LAKEPORT, Calif. — The city of Lakeport said the nomination period for the upcoming November City Council election has been extended.

The nomination period for three council members, all four-year terms, and one two-year council term have been extended to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, due to non-filing by one of the incumbents.

Deputy City Clerk Hilary Britton told Lake County News that the extension is due to a technicality: Kim Costa was the incumbent for the two-year term, but she chose to run for a four-year term this time.

Likewise, Britton said Brandon Disney was the incumbent for the four-year term, but he chose to run for the two-year term this time.

The other seats up for election in November are those held by Mayor Michael Froio and Councilman Kenny Parlet.

Nomination papers must be issued by the City Clerk’s Office and are available by appointment beginning Monday, Aug. 12, and must be filed with the city clerk no later than 5 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 14.

Each candidate must be nominated by not less than 20 nor more than 30 registered voters; therefore, it is recommended that interested candidates pick up their nomination papers in advance of Wednesday’s 5 p.m. deadline to allow time to gather signatures and fill out the required paperwork.

If you are interested in running for Lakeport City Council, please contact City Clerk Kelly Buendia at 707-263‑5615, Extension 101, or Britton at Extension 102 for further information and to set up an appointment to go over the nomination packet.