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Registrar of Voters: Jill LaVineThe Department of Voter Registration and Elections is part of the Countywide Services Agency. The Registrar is appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
The Registrar is responsible for:
• Registering voters and maintaining current andaccuratevoterfiles.• ConductingFederal,State,CountyandCity
electionswithinSacramentoCounty.• Checkingtheadequacyandcertificationof
recall,referendum,andinitiativepetitions.• Administeringthelocalprovisionsof
campaignreportingandfinancing.• Reviewing,analyzingandmonitoringthe
impactoflegislationontheelection process.
MISSIONOur mission is to:
• Providetheopportunityandthemeansforparticipationintheelectionprocess;• Beeffective,efficientandresponsivetocustomerneedsthroughcontinuous
improvement;• Achieveopencommunicationthroughteamworkandaspiritofgoodwill;• Supporteducationalandtrainingopportunitiestoproducequalitywork;• Ensurelegalrequirementsaremetandappliedconsistently;• Worktogethertopursueandachieveexcellence.
VALUES
Wedemonstrateandsupportthefollowingvalues:• Integrity• Responsibility• Accuracy• Efficiency• Respectforall• Ethicalconduct• CommitmenttoCustomerService
The2016Candidate’sGuidefortheGeneralElectionisintendedtoprovidegeneralinformationforcandidatesandcommittees,anddoesnothavetheforceoreffectoflaw,regulationorrule.ItisdistributedwiththeunderstandingthattheRegistrarofVotersoftheCountyofSacramento
isnotrenderinglegaladvice.Therefore,theguideisnotasubstituteforlegalcounselfortheindividual,organizationorcandidateusingit.
TheRegistrarofVotersstronglyrecommendsthatanyprospectivecandidateobtainlegaladvicetoassistincomplyingwithapplicableCalifornialaws,includingtheCaliforniaElectionsCodeand
CaliforniaGovernmentCode.
Positions Up for Election ...........................................................................1 - 3Incompatibility of Offices .............................................................................. 5Election Calendar ......................................................................................7 - 8Qualifications and Requirements ............................................................9 - 20 CountyBoardofEducation........................................... 11 CommunityCollegeDistricts........................................ 12 Schools......................................................................... 13 CommunityServiceDistricts......................................... 14 FireProtectionDistricts................................................ 15 FloodControlDistrict................................................... 16 MunicipalUtilityDistrict............................................... 17 RecreationandParkDistricts........................................ 18 ResourceConservationDistrict.................................... 19 WaterandIrrigationDistricts....................................... 20List of Shared Counties ..........................................................................21 - 23Nomination Papers ..................................................................................... 25Nomination Petitions .................................................................................. 27Ballot Designation ................................................................................29 - 34Declaration of Candidacy ............................................................................ 35Candidate Statement ............................................................................37 - 48Code of Fair Campaign Practices ...........................................................50 - 51Statement of Economic Interests ...........................................................53 - 55Campaign Disclosure .............................................................................57 - 62Write-In Candidacy ..................................................................................... 63Ballot Order of Candidates .......................................................................... 65Votes Needed for Election ........................................................................... 67Election Activities .................................................................................69 - 70Political Advertising ..............................................................................71 - 75Political Signs ........................................................................................77 - 79Services Available ....................................................................................... 81Directions and Contact Information ......................................................82 - 83
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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- 1 -* Sacramento County qualified registered voters are not eligible to be candidates for San Joaquin Delta Community College District, Areas 1, 2 and 6; Sierra Joint Community College District, Areas 4 and
7; and River Delta Unified School District, Area 1.
Positions Up for Election November 8, 2016 General Election
(This information is subject to change at any time)
DISTRICT
POSITION NO. TO BE
ELECTED TERM OF OFFICE ELECTED
County Board of Education
Placer County Board of Education, Area 1 Governing Board Member 1 4 Qualified and elected by area
Community College Districts
Los Rios Community College District, Area 3 Governing Board Member 1 4 Qualified and elected by area
Los Rios Community College District, Area 4 Governing Board Member 1 4 Qualified and elected by area
Los Rios Community College District, Area 5 Governing Board Member 1 4 Qualified and elected by area
Los Rios Community College District, Area 7 Governing Board Member 1 4 Qualified and elected by area
San Joaquin Delta Community College District, Area 1 * Governing Board Member 1 4 Qualified by area, elected at large
San Joaquin Delta Community College District, Area 2 * Governing Board Member 1 4 Qualified by area, elected at large
San Joaquin Delta Community College District, Area 5 Governing Board Member 1 4 Qualified by area, elected at large
San Joaquin Delta Community College District, Area 6 * Governing Board Member 1 4 Qualified by area, elected at large
Sierra Joint Community College District, Area 3 Governing Board Member 1 4 Qualified by area, elected at large
Sierra Joint Community College District, Area 4 * Governing Board Member 1 4 Qualified by area, elected at large
Sierra Joint Community College District, Area 7 * Governing Board Member 1 4 Qualified by area, elected at large
Schools
Arcohe Union School District Governing Board Member 2 4 Elected at large
Center Joint Unified School District Governing Board Member 2 4 Elected at large
Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District Governing Board Member 2 4 Elected at large
Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District Governing Board Member 1 2 Elected at large
Elk Grove Unified School District, Area 1 Governing Board Member 1 4 Qualified by area, elected at large
Elk Grove Unified School District, Area 3 Governing Board Member 1 4 Qualified by area, elected at large
Elk Grove Unified School District, Area 6 Governing Board Member 1 4 Qualified by area, elected at large
Elk Grove Unified School District, Area 7 Governing Board Member 1 4 Qualified by area, elected at large
Elverta Joint Elementary School District Governing Board Member 2 4 Elected at large
Folsom Cordova Unified School District Governing Board Member 2 4 Elected at large
Galt Joint Union Elementary School District Governing Board Member 2 4 Elected at large
Galt Joint Union High School District Governing Board Member 2 4 Elected at large
Galt Joint Union High School District Governing Board Member 1 2 Elected at large
Natomas Unified School District Governing Board Member 3 4 Elected at large
River Delta Unified School District, Area 1 * Governing Board Member 1 4 Qualified by area, elected at large
River Delta Unified School District, Area 2 Governing Board Member 1 4 Qualified by area, elected at large
River Delta Unified School District, Area 4 Governing Board Member 1 4 Qualified by area, elected at large
Robla School District Governing Board Member 2 4 Elected at large
Roseville Joint Union High School District Governing Board Member 3 4 Elected at large
Sacramento City Unified School District, Area 3 Governing Board Member 1 4 Qualified and elected by area
Sacramento City Unified School District, Area 4 Governing Board Member 1 4 Qualified and elected by area
Sacramento City Unified School District, Area 5 Governing Board Member 1 4 Qualified and elected by area
Sacramento City Unified School District, Area 7 Governing Board Member 1 4 Qualified and elected by area
San Juan Unified School District Governing Board Member 3 4 Elected at large
Cities
City of Citrus Heights Councilmember 2 4 Elected at large
City of Elk Grove Mayor 1 2 Elected at large
City of Elk Grove, District 1 Councilmember 1 4 Qualified by area, elected at large
City of Elk Grove, District 3 Councilmember 1 4 Qualified by area, elected at large
City of Folsom Councilmember 2 4 Elected at large
City of Galt Councilmember 2 4 Elected at large
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City of Galt City Clerk 1 4 Elected at large
City of Galt City Treasurer 1 4 Elected at large
City of Isleton Councilmember 2 4 Elected at large
City of Isleton City Clerk 1 4 Elected at large
City of Isleton City Treasurer 1 4 Elected at large
City of Rancho Cordova Councilmember 3 4 Elected at large
Community Service Districts
Cosumnes CSD Director 3 4 Elected at large
Rancho Murieta CSD Director 2 4 Elected at large
Rancho Murieta CSD Director 1 2 Elected at large
San Juan Water District Director 2 4 Elected at large
Fire Protection Districts
Courtland Fire Protection District Director 2 4 Elected at large
Delta Fire Protection District Director 2 4 Elected at large
Herald Fire Protection District Director 3 4 Elected at large
Pacific Fruitridge Fire Protection District Director 1 4 Elected at large
River Delta Fire Protection District Director 2 4 Elected at large
Sacramento Metro Fire Protection District, Division 1 Director 1 2 Qualified and elected by division
Sacramento Metro Fire Protection District, Division 2 Director 1 4 Qualified and elected by division Sacramento Metro Fire Protection District, Division 4 Director 1 4 Qualified and elected by division Sacramento Metro Fire Protection District, Division 5 Director 1 4 Qualified and elected by division Sacramento Metro Fire Protection District, Division 6 Director 1 4 Qualified and elected by division Sacramento Metro Fire Protection District, Division 8 Director 1 4 Qualified and elected by division
Walnut Grove Fire Protection District Director 2 4 Elected at large
Wilton Fire Protection District Director 3 4 Elected at large
Flood Control District
American River Flood Control District Director 2 4 Elected at large
Municipal Utility District
Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Ward 1 Director 1 4 Qualified and elected by ward
Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Ward 2 Director 1 4 Qualified and elected by ward
Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Ward 5 Director 1 4 Qualified and elected by ward
Recreation and Park Districts
Arcade Creek Recreation and Park District Director 3 4 Elected at large
Arden Manor Recreation and Park District Director 2 4 Elected at large
Arden Park Recreation and Park District Director 2 4 Elected at large
Arden Park Recreation and Park District Director 2 2 Elected at large
Cordova Recreation and Park District Director 2 4 Elected at large
Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District Director 3 4 Elected at large
Fulton-El Camino Recreation and Park District Director 3 4 Elected at large
North Highlands Recreation and Park District Director 3 4 Elected at large
Orangevale Recreation and Park District Director 3 4 Elected at large
Rio Linda-Elverta Recreation and Park District Director 2 4 Elected at large
Southgate Recreation and Park District, Division 1 Director 1 2 Qualified and elected by division
Southgate Recreation and Park District, Division 2 Director 1 4 Qualified and elected by division
Southgate Recreation and Park District, Division 4 Director 1 2 Qualified and elected by division
Southgate Recreation and Park District, Division 5 Director 1 4 Qualified and elected by division
Resource Conservation Districts
Florin RCD Director 2 4 Elected at large
Water/Irrigation Districts
Carmichael Water District, Division 1 Director 1 4 Qualified by division, elected at large
Carmichael Water District, Division 2 Director 1 4 Qualified by division, elected at large
Carmichael Water District, Division 4 Director 1 4 Qualified by division, elected at large
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Citrus Heights Water District, Division 1 Director 1 4 Qualified by division, elected at large
Citrus Heights Water District, Division 2 Director 1 2 Qualified by division, elected at large
Del Paso Manor Water District Director 2 4 Elected at large
Del Paso Manor Water District Director 1 2 Elected at large
Fair Oaks Water District, Division 3 Director 1 2 Qualified by division, elected at large
Fair Oaks Water District, Division 4 Director 1 4 Qualified by division, elected at large
Fair Oaks Water District, Division 5 Director 1 4 Qualified by division, elected at large
Florin County Water District Director 3 4 Elected at large
Florin County Water District Director 1 2 Elected at large
Galt Irrigation District, Division 1 Director 1 2 Qualified by division, elected at large
Galt Irrigation District, Division 3 Director 1 4 Qualified by division, elected at large
Galt Irrigation District, Division 5 Director 1 4 Qualified by division, elected at large
Rio Linda/Elverta Community Water District Director 3 4 Elected at large
Sacramento Suburban Water District, Division 1 Director 1 4 Qualified and elected by division
Sacramento Suburban Water District, Division 2 Director 1 4 Qualified and elected by division
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Incompatibility of Offices
ThePoliticalReformActdoesnotprohibitanyofficeholderfromholdingmultiplepublicofficesorseekingmorethanoneelectiveoffice.Forexample,adeputydistrictattorneycanholdtheofficeofcitycouncilmember,orawaterboarddirectormayalsobeelectedtoaparkandrecreationdistrict.Thereare,however,instancesofholdingmorethanoneofficethatareconsideredincompatible.
Thereisnosinglestatutethatdefines“incompatibleoffices”.Thecommonlawdoctrineofincompatibilityofoffices,however,preventsanelectedofficialfromholdingtwoofficessimultaneouslyiftheofficeshaveoverlappingandconflictingpublicduties.
Thecourtshavedefinedthisconceptasfollows:“Oneindividualmaynotsimultaneouslyholdtwopublicofficeswherethefunctionsoftheofficesconcernedareinherentlyinconsistent,aswherethereareconflictinginterests,orwherethenatureofthedutiesofthetwoofficesissuchastorenderitimproperduetoconsiderationsofpublicpolicyforonepersontoretainboth.”
TheStateofCaliforniaAttorneyGeneral’sOfficehasissuedmanyopinionsofparticularcompatibilityquestions.Herearesixexamplesofincompatibleoffices:
1. City councilmember and school district board member where the city and the school district have territoryincommon;
2. FireChiefofacountyfireprotectiondistrictandmember,countyboardofsupervisorsofthesamecounty;
3. Highschooldistricttrusteeandtrusteeofanelementaryschooldistrictwhichiswhollywithinthe geographicboundariesofthehighschooldistrict;
4. Waterdistrictdirectorandacitycouncilmember;
5. Waterdistrictdirectorandaschooldistricttrusteehavingterritoryincommon;and
6. Deputysheriffandcountyboardofsupervisors.
Ifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutwhethertwopublicofficeswhichyouholdorseektoholdwouldbeconsideredincompatible, contact the Attorney General’s office at (916) 324-5437 or visit their website, www.oag.ca.gov.Forfurtherinformationaboutconflictofinterestorincompatibilityofoffices,contacttheFairPoliticalPracticesCommissionat(866)275-3772orvisittheirwebsite,www.fppc.ca.gov.
Filing for Two Offices at the Same ElectionAcandidateforschoolandcollegedistrictsmustberegisteredvotersinthedistrict(andtrusteearea,ifany)atthetimetheDeclarationofCandidacyisfiled.Apersonmaynotfileformorethanoneschoolorcollegedistrictofficeatthesameelection.Elections Code § 10603
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Abbreviated Election Calendar - Candidate November 8, 2016 Presidential General Election
*Start date, End date or Deadline falls on a weekend or holiday. The date listed is the next business day.
1 | P a g e N o v e m b e r 8 , 2 0 1 6
07/18 – 08/12 E-113 – E-88
Nomination Period During this period, candidates must file declaration of candidacy and nomination papers.
EC §§ 10407 10510
08/01* Fixed Date
Campaign Disclosure Statements Last day to file Semi-Annual campaign statement.
GC § 84200
08/02 E-98
Request to Change Ballot Designation Last day any candidate may request change in ballot designation different from the one used in the Primary; Must be done in writing.
