The filing period for Nomination Papers has closed.

List of Qualified Candidates. updated to list candidates in Secretary of State Random Alphabet order

 Information for Candidates

• 2026 Candidate Guide updated 1/13/2026
• 2026 Dates of Interest updated 2/9/2026
• PDFs of Council Districts
• GIS Site for City Maps
• Campaign Advertising Disclosure Information for Candidates

Forms

• Permission to Post Public Information (to update your public information on the ROV site)
• Code of Fair Campaign Practices (for information only)
• Mass Mailing Requirements
• Form 700 (online filing with FPPC)

• Form to withdraw your candidate statement--Due by 5pm on March 9th.

Important Resources

• FORM 502 Personal Campaign Funds Declaration of Candidate-REQUIRED if using any personal funds.
• FORM 504 Disclosure of Post-Election Payment Agreements--REQUIRED if agreeing to pay stipends or bonuses using leftover campaign funds

• Election Signs Size and Placement (link to Municipal Code)
• Local Campaign rules (link to Municipal Code) applies to candidates, committees and contributors
• FPPC Candidate Toolkit
• Form 501 Candidate Intention Statement