles and Word Limitation Chart .......................................................... 36 Ballot Label/Argument and Rebuttal Form (Sample) ....................................................... 37 Declaration by Author(s) of Arguments/Rebuttals (Sample) ............................................ 38 Official Ballot Measure Label (Sample) ........................................................................... 39 How to Complete the Argument and Rebuttals Form ................................................. 40-42 Checklist for Official Ballot Label ..................................................................................... 43 Authorization For Another Person to Sign Rebuttal Argument Form ............................... 44 Withdrawal of Arguments ................................................................................................ 45 Public Examination .......................................................................................................... 45 Original Forms/Signatures ............................................................................................... 45 Restrictions ..................................................................................................................... 45 Litigation .......................................................................................................................... 45 Ordinance/Charter Amendments ..................................................................................... 45 Notices Printed with Impartial Analysis ........................................................................... 46 Notices Printed in Voter Information ................................................................................ 47 Word Counting Guidelines ............................................................................................. 48 CHAPTER 6: MULTILINGUAL SERVICES
General Information ............................................................................................................. 49 Multilingual Services (RR/CC) .............................................................................................. 49 RR/CC Multilingual Services (City) ...................................................................................... 50 Transliteration of Candidate Names ..................................................................................... 50 Transliteration Form (Sample) ........................................................................................ 51-52 -22-

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CHAPTER 7: TELEPHONE GUIDE, AVAILABLE REPORTS AND MATERIALS Telephone Guide ................................................................................................................... 53 Available Reports and Materials ........................................................................................... 54 CHAPTER 8: SIGNATURE VERIFICATION SERVICES .................................................... 55 CHAPTER 9: ELECTION NIGHT SEMI-FINAL OFFICIAL RESULTS AND

CERTIFICATION
Semi-Final Official Results .................................................................................................... 56 Certification of Official Results .............................................................................................. 56

EXHIBITS
A - Letter Designation Form
B - Argument and Rebuttal Form
B – Declaration by Author(s) of Arguments or Rebuttals
C – Example of Ballot Label Word Count
D – Argument, Rebuttals, and Ballot Label Form
D – Argument, Rebuttals, and Ballot Label Form (Cont.)
D – Argument, Rebuttals, and Ballot Label Form (Cont.)
E – Checklist for Official Ballot Label Form
F – Authorization for Another person to sign Rebuttal Argument G – Measure Resolution Checklist
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GENERAL INFORMATION

GENERAL AND SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS CONSOLIDATED WITH THE November 3, 2026 GENERAL ELECTION

CITY RESPONSIBILITIES
The jurisdiction shall provide the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s office and the Board of Supervisors with signed copies of the "Resolution Calling for an Election" and "Requesting Consolidation and Services" (samples below).

RESOLUTION

CALLING
FOR AN

ELECTION

RESOLUTION

CONSOLIDATING

WITH THE

ELECTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF _________________

CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL ELECTION MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, __________FOR THE ELECTION OF THREE (3)

MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE

LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO CHARTER CITIES AND FOR

THE SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY A QUESTION RELATING TO THE ENACTMENT OF AN EMERGENCY TWO PERCENT (2%) INCREASE IN THE CITY’S UTILITY USER’S TAX (UUT) FOR AN INITIAL PERIOD OF TWO (2) YEARS AND TWO (2) MONTHS
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ___________

CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON__________ , WITH THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE.
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CITY RESPONSIBILITIES (continued)
Election resolutions should be addressed to Edward Yen, Executive Officer, Board of Supervisors and be mailed to:

Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 West Temple Street, Room 383
Los Angeles, California 90012
Additionally, election resolutions and the letter designation for measures form (see Exhibit) should be addressed to Mr. Dean C. Logan, Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk and be faxed/mailed or e-mailed to:

Election Coordination Unit
12400 Imperial Highway, 2nd Floor, Room 2013A
Norwalk, California 90650
Phone: (562) 462-2912 FAX: (562) 406-2149
Email: [email protected]
Ballot enclosure materials, including arguments and rebuttals, impartial analyses, candidate statements and certified lists of qualified candidates must be accompanied by a transmittal letter and DELIVERED by the applicable dates and times indicated in the Calendar of Events to:

Election Planning Section
12400 Imperial Highway, 2nd Floor, Room 2015
Norwalk, California 90650
Phone: (562) 462-2317 FAX: (562) 466-6025
Email: [email protected]
A “Resolution Calling for an Election” should include purpose of election, word limitation for candidate statements (200 or 400 words), advance payment requirement for candidates, Ballot Measure Text (not to exceed 75 words including title) and the vote requirement for measure passage (i.e., majority of votes cast; 2/3 votes cast; 55% votes cast). The resolution must state that the City will reimburse the County for costs incurred.
All legal notices should be published (Notice of Election, Notice of List of Nominees etc.), excluding Notice of Polling Places (Vote Centers) and Notice of Tally Center Location.
All candidate nomination documents, including Campaign Finance disclosure forms, should be issued, received and certified. Also, ballot designations and word counts on all candidate statements and enclosures should be verified. Signatures on nomination papers should be verified unless the Registrar- Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) is requested in writing to perform this service. If you plan on having this office verify signatures, please contact the Data Entry and Signature Verification Section at (562) 462-2371 directly for any inquiries regarding this process. -28-

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CITY RESPONSIBILITIES (continued)
All ballot material should be photocopied including candidate names, ballot designations, candidate statements, measure arguments, rebuttals, impartial analyses, and other ballot measure enclosures and made available for public examination for the period designated in the Calendar of Events, Chapter 1 of this booklet.
It is the responsibility of the City Clerk to qualify all candidates and to provide a complete and accurate final list of qualified candidate names and ballot designations, including addresses and telephone numbers, to be published, to the RR/CC by E-81.

Also, the City Clerk should notify the RR/CC of any qualified write-in candidates by E-12. Legible copies of candidate statements should be provided by E-81 and legible copies of arguments, impartial analyses and other related ballot materials by E-78 which are to be printed and included in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet. Legible copies of rebuttal arguments must be submitted by E-70. If you are unable to meet these deadlines, please contact us and we may recommend that you contact your election supplier to make arrangements to print and mail a supplemental voter booklet. A resolution should be filed with the RR/CC by E-83 to amend a measure for an election or withdraw a measure for a cancelled election.

NOTE: IF THE CITY IS PLACING MORE THAN ONE MEASURE ON THE BALLOT,

THE CITY MUST ADVISE THIS OFFICE OF THE DESIRED BALLOT
SEQUENCING FOR MULTIPLE MEASURES.
The RR/CC should be notified no later than August 20, 2026 (E-75) if an election is being CANCELLED due to an insufficient number of candidates filing for offices. The RR/CC will send the official ballot, candidate statements, and argumentation for measure text proofs to the city clerk for approval. These documents are based on the certified materials provided by your office. Therefore, unless an error was made by the RR/CC, no modifications will be accepted. Additionally, due to our automated ballot layout system, cosmetic change requests cannot be accommodated. To ensure timely delivery of official ballots and sample ballot booklets to voters, all proofs must be approved by the designated deadline.
The City should determine if it has to translate material separately from the RR/CC.

Please see Chapter 6 for more information.
Certificates of election to elected candidates should be issued. Staff in the Election Planning Section and the Election Coordination Unit are available through the telephone numbers listed on the previous pages should you need additional assistance or have further questions after reviewing the Information Booklet.
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Requests for Special Cost Estimates – If you are a local jurisdiction that is responsible for conducting and administering elections (e.g., city, school district, general district) that is in need of a cost estimate for a potential election:
that would not be consolidated with the statewide primary election in March or June or the statewide general election in November
or that must adhere to a special timeline such as a recall election or an election due to termination of a provisional appointment
or that would be conducted pursuant to Elections Code sections 1000(b), 1000(c), or 4000; Education Code 5091; or Government Code 1780 or 36512 Please submit correspondence, on your jurisdiction’s letterhead, that describes:
1) the date that you are targeting or that is legally required 2) the statutory or legal authority that allows for said date 3) your request for a cost estimate.

Please ensure that your correspondence is signed by the appropriate official and address it to:

Monica Flores
Assistant Registrar-Recorder/County
Clerk 12400 Imperial Highway, Suite 7001
Norwalk, California 90650
Please email it to: Monica Flores ([email protected]) Alex Olvera ([email protected])
Financial Services Section ([email protected]) Legal Retention following Special/Stand-Alone Elections – In accordance with California Elections Code section 17302, it is mandated that Elections Officials preserve election data. We have implemented a schedule to reach out to cities where special/stand-alone elections have been conducted. The purpose is to inquire and confirm whether there is any current or pending litigation associated with the election event that would prevent us from disposing of election material. Your cooperation allows us to maintain the necessary records while ensuring compliance with legal obligations. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the preservation schedule or disposal of election material, please contact Adrian Avelar at the Executive office (562) 345-8372. -30-

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REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK RESPONSIBILITIES
The RR/CC receives signed copies of city resolutions “Requesting Consolidation and Services” and will automatically send the requesting cities an information booklet along with the appropriate forms such as candidate statement forms, transliteration forms, estimated costs of candidate statement, etc. If a city has a measure on the ballot, our office will provide argument/rebuttal forms .
The RR/CC verifies signatures on Nomination Petitions upon written request from a city.

Rates vary depending on the system used to verify signatures. For more information, see Chapter 8 or contact the Data Entry and Signature Verification Section at (562) 462-2371.
The RR/CC recruits voter centers and election workers, and publishes the Notice of Tally Center Location. If you have specific vote center or election worker requests, contact the Election Worker Services Section at (562) 466-1373 . The RR/CC assigns letter designations for each measure on the ballot. Letter designations are assigned in alphabetical order commencing with County measures and then other local measures (city, school, special district) in alphabetical sequence.

Cities may request a specific letter designation in writing by completing a letter designation form (Exhibit) and submitting to the Election Coordination Unit by August 12, 2026 (E-83). The email address is [email protected]. An alternate choice should also be submitted in case the requested letter designation has already been assigned to another jurisdiction.
The RR/CC prints official ballots. An English Official Sample Ballot Booklet will be printed and mailed. The RR/CC will include the City's material (English or English and Spanish candidate statements and measure information) in the same booklet depending on the volume of voting material. In some cases, the City Clerk will be required to prepare and mail a supplemental voter booklet. The RR/CC prepares and mails multilingual ballot material in accordance with the Voting Rights Act (VRA).

The RR/CC also:
Issues Vote By Mail ballots and material and processes returned VBM ballots. Provides precinct supplies and trains election workers. Staffs check-in-centers and the tally center location. Conducts election tally and releases semi-official election results. Canvasses election returns and certifies official election results to the City. -31-

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REVISED: 5/21/26

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

GENERAL AND SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS CONSOLIDATED
WITH THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026, GENERAL ELECTION

(2026) MAY 7 (Th) E-180

ADJUSTED JURISDICTION MAP
Last day for jurisdictions to deliver a map delineating district and/or division boundary adjustments due to topography, geography, cohesiveness, contiguity, integrity, compactness of territory, community of interests, or other factors as applicable. (E. C. § 22000)

JULY 6 (M) E-120

ADOPTION OF ELECTION RESOLUTION (FOR OFFICE CONTESTS)
Recommended last day for City Council to adopt a resolution calling a General or Special Municipal Election for city elected officials.

CITY RESOLUTION – CANDIDATE STATEMENTS
Last day for the City Council to adopt a resolution determining or amending the word limitation for candidate statements (200 or 400 words), and whether advance payment is required. (E. C. § 13307)

JULY 13 (M) Thru AUG. 7 (F) E-113 Thru E-88

NOMINATION PERIOD
First and last day for candidates to file nomination documents with the City Clerk. (E. C. §§ 10220, 10224, and 10407)

CANDIDATE STATEMENTS
During this period, candidates may file with the City Clerk a candidate statement not to exceed the word limitation (200 or 400 words) for inclusion in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet. The statement shall be filed no later than the last day to file nomination documents. (E. C. § 13307)

NOTE: Candidate statements are only included in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet and will not be included in the Vote By Mail Voting Instructions and Guide.

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JULY 13 (M) E-113
NOTICE OF ELECTION — PUBLICATION
On or before this date, the City Clerk shall publish a notice of election to fill offices. (E. C. § 12101 and Govt. Code § 6061)

AUG. 6 (Th) E-89
DATE FIXED TO SUBMIT ARGUMENTS — PUBLICATION
Not later than this date, a notice may be published once in a newspaper of general circulation setting forth the date fixed to submit direct arguments.
(Govt. Code § 6061)
NOTE: It is recommended that this notification be combined with the Notice of Election that cities publish pursuant to E.C. § 12101.

AUG. 7 (F) E-88
NOMINATION DOCUMENTS – DEADLINE DATE
Last day for candidates to file nomination documents with the City Clerk. (E. C. §§ 10220, 10224, and 10407)

CANDIDATE WITHDRAWAL
A candidate may withdraw nomination documents for any office other than a statewide office by submitting a statement of withdrawal to the county elections official after having filed the documents with that official. Candidates for municipal office or school district governing board member are permitted to withdraw nomination documents up to and including the deadline to file a declaration of candidacy.
(E.C. §§ 8020, 8020.5; 10224, 10510, 10603)

REQUEST/OPT-OUT CONFIDENTIAL STATUS
Recommended last day for candidates to opt out of confidential voter status when filing their Declaration of Candidacy.
(Opt-out will continue to be honored after August 7th.) (Please see exhibits H&I)

Effective January 1, 2026, Assembly Bill 1392 expanded confidential voter protections to include candidates for federal, state, and local offices. Under Secretary of State guidance for AB 1392 and Elections Code section 2166.9, a candidate’s voter registration will automatically be designated as confidential upon filing a declaration of candidacy, unless the candidate elects to opt out of the Confidential Voter Registration Program.

CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS
Last day, City Clerks can file a resolution with the Board of Supervisors and the Registrar- Recorder/County Clerk requesting consolidation with the election. A resolution placing a measure on the ballot shall contain the ballot wording, which cannot exceed 75 words. (E. C. §§ 10402 and 13247)

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AUG. 8 (Sa) Thru AUG. 12 (W) 5:00 P.M. E-87 Thru E-83

NOMINATION EXTENSION PERIOD (IF INCUMBENT DOES NOT FILE) If nomination documents for an incumbent are not filed by 5:00 p.m. on August 8, 2026, the nomination period shall be extended until August 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., for persons other than the incumbent.
(E. C. § 10225)
NOTE: The extension does not apply where there is no incumbent eligible to be elected.

AUG. 8 (Sa) Thru AUG. 17 (M) E-87 Thru E-78

PUBLIC EXAMINATION PERIOD
Recommended period for the City Clerk to make available candidate statements, candidate names, and ballot designations for public examination. A fee may be charged to any person obtaining a copy of the material. During this period, any person may file a writ of mandate or an injunction to require any or all of the data/material in a candidate statement to be amended or deleted. (E. C. § 13313).

For candidate names and ballot designations, a writ of mandate may be filed pursuant to E.C. § 13314.

NOTE: If the nomination period is extended for a particular office, the examination period for that office shall be adjusted to August 13 through August 22. Last day for the Secretary of State, with the advice and consent of the Attorney General, to determine which parties, if any, are disqualified from participating in the Primary Election.
(E. C. § 5102 and 5200)

AUG. 10 (M) E-85
CERTIFIED LIST OF CANDIDATES (INCLUDING THEIR CANDIDATE STATEMENT) –

RECOMMENDED DATE TO SUBMIT TO COUNTY
Recommended FINAL date for City to submit Certified List of Candidates to the County Election’s Official. If nomination documents for incumbents have been filed by 5:00 p.m. on August 7, 2026 (E-88), the extension period will not take effect.
(E.C. § 10225).

NOTE: The earlier the County receives the Certified List, the sooner it can provide ballot proofs to the City for review and approval. This allows the County to authorize the vendor to print and mail the Official Ballot and Sample Ballot Booklets (Voter Guide) to vote.

AUG. 12 (W) E-83
AMENDMENT OR WITHDRAWAL OF MEASURE – DEADLINE
Last day for county elections officials to receive a resolution from a legislative body requesting to withdraw or amend any measure previously submitted for placement on the ballot. (E. C. § 9605)

MEASURE LETTER DESIGNATION
Last day for a City Clerk to submit a written request for a specific letter designation for a measure appearing on the ballot. An alternate letter designation should also be provided in case the requested letter has already been assigned.
On August 8, 15, and 22 (Saturday), the office will be open. August 9 and 23 (Sundays)- The RRCC office will be closed.

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AUG. 13 (Th) 11:00 A.M. E- 82

RANDOMIZED ALPHABET DRAWING BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE
The Secretary of State shall hold a public drawing to determine the order of candidate names to appear on the ballot by randomly drawing each letter of the alphabet. (E. C. § 13112)

RANDOMIZED ALPHABET DRAWING BY REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK A public drawing shall be held to determine the order of candidate names on the ballot for state legislative districts that encompass more than one county by randomly drawing each letter of the alphabet.
(E. C. § 13111(i))

AUG. 14 (F) E-81
LIST OF CANDIDATES — COPY OF CANDIDATE STATEMENTS
No later than this date, the City Clerk shall deliver to the county elections official a certified list of qualified candidate names, ballot designations, and residence addresses. (E. C. §§ 10402 and 10403)

A legible copy of each candidate statement to be included in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet shall be delivered to the county elections official by this date.

NOTE: The name on the candidate statement MUST match the name on the certified list of qualified candidates.

MEASURES — LETTER DESIGNATION
Scheduled date for the county elections official to notify the City Clerk of letter assigned to ballot measure(s).

AUG. 14 (F) E-81
IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS — LAST DAY TO SUBMIT TO CITY CLERK
Recommended last day for the City Attorney to transmit impartial analysis of measure to the City Clerk.
(E. C. § 9280)

ARGUMENTS — LAST DAY TO SUBMIT TO CITY CLERK
Recommended last day to submit arguments “FOR” or “AGAINST” any city measure to the City Clerk. Arguments may not exceed 300 words in length.
(E. C. §§ 9282 and 9286)

NOTE: The deadline to submit direct arguments may vary due to a City’s municipal code or charter, standard business hours, etc.

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AUG. 15  (Sa) Thru AUG. 24 (M) E-80 Thru E-71

PUBLIC EXAMINATION PERIOD FOR BALLOT MEASURE MATERIALS
During this period, the elections official shall make available for public examination a copy of the ballot measure text, arguments, fiscal impact statement, if applicable, impartial analysis or bond tax rate statement for any county, district, or school measure. A fee may be charged to any candidate/person obtaining a copy of the materials. During this period, any person may file a writ of mandate or an injunction to require any or all the material/data to be amended or deleted. (E. C. §§ 9190, 9380, and 9509)

MEASURE ENCLOSURES
No later than August 29, 2026, the City Clerk shall deliver a copy of each argument, ordinance text, analysis, and any other ballot data/material to the county elections official for inclusion in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet.

AUG. 20 (Th) E- 75

CANCELLED ELECTION DUE TO INSUFFICIENT NUMBER OF CANDIDATES Last day for City Clerk to make appointment(s) in lieu of election when an insufficient number of candidates file for the office. If an appointment(s) is not made, the election shall be held. (E. C. § 10229)
NOTE: The City Clerk must notify the county elections official immediately of cancelled elections.

AUG. 24 (Tu) E- 71
REBUTTALS — LAST DAY TO SUBMIT TO CITY CLERK
Recommended last day for authors of arguments “FOR” and “AGAINST” any city measure to submit rebuttals (if permitted) to the City Clerk. A rebuttal may not exceed 250 words. (E. C. § 9285)

AUG. 25 (Tu) E-70
REBUTTALS — LAST DAY TO SUBMIT TO COUNTY
Recommended last day for the City Clerk to submit rebuttals to the county elections official for inclusion in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet.

AUG. 25 (Tu) Thru SEP. 3 (Th) E-70 Thru E-61

PUBLIC EXAMINATION PERIOD FOR REBUTTALS
Recommended period for the City Clerk to make available rebuttals for public examination. A fee may be charged to any candidate/person obtaining a copy of the data/material. During this period, any person may file a writ of mandate or an injunction to require any or all of the data/material to be amended or deleted.
(E. C. § 9295)

On August 8, 15, and 22 (Saturdays), the office will be open. On August 9 and 23 (Sundays), the RRCC office will be closed.

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SEPT. 3 (Th) Thru SEPT. 9 (W) E-61 Thru E-55

BALLOT PROOFS
Recommended period for the county elections official to deliver copies of official ballot proofs to the City Clerk for approval.

NOTE: Corrections to any ballot material must be submitted to the county elections official within 24 hours of receipt.

SEPT. 7 (M) Thru OCT. 20 (Tu) E-57 Thru E-14

STATEMENT OF WRITE-IN CANDIDACY
A name written on a ballot will not be counted unless the person has filed during this period a Statement of Write-In Candidacy and sponsor signatures stating that they are a write-in candidate for the election.
(E. C. §§ 8600, 8601, and 10103)

OCT. 5 (M) E- 29
VOTE CENTER STAFF — APPOINTMENT
Last day to appoint staff and designate vote centers. A notice of appointment shall be mailed to all staff.
(E. C. §§ 12286, 12307, and 12319)

MAILING OF VOTE-BY-MAIL BALLOTS
No later than 29 days before the day of the election, the county elections official shall begin mailing the materials required by Section 3010.
(E. C. § 3001 and 3010)

PROCESSING OF VOTE BY MAIL BALLOTS
The processing of vote-by-mail ballots may commence on the 29th business day before the election, but the results of the tally shall not be released until after the vote centers close. (E. C. § 15101(b))

OCT. 5 (M) Thru OCT. 27 (Tu) E-29 Thru E-7

VOTE BY MAIL-FIRST AND LAST DAY TO APPLY
Applications may be filed between these dates (both dates inclusive). Applications received prior to the 29th day preceding the election will be kept and processed during this period. (E. C. § 3001)

OCT. 9 (F) E- 25

COPIES OF STREET INDEX
Suggested last day for the City Clerk to request the number of street index copies required (not to exceed four (4)).
(E. C. § 2183)

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OCT. 13 (Tu) E-21
MAILING OF OFFICIAL SAMPLE BALLOT BOOKLET (Historically commencing at E- 40) An Official Sample Ballot Booklet shall be mailed to each voter in the jurisdiction no later than 10 days before the election
(E. C. § 13300 (c)

OCT. 19 (M) E-15

CLOSE OF REGISTRATION
Last day to transfer or register to vote in the election. (E. C. § 2102)

OCT. 20 (Tu) Thru NOV. 3 (Tu) E-14 Thru E-0

NEW CITIZEN ELIGIBILITY TO REGISTER AND VOTE
A new citizen is eligible to register and vote at the office of, or at another location designated by, the county elections official at any time beginning on the 14th day before an election and ending at the close of polls on the election day following the date on which that person became a citizen.

OCT. 20 (Tu) E- 14
STATEMENT OF WRITE-IN CANDIDACY DEADLINE: Last day for a candidate to file with the City Clerk, sponsor signatures, and a declaration stating that they are a write-in candidate in the election. (E. C. §§ 8600 and 8601)

BILINGUAL VOTE CENTER STAFF
Last day to prepare the list of appointed bilingual staff. (E.C. § 12303)
OCT. 22 (Th) E- 12
WRITE-IN CANDIDATES — SUBMIT TO COUNTY
Recommended last day for the City Clerk to deliver the list of qualified write-in candidates to the county elections official.

OCT .24 (Sa) E- 10
TALLY CENTER LOCATION — PUBLICATION
On or before this date, a notice specifying the public place to be used as the central tally location for counting the ballots shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation within the jurisdiction.
(E. C. § 12109)

VOTE CENTERS — FIRST DAY
Vote Centers open 10 days prior to Election Day. A Voter Center election may be conducted pursuant to E.C. § 4007.
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OCT 27 (Tu) E-7
NOTICE OF LIST OF NOMINEES — PUBLICATION
On or before this date, the City Clerk shall publish a list of nominees once in a newspaper of general circulation within the city.
(E. C. § 12110 and Govt. Code § 6061)

NOV. 3 (Tu) ELECTION DAY 8:00 P.M E-0

ELECTION DAY
Vote Centers open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m.
(E. C. §§ 1200 and 14212)

VOTE BY MAIL BALLOTS RETURNED — 8:00 P.M.

Last day for Vote By Mail ballots to be received or turned in personally by the voter at any vote center in the jurisdiction. An authorized representative may return the voted ballot under specified conditions.
(E. C. §§ 3017 and 3020)

Any Vote By Mail ballot cast under this division shall be timely cast if it is received by the voter’s elections official via the United States Postal Service or a bona fide private mail delivery company no later than seven days after election day, in addition to the provisions outlined in E. C. 3020, Sections 1 and 2.
(E. C. § 3020(b) Section 1 and 2)

NOV. 5 (Th) E + 2

OFFICIAL CANVASS
The canvass of election returns shall commence no later than the first Thursday following the election.
(E. C. §§ 10262 and 15301)

DEC. 3 (Th) E + 30

COMPLETION OF OFFICIAL CANVASS
The county elections official shall prepare a certified statement of the results of the election and submit it to each jurisdiction within 30 days of the election. (E. C. § 15372)

NOTE: On November 27, 2026, the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk is tentatively scheduled to certify the election results. On December 1, 2026, the Board of Supervisors is tentatively scheduled to declare the election officially concluded.

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Certified List of
Qualified Candidates,.Name to Appear on the Ballot
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Below is the sample format the City Clerk should follow in submitting candidate names that will appear on the ballot. The additional information will be used for publication.

The ballot name may be designated as follows:
•First, middle and last names
•Initials only and last name
•A nickname (must be in parentheses ( ) or quotation marks “”) •A short version of the first name, such as “Bill” for William, “Dick” for Richard or “Kathy” for Kathleen
Please note:
•Titles or degrees are not allowed in the ballot name. (E.C. § 13106) •Within one year of any election, a change in legal name shall not appear on the ballot unless the change was made by marriage or by decree of court. (E.C. § 13104)
ORDER OF CANDIDATE NAMES — The Secretary of State will conduct a public drawing to determine the order of candidate names on the ballot by randomly selecting each letter of the alphabet on E-82. Ballot positions for candidate names will not be available until approximately 40 days before the election. Please note that some local offices may change or rotate ballot position.

CERTIFIED LIST OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATES

NAME TO APPEAR ON THE BALLOT
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BALLOT DESIGNATION PROVISIONS
The ballot designation describes the current profession, vocation, occupation or incumbency status of the candidate that will appear on the ballot under the candidate’s name.

BALLOT DESIGNATIONS:
Can be no more than three (3) words
Must appear on the Declaration of Candidacy/Affidavit of Nominee at the time it is filed
Become public record once the information is filed on the Declaration of Candidacy/Affidavit of Nominee
Cannot be changed after the final date to file nomination documents (E-88)
Ballot designations which exceed space allotted on the ballot (approximately 60 characters) are printed in a smaller typeface pursuant to Section 13107 (i) of the Elections Code.