EC § 13107(e)
08/12 E-88
Candidate Withdrawal No candidate who has filed a Declaration of Candidacy may withdraw as a candidate, except candidates for a municipal office or school district office are permitted to withdraw up to and including the deadline to file a Declaration of Candidacy.
EC §§ 10224 10510 10603
08/15 E-85
Candidate Statement Withdrawal Last day for a candidate to withdraw their candidate statement. This must be done in writing. This deadline does not pertain to any offices that are in extension.
EC § 13307(3)
08/15* – 08/17 E-87 – E-83
Nomination Extension Period During this period, if an incumbent fails to file nomination papers by August 12th for his or her office, there will be a 5-calendar day extension period during which any qualified person, other than the incumbent may file.
EC §§ 10225 10516 10604
08/15* – 08/22 E-87 – E-78
Public Examination Period 10-Calendar day review period for Candidate Statements submitted by August 12th (E-88). This review period does not pertain to any offices that are in extension. During this 10-Calendar day review period, any person may seek a Writ of Mandate or injunction requiring any or all of the material in the candidate statement to be amended or deleted. All Writs of Mandate must be filed no later than the end of the 10-Calendar day public examination period.
EC § 13313
08/18 E-82
Randomized Alphabet Drawing Randomized Alphabet Drawing to be held by Secretary of State and Counties to determine the order of candidates on the ballot. This is held at 11:00 a.m.
EC §§ 13111(i) 13112
08/18 – 08/27 E-82 – E-73
Public Examination for Extension Period 10-Calendar day review period for Candidate Statements submitted during the extension period. During this 10-Calendar day review period, any person may seek a Writ of Mandate or injunction requiring any or all of the material in the candidate statement to be amended or deleted. All Writs of Mandate must be filed no later than the end of the 10-Calendar day public examination period.
EC § 13313
09/12 – 10/25 E-57 – E-14
Write-In Period A name written on a ballot will not be counted unless the person has filed during this period a statement of write-in candidacy and sponsor signatures, if applicable, stating that he or she is a write-in candidate for the election.
EC §§ 8600 8601 8606
09/29 E-40
Campaign Disclosure Statements Last day to file 1st Pre-election campaign statement.
GC § 84200.8
- 8 -*Start date, End date or Deadline falls on a weekend or holiday. The date listed is the next business day.
2 | P a g e N o v e m b e r 8 , 2 0 1 6
09/29 – 10/29 E-40 – E-10
Sample Ballot and Information Pamphlet Mailings During this period a Sample Ballot Pamphlet will be mailed to every registered voter and to the chairperson of the county council/central committee of that party.
EC §§ 13300 13302 13303
10/10 E-29
Vote-by-Mail First day of Vote-by-Mail voting. Applications received by the 29th day prior to the election will be kept and processed during this period.
EC § 3001
10/24 E-15
Close of Registration Last day to register to vote for the Presidential General Election.
EC §§ 2102 2107
10/25 10th business day before election
Process Vote-by Mail Ballots Registrar of Voters to begin processing Vote-by-Mail ballots on the 10th business day before the election.
EC § 15101
10/27 Fixed
Campaign Disclosure Statements Last day to file 2nd Pre-election campaign statement.
GC § 84200.8
11/08 E
Election Day Voting locations open 7:00 a.m., close 8:00 p.m.
EC §§ 1000 14212 14401
12/08 E+30
Official Canvass Completion of canvass.
EC SB
§ 15372 29, 2014
01/31/2017 Fixed Date
Campaign Disclosure Statements Last day to file Semi-Annual campaign statement.
GC § 84200
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Qualifications and Requirementsfor All Offices
CandidatesforSchools and Special DistrictsaretocontactSacramentoCountyVoterRegistrationandElectionsforquestionsrelatingtotheseoffices.
CandidatesforCity officesaretocontacttheCityClerkforquestionsrelatingtotheseoffices.
City of Citrus HeightsCity Clerk: Amy Van
Contact City Clerk for filing location(916) 727-4704
City of FolsomCity Clerk: Christa Saunders
50 Natoma StreetFolsom, CA 95630
(916) 355-7270
City of IsletonCity Clerk: Yvonne Zepeda
101 2nd StreetIsleton, CA 95641
(916) 777-7770
City of Rancho CordovaCity Clerk: Mindy Cuppy
2729 Prospect Park DriveRancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 851-8700
City of GaltCity Clerk: Donna Settles
380 Civic DriveGalt, CA 95632(209) 366-7130
City of Elk GroveCity Clerk: Jason Lindgren
8401 Laguna Palms WayElk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 478-2286
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Summary of Qualifications
County Board of EducationMinimum Qualifications
9 Anyregisteredvoterofthetrusteeareatheyareseekingtorepresentiseligibletobeamemberofthecountyboardofeducation,except:thecountysuperintendentofschools,anymemberofhisstafforanyemployeeofaschooldistrict.
RequirementsNomination Signatures: NosignaturesrequiredItems to be Filed
9 MediaSheet 9 CodeofFairCampaignPractices-voluntary 9 CandidateStatement&estimatedpayment
(ifnostatement,formmuststillbefiled) 9 BallotDesignationWorksheet 9 DeclarationofCandidacy 9 StatementofEconomicInterests 9 CampaignDisclosureStatements
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Summary of Qualifications
Community College DistrictsMinimum Qualifications
9 Candidate shall be a registered voterof the trusteeareawithin thedistrict.Anemployeeof a school orcommunitycollegedistrictmaynotbeswornintoofficeasanelectedorappointedmemberofthatschooldistrict’sorcommunitycollegedistrict’sgoverningboardunlessanduntilheorsheresignsasanemployee.
RequirementsNomination Signatures: NosignaturesrequiredItems to be Filed
9 MediaSheet 9 CodeofFairCampaignPractices-voluntary 9 CandidateStatement&estimatedpayment
(ifnostatement,formmuststillbefiled) 9 BallotDesignationWorksheet 9 DeclarationofCandidacy 9 StatementofEconomicInterests 9 CampaignDisclosureStatements
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Summary of Qualifications
SchoolsMinimum Qualifications
9 Candidate shall be a registered voterof the trusteeareawithin thedistrict.Anemployeeof a school orcommunitycollegedistrictmaynotbeswornintoofficeasanelectedorappointedmemberofthatschooldistrict’sorcommunitycollegedistrict’sgoverningboardunlessanduntilheorsheresignsasanemployee.
RequirementsNomination Signatures: NosignaturesrequiredItems to be Filed
9 MediaSheet 9 CodeofFairCampaignPractices-voluntary 9 CandidateStatement&estimatedpayment
(ifnostatement,formmuststillbefiled) 9 BallotDesignationWorksheet 9 DeclarationofCandidacy 9 StatementofEconomicInterests 9 CampaignDisclosureStatements
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Summary of Qualifications
Community Service DistrictsMinimum Qualifications
9 Candidateshallbearegisteredvoterresidingwithintheboundariesofthedistrict.
RequirementsNomination Signatures: NosignaturesrequiredItems to be Filed
9 MediaSheet 9 CodeofFairCampaignPractices-voluntary 9 CandidateStatement&estimatedpayment
(ifnostatement,formmuststillbefiled) 9 BallotDesignationWorksheet 9 DeclarationofCandidacy 9 StatementofEconomicInterests 9 CampaignDisclosureStatements
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Summary of Qualifications
Fire Protection DistrictsMinimum Qualifications
9 Candidateshallbearegisteredvoterresidingwithintheboundariesofthedistrict.
RequirementsNomination Signatures: NosignaturesrequiredItems to be Filed
9 MediaSheet 9 CodeofFairCampaignPractices-voluntary 9 CandidateStatement&estimatedpayment
(ifnostatement,formmuststillbefiled) 9 BallotDesignationWorksheet 9 DeclarationofCandidacy 9 StatementofEconomicInterests 9 CampaignDisclosureStatements
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Summary of Qualifications
Flood Control DistrictMinimum Qualifications
9 Candidate shall be a registered voter of thedistrict andbe a resident of thedistrict for at least 1 yearprecedinghisorherappointmentorelection.
RequirementsNomination Signatures: 25-40validsignaturesItems to be Filed
9 MediaSheet 9 NominationPetitions 9 CodeofFairCampaignPractices-voluntary 9 CandidateStatement&estimatedpayment
(ifnostatement,formmuststillbefiled) 9 BallotDesignationWorksheet 9 DeclarationofCandidacy 9 Statementthatcandidatewillnotwithdrawbeforetheelection 9 StatementofEconomicInterests 9 CampaignDisclosureStatements
NOTICE TO CANDIDATES
CandidatesmustobtainanominationpacketfromtheAmericanRiverFloodControlDistrictandfiletheirnominationpacketwiththecountyelectionsofficial.
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Summary of Qualifications
Municipal Utility DistrictMinimum Qualifications
9 Candidateshallbearegisteredvoterwithinthewardinthedistrict.
RequirementsNomination Signatures: 10-20validsignaturesItems to be Filed
9 MediaSheet 9 NominationPetitions 9 CodeofFairCampaignPractices-voluntary 9 CandidateStatement&estimatedpayment
(ifnostatement,formmuststillbefiled) 9 BallotDesignationWorksheet 9 DeclarationofCandidacy 9 StatementofEconomicInterests 9 CampaignDisclosureStatements
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Summary of Qualifications
Recreation and Park DistrictsMinimum Qualifications
9 Candidateshallbearegisteredvoterofthedistrict.
RequirementsNomination Signatures: NosignaturesrequiredItems to be Filed
9 MediaSheet 9 CodeofFairCampaignPractices-voluntary 9 CandidateStatement&estimatedpayment
(ifnostatement,formmuststillbefiled) 9 BallotDesignationWorksheet 9 DeclarationofCandidacy 9 StatementofEconomicInterests 9 CampaignDisclosureStatements
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Summary of Qualifications
Resource Conservation DistrictMinimum Qualifications
9 Directorsshallberegisteredvotersinthestate. 9 Directorsshall(1)residewithinthedistrictandeitherownrealpropertyinthedistrictoralternativelyhaveserved,pursuanttothedistrict'srules,fortwoyearsormoreasanassociatedirectorprovidingadvisoryorotherassistancetotheboardofdirectors,or(2)beadesignatedagentofaresidentlandownerwithinthedistrict.
9 MembersoftheCountyBoardofSupervisorsshallnotbeeligibletosimultaneouslyholdofficeasadistrictdirector.
RequirementsNomination Signatures: 5validsignaturesItems to be Filed
9 MediaSheet 9 NominationPetitions 9 CodeofFairCampaignPractices-voluntary 9 CandidateStatement&estimatedpayment
(ifnostatement,formmuststillbefiled) 9 BallotDesignationWorksheet 9 DeclarationofCandidacy 9 StatementofEconomicInterests 9 CampaignDisclosureStatements
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Summary of Qualifications
Water and Irrigation DistrictsMinimum Qualifications
9 Directorsshallberegisteredvotersinthestate. 9 Directorsshall(1)residewithinthedistrictandeitherownrealpropertyinthedistrictoralternativelyhaveserved,pursuanttothedistrict'srules,fortwoyearsormoreasanassociatedirectorprovidingadvisoryorotherassistancetotheboardofdirectors,or(2)beadesignatedagentofaresidentlandownerwithinthedistrict.
9 MembersoftheCountyBoardofSupervisorsshallnotbeeligibletosimultaneouslyholdofficeasadistrictdirector.
RequirementsNomination Signatures: NosignaturesrequiredItems to be Filed
9 MediaSheet 9 CodeofFairCampaignPractices-voluntary 9 CandidateStatement&estimatedpayment
(ifnostatement,formmuststillbefiled) 9 BallotDesignationWorksheet 9 DeclarationofCandidacy 9 StatementofEconomicInterests 9 CampaignDisclosureStatements
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List of Shared Counties Sacramento County Elections will mail a courtesy Sample Ballot and Information Pamphlet to qualifiedcandidateswhoresideoutofcounty.CandidateswhoresideinSacramentoCountyandhaveopt-outofreceivingaSampleBallotandInformationPamphletcanviewtheirpamphletonline.
Office Shared CountyCounty Board of EducationPlacerCountyBoardofEducation,Area1 Sacramento,PlacerCommunity College DistrictsLosRiosCommunityCollegeDistrict,Area3 Sacramento,ElDorado
LosRiosCommunityCollegeDistrict,Area4 Sacramento,Solano,Yolo
LosRiosCommunityCollegeDistrict,Area5 Sacramento
LosRiosCommunityCollegeDistrict,Area7 Sacramento
SanJoaquinDeltaCommunityCollegeDistrict Sacramento,Alameda,Calaveras,SanJoaquin,Solano
SierraJointCommunityCollegeDistrict Sacramento,ElDorado,Nevada,PlacerSchoolsArcoheUnionSchoolDistrict Sacramento
CenterJointUnifiedSchoolDistrict Sacramento,Placer
DryCreekJointElementarySchoolDistrict Sacramento,Placer
ElkGroveUnifiedSchoolDistrict(allareas) Sacramento
ElvertaJointElementarySchoolDistrict Sacramento,Placer
FolsomCordovaUnifiedSchoolDistrict Sacramento
GaltJointUnionElementarySchoolDistrict Sacramento,SanJoaquin
GaltJointUnionHighSchoolDistrict Sacramento,SanJoaquin
NatomasUnifiedSchoolDistrict Sacramento
RiverDeltaUnifiedSchoolDistrict Sacramento,Solano,Yolo
RoblaSchoolDistrict Sacramento
RosevilleJointUnionHighSchoolDistrict Sacramento,Placer
SacramentoCityUnifiedSchoolDistrict(allareas) Sacramento
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List of Shared Counties Continued
Office Shared CountySanJuanUnifiedSchoolDistrict Sacramento
Cities
CityofCitrusHeights Sacramento
CityofElkGrove(alldistricts) Sacramento
CityofFolsom Sacramento
CityofGalt Sacramento
CityofIsleton Sacramento
CityofRanchoCordova Sacramento
Community Services Districts
CosumnesCommunityServicesDistrict Sacramento
RanchoMurietaCommunityServicesDistrict Sacramento
SanJuanWaterDistrict Sacramento,Placer
Fire Protection Districts
CourtlandFireProtectionDistrict Sacramento
DeltaFireProtectionDistrict Sacramento
HeraldFireProtectionDistrict Sacramento
PacificFruitridgeFireProtectionDistrict Sacramento
RiverDeltaFireProtectionDistrict Sacramento
SacramentoMetroFireProtectionDistrict,Division1 Sacramento,Placer
SacramentoMetroFireProtectionDistrict,Division2 Sacramento
SacramentoMetroFireProtectionDistrict,Division4 Sacramento
SacramentoMetroFireProtectionDistrict,Division5 Sacramento
SacramentoMetroFireProtectionDistrict,Division6 Sacramento
SacramentoMetroFireProtectionDistrict,Division8 Sacramento
WalnutGroveFireProtectionDistrict Sacramento
WiltonFireProtectionDistrict Sacramento
Flood Control District
AmericanRiverFloodControlDistrict Sacramento
Municipal Utility District
SacramentoMunicipalUtilityDistrict,Ward1 Sacramento,Placer
SacramentoMunicipalUtilityDistrict,Ward2 Sacramento
SacramentoMunicipalUtilityDistrict,Ward5 Sacramento
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List of Shared Counties Continued
Office Shared CountyRecreation and Park Districts
ArcadeCreekRecreationandParkDistrict Sacramento
ArdenManorRecreationandParkDistrict Sacramento
ArdenParkRecreationandParkDistrict Sacramento
CordovaRecreationandParkDistrict Sacramento
FairOaksRecreationandParkDistrict Sacramento
Fulton-ElCaminoRecreationandParkDistrict Sacramento
NorthHighlandsRecreationandParkDistrict Sacramento
OrangevaleRecreationandParkDistrict Sacramento
RioLinda-ElvertaRecreationandParkDistrict Sacramento
SouthgateRecreationandParkDistrict,Division1 Sacramento
SouthgateRecreationandParkDistrict,Division2 Sacramento
SouthgateRecreationandParkDistrict,Division5 Sacramento
Resource Conservation District
FlorinResourceConservationDistrict Sacramento
Water/Irrigation Districts
CarmichaelWaterDistrict,Division1 Sacramento
CarmichaelWaterDistrict,Division2 Sacramento
CarmichaelWaterDistrict,Division4 Sacramento
CitrusHeightsWaterDistrict Sacramento,Placer
DelPasoManorWaterDistrict Sacramento
FairOaksWaterDistrict,Division4 Sacramento
FairOaksWaterDistrict,Division5 Sacramento
FlorinCountyWaterDistrict Sacramento
GaltIrrigationDistrict,Division3 Sacramento
GaltIrrigationDistrict,Division5 Sacramento
RioLinda/ElvertaCommunityWaterDistrict Sacramento
SacramentoSuburbanWaterDistrict,Division1 Sacramento
SacramentoSuburbanWaterDistrict,Division2 Sacramento
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Nomination Papers
Itistheresponsibilityofthecandidatetoensurethatheorshemeetsalldeadlines.Itishighlyrecommendedthatcandidatesfilethenecessarydocumentsasearlyaspossibleinordertoavoidlastminuterushandconfusion,oranymisunderstandings.
