DATE:
June 16, 2026
TO:
Mayor and Council Members
FROM:
Rachel Molina, City Manager
BY:
Melinda Sayre, Deputy City Manager/ City Clerk
Jessica Giber, Assistant City Clerk
SUBJECT:
Calling November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-23, calling for the holding of the General Municipal Election in districts two (2), three (3), and four (4); and 2026-24 requesting consolidation with the statewide General Municipal Election with the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters.
BACKGROUND
Under the provisions of the laws relating to General Law Cities, the City’s General Municipal Election shall be held on November 3, 2026, for the election of one (1) open seat (each) in districts two (2), three (3) and four (4).
Elections Code §10403 allows the City to file a resolution with the County of San Bernardino requesting consolidation of the Municipal Election and all related election services with the County Election Department. Consolidating with the County is an efficient, cost-effective way to manage the election process.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
In accordance with California law regulating General Law Cities, the attached Resolutions are required to conduct the General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026.
Resolution No. 2026-23 calling for the holding of the consolidated General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Resolution No. 2026-24 requesting the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors to authorize the Registrar of Voters to consolidate the General Municipal Election with the statewide General Election to be held on November 3, 2026.
CITY GOAL SUPPORTED BY THIS ITEM
Organizational Health – Foster a high performing organization that provides opportunities for professional growth.
Financial Health – Maintain a balanced budget and adequate reserves.
FISCAL IMPACT
Election expenses have been identified in the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 City Manager’s Office budget. Exact election costs will not be known until after the November election.
ALTERNATIVE(S)
Provide alternative direction to staff.
ATTACHMENT(S)
Resolution No. 2026-23
Resolution No. 2026-24
City of Hesperia STAFF REPORT City of Hesperia STAFF REPORT City of Hesperia
STAFF REPORT
City of Hesperia
STAFF REPORT
Staff Report to the City Council
Calling November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election
June 16, 2026