The listing of a designation on the ballot is OPTIONAL. Only one of the following categories is allowed:

ELECTIVE OFFICE TITLE — Words describing an elective office title may be used IF the candidate holds the office at the time nomination documents are filed and the office was filled by a vote of the people.
Example A: Governing Board Member
Example B: Boardmember, XYZ School District
Example C: Councilmember, City of Los Angeles
INCUMBENT — The word Incumbent may be used IF the candidate is seeking re-election to the same office and was elected to that office by a vote of the people or was appointed as a nominated candidate in lieu of an election.

APPOINTED INCUMBENT — The words Appointed Incumbent must be used IF the candidate was appointed to the office and is now seeking election to that office. The word Appointed may also be used with the office title. Example A: Appointed Incumbent
Example B: Appointed Boardmember, XYZ School District EXCEPTION: Candidates appointed to office in lieu of an election do not have to use the word appointed.
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PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION — No more than three words may be used to either describe the current principal profession, vocation, or occupation of the candidate or the principal professions, vocations, or occupations of the candidate during the calendar year immediately preceding the filing of nomination documents.

Geographical names are considered one word.
Example A: High School Teacher
Example B: Attorney/Educator/Businessowner
Example C: CEO/Councilmember
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER — A Community Volunteer shall constitute a valid principal vocation or occupation subject to the following conditions:
A candidate’s community volunteer activities constitute his or her principal profession, vocation or occupation
A candidate may not use the designation of “Community Volunteer” in combination with any other principal profession, vocation or occupation A candidate is not engaged concurrently in another principal profession, vocation or occupation
NO BALLOT DESIGNATION DESIRED — A ballot designation is optional. If the candidate does not request a ballot designation, the City Clerk must indicate NONE on the certified list of qualified candidates.

BALLOT DESIGNATION WORKSHEET — A ballot designation worksheet that supports the use of that ballot designation is required to be filed with the Registrar- Recorder/County Clerk at the same time a Declaration of Candidacy is filed. If a candidate fails to file a ballot designation worksheet, no designation will appear on the ballot. (E.C. § 13107.3)
REJECTION OF BALLOT DESIGNATION — If the designation is in violation of any of the restrictions set forth in the California Elections Code, the candidate will be notified by certified mail return receipt request, addressed to the mailing address appearing on the candidate’s ballot designation worksheet. If an alternative designation is not provided within the time allowed, no designation will appear on the ballot. (E.C. § 13107(f))
UNACCEPTABLE DESIGNATIONS — Pursuant to Elections Code § 13107(e), the Elections Official shall not accept a ballot designation if:
a) It would mislead the voter.
b) It would suggest an evaluation of a candidate, such as outstanding, leading, expert, virtuous or eminent.
c) It abbreviates the word “retired” or places it following any word(s) that it modifies.
d) It includes a word or prefix, such as “former” or “ex”, which means a prior status. The only exception is the use of the word “retired”. e) It includes the name of any political party, whether or not it has qualified for the ballot.
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BALLOT DESIGNATION REGULATIONS
Chapter 7. Ballot Designations
§ 20710. General Provisions.
(a) The regulatory purpose of this Chapter is to ensure the accurate designation of the candidate upon the ballot in order that an informed electorate may intelligently elect one of the candidates.
(b) The Secretary of State shall, at all times, apply and interpret the provisions of Elections Code § 13107 and the regulations included in this Chapter in a manner consistent with the regulatory purpose of this Chapter. (c) Candidates are not required to use a ballot designation pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a), and may opt to leave the space for such a designation on the ballot blank. In order to notify the elections official as to whether he or she will use a ballot designation or will opt to leave the ballot designation space blank, the candidate must initial the appropriate box on the Declaration of Candidacy or otherwise so indicate on the Declaration of Candidacy. (d) Pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a), a candidate may submit a proposed ballot designation pursuant to any one of the four provisions specified in Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a), subparts (1) through (4), applicable to that candidate. The candidate shall be free to select from which of the applicable four subparts he or she is submitting his or her proposed ballot designation. (e) The regulations set forth in this Chapter shall apply only to elections held for offices for which elections returns are certified by the Secretary of State of the State of California.
(f) Whenever, the word “should” is used in this Chapter, it is recommended, not mandatory.

Note: Authority: Section 12172.5, Government Code
Reference: Section 13107, Elections Code
§ 20711. Ballot Designation Worksheet.
(a) In order to facilitate review of a candidate’s proposed ballot designation by the Secretary of State pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, the candidate may submit, at the time of filing his or her proposed ballot designation on the Declaration of Candidacy, a completed Ballot Designation Worksheet on a form provided by the Secretary of State.
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(b) All Ballot Designation Worksheets filed with the Office of the Secretary of State or the county elections officials pursuant to this section shall be public records and shall be available for inspection and copying at the public counter of the Elections Division of the Office of the Secretary of State, Fifth Floor, 1500 11th Street, Sacramento, California 95814, or at the office of the applicable county elections official.
(c) The Secretary of State shall provide a master copy or copies of the Ballot Designation Worksheet to all elections officials responsible for providing and accepting the nomination documents for candidates in elections for offices certified by the Secretary of State. The Ballot Designation Worksheet shall request that the candidate proposing the ballot designation provide the following information:
(1) The candidate’s name, home, business and mailing addresses, telephone numbers, e-mail address, if available, and fax number;
(2) A designation of the office for which the candidate is seeking election; (3) The name, home, business and mailing addresses, telephone numbers, e- mail address, if available, and fax number of the attorney representing the candidate or for any other person to be contacted in the event the Secretary of State requires further information regarding the proposed ballot designation; (4) The proposed ballot designation submitted by the candidate; (5) At the option of the candidate, the candidate may submit one or more proposed alternate ballot designations ranked in order of the candidate’s preference;
(6) A brief statement identifying the factual basis upon which the candidate claims the proposed ballot designation and each proposed alternate ballot designation, including the following:
(A) If the candidate holds elected office and is submitting his or her proposed ballot designation pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivisions (a)(1) or (a)(2), the candidate should indicate the elective office he or she currently occupies and may attach a copy of his or her Certificate of Election; (B) If the candidate is a judicial officer and is submitting his or her proposed ballot designation pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivisions (a)(1) or (a)(2), the candidate should indicate the elective office he or she currently holds and may attach either (A) a copy of his or her Certificate of Election or (B) a copy of his or her commission or certificate of appointment, issued at the time the candidate was appointed to the judicial office which he or she currently occupies; (C) If the candidate submits a ballot designation pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(3), the candidate should indicate:
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(i) The title of the position or positions which he or she claims supports the proposed ballot designation;
(ii) The dates during which the candidate held such position; (iii) A description of the work he or she performs in the position; (iv) The name of the candidate’s business or employer;
(v) The name and telephone number of a person or persons who could verify such information; and
(vi) A statement that the professions, vocations or occupations relied upon to support the proposed ballot designation constitute the primary, main or leading professions, vocations or occupations of the candidate, in accordance with the definition of the term “principal” as set forth at § 20714, subdivision (b). (D) If the candidate submits a ballot designation pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(4), the candidate should indicate the date on which he or she was appointed to the office for which he or she is an appointed incumbent. (d) The candidate may attach or append any supporting documents or other exhibits to his or her Ballot Designation Worksheet which he or she believes support his or her proposed ballot designation. Such attached documents or other exhibits shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference as part of the candidate’s Ballot Designation Worksheet and shall be considered as such by the Secretary of State.

Note: Authority: Section 12172.5, Government Code
Reference: Section 13107, Elections Code
§ 20712. Proposed Ballot Designations Submitted Pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, Subdivision (a)(1).

Proposed ballot designations submitted pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(1), shall be subject to the following provisions:
(a) In the case of candidates holding elective city, county, district, state, or federal office, the candidate’s ballot designation shall be the elective office which the candidate holds at the time of filing the nomination documents. (b) In the case of judicial officers, the candidate’s ballot designation shall be the elective office which the candidate holds at the time of filing the nomination documents.
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(d) Proposed ballot designations indicating a position of legislative leadership, such as “Majority Leader of the California Senate,” “Minority Leader of the California State Assembly,” “Speaker of the California State Assembly,” “President Pro Tempore of the California State Senate,” and the like, are not elective offices described in Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(1). Such ballot designations are improper, pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(1). They may, however, be considered under the provisions of § 13107(a)(3).
(e) Proposed ballot designations indicating that the candidate is a member of the state or county central committee of a political party, or an officer of a state or county central committee of a political party, are improper, as such positions do not constitute elective county or state offices as specified in Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(1).

Note: Authority: Section 12172.5, Government Code
Reference: Section 13107, Elections Code
§ 20713. Proposed Ballot Designations Submitted Pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, Subdivision (a)(2).

Proposed ballot designations submitted pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(2), shall be subject to the following provisions:
(a) A proposed ballot designation submitted pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(2), is limited “incumbent,” as that term is defined in Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(2).
(b) The term “incumbent” must be used as a noun. It shall not be used in conjunction with any other words, including any accompanying adjectives or modifiers, and must stand alone. A candidate qualified to use this designation pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(2), shall be entitled to use the ballot designation “Incumbent.”
(c) The word “incumbent” is strictly limited for use in ballot designations submitted pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(2), and may not be used as an adjective in any other ballot designation.

Note: Authority: Section 12172.5, Government Code
Reference: Section 13107, Elections Code
§ 20714. Proposed Ballot Designations Submitted Pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, Subdivision (a)(3).

Proposed ballot designations submitted pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(3), shall be subject to the following provisions:
(a) The terms “profession,” “vocation,” or “occupation,” as those terms are used in Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(3), are defined as follows:
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(1) “Profession” means a field of employment requiring special education or skill and requiring specific knowledge of a particular discipline of learning or science.

The labor and skill involved in a profession is predominantly mental or intellectual, rather than physical or manual. Recognized professions generally include, but are not limited to, law, medicine, education, engineering, accountancy, and journalism. Examples of an acceptable designation of a “profession,” as defined in Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(3), include, but are not limited to, “attorney,” “physician,” “accountant,” “architect,” and “teacher.”
(2) “Vocation” means a trade, a religious calling, or the work upon which a person, in most but not all cases, relies for his or her livelihood and spends a major portion of his or her time. As defined, vocations may include, but are not limited to, religious ministry, child rearing, homemaking, elderly and dependent care, and engaging in trades such as carpentry, cabinetmaking, plumbing, and the like. Examples of an acceptable designation of a “vocation,” as defined in Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(3), include, but are not limited to, “minister,” “priest,” “mother,” “father,” “homemaker,” “dependent care provider,” “carpenter,” “plumber,” “electrician,” and “cabinetmaker.” (3) “Occupation” means the employment in which one regularly engages or follows as the means of making a livelihood. Examples of an acceptable designation of an “occupation,” as defined in Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(3), include, but are not limited to, “rancher,” “restaurateur,” “retail salesperson,” “manual laborer,” “construction worker,” “computer manufacturing executive,” “military pilot,” “secretary,” and “police officer.” (b) “Principal,” as that term is used in Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(3), means a substantial involvement of time and effort such that the activity is one of the primary, main or leading professional, vocational or occupational endeavors of the candidate. The term "principal" precludes any activity which does not entail a significant involvement on the part of the candidate.

Involvement which is only nominal, pro forma, or titular in character does not meet the requirements of the statute.
(1) If a candidate is licensed by the State of California to engage in a profession, vocation or occupation, the candidate is entitled to consider it one of his or her “principal” professions, vocations or occupations if (i) the candidate has maintained his or her license current as of the date he or she filed his or her nomination documents by complying with all applicable requirements of the respective licensure, including the payment of all applicable license fees and (ii) the status of the candidate’s license is active at the time he or she filed his or her nomination documents.
(2) A candidate who holds a professional, vocational or occupational license issued by the State of California may not claim such profession, vocation or occupation as one of his or her “principal” professions, vocations or occupations if (i) the candidate’s licensure status is “inactive” at the time the candidate -52-

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files his or her nomination document, or (ii) the candidate’s license has been suspended or revoked by the agency issuing the license at the time the candidate files his or her nomination documents.
(c) In order for a ballot designation submitted pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(3), to be deemed acceptable by the Secretary of State, it must accurately state the candidate’s principal professions, vocations or occupations, as those terms are defined in subdivisions (a) and (b) herein. Each proposed principal profession, vocation or occupation submitted by the candidate must be factually accurate, descriptive of the candidate’s principal profession, vocation or occupation, must be neither confusing nor misleading, and must be in full and complete compliance with Elections Code § 13107 and the regulations included in this Chapter.
(d) If the candidate is engaged in a profession, vocation or occupation at the time he or she files his or her nomination documents, the candidate’s proposed ballot designation is entitled to consist of the candidate’s current principal professions, vocations and occupations. In the event the candidate does not have a current principal profession, vocation or occupation at the time he or she files his or her nomination documents, the candidate may use a ballot designation consisting of his or her principal professions, vocations or occupations, which the candidate was principally engaged in during the calendar year immediately preceding the filing of the candidate’s nomination papers.
(e) A candidate may engage in multiple principal professions, vocations or occupations. Accordingly, the candidate may designate multiple principal professions, vocations or occupations. If a candidate proposes a ballot designation including multiple principal professions, vocations or occupations, the proposed ballot designation must comply with the following provisions:
(1) The proposed ballot designation must comply with the three-word limitation specified in Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(3), and as implemented pursuant to subdivision (f) herein.
(2) Each such proposed profession, vocation or occupation shall be separately considered by the Secretary of State and must independently qualify as a “principal” profession, vocation or occupation, as that term is defined pursuant to subdivision (b) herein.
(3) When multiple professions, vocations or occupations are proposed as a ballot designation, they shall be separated by a slash (“/”). An example of an acceptable designation would be “Legislator/Rancher/Physician.” (f) Pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(3), the candidate’s ballot designation shall be limited to not more than three (3) words. The following rules shall govern the application of the three word limitation:
(1) The proposed ballot designation shall be grammatically correct, generic, and all words must be spelled correctly.
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(2) Punctuation shall be limited to the use of a comma (e.g., District Attorney, Los Angeles County) and a slash (e.g., Legislator/Rancher/Physician), pursuant to subdivision (e) of this section. A hyphen may be used if, and only if, the use of a hyphen is called for in the spelling of a word as it appears in a standard reference dictionary of the English language.
(3) All California geographical names shall be considered to be one word and shall be limited to the names of cities, counties and states. The names of special districts and political subdivisions are not “geographical names,” as the term is used in Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(3). If the candidate desires, the geographical name may be used in the form of “City of . . . ,” “County of . . . ,” or “City and County of . . .” Examples of geographical names considered to be one word include Tehama County, Los Angeles County and County of Sacramento. (4) An acronym shall be counted as one word.