AvailabilityNominationpapersmaybeobtainedfromthecountyelectionsofficialbetweenJuly18,2016(E-113),andAugust12,2016(E-88),exceptAmericanRiverFloodControlDistrict.CandidatesrunningforAmericanRiverFloodControlDistrictmust obtain their nominationpacket from thedistrict office, andfile thenominationpacketwith thecountyelectionsofficial.
Allformsrequiredfornominationandelectiontoallschoolsandspecialdistrictsshallbefurnishedonlybythecountyelectionsofficial.Theformsshallbedistributedwithoutchargetoallcandidatesapplyingforthem.Elections Code §§ 10407, 10510
Ifanincumbentofanelectiveofficefailstofilehisorhernominationpapersby5:00p.m.onAugust12,2016,anypersonotherthantheincumbentshallhaveuntil5:00p.m.onAugust17,2016tofilenominationpapersfortheelectiveoffice.Thisisnotapplicablewherethereisnoincumbenteligibletobeelected.Elections Code §§ 10407, 10604
Letter of AuthorizationA candidatemaydesignate a specific person to obtain and/or file nominationpapers and/or aDeclarationofCandidacy form on behalf of the candidate. A letter of authorization form can be found at www.elections.saccounty.netandmustbeproperlycompletedandsignedpriortoeitherobtainingorfilingthenominationpapersforacandidate.Thefiledletterofauthorizationshallberetainedbytheelectionsofficial.Elections Code § 8028
DID YOU KNOW?
You can now print most nomination papers by visiting www.elections.saccounty.net
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Nomination Petitions
No voter shall sign more nomination petitions for candidates than there are offices to be filled. Elections Code § 8069
American River Flood Control District Signer QualificationsSignersshallberegisteredvotersinthedistrictinwhichthecandidateistobevotedon.
Sacramento Municipal Utility District Signer QualificationsSignersshallberegisteredvotersinthedistrictandwardinwhichthecandidateistobevotedon.
Florin Resource Conservation District Signer QualificationsSignersshallbelandownersinthedistrictinwhichthecandidateistobevotedon.
No More Signers than RequiredNocandidateshallsecuremorethanthemaximumamountofsignaturesrequiredforthatoffice.Ifmorethanthemaximumamountofsignaturesrequiredaresecuredthroughmiscalculationorotherwise,theelectionsofficialshall,withthewrittenconsentofthecandidate,withdrawtheexcessnumber.Elections Code § 8067
Petition Circulator(s)Circulatorsofpetitionsmustbe18yearsofageorolder.Elections Code § 102
Exception: CirculatorsforSacramentoMunicipalUtilityDistrictshallberesidentsofthewardinwhichtheyseeksignatures.Public Utilities Code § 11850(b)
TheAffidavitofCirculatoroneachpetitionmustbecompletedinthecirculator’sownhand,evenifthepetitioniscirculatedbythecandidate.Elections Code § 104
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Ballot Designation
EachcandidatewhosubmitsaballotdesignationshallfileaBallotDesignationWorksheetthatsupportstheuseofthatballotdesignationbythecandidate.TheBallotDesignationWorksheetshallbefiledwiththeRegistrarofVotersatthesametimethatthecandidatefileshisorherDeclarationofCandidacy.
ElectiveofficesforSacramentoCountywillusetheBallotDesignationregulationsfromtheSecretaryofState.
PurposeThepurposeoftheBallotDesignationWorksheetisforthecandidatetogiveinformationtosubstantiatehisorherBallotDesignation.Itmustbecompletedinitsentirety.ThecandidatesignsthisworksheetunderpenaltyofperjurythattheBallotDesignationandtheprovidedback-upinformationareaccurate.ItisnottheresponsibilityoftheRegistrarofVoters’stafftoinvestigateifthefactsindicatedbythecandidatearevalid.TheBallotDesignationWorksheetisusedasback-upforhisorherBallotDesignationintheeventtheBallotDesignationischallenged.
No Ballot Designation RequestedA ballot designation is optional. If no ballot designation is requested, a Ballot DesignationWorksheet is notrequired.IntheeventacandidatefailstofileaBallotDesignationWorksheet,nodesignationshallappearunderthecandidate'snameontheballot
Reviewing the Ballot DesignationInreviewingthenominationdocuments,theRegistrarofVoters’staffwillverifythattheBallotDesignationmeetsthebasicrestrictionssetforthinthissection,suchasthethree-wordlimitationandtheuseof“Incumbent”.Ifthedesignationisfoundtobeinviolationofanyoftherestrictionssetforthinthissection,theelectionsofficialshallnotifythecandidatebyregisteredorcertifiedmail returnreceiptrequested,addressedtothemailingaddressappearingonthecandidate’snominationdocuments.
Thecandidateshall,withinthreedaysfromthedateofreceiptofthenotice,appearbeforetheelectionsofficialor, in the caseof the Secretaryof State,notify the Secretaryof Stateby telephone, andprovideanalternatedesignation.Intheeventthecandidatefailstoprovideanalternatedesignation,nodesignationwillappearafterthecandidate’sname.
Use of the word "Advocate"Theuseof"Advocate"mayonlybeusedifthisisthecandidate'sofficialjobtitle.
Changing the Ballot DesignationNoballotdesignationgivenbyacandidateshallbechangedbythecandidateafterthefinaldateforfilingnominationdocuments,exceptasspecificallyrequestedbytheelectionsofficialtochangeanunacceptabledesignation.
ThedesignationshallremainthesameforallpurposesofbothPrimaryandGeneralElections,unlessthecandidate,atleast98dayspriortotheGeneralElection,requestsinwritingadifferentdesignationwhichthecandidateisentitled touseat thetimeof the request. Thewritten requestmustbeaccompaniedbyaBallotDesignationWorksheet.
Challenging the Ballot DesignationChallengingaballotdesignationmustbedonebyfilingaWritofMandatewiththeSuperiorCourtnolaterthanThursday,September1,2016(E-68).
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Ballot Designation Worksheet
Pursuant to California Elections Code section 13107.3 and California Code of Regulations section 20711, this entire form must be completed, or it will not be accepted and you will not be entitled to a ballot designation. DO NOT LEAVE ANY RESPONSE SPACES BLANK. If information requested is not applicable, please write N/A in the space provided. Otherwise the information MUST be provided. Upon filing, this worksheet will be a public record.
Candidate Name: ________________________________________________________________________________
Office: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Home Address: _______________________________________________ E-Mail: ___________________________
Business Address: ________________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: _________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number(s) Business: ________________ Home/Mobile: ___________________ Fax: ___________________
Gender (optional, for translation use only): _________
Attorney Name (or other person authorized to act in your behalf): _________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________
Home Address: _______________________________________________ E-Mail: ____________________________
Business Address: ________________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: _________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number(s) Business: ________________ Home/Mobile: ___________________ Fax: ___________________
Proposed Ballot Designation: ______________________________________________________________________
1st Alternative: __________________________________________________________________________________
2nd Alternative: __________________________________________________________________________________
You may select as your ballot designation:
(a) Your current principal profession(s), vocation(s), or occupation(s) [maximum total of three words, separatedby a “/”]
(b) The full title of the public office you currently occupy and to which you were elected(c) “Appointed [full title of public office]” if you currently serve by appointment in an elective public office and
are seeking election to a different office(d) “Incumbent” if you were elected (or, if you are a Superior Court Judge, appointed) to your current public
office and seek election to a new term(e) “Appointed Incumbent” if you were appointed to your current elective public office (other than Superior Court
Judge) and seek election to a new term
In the space provided on the next page or on an attachment sheet, describe why you believe you are entitled to use the proposed ballot designation. Attach any documents or exhibits that you believe support your proposed ballot designation. If using the title of an elective office, attach a copy of your certificate of election or appointment. These documents will not be returned to you. Do not submit originals.
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John Smith
Sacramento City Unified School District, Area 31111 Rose Avenue Sacramento CA 95835 smithjh16@gmail.com
N/APO Box 555 Sacramento CA 95835
916-555-5555 916-444-4444 916-222-2222M
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If your proposed ballot designation includes the word “volunteer,” indicate the title of your volunteer position and the name of the entity for which you volunteer along with a brief description of the type of volunteer work you do and the approximate amount of time involved. You may only use the ballot designation “community volunteer” if you volunteer for a 501(c)(3) charitable, educational, or religious organization, a governmental agency or an educational institution. You may not use “community volunteer” together with another designation.
Remember, it is your responsibility to justify your proposed ballot designation and to provide all requested details. For your reference, attached are Elections Code sections 13107 and 13107.3, and 2 California Code of Regulations (CCR) section 20711. You may also wish to consult Elections Code section 13107.5 ("community volunteer") and 2 CCR sections 20712 - 20719 (found at www.sos.ca.gov).
Justification for use of proposed ballot designation: _____________________________________________________
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________________________________________________________________________________________________
Current or Most Recent Job Title: ___________________________ Start/End Dates: __________________________
Employer Name or Business: _______________________________________________________________________
Person(s) who can verify this information:
Name(s)_________________________________________________ Phone Number: _________________________
E-Mail: _________________________
Name(s)_________________________________________________ Phone Number: _________________________
E-Mail: _________________________
Before signing below, answer the following questions.
Does your proposed ballot designation:
Use only a portion of the title of your current elected office? Yes� No� Use only the word “Incumbent” for an elective office (other than Superior Court Judge)
to which you were appointed? Yes� No� Use more than three total words for your principal professions, vocations or occupations? Yes� No� Suggest an evaluation of you, such as outstanding, leading, expert, virtuous, or eminent? Yes� No� Refer to a status (Veteran, Activist, Founder, Scholar), rather than a profession, vocation
or occupation? Yes� No� Abbreviate the word “retired”? Yes� No� Place the word “retired” after the words it modifies? Example: Accountant, retired Yes� No� Use any word or prefix (except “retired”) such as "former" or "ex-" to refer to a former
profession, vocation or occupation? Yes� No� Use the word “retired” along with a current profession, vocation, or occupation?
Example: Retired Firefighter/Teacher Yes� No� Use the name of a political party or political body? Yes� No� Refer to a racial, religious, or ethnic group? Yes� No� Refer to any activity prohibited by law? Yes� No�
If the answer to any of these questions is “Yes,” your proposed ballot designation is likely to be rejected.
Candidate’s Signature ________________________________________________ Date _____________________
I own a tire store that I have managed for the last 17 years.
Owner 1/1/00 - presentSmith's Tire and Repair Shop
Bill Allen 916-222-2221allenb111@gmail.com
Carol Smith 916-444-4444csmith234@gmail.com
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For your reference, the relevant provisions of Elections Code section 13107 are reproduced below:
13107.
(a) With the exception of candidates for Justice of the State Supreme Court or Court of Appeal, immediately under the name of each candidate, and not separated from the name by any line, unless the designation made by the candidate pursuant to Section 8002.5 must be listed immediately below the name of the candidate pursuant to Section 13105, and in that case immediately under the designation, may appear at the option of the candidate only one of the following designations:
(1) Words designating the elective city, county, district, state, or federal office which the candidate holds at the time of filing the nomination documents to which he or she was elected by vote of the people, or to which he or she was appointed, in the case of a superior court judge.
(2) The word "incumbent" if the candidate is a candidate for the same office which he or she holds at the time of filing the nomination papers, and was elected to that office by a vote of the people, or, in the case of a superior court judge, was appointed to that office.
(3) No more than three words designating either the current principal professions, vocations, or occupations of the candidate, or the principal professions, vocations, or occupations of the candidate during the calendar year immediately preceding the filing of nomination documents. For purposes of this section, all California geographical names shall be considered to be one word. Hyphenated words that appear in any generally available standard reference dictionary, published in the United States at any time within the 10 calendar years immediately preceding the election for which the words are counted, shall be considered as one word. Each part of all other hyphenated words shall be counted as a separate word.
(4) The phrase "appointed incumbent" if the candidate holds an office other than a judicial office by virtue of appointment, and the candidate is a candidate for election to the same office, or, if the candidate is a candidate for election to the same office or to some other office, the word "appointed" and the title of the office. In either instance, the candidate may not use the unmodified word "incumbent" or any words designating the office unmodified by the word "appointed." However, the phrase "appointed incumbent" shall not be required of a candidate who seeks reelection to an office which he or she holds and to which he or she was appointed, as a nominated candidate, in lieu of an election, pursuant to Sections 5326 and 5328 of the Education Code or Section 7228, 7423, 7673, 10229, or 10515 of this code.
