LAKEPORT, Calif. – Beginning on Monday, July 13, official nomination papers will be available for candidates who are interested in running for the office of city council member for the city of Lakeport.
There are three seats available, each for a four-year term, on the November ballot.
The seats which will be up for election in November currently are held by Tim Barnes, Kenny Parlet and George Spurr.
Interested candidates must be registered to vote and reside within the city limits of the city of Lakeport.
The deadline to file nomination papers for the seats will be Thursday, August 6, at 5 p.m., or by appointment only on Friday, Aug. 7.
Each candidate must be nominated by not less than 20 nor more than 30 registered voters; therefore, it is recommended that you pick up your nomination papers well in advance of the deadline for filing to allow time to gather signatures.
If you are interested in running for Lakeport City Council, please contact City Clerk Kelly Buendia at 707-263-5615, Extension 101, or Deputy City Clerk Hilary Britton at 707-263-5615, Extension 102, for further information and to set up an appointment to pick up and review the nomination packet.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the city asks that candidates call ahead for an appointment with the clerk’s office during the nomination period.
Regular business hours for Lakeport City Hall are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The clerk’s office will be available, with 24 hours’ notice, on Fridays by appointment only, to assist candidates with filing their nomination papers.
Nomination papers available for Lakeport City Council openings
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