Note: Authority: Section 12172.5, Government Code
Reference: Section 13107, Elections Code
§ 20715. Proposed Ballot Designations Submitted Pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, Subdivision (a)(4).
(a) Pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(4), a candidate may propose a ballot designation consisting of the phrase “appointed incumbent” if the candidate holds an office, other than a judicial office, by virtue of appointment, and the candidate is a candidate for election to the same office.

The candidate may not use the unmodified word “incumbent” or any words designating the office unmodified by the word “appointed.” (b) Pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(4), a candidate may propose a ballot designation consisting of the word “appointed” in conjunction with the elective office, if the candidate is a candidate for election to the same office or to some other office. The candidate may not use any words designating the office unmodified by the word “appointed.”
(c) There shall be no word count limitation applicable to ballot designations submitted pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(4).

Note: Authority: Section 12172.5, Government Code
Reference: Section 13107, Elections Code
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Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a); is prohibited pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (b); is misleading; or is otherwise improper pursuant to the regulations set forth in this Chapter.
(b) The following types of activities are distinguished from professions, vocations and occupations and are not acceptable as ballot designations pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (a)(3):
(1)Avocations: An avocation is a casual or occasional activity, diversion or hobby pursued principally for enjoyment and in addition to the candidate’s principal profession, vocation or occupation. Avocations may include, but are not limited to, hobbies, social activities, volunteer work, and matters pursued as an amateur.
(2)Pro Forma Professions, Vocations and Occupations: Pro forma professions, vocations or occupations are positions held by the candidate which consume little or none of the candidate's time and which, by their nature, are voluntary or for which the candidate is not compensated. Pro forma professions, vocations and occupations may include, but are not limited to, such pursuits as honorary peace officer, volunteer firefighter, honorary chairperson, honorary professor, goodwill ambassador, official host or hostess and the like. (3)Statuses: A status is a state, condition, social position or legal relation of the candidate to another person, persons or the community as a whole. A status is generic in nature and generally fails to identify with any particular specificity the manner by which the candidate earns his or her livelihood or spends the substantial majority of his or her time. Examples of a status include, but are not limited to, philanthropist, activist, patriot, taxpayer, concerned citizen, husband, wife, and the like.
(c) Pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (b)(1), the Secretary of State shall reject as unacceptable any proposed ballot designation which would mislead voters. In making this determination, the Secretary of State shall determine whether there is a substantial likelihood that a reasonably prudent voter would be misled as to the candidate’s principal profession, vocation or occupation by the candidate’s proposed ballot designation. The determination shall take into account the plain meaning of the words constituting the proposed ballot designation and the factual accuracy of the proposed ballot designation based upon supporting documents or other evidence submitted by the candidate in support of the proposed ballot designation, pursuant to §§ 20711 and 20717 of this Chapter.
(d) A ballot designation may not comprise or include commercial identification information, such as a trademark, service mark, tradename, or the specific name of a business, partnership, corporation, company, foundation, or organization.

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(e) Pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (b)(2), the Secretary of State shall reject as unacceptable any proposed ballot designation which would suggest an evaluation of the candidate’s qualifications, honesty, integrity, leadership abilities or character. Any laudatory or derogatory adjectives which would suggest an evaluation of the candidate’s qualifications shall not be permitted. Such impermissible adjectives include, but are not limited to, “outstanding,” “leading,” “expert,” “virtuous,” “eminent,” “best,” “exalted,” “prominent,” “famous,” “respected,” “honored,” “honest,” “dishonest,” “corrupt,” “lazy,” and the like.
(f) Pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (b)(3), the Secretary of State shall reject as unacceptable any proposed ballot designation which abbreviates the word “retired” or places it following any word or words which it modifies.

Examples of impermissible designations include “Ret. Army General,” “Major USAF, Retired” and “City Attorney, Retired.”
(g) Pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (b)(4), the Secretary of State shall reject as unacceptable any proposed ballot designation which uses a word or prefix to indicate a prior profession, vocation, occupation or elected, appointed or judicial office previously held by the candidate. Such impermissible words or prefixes include, but are not limited to, “Ex-,” “former,” “past,” and “erstwhile.” Examples of impermissible designations include “Former Congressman,” “Ex- Senator,” and “Former Educator.”
(h) Subject to the provisions of Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (b)(4), use of the word “retired” in a ballot designation is generally limited for use by individuals who have permanently given up their chosen principal profession, vocation or occupation. In evaluating a proposed ballot designation including the word “retired,” the Secretary of State will consider the following factors in making a determination as to the propriety of the use of the term “retired”:
(1) Prior to retiring from his or her principal profession, vocation or occupation, the candidate worked in such profession, vocation or occupation for more than 5 years;
(2) The candidate is collecting, or eligible to collect, retirement benefits or other type of vested pension;
(3) The candidate has reached at least the age of 55 years; (4) The candidate voluntarily left his or her last professional, vocational or occupational position;
(5) If the candidate is requesting a ballot designation indicating that he or she is a retired public official, the candidate must have previously voluntarily retired from public office, not have been involuntarily removed from office, not have been recalled by voters, and not have surrendered the office to seek another office or failed to win reelection to the office;
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(6) The candidate has not had another more recent, intervening principal profession, vocation or occupation; and,
(7) The candidate’s retirement benefits are providing him or her with a principal source of income.
(i) Pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (b)(5), the Secretary of State shall reject as unacceptable any proposed ballot designation which uses the name of any political party, whether or not it has qualified for recognized ballot status.
(j) Pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (b)(6), the Secretary of State shall reject as unacceptable any proposed ballot designation which uses a word or words referring to a racial, religious, or ethnic group. (1) The Secretary of State shall reject as unacceptable any ballot designation which expressly contains or implies any ethnic or racial slurs or ethnically or racially derogatory language.
(2) If the candidate is a member of the clergy, the candidate may not make reference to his or her specific denomination. However, the candidate may use his or her clerical title as a ballot designation (e.g., “Rabbi,” “Pastor,” “Minister,” “Priest,” “Bishop,” “Deacon,” “Monk,” “Nun,” “Imam,” etc.) (k) Pursuant to Elections Code § 13107, subdivision (b)(6), the Secretary of State shall reject as unacceptable any proposed ballot designation which refers to any activity prohibited by law. Unlawful activity includes any activities, conduct, professions, vocations, or occupations prohibited by state or federal law.

Note: Authority: Section 12172.5, Government Code
Reference: Section 13107, Elections Code
§ 20717. Requests for Supporting Documentation.

In addition to the Ballot Designation Worksheet requested to be filed with the Secretary of State pursuant to § 20711 of this Chapter, the Secretary of State may request that a candidate submit additional supporting documentation or other evidence to support the proposed ballot designation. (a) Time is of the essence regarding all matters pertaining to the review of proposed ballot designations submitted by candidates for public office. Failure to promptly submit requested supporting materials will preclude consideration of such materials and the rendering of a summary, final decision on the candidate’s proposed ballot designation.
(b) The Secretary of State will communicate, whenever possible, with the candidate in the most expeditious manner, including, but not limited to, telephone, facsimile transmission and electronic mail at the number or address provided by the candidate.
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When the candidate does not have reasonable access to a facsimile machine or electronic mail, the Secretary of State will transmit written communication to the candidate by means of overnight express delivery to the address provided by the candidate. (c) The candidate shall have the burden of establishing that the proposed ballot designation that he or she has submitted is accurate and complies with all provisions of Elections Code § 13107 and this Chapter.

Note: Authority: Section 12172.5, Government Code
Reference: Section 13107, Elections Code
§ 20718. Communication of Decisions Regarding Ballot Designations. (a) An official copy of the decision of the Secretary of State regarding a candidate’s ballot designation will be made in writing and transmitted directly to the candidate by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the address provided by the candidate. The Secretary of State shall also provide a copy to the elections official in the candidate’s county of residence and to the elections official of each county within the political subdivision. Copies may also be made available to all other candidates in the race. (b) At the request of the candidate, the Secretary of State will transmit an unofficial copy of the decision of the Secretary of State regarding the candidate’s proposed ballot designation by facsimile transmission sent to the facsimile number listed on the candidate’s Ballot Designation Worksheet. When the candidate does not have reasonable access to a facsimile machine, the Secretary of State will transmit to the candidate, at the candidate’s request, an unofficial copy of the decision by means of overnight express delivery to the address listed on the candidate’s Ballot Designation Worksheet provided. If the candidate has not submitted a Ballot Designation Worksheet, the Secretary of State will transmit an official copy to the facsimile number provided by the candidate or, if the candidate does not have reasonable access to a facsimile machine, by overnight express mail to the address provided by the candidate.
(c) All written decisions of the Secretary of State regarding ballot designations are public records and are available for inspection and copying at the public counter of the Elections Division of the Office of the Secretary of State, 1500 11th Street, Fifth Floor, Sacramento, California 95814.

Note: Authority: Section 12172.5, Government Code
Reference: Section 13107, Elections Code
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BALLOT DESIGNATION REGULATIONS (continued)
§ 20719. Service of Legal Process Regarding Ballot Designations. (a) In the event a candidate or other interested party files a petition for the issuance of an extraordinary writ with the court or other legal action pertaining to a candidate’s ballot designation, the summons and any other legal process should be served upon the Chief Counsel to the Secretary of State, Legal Affairs Unit, Executive Office of the Secretary, 1500 11th Street, Sixth Floor, Sacramento, California 95814. The Chief Counsel may designate a Deputy Secretary of State in the Legal Affairs Unit to accept service of process on behalf of the Secretary of State.
(b) Telephone notice pertaining to any ex parte applications filed with the court by any candidate or other interested party should be directed to the attention of the Chief Counsel to the Secretary of State at (916) 653-7244. Counsel for all parties to such ex parte matters are admonished that waivers of the Secretary of State’s right to timely notice and the right to personally appear at the ex parte hearing will be granted in writing and only in limited instances.
(c) The Secretary of State shall provide a copy of any legal actions in subdivision (a) or (b) above to the elections official in the county of the candidate’s residence and any other county in the district.

Note: Authority: Section 12172.5, Government Code
Reference: Section 13107, Elections Code
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CANDIDATE STATEMENTS

CANDIDATES SHOULD REVIEW THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE PURCHASING A CANDIDATE STATEMENT.

The Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk makes every effort to mail Sample Ballots/Candidate Statements as early as possible during the voting period and before the voters’ receipt of their Vote By mail ballots. However, this is not always feasible because of the volume of material and the complexity of coordinating mail distribution. For mailing timelines and additional information, please refer to Chapters 1 and 3 of this Handbook.

The estimated cost is determined before all information is available; therefore, it approximates the actual cost that varies from election to election and may be significantly more or less depending on the actual number of candidates who are filing statements.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Filing of a statement is optional and applies to local nonpartisan offices. The elections official sends to each registered voter an Official Sample Ballot Booklet, which contains the candidate statements prepared and submitted.

FILING PERIOD: Statement must be filed no later than the close of business hours on the last day of the candidate nomination period.

WITHDRAWAL: A candidate statement cannot be changed or revised once it is filed. A candidate statement may be withdrawn by 5 p.m. of the next business day after the last day to file the statement.

CONTENTS: Statement may include the candidate's age and occupation, and a 200-word description of the candidate’s education and qualifications. Some jurisdictions increase the word limit to 400 words.

RESTRICTIONS: The candidate statement shall not include the party affiliation of the candidate nor reference any membership or activity in political organizations.

ONLINE CANDIDATE STATEMENTS
Now available for Judicial, County, City, School, and Special District Candidates only
If you are interested in submitting an Online Candidate Statement Only, the cost is $279.60. These statements will appear exclusively on our website at:
https://apps.lavote.gov/candidate-statements/
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CANDIDATE STATEMENT FORM (Sample below) — The Candidate Statement Form is provided for candidate use in submitting statements to be printed in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet. The Candidate Statement Form is included with the packet each candidate receives when filing nomination documents.

FRONT BACK
Candidate statements that are within the word limit but do not fit in the allowed column space provided will be charged double or more, depending on how many columns are used to print the statement, or the second column space will be populated with the next candidate statement by another Candidate in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet. These are samples of Candidate Statement formats:
1 Column (1 Statement) 2 Columns (1 Statement)
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FORMAT AND STYLE INFORMATION (Sample below) — Statements must be neatly typed. Statement will be typed in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet using Times New Roman font in 11-point size. Please note, if using any standard font less than Times New Roman in 11-point size, the printed candidate statement may extend to two (2) columns once formatted. Each page contains two (2); columns, additional columns used will increase the estimated cost.