(b) Neither the Secretary of State nor any other elections official shall accept a designation of which any of the following would be true:
(1) It would mislead the voter. (2) It would suggest an evaluation of a candidate, such as outstanding, leading, expert, virtuous, or
eminent. (3) It abbreviates the word "retired" or places it following any word or words which it modifies. (4) It uses a word or prefix, such as "former" or "ex-," which means a prior status. The only exception is
the use of the word "retired." (5) It uses the name of any political party, whether or not it has qualified for the ballot. (6) It uses a word or words referring to a racial, religious, or ethnic group. (7) It refers to any activity prohibited by law.
(c) If, upon checking the nomination documents and the ballot designation worksheet described in Section 13107.3, the elections official finds the designation to be in violation of any of the restrictions set forth in this section, the elections official shall notify the candidate by registered or certified mail return receipt requested, addressed to the mailing address provided on the candidate's ballot designation worksheet.
(1) The candidate shall, within three days, excluding Saturday, Sunday, and state holidays, from the date he or she receives notice by registered or certified mail, or from the date the candidate receives actual notice of the violation, whichever occurs first, appear before the elections official or, in the case of the Secretary of State, notify the Secretary of State by telephone, and provide a designation that complies with subdivision (a).
(2) In the event the candidate fails to provide a designation that complies with subdivision (a) within the three-day period specified in paragraph (1), no designation shall appear after the candidate's name.
(d) No designation given by a candidate shall be changed by the candidate after the final date for filing nomination documents, except as specifically requested by the elections official as specified in subdivision (c) or as provided in subdivision (e). The elections official shall maintain a copy of the ballot designation worksheet for each candidate that appears on the ballot in the county for the same period of time as applied to nomination documents pursuant to Section 17100.
(e) The designation shall remain the same for all purposes of both primary and general elections, unless the candidate, at least 98 days prior to the general election, requests in writing a different designation which the candidate is entitled to use at the time of the request.
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For your reference, Elections Code section 13107.3 is reproduced below:
13107.3.
(a) A candidate who submits a ballot designation pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 13107 shall file a ballot designation worksheet that supports the use of that ballot designation by the candidate, in a format prescribed by the Secretary of State.
(b) The ballot designation worksheet shall be filed with the elections official at the same time that the candidate files his or her declaration of candidacy.
(c) In the event that a candidate fails to file a ballot designation worksheet in accordance with subdivision (a), no designation shall appear under the candidate's name on the ballot.
For your reference, Elections Code section 13107.5 is reproduced below:
13107.5.
(a) A candidate's ballot designation as "community volunteer" shall constitute a valid principal vocation or occupation for purposes of subdivision (a) of Section 13107, if not otherwise in violation of any of the restrictions set forth in that section, and subject to the following conditions:
(1) A candidate's community volunteer activities constitute his or her principal profession, vocation, or occupation.
(2) A candidate is not engaged concurrently in another principal profession, vocation, or occupation. (3) A candidate may not use the designation of "community volunteer" in combination with any other principal
profession, vocation, or occupation designation. (b) The Secretary of State shall by regulation define what constitutes a community volunteer for purposes of this section.
For your reference, 2 CCR 20711 is reproduced below:
20711. Ballot Designation Worksheet.
(a) In order to facilitate review of a candidate's proposed ballot designation by the Secretary of State pursuant to Elections Code Section 13107, the candidate shall submit, at the time of filing his or her proposed ballot designation on the Declaration of Candidacy, a completed Ballot Designation Worksheet on a form provided by the Secretary of State.
(b) All Ballot Designation Worksheets filed with the Office of the Secretary of State or the county elections officials pursuant to this section shall be public records and shall be available for inspection and copying at the public counter of the Elections Division of the Office of the Secretary of State, Fifth Floor, 1500 11th Street, Sacramento, California 95814, or at the office of the applicable county elections official.
(c) The Secretary of State shall provide a master copy or copies of the Ballot Designation Worksheet to all elections officials responsible for providing and accepting the nomination documents for candidates in elections for offices certified by the Secretary of State. The Ballot Designation Worksheet shall request that the candidate proposing the ballot designation provide the following information:
(1) The candidate's name, home, business and mailing addresses, telephone numbers, e-mail address, if available, and fax number;
(2) A designation of the office for which the candidate is seeking election; (3) The name, home, business and mailing addresses, telephone numbers, e-mail address, if available, and
fax number of the attorney representing the candidate or for any other person to be contacted in the event the Secretary of State requires further information regarding the proposed ballot designation;
(4) The proposed ballot designation submitted by the candidate; (5) The candidate may submit one or more proposed alternate ballot designations ranked in order of the
candidate's preference; (6) A brief statement identifying the factual basis upon which the candidate claims the proposed ballot
designation and each proposed alternate ballot designation, including the following: (A) If the candidate holds elected office and is submitting his or her proposed ballot designation
pursuant to Elections Code section 13107, subdivisions (a)(1) or (a)(2), the candidate shall indicate the elective office he or she currently occupies and may attach a copy of his or her Certificate of Election;
(B) If the candidate is a judicial officer and is submitting his or her proposed ballot designation pursuant to Elections Code section 13107, subdivisions (a)(1) or (a)(2), the candidate shall indicate the elective office
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he or she currently holds and may attach either (A) a copy of his or her Certificate of Election or (B) a copy of his or her commission or certificate of appointment, issued at the time the candidate was appointed to the judicial office which he or she currently occupies;
(C) If the candidate submits a ballot designation pursuant to Elections Code section 13107, subdivision (a)(3), the candidate shall indicate:
(i) The title of the position or positions which he or she claims supports the proposed ballot designation;
(ii) The dates during which the candidate held such position; (iii) A description of the work he or she performs in the position; (iv) The name of the candidate's business or employer; (v) The name and telephone number of a person or persons who could verify such
information; and (vi) A statement that the professions, vocations or occupations relied upon to support the
proposed ballot designation constitute the primary, main or leading professions, vocations or occupations of the candidate, in accordance with the definition of the term "principal" as set forth at Section 20714, subdivision (b).
(D) If the candidate submits a ballot designation pursuant to Elections Code section 13107, subdivision (a)(4), the candidate shall indicate the date on which he or she was appointed to the office for which he or she is an appointed incumbent.
(d) The candidate may attach or append any supporting documents or other exhibits to his or her Ballot Designation Worksheet which he or she believes support his or her proposed ballot designation. Such attached documents or other exhibits shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference as part of the candidate's Ballot Designation Worksheet and shall be considered as such by the Secretary of State.
(e) If a candidate requests a change of his or her ballot designation pursuant to Elections Code section 13107(e), that request shall be accompanied by a Ballot Designation Worksheet.
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Declaration of Candidacy
TheDeclarationofCandidacyshallbeobtainedfrom,anddeliveredto,theelectionsofficialofthecountyinwhichthecandidateresidesandisavoterinaccordancewithElectionsCode§8028.AcandidateshallnotremoveaDeclarationofCandidacyformfromtheofficeoftheelectionsofficial,andtheelectionsofficialshallrequireallcandidatestoexecutethedeclarationintheofficeoftheelectionsofficial.
Anypersonwhofilesor submits forfiling anominationpaperorDeclarationofCandidacy knowing that it oranypartof ithasbeenmadefalsely ispunishablebyafinenotexceedingonethousanddollars($1,000)orbyimprisonment in thestateprison for16monthsor twoor threeyearsorbyboth thefineand imprisonment.Elections Code § 18203
Nonpartisan OfficesAllreferencetopartyaffiliationshallbeomittedonallformsrequiredtobefiledforSchoolsandSpecialDistrictscandidates.
Removal of Declaration of Candidacy from elections official A candidatemay, in awritten statement signed and dated by the candidate, designate a person to receive aDeclarationofCandidacyformfromtheelectionsofficialanddeliverittothecandidate.ThestatementshallincludelanguageindicatingthatthecandidateisawarethattheDeclarationofCandidacymustbeproperlyexecutedanddeliveredtotheelectionsofficialofthecountyofthecandidate’sresidencebythefilingdeadline.Thatstatementshallberetainedbytheelectionsofficial.
Withdrawal of CandidacyNocandidate shallwithdrawhisorherDeclarationofCandidacyafter5:00p.m.on the88thdayprior to theGeneralElection(August12,2016).Elections Code §§ 10510, 10603(b)
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Candidate Statement
Eachcandidatefornonpartisanelectiveofficeandcertainpartynominatedofficesmayprepareanoptionalcandidatestatementat theirownexpense.The candidate statement isdesignated toacquaint voterswitha candidate’squalificationsfortheofficeheorsheisseeking.ThecandidatestatementisincorporatedintotheSampleBallotandInformationPamphlet,andwillbemailedtoallregisteredvoterseligibletovoteforthatparticularcandidate. When to FileThecandidatestatementmustbefiledatthetimetheDeclarationofCandidacyisfiled.
Where to PayAllcandidatestatementfeesarepaidattheVoterRegistrationandElectionsoffice.Feesmustbepaidatthetimethestatementisfiled.
Exceptions:CandidatesforAmericanRiverFloodControlDistrictarerequiredtopayfortheirstatementatthedistrictofficeandmustbringtheircandidatestatementpaymentreceipttotheelectionsofficeatthetimethestatement isfiled; Candidates forFairOaksRecreationandParkDistrictwillbebilledby thedistrict; andGaltIrrigationDistrictwillpayfortheircandidates'statements.
Where to FileCandidatestatementstobeprintedinSacramentoCounty’sSampleBallotandInformationPamphletmustbefiledinpersonattheVoterRegistrationandElectionsoffice.Candidatesforcityofficesfilealldocuments,includingthecandidatestatementwiththeappropriateCityClerk.
Confidentiality of StatementsNotwithstandinganyotherprovisionsoflaw,candidatestatementsfiledshallremainconfidentialuntilthecloseofthenominationperiodfortheofficesought.
Withdrawal of StatementThestatementmaybewithdrawn,butnotchanged,duringtheperiodforfilingnominationpapersanduntil5:00p.m.onthenextbusinessdayafterthecloseofthenominationperiod.Anyrequestforwithdrawingacandidatestatementmustbedoneinwritingandsignedbythecandidate.Anewstatementcannotbefiledtoreplaceawithdrawnstatement.Intheeventthereisnooppositionforaparticularcontest,candidatesmaywithdrawtheircandidatestatement.
Public ExaminationCandidate statements are available to view and/or copies purchased after the deadline for filing has passed.ElectionsCode13313allowsfora10-calendardaypublicexaminationperiodofallcandidatestatementspriortosubmittalforprintingintheSampleBallotandInformationPamphlet.Duringthisperiod,theElectionsOfficial,oranyvoterofthejurisdictioninwhichtheelectionisbeingheld,mayseekawritofmandateoraninjunctionrequiringanyorallofthematerialinthecandidatestatementstobeamendedordeleted.
Challenge of ContentsAnycandidateinanelectionorincumbentinarecallelectionwhoknowinglymakesafalsestatementofamaterialfactinacandidatesstatementwiththeintenttomisleadthevotersinconnectionwithhisorhercampaignfornominationorelectiontoanonpartisanofficeispunishablebyafinenottoexceedonethousanddollars($1,000).
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Candidate StatementCost Estimate
Becauseofthemanyunknownfactorsinvolvedinprinting,handling,mailingandthenumberofcandidatesfilingstatements,itisdifficulttodetermine,priortotheelection,theexactcosttoeachcandidatewhoavailsthemselvesofthisservice.Thecostestimatesprovidedarebaseduponhistoricaldataandaprojectionofstatisticsavailableapproximatelysixmonthspriortotheelection.Theactualcostmayvarysignificantlyfromtheestimatespecified.Candidatesmustpayanydifferencebetweentheestimatedcostandtheactualcostwithin30daysofreceivingthebill.
State Senate and State AssemblyCandidatesforStateSenateandStateAssemblymaypurchasestatementspaceonlyiftheyhaveagreedtothevoluntaryexpenditurelimits.
Shared Districts Ifacandidate is runningforanofficewherethedistrictextends intoanothercountyandwishestohavetheircandidatestatementprintedinthatcounty,itistheirresponsibilitytocoordinatewiththatcountyforpaymentandpublicationoftheircandidatestatement.
Indigent CandidatesCandidateswhobelievetheyareindigentmustmeetCaliforniaguidelinesregardingpovertylevel.StatementofFinancialWorthformsareavailableattheelectionsofficeandwillbefurnisheduponrequest.TheStatementofFinancialWorthisapublicrecordandisavailableforreview.
If it isdetermined that thecandidate isnot indigent, thecandidateshall,within threedaysofnotification,berequiredtowithdrawthecandidate’sstatementorpaytherequisiteestimatedcosts.TheRegistrarofVotersisnotobligatedtoprintandmailthestatementifpaymentisnotreceived.
Ifthecandidateisfoundtobeindigent,theRegistrarofVotersshallprintandmailthestatementwithoutadvancedpayment.Notwithstandingtheabove,thecandidatewillbebilledandexpectedtopaythecostofthecandidatestatementaftertheelection.
