The Nov. 3 presidential general election is just months away and deadlines for persons interested in running for city office, school district or special district are quickly approaching.
The Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections Department is co-sponsoring four virtual candidate information workshops, along with the Cities of Scotts Valley, Capitola, Watsonville, and Santa Cruz to explain how to run for office. The workshops will take place:
- Tuesday, June 16: 6 to 7:30 p.m, Santa Cruz City Clerk & County Clerk. https://zoom.us/j/99451899595 or Telephone: 833-548-0282 (Toll Free), or 877-853-5247 (Toll Free), or 888-788-0099 (Toll Free), or 833-548-0276 (Toll Free), or 669-900-9128. Webinar ID: 994 5189 9595
- Thursday, June 18: 6 to 7:30 p.m, Scotts Valley City Clerk & County Clerk. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86452813324 or Telephone: 669-900-9128. Webinar ID: 864 5281 3324
- Monday, June 22: 6 to 7:30 p.m, Watsonville City Clerk & County Clerk. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/543525349 or Telephone: 646-49-3122 Access Code: 543-525-349. New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/543525349
- Monday, June 29: 6 to 7:30 p.m, Capitola City Clerk & County Clerk. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87033187435?pwd=c1kyMzltNTl1OWlYZERFVzBYd1dNUT09. Meeting ID: 870 3318 7435, Password: 889677, or Telephone: 669-900-6833, 408-638-0968.
Candidates are encouraged to download the Candidate’s Handbook found online at www.votescount.com or come to the office to pick one up. Candidate’s Handbooks are available for persons interested in running for school and special districts. The City Clerks will have candidate materials for people interested in running for city office.
For more information, contact Gail Pellerin at 831-454-2419 or email [email protected]