Statements will be printed in uniform type, style and spacing, using block paragraphs and single space format. Text submitted indented or centered will be typed on block paragraph form. Entire statements in all capital letters, bold and italics (or any combination of enhancements) are not acceptable. Indentations cannot be accommodated. Enhanced words that are printed in boldface type, underscored and/or CAPITALIZED are to be clearly indicated. The pronoun “I” is not counted as an enhanced word. Refer to page 48 for the Word Counting Guidelines.

All statements should be checked by the candidate for spelling and punctuation as the elections official is not permitted to edit any material contained therein. It is recommended that you do not use dashes or hyphens at the end of a line.

STATE LAW — Statements may not include references to other candidates. See Notice to Persons Submitting Candidate Statements on page 29 for restrictions.

No changes are allowed after the statement has been filed.

Statements are confidential until after the close of the nomination period. Once the nomination period closes, the statements are open to public examination for a ten (10) calendar day period. During this period, a voter may seek a writ of mandate or an injunction requiring any or all data/material to be amended or deleted.

A candidate may request that the statement also be printed in Spanish and included in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet mailed to all voters in the election area. An additional fee is required to print a Spanish candidate statement. In compliance with California Law, (E. C. § 13307 (b)) this office will only print English and Spanish candidate statements to be included in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet for candidates who wish to have one, at the candidate’s own expense.

If a candidate is allowed to change their ballot designation after the City Clerk has certified the candidate list, and the candidate wants the same change made to an already submitted candidate statement, the candidate must request the change, and the City Clerk’s Office must notify the County.

Translations of candidate statements for Voter Information Booklets may be provided in Armenian, Bengali, Burmese, Cambodian/Khmer, Chinese, Farsi, Gujarati, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Mongolian, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog/Filipino, Telugu, Thai and Vietnamese for qualifying jurisdictions in accordance with Federal Voting Rights Act provisions and Department of Justice specifications. These materials when printed are sent only to voters who have requested them. -65-

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ESTIMATED COST — The candidate statement form (page 25) issued with the nomination documents contains word limitations and estimated costs.

If the candidate statement word limitation is 400 words, and a candidate statement of 200 words or less is submitted, the entire amount of the estimated cost must be deposited.

The estimated cost is based on column price, not by-word count.

If a candidate statement is formatted to include numerous paragraph breaks and/or individual listings of accomplishments, endorsements, etc., the printed candidate statement may extend to two (2) columns. If a candidate statement is printed in another language, the translated candidate statement may extend to two (2) or more columns. In these cases, the actual cost for the candidate statement may double or triple and an additional cost may be billed to the City after the election. Please note, costs are calculated by column regardless of how much or how little text there is on each page. Costs are NOT calculated according to word count.

The estimated cost is determined prior to all information being available; therefore, it is an approximation of the actual cost that varies from election to election and may be significantly more or less depending on the actual number of candidates who are filing statements.

INDIGENT CANDIDATES — If a candidate alleges to be indigent and unable to pay the advanced candidate statement fee, then the candidate shall submit to the City Clerk an Affidavit of Financial Worth (sample below) to be used in determining the candidate’s eligibility to defer the candidate statement fee to a later time determined by the city.

The candidate will have to disclose the necessary data requested which includes the candidate’s employer, real estate holdings, tangible personal property and the IRS Form 4506 “Request for Copy of Tax Return.”
AFFIDAVIT OF FINANCIAL WORTH — The candidate shall certify the content of the affidavit as to its truth and correctness under penalty of perjury. The affidavit shall be submitted by the candidate together with their candidate statement in accordance with the specified election deadline.

A determination shall be made whether or not the candidate is indigent. The City Clerk will notify the candidate of its findings. If it is determined that the candidate is not indigent, the candidate shall within three (3) days of notification, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and state holidays, withdraw their candidate statement or pay the requisite fee.

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Nothing prohibits the City Clerk from billing the candidate their actual pro rata share of the cost following the election.

PUBLIC EXAMINATION PERIOD — The period between August 9** (E-87) and August 18 (E-78) is the recommended timeframe for the City Clerk to make candidate statements, candidate names, and ballot designations available for public examination.

A fee may be charged to any person obtaining a copy of the material. During this period, any person may file a writ of mandate or an injunction to require any or all of the data/ material in a candidate statement to be amended or deleted. (E.C. §13313) INCUMBENTS/LIST OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATES — A Final List of Candidates to Appear on the Ballot and Not to Appear on the Ballot should be available for distribution by the end of August. Additionally, these listings will be posted on the RR/CC website www.lavote.gov .

CANDIDATE STATEMENTS MUST BE FILED NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. ON THE LAST DAY OF THE NOMINATION PERIOD.
**August 9, 16, and 23 (Saturdays) and August 10 and 17 (Sundays) RRCC office will be closed.

AFFIDAVIT OF

FINANCIAL WORTH
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NOTICE TO PERSONS SUBMITTING CANDIDATE STATEMENTS
CANDIDATE STATEMENTS ARE LIMITED TO THE CANDIDATE’S OWN

QUALIFICATIONS
This applies to all candidates.

The California Elections Code and case law prohibit CANDIDATES from making any reference to another candidate or to another candidate’s qualification, character or activities. If the CITY ELECTIONS OFFICIAL discovers improper content in a candidate statement, the CITY ELECTIONS OFFICIAL will notify the candidate and give the individual an opportunity to correct the improper language in the candidate statement. If the candidate refuses to correct the improper language, the CITY ELECTIONS OFFICIAL, as well as any other voter, may bring legal action against the candidate to correct the statement. The prevailing party may also be entitled to obtain attorney's fees for bringing the action.

All prospective candidates may want to refer to California Elections Code Sections 13307, 13308, 13311, 13313, and 13314, as well as the California Court of Appeal ruling in Dean v. Superior Court, (1998 4th Dist.) 62 Cal. App. 4th 638. However, this list is not exhaustive and candidates are solely responsible for preparation and submittal of candidate's statements that are in conformance with the law. A copy of the above described Elections Code sections and the Dean decision are available from our office at no cost. -68-

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BALLOT MEASURES
RESOLUTION FOR BALLOT MEASURE TEXT (Sample below) — To ensure that the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) uses the precise Ballot Measure Text the City wants printed in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet, the City must include the Ballot Measure Text, with title, (not to exceed 75 words) in the body of the “Resolution Calling for an Election.” Ballot Measure Text should be clearly labeled and identified.

Please note that text in all CAPITAL LETTERS is not acceptable. (See Sample’s Below)

ACCEPTABLE NOT ACCEPTABLE
To improve local high schools, upgrade vocational
classrooms/ labs/ technology for skilled trades, science, engineering, math, aerospace education, practical career skills; fix deteriorating gas/ sewer lines, leaky roofs, ensure safe drinking water; upgrade student/ school safety;
attract/retain quality teachers; shall XXXXXXXXXXX High School District's measure authorizing $000,000,000 in
bonds at legal rates, levying 2 cents per $100 assessed value, raising $00,000,000 annually while bonds are
outstanding, be adopted, with citizen oversight, spending disclosure, local control?
To preserve funding for various School services like:
Upgrade vocational classrooms
Practical Career Skills
Vocational classrooms
Technology for skilled trades
Fix deteriorating gas/sewer lines, leaky roofs,
Ensure safe drinking water
Shall XXXXXXXXXXX School District's measure
authorize $000,000,000 in bonds?
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GENERAL INFORMATION — Cities placing a measure on the County ballot may select one of the following three options:

1. Print a 75 word abbreviated Ballot Measure Text (prescribed by law) only.

2. Print a 75 word abbreviated Ballot Measure Text and include Official Sample Ballot Notice advising voters to call the City Clerk’s Office and request a free copy of the ballot measure enclosure (OR) that the city will be sending voters a supplemental mailing.

3. Print a 75 word abbreviated Ballot Measure Text and include Full Ballot Measure Enclosure Text in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet.

BALLOT MEASURE TEXT — The samples pictured below display how the ballot measure text with Title Headings will appear in the Official Ballot and Sample Ballot Booklet:

The 75-word count of the measure text excludes the supporters' and/or opponents' word count.
.

P XXXXXXXXXXX UNIFIED SCHOOL

DISTRICT SPECIAL ELECTION -

MEASURE P
Vote YES or NO
To permanently transfer certain territory from the
XXXXXX Unified School District to the ZZZZZZZZZZ
Unified School District, shall approximately 000
parcels of the XXXXXXX Unified School District be
permanently transferred to the ZZZZZZZZ Unified
School District? Supporters: ZZZZZZZ Unified
School District, City of ZZZZZZZ, Nick
Karapetian and Nalini Lasiewicz Opponents:

None submitted.

YES on Measure P
NO on Measure P

Z XXXXXXXXXXX UNIFIED SCHOOL

DISTRICT SPECIAL ELECTION -

MEASURE Z
Vote YES or NO

XXXXXXXXXXXX UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
CLASSROOM REPAIR, SAFETY MEASURE.

To upgrade classrooms, labs, vocational/career
technical education spaces; repair leaky roofs,
deteriorated restrooms, plumbing, gas/electrical/
sewer systems; provide safe drinking water,
remove asbestos, mold, lead paint; improve
school safety/security; shall Pomona Unified
School District's measure authorizing
$385,000,000 in bonds, at legal rates, levying $60
per $100,000 of assessed valuation, raising
$22,500,000 annually while bonds are
outstanding, be adopted; requiring citizens'
oversight, annual audits, spending disclosure, all
funds for Pomona Unified schools? Supporters:

Sen. Susan Rubio; Mayor Tim Sandoval; Diamond
Bar CCMbr Steve Tye; PUSD Bd Pres Arturo
Jiminez; PUSD Bd Mbr Roberta Pearlman
Opponents: None submitted.
YES on Measure Z
NO on Measure Z
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BALLOT MEASURES (continued)
SUPPORTERS AND OPPONENTS — A ballot measure text (label) of a county, city, district, or school measure on a county ballot shall end with the following:

After the text “Supporters and Opponents:”, a listing of associations, nonprofit organizations, businesses, or individuals taken from the signers or the text of the arguments of the measure printed in the voter information guide. The list of supporters or opponents shall not exceed 125 characters in length. Spaces, commas, semicolons, and other characters count toward the 125-character limit. Each supporter or opponent shall be separated by a semicolon. An association, nonprofit organization, business, or individual shall not be listed unless they support or oppose the measure. The supporters and opponents of the measure shall provide the list of supporters and opponents to the elections official when submitting the arguments opposing the measure. (E.C. § 9295).

For every supporter or opponent listed that is an individual, the supporters or opponents shall include a signed statement by the individual that includes the individual’s name and address and attests that the supporter or opponent opposes the measure.

A district measure or school measure on a county ballot shall not include a list of supporters or opponents if the same district or school measure appears on the ballot of another county that does not include a list of supporters or opponents for the measure.

A supporter or opponent shall not be listed unless it is one of the following:
(A)An association, nonprofit organization, or business that was not originally created as a committee described in Section 82013 of the Government Code and that has been in existence for at least four years.
(B)A current or former elected official, who may be listed with the official’s title (e.g., “State Senator Mary Smith,” “Assembly Member Carlos Garcia,” or “former Eureka City Council Member Amy Lee”). These titles may be shortened (e.g. “Senator” or “Sen.” for “State Senator” or “Asm.” for “Assembly Member”). (C)An individual who is not a current or former elected official may be listed only with the individual’s first and last name and an honorific (e.g., “Dr.,” “M.D.,” “Ph.D.,” or “Esquire”), with no other title or designation, unless it is a title representing an association, nonprofit organization, or business that meets the requirements of subparagraph (A) or (B) and that is eligible to be listed under paragraph (1) if the individual supports the measure or under paragraph (2) if the individual opposes the measure.
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SUPPORTERS AND OPPONENTS (CONT.)
WITHDRAWAL AND/OR AMENDMENTS —
Schools or special districts should file a resolution with the RR/CC by E-83 to amend a measure or if an election is being canceled because a measure has been withdrawn. (E. C. § 9605).

REQUEST FOR LETTER DESIGNATION — Cities may request a specific letter designation in writing by E-83 using the letter designation form. An alternate choice should also be submitted, in case the requested letter designation has already been assigned to another jurisdiction. Specific letter designation requests are processed in the order received. The RR/CC will notify the City by E-81 if the requested letter designation is available or if another letter assignment has been made. -74-

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BALLOT ENCLOSURES
TEXT AND TITLES — Ballot enclosures for impartial analyses, arguments, rebuttals, etc. are printed in the voter information portion of the Official Sample Ballot Booklet immediately behind candidate and measure contest pages. Copies of ballot enclosures to be printed in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet should be submitted as attachments to the “Resolution Calling for an Election” or as a separate mailing. Submitted attachments should be clearly identified by appropriate ballot enclosure titles (refer to the chart on page 36).

FORMAT AND STYLE — Please type enclosure text in upper and lower case letters.

Hyphens/dashes (-) are allowed. Enclosures will be typed in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet using a standard font and size determined by the County. However, enclosures may be submitted using any standard font. Title headings are shown in the samples on page 35.

BALLOT ENCLOSURES — Ballot enclosures, including impartial analyses, argument and/or rebuttal text, are printed in “block” paragraphs, which means each paragraph will start on the left, and the right margin will be justified. A double space will appear between paragraphs.
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The argument/rebuttal samples below show how the layout will appear in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet. (A) Argument In Favor, (B) Rebuttal To Argument In Favor, (C) Argument Against and (D) Rebuttal To Argument Against.