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Candidate StatementCost Estimate continued
Office Cost Shared District
Word/ParagraphLimit
County Board of Education
PlacerCountyBoardofEducation,Area1 $350.00 Yes 200words5paragraphs
Community College Districts
LosRiosCommunityCollegeDistrict,Area3 $650.00 Yes
200words5paragraphs
LosRiosCommunityCollegeDistrict,Area4 $900.00 Yes
LosRiosCommunityCollegeDistrict,Area5 $1,450.00 No
LosRiosCommunityCollegeDistrict,Area7 $1,550.00 No
SanJoaquinDeltaCommunityCollegeDistrict(allareas) $400.00 Yes
SierraJointCommunityCollegeDistrict(allareas) $450.00 Yes
Schools
ArcoheUnionSchoolDistrict $250.00 No
200words5paragraphs
CenterJointUnifiedSchoolDistrict $350.00 Yes
DryCreekJointElementarySchoolDistrict $350.00 Yes
ElkGroveUnifiedSchoolDistrict(allareas) $1,950.00 No
ElvertaJointElementarySchoolDistrict $250.00 Yes
FolsomCordovaUnifiedSchoolDistrict $900.00 No
GaltJointUnionElementarySchoolDistrict $350.00 Yes
GaltJointUnionHighSchoolDistrict $400.00 Yes
NatomasUnifiedSchoolDistrict $600.00 No
RiverDeltaUnifiedSchoolDistrict(allareas) $250.00 Yes
RoblaSchoolDistrict $300.00 No
RosevilleJointUnionHighSchoolDistrict $350.00 Yes
SacramentoCityUnifiedSchoolDistrict,Area3 $500.00 No
SacramentoCityUnifiedSchoolDistrict,Area4 $400.00 No
SacramentoCityUnifiedSchoolDistrict,Area5 $450.00 No
SacramentoCityUnifiedSchoolDistrict,Area7 $450.00 No
SanJuanUnifiedSchoolDistrict $2,250.00 No
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Office Cost Shared District
Word/ParagraphLimit
Cities
CityofCitrusHeights $700.00 No
200words5paragraphs
CityofElkGrove(alldistricts) $1,150.00 No
CityofFolsom $650.00 No
CityofGalt $350.00 No
CityofIsleton $250.00 No
CityofRanchoCordova $600.00 No
Community Services Districts
CosumnesCommunityServicesDistrict $1,300.00 No200words
5paragraphsRanchoMurietaCommunityServicesDistrict $250.00 No
SanJuanWaterDistrict $1,050.00 Yes
Fire Protection Districts
CourtlandFireProtectionDistrict $250.00 No
200words5paragraphs
DeltaFireProtectionDistrict $250.00 No
HeraldFireProtectionDistrict $250.00 No
PacificFruitridgeFireProtectionDistrict $350.00 No
RiverDeltaFireProtectionDistrict $250.00 No
SacramentoMetroFireProtectionDistrict,Division1 $600.00 Yes
SacramentoMetroFireProtectionDistrict,Division2 $650.00 No
SacramentoMetroFireProtectionDistrict,Division4 $600.00 No
SacramentoMetroFireProtectionDistrict,Division5 $700.00 No
SacramentoMetroFireProtectionDistrict,Division6 $650.00 No
SacramentoMetroFireProtectionDistrict,Division8 $650.00 No
WalnutGroveFireProtectionDistrict $250.00 No
WiltonFireProtectionDistrict $300.00 No
Flood Control District
AmericanRiverFloodControlDistrict $1,300.00 No 200words5paragraphs
Municipal Utility District
SacramentoMunicipalUtilityDistrict,Ward1 $1,400.00 Yes200words
5paragraphsSacramentoMunicipalUtilityDistrict,Ward2 $1,400.00 No
SacramentoMunicipalUtilityDistrict,Ward5 $1,300.00 No
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Office Cost Shared District
Word/ParagraphLimit
Recreation and Park Districts
ArcadeCreekRecreationandParkDistrict $350.00 No
200words5paragraphs
ArdenManorRecreationandParkDistrict $250.00 No
ArdenParkRecreationandParkDistrict $250.00 No
CordovaRecreationandParkDistrict $900.00 No
FairOaksRecreationandParkDistrict $450.00 No
Fulton-ElCaminoRecreationandParkDistrict $400.00 No
NorthHighlandsRecreationandParkDistrict $400.00 No
OrangevaleRecreationandParkDistrict $450.00 No
RioLinda-ElvertaRecreationandParkDistrict $350.00 No
SouthgateRecreationandParkDistrict,Division1 $300.00 No
SouthgateRecreationandParkDistrict,Division2 $350.00 No
SouthgateRecreationandParkDistrict,Division4 $350.00 No
SouthgateRecreationandParkDistrict,Division5 $350.00 No
Resource Conservation District
FlorinResourceConservationDistrict $1,850.00 No 200words5paragraphs
Water/Irrigation Districts
CarmichaelWaterDistrict(allareas) $450.00 No
200words5paragraphs
CitrusHeightsWaterDistrict(allareas) $350.00 Yes
DelPasoManorWaterDistrict $250.00 No
FairOaksWaterDistrict(allareas) $500.00 No
FlorinCountyWaterDistrict(allareas) $250.00 No
GaltIrrigationDistrict(allareas) $250.00 No
RioLinda/ElvertaCommunityWaterDistrict $300.00 No
SacramentoSuburbanWaterDistrict,Division1 $400.00 No
SacramentoSuburbanWaterDistrict,Division2 $400.00 No
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Candidate StatementRequirements
Checkyourstatementforerrors inspelling,punctuationandgrammar.Noresponsibilityor liability isassumedbySacramentoCountyVoterRegistrationandElectionsforerrorsinspelling,punctuationorgrammar,etc.;thestatementisentirelythecandidate’sresponsibility.
Candidate Statement FormACandidateStatementFormmustbecompletedpriortofiling.Onthisform,candidateswillindicatewhetherornottheyelecttofileacandidatestatementandwillsubmittheprintedtextofthestatementiftheychoosetofileone.
A fillable form can be found on the Sacramento County Elections website at www.elections.saccounty.net
RestrictionsThecandidatestatementshallnotincludethepoliticalpartyaffiliationofthecandidatenormembershiporactivityinpartisanpoliticalorganizations.Candidatephotographsarenotpermitted.
Candidatestatementsshouldbeaboutthecandidate’sownpersonalbackgroundandqualificationsandshallnotinanywaymakereferencetoothercandidates.
Maximum Amount of Words and ParagraphsYourcandidatestatementshallnotexceedthemaximumamountofwordsandparagraphsasspecifedonthepreviouspage.Ifyourstatementexceedsthemaximumamountofwords,theelectionsofficialwillremovewordsstartingat theendof the statementuntil theword count is correct. If your statementexceeds themaximumamountofparagraphs,theelectionsofficialwillcombineparagraphsstartingattheendofthestatementuntiltheparagraphcountiscorrect.
PermissionIfyouusesomeoneelse’snameinyourstatement,youmustfilewithyourstatement,anoriginalletterfromthemstatingthattheyaregivingyoupermissiontousetheirnameinthismanner.Lettersmustbesignedanddated.
EndorsementsStatementscontainingendorsementsmustbeaccompaniedbywrittenauthorizationletter(s)fromtheperson(s)and/ororganization(s)offeringtheendorsementatthetimeyourstatementissubmitted.Lettersmustbesignedanddated.
Example A: “...IamendorsedbyCountySupervisorJohnDoe,SenatorJaneSmithandtheSacramentoLeague ofWomenVoters.”
In Example A, the elections office would require an email, facsimile or copy of the letter ofendorsementfromSupervisorDoe,SenatorSmithandtheSacramentoLeagueofWomenVoterstoallowtheseendorsementstobeprinted.
Example B: “...IamendorsedbyPolice,Firefighters,nursesandteachersthroughtoutSacramentoCounty.”
InExampleB,theelectionsofficewouldnotrequireverificationoftheendorsementbecausethestatementdoesnotidentifyaspecificindividualororganization.
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Candidate StatementGuidelines
Candidatesarerequiredtotypetheircandidatestatement.YourcandidatestatementwillbeprintedassubmittedandintheformatprescribedbyElectionsCode13307.CandidatestatementsthatarenotincompliancewiththerequirementsandformatasdescribedintheCandidateGuidewillbereformattedandsetinuniformtypebytheelectionsofficial.
ContentsThecandidatestatementmaycontainthename,age,occupationofthecandidateandabriefdescription,notto exceed the amount of maximum words and paragraphs for that office, of the candidate’s education andqualificationsexpressedbythecandidate.
Thecandidatestatementmustbewritteninthefirstperson.
Example A: “MynameisJohnSmithandIhavelivedinSacramentofor40years.Iamasuccessfulbusiness owner,communityvolunteer...”
FormatThestatementshouldbetypewrittenandinstandardparagraphstyle.Theformatshallconformtothefollowingguidelines:
DO NOT USE:
• Bullets• Tables• Lists• orotherformattingrequiringindentation
Words that are underlined, italicized, bolded or in all uppercase letters will be typeset in italics.
TheCaliforniaElectionsCodeintendsforuniformityandappearanceofthecandidatestatements.Bypreparingyourcandidatestatementinaccordancewiththeaboveguidelines,eachcandidatestatementwillbeuniformlyprintedandallowedthesameamountofspaceintheSampleBallotandVoterInformationPamphlet.Theelectionsofficialbearsnoresponsibilityforthecorrecttypesettingofstatementsthatmustbereformattedduetonotconformingtotherequirements,guidelinesorwordandparagraphlimitasstatedinthisguide.
NOTICE TO CANDIDATES
TheformatofyourstatementmayneedtobechangedbytheelectionsofficialtoaccommodatetheprintingrequirementsoftheSampleBallotandVoterInformationPamphlet.
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Candidate StatementCounting of Words
Thesearetheguidelinesutilizedbytheelectionsofficialindeterminingthenumberofwordssubmittedonanydocument(suchasthecandidatestatement)whosecontentislimitedbystatute.
Counting of words shall be as follows:
Punctuation: Punctuationisnotcounted.
Proper Nouns: Allpropernounsshallbeconsideredasoneword. Example A: John Smith = one word
Geographical Names: Allgeographicalnamesshallbecountedasoneword.Areasthathavepolitical boundarieswithanelectedorappointedboardareconsideredgeographicareasby thisoffice. Example A: County of Sacramento = one word Example B: Twin Rivers Unified School District = one word
Abbreviations: Eachabbreviationforaword,phraseorexpressionshallbecountedasoneword. Example A: PTA = one word
Hyphenations: Hyphenatedwordsthatappearinanygenerallyavailablestandardreference dictionary,shallbeconsideredasoneword.Eachpartofallotherhyphenated wordsshallbecountedasseparatewords. Example A: Re-election = one word Example B: Re-elect = two words
Dates: Alldates,regardlessofletterornumbercombination,shallbecountedasoneword. Example A: 01/01/2016 = one word Example B: January 1, 2016 = one word
Numbers: Anynumberconsistingofadigitordigitsshallbeconsideredasoneword.Any numberwhichisspelledshallbeconsideredasaseparatewordorwords. Example A: One = one word Example B: One hundred = two words Example C: 100 = one word Telephone Numbers: Telephonenumbersshallbecountedasoneword. Example A: (916) 555-5555 = one word Example B: 916-555-5555 = one word
Internet Website InternetWebsiteaddressesshallbecountedasoneword.Addresses: Example A: smithjh16@gmail.com = one word Example B: www.smithABC123.net = one word
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Candidate StatementChecklist
ThefollowingchecklistisprovidedtoassistcandidateswithidentifyingerrorsthatmaypreventastatementfrombeingprintedasintendedintheSampleBallotandInformationPamphlet:
1. Is your statement typed on the form provided by the elections office? ⃝ Yes ⃝ No
2. Is your statement written in the first person? ⃝ Yes ⃝ No
3. Does your statement contain equal to or less than the maximum amount of words and paragraphs as permitted?
⃝ Yes ⃝ No
4. Is your statement free of unusual spacing? ⃝ Yes ⃝ No
5. Is your statement free of any formatting requiring indentation? ⃝ Yes ⃝ No
6. Is your statement free of tables and lists? ⃝ Yes ⃝ No
7. Is your statement free of references, direct or implied, to any other candidate or officeholder including their qualifications, character or activities?
⃝ Yes ⃝ No
8. Is your statement free of any reference to your political affiliation or partisan political activity?
⃝ Yes ⃝ No
9. Is your statement free of any false information or information that may be deemed as slanderous or libelous?
⃝ Yes ⃝ No
10. Is your statement limited to your own personal background, education, qualifications and platform upon which you will run?
⃝ Yes ⃝ No
11. If your statement contains endorsements, do you have documentation to present from the individual(s) or specific organization(s) endorsing you?
⃝ Yes ⃝ No
12. If your statement contains someone else’s name, do you have documentation to present from the individual(s) stating they give you permission to use their name in this manner?
⃝ Yes ⃝ No
If you answered “No” to any of the questions above, your candidate statement may contain content that is prohibited by California Elections Code or election official’s policy.
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SACRAMENTO COUNTY VOTER REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS
CANDIDATE STATEMENT FORM
Election Date: _______________________
Print / Type Name of Candidate Office Sought and District Number, if applicable
Estimated Cost of Statement: $ Full Term Short Term
Information to Candidates: Your statement may contain your name, age, occupation and a brief description of your qualifications and education. Candidates are required to type their statements. Your statement will be printed exactly as submitted, and in the format prescribed by Elections Code §13307. Statements that are not in compliance with the requirements and format as described in the Candidate Guide will be reformatted and set in uniform type by the Elections Official.
Content:• Be accurate. Statements will be printed as submitted. Spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors will not be corrected by the
Elections Office, therefore, all statements should be carefully checked before submission.• Elections Code §13308 restricts any candidate statement to a recitation of the candidate’s own personal background and qualifications,
and prohibits any reference to other candidates for the office sought or to another candidate’s qualifications, character, or activities.• Only a cursory review of the candidate’s statement will be done at the time of filing to ensure that the statement is acceptable in content
and formatting. If a candidate statement is filed that is not in compliance with the Elections Code, the Elections Official may strike anylanguage not in compliance.
Word/Paragraph Count: • Candidates for Superior Court Judge, County Offices and Local District Offices are limited to 200 words and 5 paragraphs.• Candidates for U.S. Representative in Congress, State Senator and Member of the State Assembly are limited to 250 words and 6
paragraphs.• Candidates for Sacramento County Board of Education are limited to 400 words and 8 paragraphs.
Size and Format:• Statements will be printed in type of uniform size and darkness, and with uniform spacing.• Statements must be submitted in block format. No indentations are permitted.• Statements will be printed in Arial font.
Endorsements:• Statements containing endorsements must be accompanied by written authorization letter(s) from the person(s) and/or organization(s)
offering the endorsement at the time your statement is submitted. Letters must be signed and dated.
Permission:• If you use someone else’s name in your statement, you must file with your statement an original letter from them stating that they are
giving you permission to use their name in this manner. Letters must be signed and dated.• If someone else files your statement, you must file with your statement an original letter of authorization stating that you give that person
permission to submit your statement and make any changes needed. Letter must be signed and dated by the candidate.
Submittal:• Candidate statements can be submitted in the template on the following page.• The statement and permission(s) must be filed at the time you file your Declaration of Candidacy.• Once the statement has been filed, it may not be changed by the candidate.
Public Examination:• Elections Code §13313 allows for a ten day public examination period of all candidate statements prior to submittal for printing in the
Sample Ballot and Information Pamphlet. During this period, the Elections Official, or any voter of the jurisdiction in which the election isbeing held, may seek a writ of mandate or an injunction requiring any or all of the material in the candidate statements to be amendedor deleted.
YES, I will file a candidate statement – type your statement on the template provided.
In the event there is no opposition for this contest, I wish to withdraw this candidate statement. (optional)
NO, I will not file a candidate statement.
