Elections

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Deborah Salvestrin
City Clerk

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OBJECTIVES: Municipal elections are held to give citizens the opportunity to exercise their right in a representative democracy. The conduct of elections (City and special, including annexations) is under the jurisdiction of the city clerk.
LEVEL OF SERVICE: General municipal elections are held in November of the even-numbered years. Special elections are held when called by the city council. City council members are elected for four year terms during the general municipal election. Initiatives and referndums may also be included in the general municipal election or a special election. Special elections may also be used to fill the unexpired term of an elected official, a recall, or an annexation. The responsibility for municipal elections rest with the City. The administration of the election is conducted by contract with the County