A
C D
B
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BALLOT ENCLOSURE TITLES AND WORD LIMITATION CHART — Use this chart in submitting correct titles and word counts for ballot argument enclosures. For Word Counting Guidelines refer to page 4 8.

TITLE TYPES
WORD

LIMITATION

DEADLINE TO
SUBMIT

ENCLOSURES

PUBLIC EXAMINATION
PERIOD
Proposed Ordinance - Measure __ No Limit E-88 Between E-87 and E-78 Full Text of Ballot Measure No Limit E-88 Between E-87 and E-78 Proposed Charter Amendment –
measure ___
No Limit E-88 Between E-87 and E-78
Impartial Analysis of Measure ___ 500 E-81 Between E-80 and E-71 Argument in Favor of Measure ___ 300 E-81 Between E-80 and E-71 Rebuttal to Argument in Favor of
Measure ___
250 E-71 Between E-70 and E-61
Argument Against Measure ___ 300 E-81 Between E-80 and E-71 Rebuttal to Argument Against
Measure ___
250 E-71 Between E-70 and E-61
Measure Exhibit No Limit E-88 Between E-87 and E-78
Tax Rate Statement – Measure ___ No Limit E-88 Between E-87 and E-78 _________________ City Special
Municipal Election – Measure ___
No Limit E-88 Between E-87 and E-78
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BALLOT LABEL/ARGUMENT AND REBUTTAL FORM (Sample below) — This form will be used by authors for submitting “FOR” or “AGAINST” opinions. Ballot argument text shall not exceed 300 words in length, including title. Rebuttals shall not exceed 250 words including title. Please see the attached form.

All authors for submitted ballot arguments must sign the declaration on the reverse side of the Argument and Rebuttal Form. See the next page for a sample of the declaration.

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DECLARATION BY AUTHOR(S) OF ARGUMENTS / REBUTTALS (Sample below) — This form is to be completed by proponents or opponents for ballot measures. This form includes a statement (to be signed by each proponent/author) declaring that the submitted argument and/or rebuttal is true and correct to the best of their knowledge and belief.

Fill in the
appropriate
fields
and provide
information as
indicated on
the form.

No more than
five author
signatures shall
appear on any
argument and/or
rebuttal.

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OFFICIAL BALLOT MEASURE LABEL
Supporters/Opponents Guidelines
Assembly Bill No. 1416, enacted on September 29, 2022, amended Elections Code sections 303, 9050, 9051, 9053, 13282 and added 9170. Specifically, Elections Code section 9170 requires the inclusion of a list of supporters and opponents (i.e., nonprofit organizations, associations, businesses, or individuals) to follow the text of the condensed ballot measure title and summary, provided these entities and/or individuals meet the code requirements to be included. The criteria for the ballot label are as follows:
• Listing is limited to 125 characters (Spaces, Commas, Semicolons, and other characters are included in the count).
• Listing is limited to five (5) Supporters and or Opponents. • To be within the limit of 125 characters, names may be shortened, and acronyms may be used (Please note if the list provided is over the character limit, the names may require shortening with acronyms, abbreviations, or removal of certain words from the names submitted).
• The list provided must be in ranking order from 1 to 5 (This will ensure names with high ranking are not removed if adjustments are required to meet the 125-character limit). • Measures that share Counties shall not include a list of supporters or Opponents if the other County with the same measure does not include a list of supporters or opponents. • If a listing is not provided or none meet the requirements, “None Submitted” will be listed in place of names. The sample below shows how the ballot text (label), supporters, and opponents will appear on both the official and sample ballots. The word count displayed by the software Word is also included.

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INCLUDING THE OFFICIAL BALLOT MEASURE LABEL
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HOW TO COMPLETE THE ARGUMENTS AND REBUTTALS FORM
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HOW TO COMPLETE THE ARGUMENTS AND REBUTTALS FORM
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AUTHORIZATION FOR ANOTHER PERSON TO SIGN REBUTTAL ARGUMENT FORM (Sample below) — Authors of an argument in “favor” or “against” a ballot measure may prepare and submit rebuttal arguments, or may authorize, in writing, another person to sign the rebuttal by completing the following form.

Fill in the appropriate fields and provide information as indicated on the form. Form must include the printed name and signature of the author of ballot argument and the person authorized to sign as rebuttal author. Complete and attach above form to Declaration By Author(s) of Arguments or Rebuttals submitted with rebuttal argument text. -87-

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AVAILABLE FORMS — Copies of forms for submitting ballot measure arguments and rebuttals, referenced in this chapter may be obtained by calling the Election Planning Section at (562) 462-2317 or accessing the RR/CC website at www.lavote.gov .

WITHDRAWAL OF ARGUMENTS — Ballot arguments “FOR” or “AGAINST” any measure may be withdrawn by proponents at any time prior to and including the final date fixed for filing arguments.

PUBLIC EXAMINATION — A public examination period is allowed for reviewing submitted arguments and rebuttal arguments during the ten (10) calendar day period immediately following the filing deadline for such documents. Throughout this period, any person may seek a writ of mandate or an injunction to require any or all of the material to be amended or deleted. The writ of mandate or injunction request shall be filed no later than the end of the ten (10) calendar day public examination period.

ORIGINAL FORMS/SIGNATURES — Electronic or faxed copies of arguments and/or rebuttals may be sent to the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s office; however, forms with original signatures must be received by the RR/CC office within 48 hours of the fax transmission.

RESTRICTIONS — If the city plans to include maps and/or graphics, the Registrar- Recorder/County Clerk’s office must be notified prior to the resolution adoption to ensure there are no space limitation problems and ascertain if the City request will require special arrangements and possibly result in additional cost.

LITIGATION —The Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk must be notified of any pending litigation involving ballot enclosures. This includes action taken by the court if amendments or deletions are required on any ballot enclosures. This could potentially cause a delay in meeting established deadlines and/or printing of Official Sample Ballot Booklets.

ORDINANCE/CHARTER AMENDMENTS — Pursuant to Elections Code Sections 9223 and 9280, the City may print a notice in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet advising voters of the availability of a free copy of the Ordinance/Charter Amendment Text. Information on the process of obtaining a copy of ballot enclosures or accessing Ballot Measure Text may be posted on both RR/CC and City websites and may also be printed in a Voter Advisory Notice immediately below the impartial analysis. The City should provide the desired notice text to the RR/CC by E-78.
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VOTER NOTICES
NOTICES PRINTED WITH IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS — Below are samples of three (3) choices of notices that can be printed in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet below the impartial analysis advising voters of the availability of additional ballot information.

If a City cannot meet the established deadlines or if the total of ballot enclosures will exceed the RR/CC’s 30-page print limit, the City should make arrangements with an election supplier to process a supplemental mailing of material for voters. Upon mutual agreement between the RR/CC and the City, the RR/CC will print a voter notice in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet advising voters of the supplemental mailings.

The above statement is an impartial analysis of
Measure XX, the Business License Tax
Measure. If you desire a copy of the Ordinance,
please call the City Clerk's office at (XXX)
XXX-XXXX and a copy will be mailed at no
cost to you.

The above statement is an impartial analysis.

Copies of the charter amendment are available
at the library and on the city home page at
www.xxxxxx.com . If you have any questions,
please contact the City Clerk’s office at (XXX)
XXX-XXXX.

The above statement is an impartial analysis of
Measure XX, the Business License Tax
Measure. If you desire a copy of the Measure,
please contact the City Clerk's office at (XXX)
XXX-XXX and a copy will be mailed at no cost
to you.
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VOTER NOTICES
NOTICES PRINTED IN VOTER INFORMATION — Below are samples of two (2) choices of notices that can be printed in the voter information portion of the Official Sample Ballot Booklet advising voters that a supplemental mailing will be sent by the city.

Information regarding the XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
City Measures XX, and ZZ may be obtained from
the City of XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, City Clerk –
Election Division at (000) 000-0000.

Information regarding ZZZZZZZZZZZZ City Ballot
Measures X, Y, and Z can be found in the City's
Supplemental Voter Information Pamphlet mailed
separately to voters, which may also be obtained by
contacting the ZZZZZZZZZZ City Clerk's Office at (000)
000-0000, or emailing [email protected].
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The following guidelines are used by the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's Office for counting words on candidate statements, ballot measure text, arguments, rebuttals and other ballot enclosures. The guidelines do not apply to ballot designations for candidates. If the text exceeds the specified 200 or 400 word limit, the author will be asked to delete words or change text until the statement conforms with requirements.

1.PUNCTUATION MARKS are not counted. Symbols such as “&” (and), and “#” (number/pound) are not considered punctuation and each symbol is counted as one (1) word.

2.THE WORDS "I", "a", "the", "and", "an" are counted as individual words.

3.PROPER NOUNS, such as geographical names, and names of persons or things, as one (1) word.

EXAMPLE: “Gus Enwright” = 1 word
“City of Los Angeles” = 1 word
“Dalai Lama” = 1 word

4.ABBREVIATIONS such as acronyms or abbreviations for a word, phrase, or expression are counted as one (1) word.

EXAMPLE: UCLA, PTA, USMC, LAPD, U.S.M.C.

5.HYPHENATED WORDS that appear in any generally available standard reference dictionary published in the U.S. at any time within the last 10 calendar years immediately preceding the election are counted as one (1) word.

EXAMPLE: Attorney-at-law

6.DATES… are counted as one (1) word.

EXAMPLE: July 21, 1983 18 June, 1987 3/18 7/21/89

7.NUMERIC COMBINATIONS are counted as one (1) word.

EXAMPLE: 1973 13 1/2 1971-73 5% 8/3/73 #14

8.MONETARY AMOUNTS consisting of a combination of digits are counted as one (1) word.

EXAMPLE: $1,000.00
MONETARY AMOUNTS consisting of a combination of words and digits are counted as two (2) words.

EXAMPLE: $4 million

9.TELEPHONE/FAX NUMBERS are counted as one (1) word.

EXAMPLE: 1-800-815-2666 1-562-462-2317

10.INTERNET WEB SITES/E-MAIL ADDRESSES are counted as one (1) word.

EXAMPLE: http://www.co.la.ca.us www.lavote.gov http://www.lacounty.Info

WORD COUNTING GUIDELINES
FOR
(Elections Code Chapter 1. General Provisions, § 9)
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MULTILINGUAL SERVICES
GENERAL INFORMATION — The 1992 provisions of the Voting Rights Act require that for elections conducted in Los Angeles County voting materials must be available in five languages other than English (Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, Tagalog/Filipino, and Vietnamese). In 1998, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors instructed this office to include the Korean language in the translation of voting materials. Following the 2010 U.S. census, we provide translation services in Cambodian/Khmer, Hindi, and Thai languages. In 2018, the California Secretary of State instructed this office to include Armenian and Farsi languages. In 2020, the California Elections Code 14201 added Bengali, Burmese, Gujarati, Mongolian, Indonesian, and Telugu languages to the required languages for Los Angeles County. In 2021, the California Elections Code added the Russian language.

Currently, Los Angeles County is required to provide the following language assistance to voters:

Armenian, Bengali, Burmese, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), Farsi, Gujarati, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Mandarin, Mongolian, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Telugu, Thai, and Vietnamese.

This office has met with community organizations to determine the most effective way to implement multilingual provisions. A mutual agreement was reached as to what materials would be translated and how multilingual voters would be targeted for election mailings, thereby reducing printing requirements.

This office will continue working with community groups to determine multilingual service requirements for future County elections.

MULTILINGUAL SERVICES (RR/CC) — The county performs the following functions:

1. Translation of Official Sample Ballot Booklet information and related voting materials.

2. Transliteration of candidate names in languages that do not use Roman characters is provided, as instructed by the Department of Justice. These languages include Armenian, Bengali, Burmese, Cambodian/Khmer, Chinese, Farsi, Gujarati, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Mongolian, Russian, Telugu and Thai.

3. Mailing of multilingual ballot information booklets to voters requesting such material.

4. Billing to the City, and if applicable, its pro rata shares of the cost of translating, printing, and mailing language materials.

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RR/CC MULTILINGUAL MATERIALS
ALL-AMERICAN POLLING PLACE VIDEO — This is a ten minute video focusing on multilingual issues and procedures. Contact the Training Section at (562) 462-2620 for a copy.

NEW TARGETING SYSTEM — Lists the precincts in your city that are targeted by our office to have bilingual poll workers. Contact the Pollworker Services Division Manager at (562) 462-2877 or Network and Voter Systems at (562) 462-2445. (May no longer be available.) TRANSLITERATION OF CANDIDATE NAMES — Candidates may request that their names be transliterated in those languages that do not use Roman Characters as instructed by the Department of Justice. These languages include Armenian, Bengali, Burmese, Cambodian/Khmer, Chinese, Farsi, Gujarati, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Mongolian, Russian, Telugu and Thai. If applicable, candidates must complete a Transliteration Form (Sample below) and file it with their nomination documents by the specified deadline (88 days prior to the election). Candidates may review the transliteration of names and submit changes to the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) no later than the last day of the review period, which is normally 60 days prior to the election, but subject to change. Candidates may schedule a review of transliterated names by calling the RR/CC Translation Services Unit at (562) 462-2730 or (562) 462-2676.

FRONT BACK
REVIEW OF TRANSLITERATION NAMES — Candidates may review the transliteration of names and submit changes to the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) no later than the last day of the review period, which is usually 60 days before the election, but subject to change. Candidates may schedule a review of transliterated names by calling the RR/CC Translation Services Unit at (562) 462-2730 or (562) 462-2676.

TRANSLATION OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (CITY) — The City is responsible for translating and printing additional voter information specific to the City that is not included in the County’s Official Sample Ballot Booklet.