Date: Signature of Candidate:
November 8, 2016
John Smith Sacramento City Unified School District, Area 3
500.00
07/18/2016
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IF YOU HAVE ELECTED TO FILE A CANDIDATE STATEMENT, USE THIS TEMPLATE TO COMPLETE YOUR STATEMENT.
NOTE: A COMPLETE LIST OF RESTRICTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS ARE DESCRIBED IN THE CANDIDATE GUIDE. REFER TO THE GUIDE WHEN COMPLETING YOUR STATEMENT.
Instructions to Candidates: Use the template below to prepare your candidate statement. When finished, print both pages to file your statement.
• The information in the “PRINT OR TYPE NAME” and “OCCUPATION” fields below will be printed in the candidate statement area of the Sample Ballot and Information Pamphlet exactly as it appears below.
• The “OCCUPATION” field in the candidate statement is not restricted in the same manner as the ballot designation that appears underneath the candidate’s name on the Official Ballot. Therefore, it may be different than the candidate’s ballot designation.
• The “AGE” and “OCCUPATION” fields in the candidate statement are optional. If a candidate does not place an age and/or occupation on the candidate statement document, those fields will appear blank in the pamphlet.
PRINT OR TYPE NAME: AGE:(OPTIONAL)
OCCUPATION:(OPTIONAL)
QUALIFICATIONS:
I have prepared the above candidate statement (pursuant to Elections Code §13307) that is to be printed in the Sample Ballot and Information Pamphlet and mailed to each registered voter who is eligible to vote for me. I understand that Sacramento County is mandated under the Voting Rights Act to provide materials and information in English, Spanish and Chinese. I understand that the amount written on the previous page is an estimated cost to print in English, Spanish and Chinese. I agree to pay any difference between the estimated cost and the actual cost within 30 days of receiving the bill.
Date: Signature of Candidate:(Signature should be identical to your name as printed above)
Official Use Only:
Amount Paid: Number of Words:
Check No.: Copy of Check in File Number of Paragraphs:
Receipt No.: Copy of Receipt in File Endorsements needed? Yes No
If yes, are endorsements attached? Yes
John Smith 52
Business Owner/Community Volunteer/Parent
I have lived in Sacramento for 40 years. I am a successful business owner, community volunteer, and a parent of four children. I believe that all families should have the opportunity to send their child to a quality school to receive an excellent education.
I graduated from University of Michigan. My experience as a businessman has taught me how to manage finances, balance budgets, and manage staff. My experience as a community volunteer has made me see how important it is for our children to receive a quality education. We must prepare our students for college.
I am endorsed by Jane Doe with ABC Foundation of Successful Students. During the last 4 years as a School Board Member, I have always put student success as my priority. By voting for me, you are voting for a bright successful future.
Please visit my website www.johnsmithABC123.net
07/18/2016
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7/18/2016
To Whom It May Concern:
I am pleased to endorse John Smith for the office of Governing Board Member, Sacramento City Unified School District, Area 3.
Sincerely,
Jane Doe Executive Director 1234 School Road, Suite 56 (916) 555-5555
ABC Foundation of Successful Students 1234 School Road, Suite 56
Studentville, CA 95555
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Code of Fair Campaign Practices
Any candidate for public office in this state is encouragedby the Legislature to subscribe to theCodeof FairCampaignPractices.ItistheultimateintentoftheLegislaturethateverycandidateforpublicofficeinthisstatewhosubscribestotheCodeofFairCampaignPracticeswillfollowthebasicprinciplesofdecency,honestyandfairplayinorderthat,aftervigorouslycontested,butfairlyconductedcampaigns,thecitizensofthisstatemayexercisetheirconstitutionalrighttovotefreefromdishonestandunethicalpracticeswhichtendtopreventthefullandfreeexpressionofthewillofthevoters.
PurposeThepurposeincreatingtheCodeofFairCampaignPracticesistogivevotersguidelinesindeterminingfairplayandtodiscussissuesinsteadofuntruthsordistortions.
Code of Fair Campaign Practices FormTheelectionsofficialshallgivetheindividualablankformofthecodeandacopyoftheCodeofFairCampaignPracticeschapter.IfyouwishtosubscribetheCodeofFairCampaignPractices,completetheformincludedwithyournominationpaperwork.
VoluntaryInnoeventshallacandidateforpublicofficeberequiredtosubscribetoorendorsethecode.
When to FileFiletheformwithyourothernominationpaperworkoryoumayfilethisformatalaterdate.TheelectionsofficewillacceptitanytimeuptoElectionday.
PurposeAllCodeofFairCampaignPracticesformsfiledbycandidateswillbeavailableforpublicinspectionattheelectionsofficeuntil30daysaftertheelection.
Public RecordEverycodesubscribedtobyacandidateforpublicofficeisapublicrecordopenforpublicinspection.
The provisions of the code and a sample copy of the form are provided on the following two pages for your information.
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Code of Fair Campaign PracticesCalifornia Elections Code § 20400 et seq
20400. Intent of LegislatureTheLegislaturedeclaresthatthepurposeofthischapteristoencourageeverycandidateforpublicofficeinthisstatetosubscribetotheCodeofFairCampaignPractices.ItistheultimateintentoftheLegislaturethateverycandidateforpublicofficeinthisstatewhosubscribestotheCodeofFairCampaignPracticeswillfollowthebasicprinciplesofdecency,honesty,andfairplayinorderthat,aftervigorouslycontested,butfairlyconductedcampaigns,thecitizensofthisstatemayexercisetheirconstitutionalrighttovote,freefromdishonestandunethicalpracticeswhichtendtopreventthefullandfreeexpressionofthewillofthevoters.
PurposeThepurposeincreatingtheCodeofFairCampaignPracticesistogivevotersguidelinesindeterminingfairplayandtoencouragecandidatestodiscussissuesinsteadofuntruthsordistortions.
20420. Definition of “Code”Asusedinthischapter,“Code”meanstheCodeofFairCampaignPractices.
20440. Subscription to code; formAt thetimean individual is issuedhisorherdeclarationof candidacy,nominationpapers,oranyotherpaperevidencinganintentiontobeacandidateforpublicoffice,theelectionsofficialshallgivetheindividualablankformofthecodeandacopyofthischapter.Theelectionsofficialshallinformeachcandidateforpublicofficethatsubscriptiontothecodeisvoluntary.
Inthecaseofacommitteemakinganindependentexpenditure,asdefinedinSection82031oftheGovernmentCode, the Secretary of State shall provide a blank form and a copy of this chapter to the individual filing, inaccordancewithTitle9(commencingwithSection81000)oftheGovernmentCode,aninitialcampaignstatementonbehalfofthecommittee.
20441. Supply of FormsTheSecretaryofStateshallprint,orcausetobeprinted,blankformsofthecode.TheSecretaryofStateshallsupplytheformstotheelectionsofficialsinquantitiesandattimesrequestedbytheelectionsofficials.
20442. Retention of forms; public inspectionTheelectionsofficialshallaccept,atalltimespriortotheelection,allcompletedformsthatareproperlysubscribedtobyacandidateforpublicofficeandshallretainthemforpublicinspectionuntil30daysaftertheelection.
20443. Public RecordEverycodesubscribedtobyacandidateforpublicofficepursuanttothischapterisapublicrecordopenforpublicinspection.
20444. VoluntaryInnoeventshallacandidateforpublicofficeberequiredtosubscribetoorendorsethecode.
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CODE OF FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES(ELECTIONS CODE § 20440)
There are basic principles of decency, honesty, and fair play which every candidate for public office in the State of California has a moral obligation to observe and uphold in order that, after vigorously contested but fairly conducted campaigns, our citizens may exercise their constitutional right to a free and untrammeled choice and the will of the people may be fully and clearly expressed on the issues.
THEREFORE:
(1) I SHALL CONDUCT my campaign openly and publicly, discussing the issues as I see them, presenting my record and policies with sincerity and frankness, and criticizing without fear or favor the record and policies of my opponents or political parties that merit this criticism.
(2) I SHALL NOT USE OR PERMIT the use of character defamation, whispering campaigns, libel, slander, or scurrilous attacks on any candidate or his or her personal or family life.
(3) I SHALL NOT USE OR PERMIT any appeal to negative prejudice based on a candidate’s actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sexual orientation, sex, including gender identity, or any other characteristic set forth in Section 12940 of the Government Code, or association with another person who has any of the actual or perceived characteristics set forth in Section 12940 of the Government Code.
(4) I SHALL NOT USE OR PERMIT any dishonest or unethical practice that tends to corrupt or undermine our American system of free elections, or that hampers or prevents the full and free expression of the will of the voters including acts intended to hinder or prevent any eligible person from registering to vote, enrolling to vote, or voting.
(5) I SHALL NOT coerce election help or campaign contributions for myself or for any other candidate from my employees.
(6) I SHALL IMMEDIATELY AND PUBLICLY REPUDIATE support deriving from any individual or group that resorts, on behalf of my candidacy or in opposition to that of my opponent, to the methods and tactics that I condemn. I shall accept responsibility to take firm action against any subordinate who violates any provision of this code or the laws governing elections.
(7) I SHALL DEFEND AND UPHOLD the right of every qualified American voter to full and equal participation in the electoral process.
I, the undersigned, candidate for election to public office in the State of California or treasurer or chairperson of a committee making any independent expenditures, hereby voluntarily endorse, subscribe to, and solemnly pledge myself to conduct my campaign in accordance with the above principles and practices.
____________________________________ _______________________________________ Print Name Signature
____________________________________ ______________________________________ Date Office
Rev. 10/2016
John Smith
07/18/2016 Sacramento City Unified School District, Area 3
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Statement of Economic InterestsForm 700
ThisformisusedfordisclosureofcertainpersonalfinancialinterestsunderthePoliticalReformAct’sconflictofinterestrules.AllinformationrequiredtobedisclosedpertheConflictofInterestCodefortheofficesoughtduringthe12monthspriortothenominationdeadlinemustbereported.
EverycandidateisrequiredtofileaStatementofEconomicInterests(Form700).Astatementisnotrequiredifthecandidatefiledastatementforthesamejurisdictionwithin60daysbeforefilingaDeclarationofCandidacy.
What is DisclosedThecandidate’sinvestments,interestsinrealpropertyandanyincomereceivedduringtheimmediatelypreceding12months.
When to FileTheForm700istobecompletedandfiledpriortothedeadlinetofileaDeclarationofCandidacy.
Where to FileTheoriginalForm700isfiledwiththeelectionsoffice.
For technical questions regarding completion of the Form 700, please contact:
Fair Political Practices Commissionwww.fppc.ca.gov
428 J Street, Suite 800 (866) 275-3772 Sacramento, CA 95814 advice@fppc.ca.gov
NOTICE TO CANDIDATES
IfyouhavefiledaForm700withinthelast60daysbeforefilingyourDeclarationofCandidacyandyouwillbefilingacopyoftheformforyourcandidacy,youmustfileanoriginalcoverpagereflectingthe
statementtypeascandidate.
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Leaving Office: Date Left / / (Check one)
The period covered is January 1, 2014, through the date of leaving office.
The period covered is / / , through the date of leaving office.
Annual: The period covered is January 1, 2014, through December 31, 2014.
The period covered is / / , through December 31, 2014.
STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS
COVER PAGE
FPPC Form 700 (2014/2015)FPPC Advice Email: advice@fppc.ca.gov
FPPC Toll-Free Helpline: 866/275-3772 www.fppc.ca.gov
I have used all reasonable diligence in preparing this statement. I have reviewed this statement and to the best of my knowledge the information contained herein and in any attached schedules is true and complete. I acknowledge this is a public document.
I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.
Date Signed (month, day, year)
3. Type of Statement (Check at least one box)
State Judge or Court Commissioner (Statewide Jurisdiction)
Multi-County County of
City of Other
2. Jurisdiction of Office (Check at least one box)
Candidate: Election year and office sought, if different than Part 1:
Assuming Office: Date assumed / /
Date InitialFilingReceived
Official Use Only
Please type or print in ink.
700FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION
CALIFORNIA FORM
Agency Name (Do not use acronyms)
Division, Board, Department, District, if applicable Your Position
1. Office, Agency, or Court
4. Schedule Summary
NAME OF FILER (LAST) (FIRST) (MIDDLE)
Check applicable schedules or “None.”
Schedule A-1 - Investments – schedule attached Schedule A-2 - Investments – schedule attached Schedule B - Real Property – schedule attached
► Total number of pages including this cover page:
MAILING ADDRESS STREET CITY STATE ZIP CODE
( )DAYTIME TELEPHONE NUMBER E-MAIL ADDRESS
(Business or Agency Address Recommended - Public Document)
Signature (File the originally signed statement with your filing official.)
5. Verification
Schedule C - Income, Loans, & Business Positions – schedule attached Schedule D - Income – Gifts – schedule attached Schedule E - Income – Gifts – Travel Payments – schedule attached
-or- None - No reportable interests on any schedule
A PUBLIC DOCUMENT
► If filing for multiple positions, list below or on an attachment. (Do not use acronyms)
Agency: Position:
-or-
Sample
Smith John
Sacramento City Unified School District
Area 3 Candidate
✔ Sacramento
✔2016
2
✔
P.O. Box 555 Sacramento CA 95835
916 555-5555 tsmithpp@gmail.com
07/18/2016
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NAME OF LENDER*
ADDRESS (Business Address Acceptable)
BUSINESSACTIVITY, IFANY,OFLENDER
IFAPPLICABLE,LISTDATE:
/ / / / ACQUIRED DISPOSED
IFAPPLICABLE,LISTDATE:
/ / / / ACQUIRED DISPOSED
14 1414 14
SCHEDULE BInterests in Real Property
(IncludingRental Income)
Name
►ASSESSOR’SPARCELNUMBERORSTREET ADDRESS
►ASSESSOR’SPARCELNUMBERORSTREET ADDRESS
CITY CITY
INTERESTRATE TERM(Months/Years)
% None
SOURCESOFRENTAL INCOME: Ifyouowna10%orgreaterinterest, list the name of each tenant that is a single source of income of $10,000 or more.
SOURCESOFRENTAL INCOME: Ifyouowna10%orgreaterinterest, list the name of each tenant that is a single source of income of $10,000 or more.
