Pre-Nomination for City Council
Thinking of Running?
City Council Pre‑Nomination Session
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Considering a run for Vallejo City Council?
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Join us to learn about what it takes to run for City Council & what life looks like as a Vallejo City Council Member. Learn what it takes to become a candidate and serve effectively.
Open seats in the 2026 election: Districts 2, 4, and 5.
To support potential City Council candidates, the City Clerk’s Office is offering a unique opportunity for you to attend a pre-nomination informational City Council Candidate session.
You will also gain valuable insight into what life is like for a City Council member outside of regular meetings.
Topics Include:
- Steps to becoming a candidate
- Key California election laws
- FPPC requirements, including Form 700
- Filing processes and critical deadlines
- Nomination process and associated fees
- Campaign sign rules
- Election Day legal requirements
Inside the Role:
- Closed sessions, workshops, and special meetings
- Regional boards and committees
- Training opportunities (e.g., League of California Cities)
Lastly, we will cover the nomination process and fees associated with becoming a qualified candidate, as well as additional topics ranging from campaign signs to legal requirements as a candidate on election day.
When: June 22, 2026, from 6 to 8 PM
Where: The Vallejo Room, Lower Level, JFK Library, 505 Santa Clara St, Vallejo
RSVP: bit.ly/42mLmZj