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TRANSLITERATION FORM
I, , candidate for nomination to the office of
I will accept the transliteration of my name provided by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk in Armenian, Bengali, Burmese, Cambodian/Khmer, Chinese, Farsi, Gujarati, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Mongolian, Russian, Telugu, and Thai.OR I am submitting an attachment of the transliteration(s) for the language(s) below. I will accept the transliteration of my name provided by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk for any language not submitted.

Languages Name Transliteration
GENDER IDENTIFICATION:

Male Female
I am aware of the deadline to submit transliterations and review period. I understand that I may request changes to transliterations during the review period and that transliterations are considered final upon expiration of the deadline. I further understand that there will not be an extension of the review period.

Candidate's Signature Date
Candidate Filing #:

Armenian:

Bengali:

Burmese:

Cambodian/Khmer:

Chinese:

Farsi:

Gujarati:

Hindi:

TRN 07/2025
Languages Name Transliteration
Japanese:

Korean:

Mongolian:

Russian:

Telugu:

Thai:
agree as indicated below:

CHECK ONE:

FOR LOCAL JURISDICTIONS (Cities, School Districts, Water Districts, etc.) Non-Binary
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LOS ANGELES COUNTYREGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK
NEW SERVICE FOR LIMITED-ENGLISH VOTERS:

TRANSLITERATION OF
TRL 07/2025

CANDIDATE NAMES
BACKGROUND:

Public Law 109-246 extended the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA) to federally mandate that Los Angeles County provide written and oral election assistance to limited-English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog/Filipino and Vietnamese speaking voters.

In January 2000, the Department of Justice further directed this office to transliterate the names of candidates in those languages that do not use Roman Characters. (Transliteration is the process of reproducing phonetic sounds as closely as possible from one alphabet or writing system into another.) At that time, these languages included Chinese, Japanese and Korean.

After the 2010 Census, the following languages were included: Cambodian/Khmer, Hindi, and Thai.

In 2018 two languages were added: Armenian and Farsi.

In 2020 six languages were added: Bengali, Burmese, Gujarati, Indonesian, Mongolian, Telugu.

In 2021 one language was added: Russian.

PROCESS:

This department will transliterate your name in Armenian, Bengali, Burmese, Cambodian / Khmer, Chinese, Farsi, Gujarati, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Mongolian, Russian, Telugu, and Thai. Candidates will also be permitted to submit their own transliterations for each or all of these languages. A review period will be established to allow candidates to request changes prior to the deadline set to print translated Official Sample Ballot Booklets. Various minority community groups and news media assist this office by reviewing submitted transliterations to insure uniform name recognition within the community. Once transliterations are considered final, no further changes or submissions of transliterations are considered final, no further changes or submissions of transliteration requests will be accepted after the review period. There will be no exceptions.

TRANSLITERATION FORM:

All candidates will be required to file this document together with their nomination documents but no later than the last day to file these documents.

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Telephone Guide,
Available Reports and Materials
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TELEPHONE GUIDE
You may obtain information about specific election services by calling toll-free and selecting the option number shown for the service requested. (800) 815-2666
Option 1 Vote Center Information
Option 2 Voter Registration Status
Request an Official Sample Ballot Booklet
Provisional Ballot Status
Request a Replacement Vote by Mail ballot
Option 3 Multilingual Services
Sample Ballot Booklet translations (800) 481-8683
Option 4 Election Information (To learn more about elections) Option 5 Voter fraud/report illegal activity (Available 24-hours) Option 7 To Become an Election Worker
Campaign Finance Disclosure (562) 462-2339
Campaign finance statement filing
requirements for candidates, committees,
and office holders
Candidate Nomination Procedures (562) 462-2317
(To inquire about election dates, offices
to be filled, qualifications for office,
nomination filing dates, and procedures)
TDD (Hearing Impaired) (562) 462-2259
Election Coordination (562) 462-2912
(To inquire about Questionnaires, [email protected] Recalls, and/or Ballot Label Letter
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AVAILABLE REPORTS AND MATERIALS
PRECINCT CONSOLIDATION REPORT — Within the ballot group number, this report is in election precinct sequence. It displays the overall number of voters as well as the precinct numbers. It is updated every week and is accessible around seventy (70) days before the election.

ELECTION WORKERS BY VOTE CENTER LOCATION — This report provides information about vote center locations and the assigned election workers. It also indicates whether each vote center is accessible to individuals with disabilities and elderly voters.

The report becomes available approximately seven (7) days before the election.

STREET INDEX — This report is generated for each election precinct and organized in alphabetical order by street address. The final list is made available fifteen (15) days before the election.

TELEPHONE ANSWERING GUIDE — This guide is designed to assist telephone operators in responding to inquiries about various types of election-related issues. It becomes available approximately seven (7) days before the election.

MEDIA KIT — Election-related information, including election night activities at the central tally location, is supplied in a media kit approximately seven (7) days before the election.

VOTE CENTER MAPS — All of the vote centers will immediately get these maps, which indicate their locations.

COPIES OF REPORTS

1. Copies of these reports and guides are available to assist City Clerks with any questions, they may have regarding their municipal election.

2. Please inform the executive office, the main contact for City Clerks, either in writing or by calling (562) 345-8372.

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SIGNATURE VERIFICATION SERVICES
To verify signatures on petitions, candidate nomination papers, Vote-By-Mail ballot applications, and returned voted ballots, cities can choose to contract with the Department of Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) or send city staff to the:

Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk
Data Entry and Signature Verification Section, Room 4007 12400 Imperial Highway
Norwalk, California 90650
The RR/CC will offer workspace, computer station access, and microfilm readers to view voter signatures.

1.MICROFILM READERS — The use of microfilm technology for signature verification by city employees is free of charge. If RR/CC monitoring is necessary, the city will be billed for devoted labor at the supervisor(s)' hourly rate.

2.COMPUTER EQUIPMENT — Cities can use our Voter Information Management System (VIMS) to have their employees validate signatures at no cost. If RR/CC monitoring is necessary, the city will be billed for devoted labor at the supervisor(s)' hourly rate.

3.RESERVATIONS—A restricted number of computer stations might be accessible to verify signatures. Cities can utilize these computers on a "first come, first served" basis. Please get in touch with the Data Entry and Signature Verification Section at (562) 462-2371 for information regarding the availability of equipment and to make reservations.

4.COST — As of February 2026, the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk has applied the following fees for signature verification services:

Petition Preparation $39.90 per petition
Petition Staging $1.30 per page
Signature Verification on Voter
Information Management System
(VIMS) $5.00 per signature
Signature Verification not on VIMS $9.80 per signature
If you have any inquiries about the pricing, you can reach the Data Entry and Signature Verification Section at (562) 462-2371.

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Official Results and Certification
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ELECTION NIGHT

SEMI-FINAL OFFICIAL RESULTS AND CERTIFICATION
SEMI-FINAL OFFICIAL RESULTS — The week before the election, you will receive notification of the phone numbers assigned to city clerks, candidates, and the public for contacting and obtaining semi-final election results.

All semi-final results will be released from the:

Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk
Ballot Processing Center
13401 Crossroads Parkway North
City of Industry, CA 91746
Semi-final results will be continuously updated and published on the Department’s official website ( www.lavote.gov) throughout Election Night and the Official Canvass period.

Vote-by-mail ballot semi-final results will be available by about 8:15 p.m. on Election Night. Precinct semi-final results will be released as ballots are processed. Bulletins are updated and results are provided approximately every 30 minutes, or more frequently, until the final semi-final official results are tallied on Election Night or early the following morning.

Precinct-level results will be available on Wednesday afternoon following the election, at the:

Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk
Election Information Section Counter
2nd Floor, Room 2013
CERTIFICATION OF OFFICIAL RESULTS — The Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk is tentatively scheduled to certify the election results on November 27, 2026 Subsequently, the Board of Supervisors is tentatively scheduled to officially declare the election's conclusion on December 1, 2026.

Certificates will be mailed to City Clerks unless alternative arrangements are made. City Clerks wishing to coordinate the pickup, faxing, or mailing of their certification should contact the Election Planning Section at (562) 462-2317 to make the necessary arrangements.
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Exhibit A
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ELECTION DATE: MEASURE I.D. or letter (if any):

JURISDICTION/MEASURE NAME:

Statements will be printed in uniform type, style and spacing according to the County’s system requirements. When preparing your statement, please use block paragraphs and single space format. Entire statements in all capital letters, bold and italics (or any combination of enhancements) are not acceptable. Indentations cannot be accommodated. Words to be printed in boldface type, underscored and/or CAPITALIZED are to be clearly indicated.

All statements should be checked by the authors for spelling and punctuation as the elections official is not permitted to edit any material contained therein. NOTE: Rebuttal arguments are NOT direct arguments. For example, a rebuttal to a direct argument in favor of a measure is NOT a direct argument against a measure. Please also note that rebuttal arguments are allowed only when both a direct argument for AND against a measure are filed. Rebuttal argument authors will not be allowed to be listed as supporters/opponents on the ballot label.

Elections Code section 9170 requires the inclusion of a list of supporters and opponents to follow the text of the condensed ballot measure title and summary (i.e., ballot measure question), provided the listed supporters and opponents meet code requirements. Please provide a list of names to appear on the ballot label as Supporters or Opponents (not to exceed 125 Characters). Pursuant to Elections Code section 9170 (a)(7) if NO list of supporters or opponents is provided or there are none that meet the requirements of this section, then “Supporters:” and “Opponents:” shall be followed by “None submitted.” Write “None submitted” if you are not submitting a list of supporters or opponents.

Supporter(s)/Opponent(s) MUST be a signer/author listed below of a direct argument For or Against a measure.

Please use this space to type your statement. If you need additional space, please attach a typed statement to this form.

Statement will be typeset in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet using a standard font and size determined by the County.

Please mark (X) in the appropriate box

OFFICIAL BALLOT MEASURE LABEL (DO NOT LEAVE THIS AREA BLANK)

ALL AUTHORS MUST SIGN ON THE REVERSE SIDE
Election’s Official Use Only:

Number of Words Number of Characters Project Code Number Election Deputy Time Stamp
Comments:

LOS ANGELES COUNTY Exhibit B

REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK

BALLOT LABEL/ARGUMENTS AND REBUTTALS FORM
Direct Argument in Favor (Supporters)
(Word Limit Max: 300)
Direct Argument Against (Opponents)
(Word Limit Max: 300)
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DECLARATION BY AUTHOR(S) OF ARGUMENTS OR REBUTTALS
All arguments concerning measures filed pursuant to Division 9, Section 9600 of the Elections Code shall be accompanied by the following declaration to be signed by each author of the argument/rebuttal. Names and titles listed for arguments will be printed in the Official Sample Ballot Booklet. The Author(s) of arguments may also be listed as Supporter(s) or Opponent(s) on the Official Ballot Measure Label, if they are listed on this form under the “Official Ballot Measure Label” box on page 1. Supporter(s)/Opponent(s) MUST be a signer/author listed below of a direct argument for or against a measure.
of ballot measure (Name and/or letter):

Jurisdiction Name & Title of Election:
to be held on (Date of the Election):
hereby state that such argument is true and correct to the best of his/her/their knowledge and belief.

The undersigned signer(s)/author(s) of the:

Direct Argument in Favor (Supporters)
Rebuttal to Argument in Favor
Direct Argument Against (Opponents)
Rebuttal to Argument Against
List by
Priority NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION BUSINESS

ASSOCIATION SIGNATURE DATE
BALLOT LABEL ABBREVIATED NAME/TITLE:

NAME (PRINT):

TITLE (PRINT):

ADDRESS:

ATTESTATION ATTACHED?
1 CONTACT INFORMATION
IMPORTANT FILING INFORMATION: I, am the designated filer of the above titled argument/rebuttal. Please contact me using the information below, if there are any questions pertaining to this filing.

Mailing Address: E-Mail Address:

Contact Numbers:
(Daytime Phone)(Evening Phone)(Fax)
List by
Priority

BUSINESS

ASSOCIATION SIGNATURE DATE
BALLOT LABEL ABBREVIATED NAME/TITLE:

NAME (PRINT):

TITLE (PRINT):

ADDRESS:

ATTESTATION ATTACHED?
2 List by
Priority

BUSINESS

ASSOCIATION SIGNATURE DATE
BALLOT LABEL ABBREVIATED NAME/TITLE:

NAME (PRINT):

TITLE (PRINT):

ADDRESS:

ATTESTATION ATTACHED?
3 List by
Priority

BUSINESS

ASSOCIATION SIGNATURE DATE
BALLOT LABEL ABBREVIATED NAME/TITLE:

NAME (PRINT):

TITLE (PRINT):

ADDRESS:

ATTESTATION ATTACHED?
4 List by
Priority

BUSINESS

ASSOCIATION SIGNATURE DATE
BALLOT LABEL ABBREVIATED NAME/TITLE:

NAME (PRINT):

TITLE (PRINT):

ADDRESS:

ATTESTATION ATTACHED?
5 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
INDIVIDUAL(elected or former elected)

INDIVIDUAL NO TITLE
(not elected or formerly elected)
INDIVIDUAL(elected or former elected)

INDIVIDUAL NO TITLE
(not elected or formerly elected)
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OFFICIAL BALLOT MEASURE LABEL
Supporters/Opponents Guidelines
Assembly Bill No. 1416, enacted on September 29, 2022, amended Elections Code sections 303, 9050, 9051, 9053, 13282 and added 9170. Specifically, Elections Code section 9170 requires the inclusion of a list of supporters and opponents (i.e., nonprofit organizations, associations, businesses, or individuals) to follow the text of the condensed ballot measure title and summary, provided these entities and/or individuals meet the code requirements to be included. The criteria for the ballot label are as follows:
•Listing is limited to 125 characters (Spaces, Commas, Semicolons, and other characters are included in the count).
•Listing is limited to five (5) Supporters and or Opponents. •To be within the limit of 125 characters, names may be shortened, and acronyms may be used (Please note if the list provided is over the character limit, the names may require shortening with acronyms, abbreviations, or removal of certain words from the names submitted.). •The list provided must be in ranking order from 1 to 5 (This will ensure names with high ranking are not removed if adjustments are required to meet the 125-character limit). •Measures that share Counties shall not include a list of supporters or Opponents if the other County with the same measure does not include a list of supporters or opponents. •If a listing is not provided or none meet the requirements, “None Submitted” will be listed in place of names.