NATUREOF INTEREST
Ownership/DeedofTrust Easement
Leasehold Yrs. remaining Other
NATUREOF INTEREST
Ownership/DeedofTrust Easement
Leasehold Yrs. remaining Other
Comments:
FAIRMARKETVALUE $2,000 - $10,000 $10,001 - $100,000 $100,001 - $1,000,000 Over $1,000,000
FAIRMARKETVALUE $2,000 - $10,000 $10,001 - $100,000 $100,001 - $1,000,000 Over $1,000,000
IFRENTALPROPERTY,GROSSINCOMERECEIVED
OVER$100,000
$500 - $1,000 $0 - $499 $1,001 - $10,000
$10,001 - $100,000
IFRENTALPROPERTY,GROSSINCOMERECEIVED
OVER$100,000
$500 - $1,000 $0 - $499 $1,001 - $10,000
$10,001 - $100,000
HIGHESTBALANCEDURINGREPORTINGPERIOD
Guarantor, if applicable
OVER$100,000
$500 - $1,000 $1,001 - $10,000
$10,001 - $100,000
FPPC Form 700 (2014/2015) Sch. BFPPC Advice Email: advice@fppc.ca.gov
FPPC Toll-Free Helpline: 866/275-3772 www.fppc.ca.gov
700FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION
CALIFORNIA FORM
NAME OF LENDER*
ADDRESS (Business Address Acceptable)
BUSINESSACTIVITY, IFANY,OFLENDER
INTERESTRATE TERM(Months/Years)
% None
Guarantor, if applicable
HIGHESTBALANCEDURINGREPORTINGPERIOD
OVER$100,000
$500 - $1,000 $1,001 - $10,000
$10,001 - $100,000
* Youarenotrequiredtoreportloansfromcommerciallendinginstitutionsmadeinthelender’sregularcourseofbusinessontermsavailabletomembersofthepublicwithoutregardtoyourofficialstatus.Personalloansandloansreceivednotinalender’sregularcourseofbusinessmustbedisclosedasfollows:
None None
Sample
Smith, John
012-345-6789
Sacramento
✔
✔
✔
✔
Jane Smith
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Fair Political Practices Commissionwww.fppc.ca.gov
428 J Street, Suite 800 (866) 275-3772 Sacramento, CA 95814 advice@fppc.ca.gov
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Campaign Disclosure Requirements
The Political Reform Act requires all candidates for state and local elective office, all state and local electedofficeholders, proponents of state ballot measures and committees supporting or opposing state and localcandidatesandballotmeasures,tofilecampaignstatementsdisclosingcontributionsreceivedandexpendituresmade.
ThestatutoryrequirementsofthePoliticalReformActarenowcontainedinGovernmentCode§81000etseq.Information and assistance relating to campaign reporting obligations under the Political Reform Actmay beobtainedfromtheelectionsofficeorfromtheFairPoliticalPracticesCommission.
Candidate/Committee Filing ResponsibilitiesAllcandidatesarerequiredtofilecampaigndisclosurestatements.CandidatesforfederalofficesaresubjecttofederaldisclosurerequirementsandshouldcontacttheFederalElectionCommissionformoreinformation.
It is the responsibilityof the candidatesand/or committees tobeawareofand tofile the requiredcampaigndisclosurestatementsinacorrectandtimelymanner.
Where to FileThelocationinwhichdisclosurestatementsaretobefileddependsentirelyupontheofficethatthecandidateisseekingorthejurisdictioninwhichthecommitteeisactive.
When to FileRefertotheFPPCFilingScheduledeadlinesonthefollowing2pages.
Electronic Filing for Local Candidates/CommitteesSacramentoCountyVoterRegistrationandElectionsnow requires all candidates and committees that receivecontributionsormakeexpenditurestotalingmorethan$1,000inacalendaryear,toelectronicallyfilecampaignstatements.TheCounty, inpartnershipwithNetFile,nowhasaweb-baseddataentryfilingsystemthatallowscandidatesandcommitteestoelectronicallycreateandsubmitcampaigndisclosurestatements.
Visitwww.elections.saccounty.netandclickontheCandidateServiceslink,thenCampaignDisclosureOnlineFilingandViewing.
For technical questions, State and Local candidates should contact the FPPC while Federal candidates should contact the FEC.
Fair Political Practices Commissionwww.fppc.ca.gov
428 J Street, Suite 800 (866) 275-3772 Sacramento, CA 95814 advice@fppc.ca.gov
Federal Election Commissionwww.fec.gov
999 E Street, NW (800) 424-9530Washington, DC 20463 info@fec.gov
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Form
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Campaign Disclosure Forms
Form410-StatementofOrganization
What Thisformisusedwhenanyindividual,officeholder,candidate,groupofindividuals,organization,oranyotherentityreceivescontributionstotaling$2,000ormoreduringacalendaryear.
ThenameforallstateandlocalcommitteesestablishedforanelectionheldafterJanuary1,2009,mustincludethecandidate’sname,officesoughtandyearoftheelectionaspartofthecommitteename.Example:“SmithforTwinRiversUnifiedSchoolDistrict,Area52016”.
Also,therewillbeafeeof$50payabletotheSecretaryofStateuponfilingoftheform410.When Theinitial410Formcanbefiledpriortoraisingorspending$2,000andthenamendedwithin10days
ofreachingthe$2,000threshold.TheSecretaryofStatewillissuetheidentificationnumberforyourcampaigncommittee.Form410isfiledwiththeSecretaryofStateinordertocreateacommittee,toamendanyinformation,andtoterminateacommittee.
Where TheoriginalandonecopywiththeSecretaryofState’sPoliticalReformDivisionandonecopywiththeCountyElectionsOfficial.
Who Allcandidateswhoreceiveorspend$2,000ormoreontheircampaign.
Form460-RecipientCommitteeCampaignStatement
What Thisformisusedwhenanyindividual,officeholder,candidate,groupofindividuals,organization,oranyotherentitythatreceivescontributionstotaling$2,000ormoreduringacalendaryear.Theformidentifies the name of the committee and provides public information regarding the committee’spurpose.
LocalcandidatesfilethisformwiththeCountyElectionsOfficialonly(nottheSecretaryofState)When Mustbefiledaccordingtotheapplicableschedules.
Where TheoriginalandonecopywiththeCountyElectionsOfficial.Who AllcandidateswhohavefiledForm410andhaveraisedorspent$2,000ormoreinacalendaryear.
Form470-CandidateCampaignStatement(shortform)
What Thisformisusedwhenacandidatedoesnothaveacontrolledcommitteeanddoesnotanticipateraisingorspending$2,000ormoreinacalendaryear.
Candidateswho initiallyfile theForm470andsubsequently receivecontributionsorexpenditurestotaling$2,000ormorearerequiredtofileaForm470supplementwithin48hoursofreachingthe$2,000limit.
When Mustbefilednolaterthanthedeadlineforthefirstrequiredcampaigndisclosurestatement.Where TheoriginalandonecopywiththeCountyElectionsOfficial.
Who All candidateswho do not plan on spending or raisingmore than $2,000 on their campaign in acalendaryear.
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Campaign Disclosure Formscontinued
Form496-24-hourIndependentExpenditureReport
What ThisformisusedwhenStateorlocalcommitteesmakeanindependentexpenditurethattotal$1,000ormoreinthe90daysbeforeanelection.
LocalcandidatesfilethisformwiththeCountyElectionsOfficialonly(nottheSecretaryofState)When Mustbefiledwithin24hoursfrommakingtheexpenditure(s)of$1,000ormore.
Where TheoriginalandonecopywiththeCountyElectionsOfficial.Who Allcandidateswhomakeanexpenditureof$1,000ormoreinthe90daysbeforeanelection.
Form497-24-hourContributionReport
What This form is usedwhen State or local committeesmake or receive contributions that total in theaggregate$1,000ormoreinthe90daysbeforeanelection.
LocalcandidatesfilethisformwiththeCountyElectionsOfficialonly(nottheSecretaryofState)When Mustbefiledwithin24hoursfromthereceiptof$1,000ormoreinaggregatefromasinglesourceor
ifyoucontribute$1,000ormoretoanothercandidateorcommittee.
Ifanon-monetarycontributionisreceivedinexcessof$1,000,thefilingdeadlineisextendedto48hoursfromreceipt.
Where TheoriginalandonecopywiththeCountyElectionsOfficial.Who Allcandidateswhogiveorreceive$1,000ormoretoorfromasinglesourceinthe90daysbeforean
election.
Form501-CandidateIntentionStatement
What Thisformisusedfordeclaringtheformationofafinancialcampaign.When Form501mustbefiledpriortothesolicitationorreceiptofanycontributionorexpenditure,including
anypersonalfunds,usedfortheelection.Anewform501mustbefiledforeachelectionevenifacandidateisrunningforre-election.
Where Localcandidates-TheCountyElectionsOfficialState candidates - The filing officer who receives the candidate’s original campaign disclosurestatements.
Who Allcandidateswhointendtoraiseorspendmoneyonbehalfoftheircampaign.
Visit www.fppc.ca.gov for campaign rules, forms and manuals
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Write-In Candidacy
TheStatementofWrite-InCandidacyformandNominationPapersshallbeavailablefromtheRegistrarofVoters’officebeginningSeptember12,2016throughOctober25,2016.
Everypersonwhodesirestobeawrite-incandidateandhavehisorhernamewrittenontheballotofanelectioncountedforaparticularofficeshallfileastatementofwrite-incandidacythatcontainsthefollowinginformation:
• Candidate’sname.• ResidenceAddress.• Adeclarationstatingthatheorsheisawrite-incandidate.• Thetitleoftheofficeforwhichheorsheisrunning.• Thedateoftheelection.• Foranyof theofficesdescribed inElectionsCode§13.5,a statement that thecandidatemeets the
statutoryandconstitutionalrequirementsforthatofficeasdescribedinthatsection.
Astatementofwrite-incandidacyformcanbeobtainedattheelectionsoffice.
Signers of Nomination PapersSignersofnominationpapersforwrite-incandidatesshallbevotersinthedistrictorpoliticalsubdivisioninwhichthecandidateistobevotedon.
RefertotheSummaryofQualificationsforsignaturerequirementsforcertainoffices.
Filing FeesNofeeshallberequiredofawrite-incandidate.
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Ballot Order of Candidates
Randomized Alphabet DrawingTheSecretaryofStateandcountyelectionsofficeshallconductadrawingoflettersofthealphabet,theresultofwhichshallbeknownasarandomizedalphabetdrawing.
ThecountyrandomizedalphabetdrawingshallbeusedonlytoarrangethenamesofthecandidateswhentheAssemblyandSenatedistrictincludesmorethanonecounty.
Time/Date of Random Alphabet DrawingAdrawingwilltakeplaceforeachelectioncommencingat11:00a.m.,82daysbeforetheelectionbySecretaryofStateandthecountyelectionsoffice.
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Votes Needed for Election
Nonpartisan OfficesHighest Vote Thecandidatewhoreceivesthehighestnumberofvotesforaparticulartrusteeareashallbedeclaredelected.Elections Code § 10600
Thisshallapplytothefollowingoffices:
• SchoolDistricts• SpecialDistricts
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Election Activities Ballot ReturnAfterthecloseofvoting,electionactivitieschange fromwhatwasprimarilyvoterparticipationat thepolls toprecinctofficialscompletingnecessaryprocedures,formsanddeliveringvotedballotsandsuppliestotheBallotReceivingCenters.Certaincheck-inandprocessingproceduresthentakeplace.Next,thevotedballotsaredeliveredtotheelectionsofficewherethevotesaretallied.
Cumulative Election ResultsCumulativeelectionresultsforSacramentoCountywillbeavailabletocandidatesandthepublicontheinternetatwww.elections.saccounty.net.TheVote-by-Mailballotswillbereportedfirst,shortlyafterthecloseofthevotingonelectionnight.
Onrareoccasions,thegovernmentmayextendthevotingperiodafter8:00p.m.delayingthereleaseofresults.Ifthisoccurs,anoticewillbepostedonourwebsiteprovidingdetailsofthegovernment’sactions.
Election CanvassTallying of VotesSacramentoCountyusesacentrallocationfortallyingvotes.AllballotsaretabulatedintheRegistrarofVoters’officelocatedat700065thStreet,SuiteA,Sacramento95823.Thetabulationisopentopublicviewing.
Tallying of Write-In VotesBecauseofthecomplexitiesinvolvedintallyingwrite-invotes,includingmanuallycheckingforovervotesandhandcounting,theresultsofwrite-invotesarenotavailableuntiltheendoftheofficialcanvass.
TheCaliforniaAdministrativeCode,Title2,Division7,Article7,§§20100-20105,specifiestherequirementsforthecountingofwrite-invotes.
Semiofficial Election ResultsSemiofficial resultswill bepostedperiodically in theelectionsofficeandonourwebsite. The scheduleof thereleaseofsemiofficialresultscanbeobtainedbycalling(916)875-6451orbyvisitingourwebsite.
Completion of Official CanvassAcertifiedstatementofelectionresultsmustbecompletedwithin30daysoftheelection.
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Election Activitiescontinued
Recounts and ChallengesFollowingthecompletionoftheofficialcanvass,anyvotermay,within5days,filewiththeRegistrarofVotersawrittenrequestforarecountofthevotescast.Therequestshallspecifyonbehalfofwhichcandidateorpositiononameasureitisfiled.Iftheparticularelectionisconductedinmorethanonecounty,therequestfortherecountmaybefiledwiththeelectionsofficialof,andtherecountconductedwithin,anyoralloftheaffectedcounties.Elections Code § 15620
RequestsforrecountsforstatewideofficesandmeasuresarefiledwithSecretaryofState.Elections Code § 15621
Anyvoterorcampaigncommitteerequestingarecountisrequiredtodepositthecostsforrecounteachdaybeforethecountingboardcommencesrecountactivity.Therequestmayspecifytheorderinwhichtheprecinctsshallberecounted,andthemethodofrecount.Allrecountactivityshallbeconductedpublicly.
If the recount reverses the results of theofficial canvass, all deposits shall be returned. If the results arenotreversed,therequestorshallbeentitledtoareturnoffundsinexcessoftheactualcostsofconductingtherecount.Therequestormayterminatetherecountyatanytime.Elections Code §§ 15620, 15621, 15624, 15627
ElectionsCode§ 15640addressescourt-orderedrecounts,groundsandprobablecause,etc.
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Regulations Concerning Political Campaigns Advertising
Political Advertisement RequirementsAnypaidpoliticaladvertisementwhichreferstoanelectionortoanycandidateforstateorlocalelectiveofficeandwhichiscontainedinordistributedwithanewspaper,shallbearoneachsurfaceorpagethereof,intypeorletteringatleasthalfaslargeasthetypeorletteringoftheadvertisement,orin10-pointromantype,whicheverislarger,thewords“PaidPoliticalAdvertisement”.Suchwordsshallbesetapartfromanyotherprintedmatter.
Asusedinthissection“PaidPoliticalAdvertisement”shallmean,andshallbelimitedto,publishedstatementspaidforbyadvertisersforpurposesofsupportingordefeatinganypersonwhohasfiledforanelectivestateorlocaloffice.
