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November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election
Election Summary
- Election Date: November 5, 2024; polls are open from 7 am to 8 pm
- Offices to Be Filled:
- Council Member - District 1
- Council Member - District 2
- Council Member - District 3
- Term of Office: Full term of 4 years
- Candidate Eligibility: Registered voter (18 years old) residing in the District in the City of Los Alamitos at the time Nomination Papers are issued
- Nomination/Candidate Filing Period: Monday, July 15, 2024 through Friday, August 9, 2024
- Appointments are required
- City Hall is closed every Friday
- Nomination Period (Extended): Wednesday, August 15, 2024 (if an incumbent does not file)
- Office Hours: Monday through Thursday: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, closed every Friday
- Last Day to Register to Vote: Monday, October 21, 2024
State Contribution Campaign Limits
The City of Los Alamitos does not impose local limits on campaign contributions. As such, the state campaign contribution limit applies by default. No candidate may accept from a single source a campaign contribution totaling more than $5,500.00. This limit does not apply to a candidate's contributions of the candidate's personal funds to the candidate's own campaign. Information on the state campaign contribution limits is available at https://www.fppc.ca.gov/learn/campaign-rules/state-contribution-limits.html.
Qualified Candidate List
(Nomination Period Closed 8/9/24)
Please note, it is the practice of this office to redact certain personal information from documents posted on this website. Addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and signatures have been redacted from the internet versions of these documents. Complete documents are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office and/or copies can be provided for $.10 cents per page.
| Member of the City Council - District 1 | |
| Doby, Tanya Candidacy Documents Issued: 7/16/24 Qualified Date: 7/22/24 | Click here to view the Candidate documents through Laserfiche |
| Grose, Wendy Declaration of Candidacy Documents Issued: 7/23/24 Qualified Date: 7/24/24 | Click here to view the Candidate documents through Laserfiche |
| Member of the City Council - District 2 | |
| Loe, Gary Declaration of Candidacy Documents Issued: 7/15/24 Qualified Date: 8/8/24 | Click here to view the Candidate documents through Laserfiche |
| Murphy, Trisha Declaration of Candidacy Documents Issued: 7/18/24 Qualified Date: 7/24/24 | Click here to view the Candidate documents through Laserfiche |
| Member of the City Council - District 3 | |
| Nefulda, Jordan Declaration of Candidacy Documents Issued: 7/18/24 Qualified Date: 8/6/24 | Click here to view the Candidate documents through Laserfiche |
The City of Los Alamitos has placed the Los Alamitos City Government Accountability, Transparency and Charter Reform Measure (Measure X) on the ballot for the November 2024 election.
Ballot Measure Language
The City of Los Alamitos is governed by a city charter that was initially established in 1966, serving as the legal backbone, defining the governance structure, and safeguarding citizen rights. A city charter is like a constitution for the city. As the city has evolved, however, the mid-century charter has not kept pace with these changes. To address the modern needs of the community, Los Alamitos City Council is considering a good government and efficiency ballot measure to update the charter. This measure would aim to enhance public works purchasing authority, establish district term limits for city council members, language related to district elections, place campaign contribution limits on those seeking city council office and require public filing and disclosure of lobbyist activities in the City.
Changes to City Charter require a majority of registered voters who live in the City of Los Alamitos to adopt the changes. The following summaries are provided to help inform residents about proposed changes included in the ballot measure that will amend the City Charter.
Click here to view additional information on the Charter Reform Measure (Measure X).
Nomination Process (Closed 8/9/24)
Offices to Be Filled
There are three Council seats to be filled in Districts 1, 2, and 3. Candidates elected on November 5, 2024, will serve a four-year term.
Candidate Eligibility
To be eligible for candidacy for the office of the City Council in the City of Los Alamitos, you must be a registered voter in the desired district in the City of Los Alamitos. Before issuing nomination papers, all prospective candidates' registration will be verified with the Orange County Registrar of Voters.
Appointments Recommended
Appointments are highly recommended. Appointments ensure ample time to review the filing requirements and answer any questions thoroughly. Walk-ins are welcome but be prepared to wait. Wait times will vary due to the limited number of people allowed into our lobby at any given time as we follow social distancing guidelines.
City Hall offices are open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. City Hall is closed every Friday. The last day of Candidate filing falls on Friday, August 9, 2024, and City Hall is closed. If you would like to file on the last day, an appointment made at least 24 hours in advance is required. Appointments for Friday, August 9, 2024, will be limited to 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Nomination Papers
Nomination Papers are obtained from the City Clerk's Office, beginning at 7:30 am on Monday, July 15, 2024, through Friday, August 9, 2024, with an appointment. You are encouraged to file your nomination papers early to correct any possible errors or insufficiencies in the forms.
Following verification that you are a registered voter in the City of Los Alamitos and you reside in the desired district, your name will be typed onto the Nomination Paper, and the Nomination Paper will be signed by the City Clerk or her designee and issued to you for circulation.
Fee
In accordance with state law, the City Council has implemented a filing fee of $25 to be paid at the time Nomination Papers are filed. California Courts have ruled that we may not refuse to place a candidate's name on the ballot due to an inability to pay the filing fee. If the City Clerk cannot waive the fee after reviewing the financial documents, there is another alternative.
Candidates may substitute four additional signatures for each $1 of the filing fee (100 additional signatures) in accordance with Elections Code Section 8106.
Required When Filing for Nomination
- $25 Filing Fee
- Ballot Designation Worksheet
- Form 700 - Statement of Economic Interests
- Nomination Paper
Optional Forms When Filing for Nomination
Optional forms must be received at the same time as Nomination Paper and Form 700:
- Candidate Statement with deposit
- Code of Fair Campaign Practices
Candidate's Handbook
THE 2024 CANDIDATE’S HANDBOOK IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES AND DOES NOT HAVE THE FORCE AND EFFECT OF LAW, REGULATION OR RULE.
IT IS DISTRIBUTED WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS IS NOT RENDERING LEGAL ADVICE. THEREFORE, THE HANDBOOK IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE INDIVIDUAL, ORGANIZATION OR CANDIDATE USING IT.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ANY PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATE OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE, TO ASSIST IN COMPLYING WITH APPLICABLE CALIFORNIA LAWS, INCLUDING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE AND CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE.
November 5, 2024 - Candidate Handbook
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