MONTEREY COUNTY ELECTIONS
1441 Schilling Place-North Building PO Box 4400 831-796-1499 Phone Salinas, CA 93901 Salinas, CA 93912 831-755-5485 Fax 1LNDO2 CALIFORNE CountyofMonterey.gov/Elections [email protected] Gina Martinez Jessica Cedillo • 1850°
Registrar of Voters Assistant Registrar of Voters
May 11, 2026
City of Salinas
Attention: Patricia M. Barajas
200 Lincoln Avenue
Salinas, CA 93901
RE: DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR NOVEMBER 3, 2026 - GENERAL ELECTION In preparation for the November 3, 2026, General Election, please review the information below in completing and submitting required documents:
Required documents:
Deadline Document Notes
July 1, 2026 Statement of Election Facts Form enclosed
(125 days before the election)
July 1, 2026 Current district map showing EC §10522
boundaries and, if applicable, A map is required even if no changes have (125 days before the election) divisions
been made*
August 7, 2026 Adopted Resolution and Service Resolution checklist enclosed Agreement
(88 days before the election)
*Any city, school or special district that submits a measure or other contest for inclusion on a ballot at an election will include a current map of the territory subject to election. A rebuttable presumption exists that failure to submit a new current map will indicate that the boundaries used in the previous election for said jurisdiction (or specified jurisdiction) will be used for future elections.
Estimated Costs
To assist districts in preparing a budget for this election cycle, the estimated cost for the November General Election is $6.00 to $10.00 per registered voter. For districts under 1,000 voters, the estimated range can exceed $20 per registered voter. The ranges provided in this letter are only estimates based on historical averages for jurisdictions of all sizes and the actual cost will vary. The estimate is inclusive of all required activities and mailing. Other variables may impact the actual cost. These variables include the number of jurisdictions sharing the cost of the election, the number of candidates, length of candidate statements, the party responsible for candidate statements, and the actual number of registered voters at the time of the election. Per Elections Code §10002, the district shall reimburse the county in full for the election services performed. Please note that the inclusion of a measure on the ballot will not affect the estimated cost range per voter.
According to our records, the offices up for election include:
Mayor - 2-year term (1 seat)
Member, City Council, District 2 - 4-year term (1 seat) Member, City Council, District 3 - 2-year term (1 seat) Member, City Council, District 5 - 4-year term (1 seat) Please feel free to contact me for more information at [email protected] or (831) 796-1486.
Sincerely,
Brandon Shioya
Elections Program Manager
Enclosures
SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF ELECTION
SERVICES BETWEEN City of Salinas AND
COUNTY OF MONTEREY DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS
November 3, 2026
This Agreement, entered into this day of 2026, by and between City of Salinas and County of Monterey Department of Elections (hereinafter referred to as the Department);
WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable that the Department be retained for the purpose of conducting an election hereinafter described for the City of Salinas (hereinafter referred to as the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY AGREED BY THE PARTIES HERETO AS FOLLOWS:
SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED BY THE CITY:
1) No later than the 88th day prior to the election the City shall submit a resolution requesting the Department to conduct an election for the City on November 3, 2026 and requesting election related services of the Department. 2) The City shall publish the Notice of Election and the Notice to File Declarations of Candidacy for the offices to be voted on, and/or the Notice to File Arguments for or against any measure.
3) The City shall submit to the Department in writing the exact number of offices to be voted on and the names and ballot designations of the candidates for those offices, and/or the exact ballot wording to be voted by no later than the 88th day prior to the election, or by the 83rd day prior to the election if Elections Code §§ 10225, 10229, and 10407 are applicable.
4) The City shall prepare and deliver to the Department the Voter Guide information containing, as applicable, candidates' statements of qualifications, ballot measure, tax rate statements, impartial analysis, arguments for or against and rebuttals thereto. The last day for the submission of primary arguments (300 words) and Election Services Agreement November 3, 2026
County of Monterey Department of Elections and
City of Salinas Page 1 of 3
impartial analysis shall be no later than AUGUST 13, 2026. The last day for the submission of rebuttal arguments (250 words) is AUGUST 20, 2026. 5) The City shall be responsible for reviewing and approving the language of the sample ballot and official ballot wording for candidates and measures.
SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED BY THE DEPARTMENT:
1) The Department shall select and contract with the sample and official ballot printer(s) on behalf of the City.
