There are three Capitola City Council seats up for election on Nov. 8. The seats are currently filled by Sam Storey, Yvette Brooks, and Jacques Bertrand (termed out, cannot run again).
To run for City Council, you must:
- be 18 years or older
- be a resident of the City of Capitola
- be a registered voter
Nomination Period: July 18 – Aug. 12
Yvette Brooks
Jacques Bertrand
Sam Storey
Potential candidates can pick-up nomination papers from the Capitola City Clerk from Monday, July 18 to Friday, Aug. 12. Candidates must then collect 20 to 30 signatures from registered Capitola voters to qualify for candidacy, then turn in several required documents (such as Declaration of Candidacy and FPPC forms).
More information on running for office is at www.votescount.us
If you plan on running for office, call or email the City Clerk (cwoodmansee@ci.capitola.us or 831-475-7300 x 220) to make an appointment to pull nomination papers from July 18 to Aug. 12 to ensure you will get all the information you need when you want it.
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City Hall is open Mon.-Fri. and is closed Noon-1 p.m. for lunch. www.cityofcapitola.org