Calling the November 5, 2024,
General Municipal Election
for Districts Nos. 3 and 4
Cristal McDonald, City Clerk
June 18, 2024
Received After Agenda Printed
6/18/2024 - Regular Meeting
AGENDA ITEM 20
Presentation
2 District Nos. 3 & 4
3 • Murrieta Municipal Code Chapter 1.20
• 2017 Transition to By-District Elections
• 2021 FAIR MAPS Act Redistricting
• 2023 Annexation of the Murrieta Hills Specific Plan
Background
4 • 2020 – General Municipal Election for District Nos. 3 and 4 • 2021 – Appointment of District 5 Representative due to vacancy • 2022 – General Municipal Election for District Nos. 1,2, and 5 • 2022 – Appointment to the District 1 Office and canceling the election for the District 1 Office
• 2024 – Upcoming General Municipal Election for District Nos. 3 and 4 Background - Prior Elections
County of Riverside
Consolidation Process
Deadline: June 28, 2024
• Resolution No. 24-4763
• Resolution No. 24-4764
• Resolution No. 24-4765
6 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Calling for the Holding of a General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the Purpose of Electing Certain Officers of Said City as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California Relating to General Law Cities; and, Other Election Matters as Required by Law
Purpose:
• Calls the Election
• Procedure to resolve tie vote
• Affirms City Clerk as Local Election's Official
Resolution No. 24- 4763
7 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Requesting the Board of Supervisors of Riverside County to Consolidate a General Municipal Election to be Held on November 5, 2024, with the Statewide General Election to be Held on Same Date Pursuant to §10403 of the California Election Code and Other Election Matters as Required by Law
Purpose:
• Requests consolidation with the County
• Set which office is to be voted for
• Acknowledges process of the consolidation will be held as the same procedures of the statewide election.
Resolution No. 24- 4764
8 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office, Pertaining to, and Costs of, Candidate Statements Submitted to the Voters at the Consolidated General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Purpose:
• Regulations for Candidate Statements
• Candidate Statements are optional, and the cost is the responsibility of the candidate:
200 words ~ $400 (Option A)*
400 words ~ $600 (Option B)*
• Translation cost TBD
* Estimates based on the past cost trends from 2020 and 2022 Resolution No. 24- 4765
City Clerk/Local Elections Official
Responsibilities
• Nomination Period
• Election Outreach
10 California Elections Code §10220
• Not earlier than the 113th day nor later than the 88th day before a municipal election during normal office hours, as posted, the voters may nominate candidates for election by signing a nomination paper.
California Elections Code §10224
• All nomination papers shall be filed with the city elections official during regular business hours as posted, not later than the 88th day before the election.
Nomination Period
July 15 (8:00 A.M.) through August 9, 2024 (5:00 P.M.)
11 Extension of Nomination Period
California Elections Code §10225
Incumbents Eligible for Reelection
• District 3 – End of First Term 2024
• District 4 – End of First Term 2024
Deadline extended to Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at 5:00 P.M.
ONLY IF INCUMBENT DOES NOT FILE
12 • Schedule Appointment
• Contact the City Clerk at (951) 461-6031, (951) 461-6030 or [email protected]
• Expect 30-45 minutes
• Qualifications
• Official nomination paper issued
• Additional filing requirements
Pulling Nomination Papers
(July 15 – August 9, 2024)
13 • Schedule Appointment OR Walk-In
• Contact the City Clerk at (951) 461-6031, (951) 461-6030 or [email protected]
• Schedule appointment at the conclusion of pulling Nomination Papers • Expect 30-45 minutes
• Confirm and review all required paperwork
• Affidavit of Nominee & Oath/Affirmation of Nominee is given • Voter signature verification
process begins
Filing Nomination Papers
(July 15 – August 19, 2024)
Election Outreach
15 • Attend events
• Social Media
• Signage
• Candidate Forums
• First Time Voters Academy
Election Outreach
16 County Partnership
City Clerk Participation
• Permanent Ballot Boxes
• Election Observer Panel
• Local Voting Accessibility Advisory
Committee
• Vote By Mail Drop off Sites and Vote
Centers
Designated Vote Sites
• City Hall (Vote by Mail Drop Off Site)
• Murrieta Public Library (Vote Center
and Vote by Mail Drop Off Site)
• Fire Station No. 4 (Vote Center and
Vote by Mail Drop Off Site)
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• Candidate Resources
• Noticing
• Nomination Papers Issued (Updated within 24 hours)
• Campaign Filings
City website
19 • To be held the week of 7/8
• More thorough what to expect
Interested in Running for
City Council or
Commissions?
20 • Adopt Resolution No. 24-4763 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Calling for the Holding of a General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the Purpose of Electing Certain Officers of Said City as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California Relating to General Law Cities; and, Other Election Matters as Required by Law, to include in the event of a tie vote, the tie will be determined by lot; and • Adopt Resolution No. 24-4764 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Requesting the Board of Supervisors of Riverside County to Consolidate a General Municipal Election to be Held on November 5, 2024, with the Statewide General Election to be Held on Same Date Pursuant to §10403 of the California Election Code and Other Election Matters as Required by Law; and • Adopt Resolution No. 24-4765 (OPTION A – 200 words OR OPTION B – 400 words) entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office, Pertaining to, and Costs of, Candidate Statements Submitted to the Voters at the Consolidated General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024; OR • Direct the City Clerk to fulfill any administrative requirements in accordance with the law.
Recommendation
Calling the November 5, 2024,
General Municipal Election
for Districts Nos. 3 and 4
Cristal McDonald, City Clerk
June 18, 2024
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