The sample below shows how the ballot text (label), supporters, and opponents will appear on both the official and sample ballots. The word count displayed by the software Word is also included.

Supporters: None submitted.

Opponents: LA County Firefighters
& Sheriffs; Community Coalition; LA
County Supervisors Kathryn Barger
& Holly J. Mitchell
Exhibit C
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ARGUMENTS, REBUTTALS, AND BALLOT LABEL FORM STEPS:

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THIS FORM
Election Date:

This is the date the election will be held for the measure. 1 Measure I.D. (if any)
The measure I.D. is the measure letter assigned to the measure. This letter may not yet be available at the time of the filing of your Arguments/Rebuttals form submission. The letter can be added after the filing or the County may provide you with a temporary I.D. to identify the measure. 2 3 Jurisdiction:

The name of the school district, special district, county office, or authority that has placed the measure on the ballot.
4 Please mark (X) in the appropriate box; there are four (4) purposes for using this form:

Direct Argument in Favor (Supporters): Select this option if you are an “Author” filing an argument to support the measure.

Direct Argument Against (Opponents): Select this option if you are an “Author” filing an argument against the measure.

Rebuttal to Argument in Favor: Select this option, if your Direct Argument Against a measure was selected to appear on the ballot. If your direct argument against was selected, then you may file a rebuttal to the Direct Argument in Favor.

Rebuttal to Argument Against: Select this option, if your Direct Argument in Favor was selected to appear on the ballot. If your argument in favor was selected, then you may file a rebuttal to the “Direct Argument Against.” 5 OFFICIAL BALLOT MEASURE LABEL:

This area of the form is MANDATORY to complete if you want to ADD the names of associations, non-profit organizations, or businesses, including names and titles of individuals who are representing such entities to be listed within the 125-character listing of supporters or opponents appearing on the FACE of the ballot directly after the 75-word measure question. Individuals who are elected officials or former elected officials may be listed with their official’s title and “former” as applicable. Individuals who are not current or former elected officials and who do not represent any association, nonprofit organization, or business listed as a supporter or opponent may only have their first name, last name, and if applicable, an honorific (e.g., “Dr.,” “M.D.,” “Ph.D.) listed, but without other title or designation. Please see additional requirements on the following page for Election Code section 9170. If you do not want to add a list of supporters or opponents to the “Official Ballot Measure Label” then “None submitted” will have to be added pursuant to Election Code section 9170. If Author(s) of the Direct Argument in Favor and the Direct Argument Against the ballot measure do not want to have a LIST OF SUPPORTERS or a LIST OF OPPONENTS listed, then the Author(s) must write the words “NONE SUBMITTED” in this area of the form. The LIST OF SUPPORTERS can only be the Authors of the Direct Argument in Favor of the ballot measure. The LIST OF OPPONENTS can only be the Authors of the Direct Argument Against the ballot measure. If you are over the 125 character limit, the elections official will allow you to make changes up until the deadline for filing of the direct argument for or against the measure.

If the measure is shared between counties, the counties shall not include the ballot label unless both counties have authorized to this option. NOTE: Only associations, nonprofit organizations, or businesses not originally created as a committee described in Government Code section 82013 and that have been in existence for at least 4 years can be included in the list of supporters or list of opponents.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY

REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK

HOW TO COMPLETE THE ARGUMENTS AND REBUTTALS FORM

INCLUDING THE OFFICIAL BALLOT MEASURE LABEL
Exhibit D
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DECLARATION BY AUTHOR(S) OF ARGUMENTS OR REBUTTALS INCLUDING THE

OFFICIAL BALLOT LABEL SUPPORTERS/OPPONENTS
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The undersigned author(s) of the:

Direct Argument in Favor (Supporters): Select this option if you are filing an argument to support the measure.

Direct Argument Against (Opponents): Select this option if you are filing an argument against the measure.

Rebuttal to Argument in Favor: Select this option, if your direct argument against the measure was selected to appear on the ballot. If your argument against was selected, then you may file a rebuttal to the argument in favor.

Rebuttal to Argument Against: Select this option, if your direct argument in favor was selected to appear on the ballot. If your argument in favor was selected, then you may file a rebuttal to the argument against. 9 Jurisdiction Name and Title of Election:

Include the name of the city, school, special district, or county that has placed the measure on the ballot.

Also, include the title of the election, Primary, General, Special Municipal, etc.

To be held on (Date of Election):

The date of the election when the measure will appear on the ballot. 10 Of ballot measure:

The name of the ballot measure found on the Measures to Appear on the Ballot under the authority that placed the ballot measure on the ballot. If the measure letter is available at the time of filing, that can be included in this area.

Hereby state that such argument or rebuttal written on page one (1) is true and correct to the best of his/her/their knowledge and belief by my (our) signatures below:

This sentence is to state that the authors who sign below acknowledge the arguments for or against, rebuttals, or supporters and opponents are true and correct. The signatures below and next to the authors information certify this statement being true and correct.
11 List by Priority and Association, Business, Non-Profit Organization, & Individual Only:
1)List the names of the argument authors by priority to appear in the sample ballot starting with number one (1).
2)Mark the box which describes who is filing the argument for/against/rebuttal/supporter of the measure/opponent of the measure.
3)Complete the section labeled Individual Name with the author who is representing an association, business, non-profit organization or an individual who is NOT representing an association, business, non-profit organization. 4)If the individual is representing an non-profit organization, business, association, then complete the Individual Title area.
5)Individuals not representing an association, nonprofit organization, or business cannot include a title, so they would leave this blank.
6) Associations, Businesses, organizations, and individuals representing an association, non-profit organization, or business must include the name of the Association/Business/Organization in the Business/Association Name area.
7)For the authors who opted to include a Ballot Label to the face of the ballot, complete the Ballot Label Name/Title area.
8)This area assists the county elections official with identifying the author for the ballot label, which can be abbreviated (please see election code section 9170 for additional requirements and restrictions). 9)Include your address in the address field.
12 Please use this space to type your statement:

This is the space where you can complete your statement of arguments in favor, arguments against, and rebuttal arguments within the required word limit.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:

Complete this area with the designated filer’s name, mailing address, email address, contact phone numbers for day and night, and you may include a fax number if it’s available. The designated filer should be able to answer any questions regarding the submission of the filing and its contents.

CHECKLIST FOR ARGUMENTS FOR/AGAINST AND OFFICIAL BALLOT LABEL:

This area provides more details regarding the requirements and restrictions of the official ballot measure label and arguments for and against measures pursuant to Elections Code section 9170. 15 BALLOT LABEL-SUPPORTERS AND OPPONENTS ATTESTATION FORM:

This form is in lieu of your non-profit organization, business, or association having to create a letter attesting to the support or opposition of a measure and to attest that an individual in your non-profit organization, business, or association can list their name and title as a supporter or opponent on the ballot label because they represent your non-profit organization, business, or association. 1)complete the “Name of Representative” who is authorized to be a direct argument author and therefore be a supporter or opponent listed under the 75-word question. 2)Complete the “Title of the Representative”. This would be their official title as an employee of your non-profit organization, business, association.
3)Complete the “Association/Business/non-profit Organization name 4)Select how you are filing your “Direct Argument”. Only authors of the “Direct Argument” can be listed as a supporter or opponent.
5)Section B: Select all that apply to your filing
6)Complete the “Attestation of Authors” and select all that apply to your filing.

SAMPLE of the SAMPLE BALLOT and the BALLOT LABEL FACE:

The proponents [Signers/Authors/Supporters] of the measure and the opponents [Signers/Authors/ Opponents] of the measure shall provide the list of supporters and the list of opponents described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (a) of Elections Code section 9170 to the elections official, as applicable, when submitting arguments for or against the measure (by the prescribed deadline of the elections official).

If NO list of supporters is provided by the proponents or there are none that meet the requirements of this section, then “Supporters:” shall be followed by “None submitted.” If NO list of opponents is provided by the opponents or there are none that meet the requirements of this section, then “Opponents:” shall be followed by “None submitted.”
After the text “Supporters:” AND after the text “Opponents:”, a listing of associations, nonprofit organizations, businesses, or individuals taken from the SIGNERS of the Argument in Favor of the measure or Argument Against the measure to be printed in the voter information guide [Sample Ballot Booklet] can be used for the list of Supporters and the list of Opponents provided by the proponents and opponents to the elections official. (Please see the instructions on where to provide your list on the Argument for and Against form).

An association, nonprofit organization, business, or individual shall not be listed [as a supporter on the ballot label] unless they support the measure and an association, nonprofit organization, business, or individual shall not be listed [as an opponent on the ballot label] unless they oppose the measure. (Please see the attestation form provided for additional instructions).

The list of supporters shall not exceed 125 characters in length AND the list of opponents shall not exceed 125 characters in length.

Spaces, commas, semicolons, and other characters count towards the 125-character limit in paragraphs (1) and (2) pursuant to Elec. Code section 9170(a)(4). Each supporter shall be separated by a semicolon and each opponent shall be separated by a semicolon.

The name of an association, nonprofit organization, or business included in the list of supporters and opponents as required by this section may be shortened by the proponents or opponents who submit it using acronyms, abbreviations, or by leaving out words in their name, as long as doing so would not confuse voters with another well-known organization or business that did not take the same position on the ballot measure (e.g., “Hot Air Balloon Flyers of Montana Education Fund” may be shortened to “Hot Air Balloons Montana”). (Elec. Code section 9170(a)(6))

PROHIBITIONS AND ATTESTATIONS
A supporter or opponent shall not be listed pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2) of Elec. Code section 9170, unless it IS one of the following:

An association, nonprofit organization, or business that was NOT originally created as a committee described in Section 82013 of the Government Code and that has been in existence for at least four years.

A current or former elected official, who may be listed with the official’s title (e.g., “State Senator Mary Smith,” “Assembly Member Carlos Garcia,” or “former Eureka City Council Member Amy Lee”). These titles may be shortened (e.g. “Senator” or “Sen.” for “State Senator” or “Asm.” for “Assembly Member”).

An individual who is NOT a current or former elected official may be listed ONLY with the individual’s first and last name and an honorific (e.g., “Dr.,” “M.D.,” “Ph.D.,” or “Esquire”), with NO other title or designation, unless it is a title representing an association, nonprofit organization, or business that meets the requirements of subparagraph (A) or (B) and that is eligible to be listed under paragraph (1) if the individual supports the measure or under paragraph (2) if the individual opposes the measure. [Please see the attestation form.] A supporter or opponent shall not be listed pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2) if the supporter or opponent is a political party or is representing a political party.

CHECKLIST FOR OFFICIAL BALLOT LABEL
Exhibit E
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Exhibit F

AUTHORIZATION FOR ANOTHER PERSON TO SIGN

REBUTTAL ARGUMENT
(Elections Code Sections 9167, 9317 & 9504)
I, authorize the person listed below to
(Print name of AUTHOR of the Argument
sign the rebuttal to the argument  in favor  against Measure (Check one) (Letter)
for the election to be
(Jurisdiction)
held on .
(Date)
Any Author of the Argument may be replaced with another author to sign the Rebuttal. (Print name of Rebuttal Author)
(Signature of Rebuttal Author)
(Title to appear on Rebuttal)
Signature of Argument Author: Date:

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MEASURE RESOLUTION CHECKLIST

STEPS FOR PLACING A MEASURE ON THE BALLOT
JURIDICTION NAME: __________________________ DATE OF ELECTION: __________________________ Exhibit G
NUMBER OF PROPOSED MEASURES: _____________
Return Roster of Officeholders for Local Jurisdictions sent from RRCC Hold governing board meeting for adoption of Resolution proposing a measure:
(DATE)
Call the election (see page 1)
Request consolidation and services with other elections (see page 1) Include abbreviated measure text (must match all parts of the resolution where mentioned) Text is 75 words or less
Body is not entirely boldface/uppercase/italicized
List the vote passage requirement for the measure (2/3, 55%, majority, etc.) Include full text of the measure
Include language specifying reimbursement to the county for all incurred election expenses Include Tax Rate Statement (if Bond Measure)
Indicate boundary changes (if applicable, provide map)
Map provided to RRCC:
(DATE)
Execute Resolution (affix appropriate signatures)
Advise RRCC on desired ballot sequence for multiple measures (if applicable) Submit original Resolutions to the Board of Supervisors no later than 88 days before the election:
(DATE)
Submit Resolution copies to the RRCC no later than 88 days before the election:
(DATE)
Submit Letter Designation form to RRCC no later than 83 days before the election:
(DATE)
Submit Arguments (if any) no later than 81 days before the election:
(DATE)
Submit Rebuttals (if any) no later than 71 days before the election:
(DATE)
[email protected] (562) 462-2912
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Bellflower City CouncilJune 8, 2026

Bellflower City Council
June 8, 2026