2) The Department shall prepare and deliver to the printer the official ballot information. 3) The Department shall issue, receive and process all ballots on behalf of the City matters. 4) The Department shall procure all necessary and appropriate polling place locations, hire polling place workers, and conduct the election in accordance with all applicable state, federal and local laws.
5) The Department shall prepare a Canvass of Votes Cast and submit a Certificate of Registrar of Voters to the City regarding the City matters.
6) The Department shall conduct other various and miscellaneous election activities as required including but not limited to all those required as the City's Election Official other than those described under "Services to be Performed by the City".
TERMS:
This Agreement shall be in effect for the performance of all services incident to the preparation and conduct of the election to be held on NOVEMBER 3, 2026.
The parties will use best efforts to perform services herein. However, in the event the Department is unable to perform services required under this Agreement that are beyond their control, including an employee strike, vendor conditions, natural disasters, war, or other similar conditions, the Department will be relieved of all obligations under this Agreement. The Department will provide reasonable notice, if practical, of any conditions beyond their control, including notice at least 60 days prior to NOVEMBER 3, 2026 of vendor conditions affecting the election services. In the event a vendor does not perform, the Department will attempt to obtain substitute services.
Election Services Agreement November 3, 2026
County of Monterey Department of Elections and
City of Salinas Page 2 of 3
CONSIDERATION:
In consideration of the performance of services and supplies provided by the Department, the City shall pay to the Department a sum equal to the actual cost of such services, expenses, and supplies related to the work performed on behalf of City. In the event that this Agreement is terminated prematurely, the City shall pay to the Department a sum equal to the actual cost of such services performed or supplies/expenses incurred as of the effective date of the termination.
The City shall make payment within 30 days of receipt of invoice from the Department.
CITY:
Signature: - Date:
Print Name:
Title:
COUNTY:
Signature: - Date:
Print Name: Gina Martinez
Title: County of Monterey, Registrar of Voters
Election Services Agreement November 3, 2026
County of Monterey Department of Elections and
City of Salinas Page 3 of 3
City
STATEMENT OF ELECTION FACTS
FULL LEGAL NAME OF CITY AS IT SHOULD APPEAR ON ALL ELECTION DOCUMENTS:
MAIL SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO: _ TITLE:
MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE:
FAX:_ E-MAIL:_ WEBSITE:
CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS LIST
NAME ADDRESS Member was
CITY AND elected by: YEAR Full-term IF THE MEMBER
DISTRICT Term ends =4yrs WAS APPOINTED
(If applicable) 1) ELECTION/AIL* BY THE BOARD
OR TO FILL A
OR Short-term VACANCY, WHO
= 2yrs DID THIS
2) APPOINTED TO MEMBER
FILL A VACANCY REPLACE?
*AIL= Appointed-in-lieu of Election (filed for office and didn't go on the ballot) Name of City Clerk/Manager:
Print Name
Name of Deputy City Clerk/Secretary:
Print Name
Check the box which applies to your city:
• The District boundaries have changed since the last election. Enclosed is a new map to reflect those changes.
I declare that there have been no boundary changes since the election.
Election Date
The limitation on the number of words in a candidate statement will be: • 200 words • 400 words The entity charged for the candidate statement sent to each voter will be the: • City • Candidate In case of a tie vote, the winner will be determined by: • Lot • Runoff election Signature of City Clerk/Manager Date
CITYISPECIAL DISTRICT NAME:
RESOLUTION CHECKLIST FOR:
November 3, 2026 - General Election
This checklist is a guideline for resolutions submitted by districts to consolidate board member elections. There is a separate checklist for resolutions calling for measures. • Order the election
• Request that Monterey County Elections conduct the election • Request the date on which the election is to be held
• Specify the number of seats up for election
• Request to permit Monterey County Elections Department to provide any and all services necessary for conducting the election
• Specify word count on the candidate statement per Elections Code §13307 • Specify whether the District or candidate will pay for the candidate statement per Elections Code §13307
• Request that the election be consolidated with any other jurisdiction within Monterey County holding an election on the same day per Elections Code §10400
• Specify that the district will reimburse the Elections Department in full for the services performed upon presentation of a bill to the city or district per Elections Code §10002
• Indicate how tie votes will be resolved per Elections Code §15651