Simulated Ballot RequirementEverysimulatedballotorsimulatedsampleballotshallbearoneachsurfaceorpagethereof,intypeofletteringatleasthalfaslargeasthetypeorletteringofsuchstatementorwordsorin10-pointromantype,whicheverislarger,inaprintedordrawnboxandsetapartfromanyotherprintedmatter,thefollowingstatement:
Nothinginthissectionshallbeconstruedtorequireanysuchnoticeinanyeditorialorotherstatementappearinginaregularlypublishednewspaperormagazineotherthanapaidpoliticaladvertisement.
Nosuchsimulatedballotorsimulatedsampleballotshallbearanyofficialsealortheinsigniaofanypublicentity,norshallanysuchsealortheinsigniaappearupontheenvelopeinwhichitismailedorotherwisedelivered.
Printing of Simulated BallotsIn addition to any other penalty, any person who prints or otherwise duplicates, or causes to be printed orduplicated,asimulatedballotorsimulatedsampleballotthatdoesnotcontainthestatementrequiredorthatusesanofficialsealorinsigniainviolationthereof,isguiltyofamisdemeanor.
Notice to Voter (Required by Law)
This is not an official ballot or an official sample ballot prepared by the county elections official or the Secretary of State.
This is an unofficial, marked ballot prepared by __________________________ (insert name and address of the person or organization responsible for preparation thereof).
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Political Advertising Disclaimers
UnderCalifornia’sPoliticalReformAct,committeesmustput“paidforby”disclaimersoncampaignadvertising,includingcampaignmailers,radioandtelevisionads,telephonerobocalls,andelectronicmediaads.ThisbrochurediscussesdisclaimerrequirementsforcommitteesthatpurchaseadvertisementsorcirculatematerialsupportingoropposingastateorlocalcandidateorballotmeasureinCalifornia.
What is a disclaimer?A“disclaimer”istheportionofapoliticalmessagethatidentifiesthepersonorentitywhopaidfororauthorizedthecommunication.“Paidforbycommitteename”isthebasicdisclaimerrequiredbytheActonmostcampaigncommunicationssentbyacommittee.
Who is a committee?Acandidate’scampaigncommittee,apoliticalactioncommittee,apoliticalpartycommittee,amajordonor,andapersonorentitymakingindependentexpendituresoncandidatesorballotmeasuresinCaliforniaarealltypesofcommittees.ApersonorentityqualifiesasacommitteeundertheActiftheyreceivecontributionsfromothersforpoliticalpurposesof$1,000ormoreperyear;iftheymakeindependentexpendituresonCaliforniacandidatesorballotmeasuresof$1,000ormoreperyear;or iftheymakecontributionstoCaliforniacandidatesorballotmeasuresof$10,000ormoreperyear.
When is a disclaimer required on political ads or materials?Politicalcommitteesmustincludethefollowingdisclaimers:
• Massmailings,includingblastcampaignemails,mustincludeidentificationofthesender.• Paidtelephonecallsmustidentifythecandidateorcommitteewhopaidfororauthorizedthecall.
• Radioandtelevisionadsmust include“paidforby”disclaimerunderFederalCommunicationsCommission(FCC)law.
• Ballotmeasureadsandindependentexpenditureadsmustinclude“paidforbycommitteename”andsuchadsbyprimarilyformedcommitteesmustalsolisttoptwodonorsof$50,000ormore.Thisappliestotelevision,radio,andelectronicmediaadvertisements,robocalls,massmailings,andprintadssuchasnewspaperads,billboardsandyardsigns.
Are the Act’s disclaimer rules the same for all committees and all ads?No.Basicdisclaimerrulesapplytocampaignmaterialsdisseminatedbyacandidatefortheirownelectioncampaignbecauseitisgenerallycleartothepublicthatthecandidateissendingthecommunication.Stricterdisclaimerrulesapplyto(1)ballotmeasureadvertisementsand(2)independentexpenditureadvertisementsoncandidatesandballotmeasures,becauseitislesscleartothepublicwhoisresponsiblefortheseads.
What does the disclaimer have to state?Thebasicdisclaimermuststate:“Paidforbycommitteename.”Ballotmeasureandindependentexpenditureadspaidforbyprimarilyformedcommitteesmustalsolisttoptwodonorsof$50,000ormoreandspecialcommitteenamerulesapply.All independentexpenditureadsfororagainstacandidatemuststatethattheadwas:“Notauthorizedbyacandidateoracommitteecontrolledbyacandidate.”
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What is an independent expenditure?An“independentexpenditure”isanexpendituremadebyanypersoninconnectionwithacommunicationthatexpresslyadvocatestheelectionordefeatofaclearlyidentifiedcandidateormeasure,ortakenasawholeandincontext,unambiguouslyurgesaparticularresultinanelectionbutwhichisnotmadeatthebehestof(e.g.,inconsultation,cooperationorcoordinationwith)theaffectedcandidateorcommittee.ForfurtherclarificationseeFPPCRegulation18225.
On mass mailings, what does the disclaimer state?Amassmailing--over200substantiallysimilarpiecesofmail--mustincludeontheoutsideoftheenvelope:“Paidforby”andthenameandaddressofthecandidateorcommitteesendingthemailing.Thenameandaddressmustbeinnolessthan6-pointtypeandinacolororprintwhichcontrastswiththebackgroundsothatitiseasilyread.Ifamassmailingispaidforbymorethanonecandidateorcommittee,thenameandaddressofthecandidateorcommitteewhoispayingthegreatestshareofthemassmailing(includingcostsfordesigning,postage,andprinting)must be placedon the outside of eachpiece ofmail. If twoormore candidates or committees payequallyforthemailer,thenameandaddressofatleastoneofthecandidatesorcommitteesmustbeshownontheoutside,andthenamesandaddressesofallcandidatesorcommitteespayingforthemailermustappearonatleastoneinsert.
On emails, what does the disclaimer state?Whenover200substantiallysimilaremailsaresentbyapoliticalcommittee,theemailmustinclude“Paidforbyandthecommitteename.”Thecommittee’sstreetaddressisnotrequiredonmassemailssentbyacommittee,butmaybeincluded.
How must the disclaimer appear?Disclaimersonpoliticaladsandliteraturemustbeclearandconspicuoussoastobeunderstoodbytheintendedpublic.Writtendisclaimersmustbeprintedclearlyand legibly.Spokendisclaimersmustbeclearlyaudibleandintelligible.Specificrequirementsforcolorcontrast,printfontsizeandtimeappearingonscreenarelistedinthedisclaimerchartsabove.
PaidforbyJonesforMayor2014123ElmStreetElmton,CA95523
FredSmith 7200OakSt Oakville,CA92253
PaidforbyCitizensinSupportofMeasureB123ElmStreetElmton,CA95523
FredSmith 7200OakSt Oakville,CA92253
PaidforbyABCCompany123ElmStreetElmton,CA95523
FredSmith 7200OakSt Oakville,CA92253
Candidate: Measure:
Independent Expenditure:
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Updating a disclaimerWhenacommittee’snamechangesbecauseofnewtopdonorsorotherwise,advertisementdisclaimersmustberevised.Television,radio,electronicmedia,orrobocallsmustbeamendedwithinfivecalendardays.Printmedia,massmailings,orothertangibleitemsmustbeamendedeverytimeanordertoreproduceisplaced.
Advertisements in Languages Other than EnglishDisclaimersonpoliticaladvertisementsshouldbewrittenorspokeninthesamelanguageusedintheadvertisement.
Does a disclaimer have to appear on ALL printed materials or campaign items?No.Adisclaimer isnot requiredonregular-sizecampaignbuttons,pins,bumperstickers,ormagnets. It isnotrequiredonpens,pencils,rulers,mugs,potholders,keytags,golfballsandsimilarsmallcampaignpromotionalitemswhereadisclaimercannotbeconvenientlyprinted.Thedisclaimerisnotrequiredont-shirts,caps,hats,andotherarticlesofclothing;skywritingandairplanebanners;orcommitteechecksandreceipts.
Does a disclaimer have to appear on communications from an organization to its members?For political party communications, yes. For communications from other organizations to their members, adisclaimerisnotrequired.
Can the FPPC answer my questions about disclaimers on my campaign communications?Yes.TheFPPCcanassistyouwithquestionsaboutdisclaimersoncampaigncommunications.UsetheTechnicalAssistancedivisionadviceemail-advice@fppc.ca.gov.Insomecasesacopyoftheadwillberequired.
Is there a penalty for circulating or publishing literature or other material concerning a candidate or ballot measure without a disclaimer?Yes.ThepenaltyforfailingtocomplywiththeAct’sdisclaimerrequirementsisafineofupto$5,000perviolation.Inaddition,anypersonwhoviolates thedisclaimerrequirementsconcerningballotmeasureand independentexpenditureadvertisementsmaybeliableforafineofuptothreetimesthecostoftheadvertisement,includingplacementcosts.
What is the proper procedure to report violations for circulating or publishing materials without a disclaimer?YoumayfileawrittencomplaintwiththeFairPoliticalPracticesCommission’sEnforcementdivision.
Can the FPPC check the truth or accuracy of the political communication?No.TheActdoesnotregulatethetruthoraccuracyofthecontentofpoliticalcommunications,giventhebroadFirstAmendmentprotectionforpoliticalspeech.
Must political messages in literature or other material concerning candidates for federal offices include a disclaimer?Federalelectionlawgovernsdisclaimersonelectionmaterialsforfederalcandidates.ContacttheFederalElectionCommissionatwww.fec.govor(800)424-9530forinformation.
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“Do not call” listsQuestionsorcommentsregarding“donotcall” listsshouldbeaddressedtotheNationalDoNotCallRegistry,administeredbytheFederalTradeCommission(FTC)atwww.donotcall.gov.ThefederalDoNotCallRegistry isalistofphonenumbersofconsumerswhowanttolimitthetelemarketingcallstheyreceive.The“donotcall”provisionsdonotcovercallsfrompoliticalorganizations,charities,telephonesurveyorsorcompanieswithwhichaconsumerhasanexistingbusinessrelationship.
Posting political signs on utility poles and other public propertyCheck localordinancesforrulesonpostersandyardsigns.Local lawmayrestrictorprohibittheplacementofcampaignsignsongovernment-ownedproperty.
This brochure presents a summary of the law. For further legal information, consult the Act and its corresponding regulations and opinions.
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Political Signs
Sacramento County Zoning RegulationsSection335-03oftheSacramentoCountyZoningCodespecifiestheregulationsconcerningpoliticalsigns.Moreinformationcanbefoundbyvisitingwww.code-enforcement.saccounty.net/Pages/Signs.aspxorbycontactingthePlanningDivisionoftheDepartmentofCommunityDevelopment.
To file a complaint regarding political signs, call 311 or (916) 875-4311, or file an online report at www.311.saccounty.net.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA-BUSINESS, TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING AGENCY EDMUND G. BROWN JR, Governor
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF TRAFFIC OPERATIONS OUTDOOR ADVERTISING PROGRAM
Dear Candidate or Committee Member: As a candidate or campaign worker for either offi ce or a ballot measure, this reminder about State law governing campaign signs should be helpful to you. Section 5405.3 of the State Outdoor Advertising Act exempts the placing of Temporary Political Signs from normal outdoor advertising display requirements. A Temporary Political Sign meets the following criteria:
A. Encourages a particular vote in a scheduled election. B. Is placed no sooner than 90 days prior to the scheduled election and is removed within 10 days
after that election. C. Is no larger than 32 square feet. D. Has had a Statem ent of Responsibility filed with the Department certifying a person who will
be responsible for removing the sign (Attached). A completed Statement of Responsibility must be submitted to: Division of Traffic Operations Outdoor Advertising Program P.O. Box 942874, MS-36 Sacramento, CA 94274-0001 Temporary Political Signs shall not be placed within the right-of-way of any highway, or be visible within 660 feet from the edge of the right-of-way of a classified “Landscaped freeway”. State law directs the Department of Transportation to remove unauthorized Temporary Political Signs and bill the responsible party for their removal. We are calling these provisions to your attention to avoid possible embarrassment or inconvenience to you and your supporters. Please share thisinformation with those assisting in your campaign. Should you have any questions, comments or need additional information, please call (916) 654-6473. Enclosure
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA-BUSINESS, TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING AGENCY EDMUND G. BROWN JR, Governor
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF TRAFFIC OPERATIONS OUTDOOR ADVERTISING PROGRAM
STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR TEMPORARY POLITICAL SIGNS
Election Date: _____ June _____ November Other: ________________________ Candidate’s Name: ________________________________________________________________ Office sought or Proposition Number: _________________________________________________ County where sign(s) will be placed: _______________________________________________ Number of signs to be placed: _______________________________________________________ RESPONSIBLE PARTY:
Name: ______________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Phone Number (Include Area Code) _____________________________________________ The undersigned hereby accepts responsibility for the removal of Temporary Political Signs placed pursuant to Section 5405.3 of the Outdoor Advertising Act for the above candidate or proposition. It is understood and agreed that any Temporary Political Signs placed sooner than ninety (90) days prior to the election and/or not removed within ten (10) days after the election, may be removed by the Department and the responsible party will be billed for any associated removal costs. ______________________________________________________ ____________________ SIGNATURE OF RESPONSIBLE PARTY DATE
Mail Statement of Responsibility to:
Division of Traffic Operations Outdoor Advertising Program P.O. Box 942874, MS-36 Sacramento, CA 94274-0001
8th of
John Smith
Sacramento City Unified School District, Area 3
Sacramento
John Smith
1111 Rose Avenue
Sacramento CA 95835
916-555-5555
07/18/2016
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• VoterFiles• WalkingLists• Vote-by-MailSubscriptions• Precinct Lists• PollingPlaceLists• Maps
Toobtainanyoftheabovementioneditems,pleasevisitwww.elections.saccounty.netforfillablerequestforms.Followtheprovidedinstructionsforsubmittingyourrequest.Ourofficewillcontactyouregardingyourrequest.
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Contact Information
Address: 700065thStreet,SuiteA Sacramento,CA95823
Website: www.elections.saccounty.net
Telephone Numbers: CandidateFiling (916)875-6276 (916)854-9567facsimile
CampaignDisclosure (916)875-6276 GeneralInformation (916)875-6451 (800)762-8019 Vote-by-MailVoting (916)875-6463 (916)854-9796facsimile
SampleBallotPreparation (916)875-6222
PrecinctOfficers/PollingPlaces (916)875-6100 (916)875-6594facsimile
MappingInformation (916)875-6248 ObtainingElectionNightReturns (916)875-6451
CaliforniaRelayService(TTY) 711
Additional Information: FairPoliticalPracticesCommission (916)322-5660 www.fppc.ca.gov (866)275-3772 FederalElectionsCommission (800)424-9530 www.fec.gov
CaliforniaSecretaryofState (916)653-6814 www.sos.ca.gov
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