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Page 1: Registrar of Voters: Jill LaVine Guide...The 2016 Candidate’s Guide for the General Election is intended to provide general information for candidates and committees, and does not
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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

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The2016Candidate’sGuidefortheGeneralElectionisintendedtoprovidegeneralinformationforcandidatesandcommittees,anddoesnothavetheforceoreffectoflaw,regulationorrule.ItisdistributedwiththeunderstandingthattheRegistrarofVotersoftheCountyofSacramento

isnotrenderinglegaladvice.Therefore,theguideisnotasubstituteforlegalcounselfortheindividual,organizationorcandidateusingit.

TheRegistrarofVotersstronglyrecommendsthatanyprospectivecandidateobtainlegaladvicetoassistincomplyingwithapplicableCalifornialaws,includingtheCaliforniaElectionsCodeand

CaliforniaGovernmentCode.

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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

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- 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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Sacramento City Unified School District, Area 31111 Rose Avenue Sacramento CA 95835 [email protected]

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N/A N/AN/A

N/AN/A N/A N/A

Businessman/ParentBusiness OwnerParent

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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: _____________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________

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 [email protected]

Carol Smith [email protected]

07/18/2016

Sample

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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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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: [email protected] = 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

Sample

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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

Sample

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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

Sample

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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 [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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 [email protected]

07/18/2016

Clear Page Print Form

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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: [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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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 [email protected]

Federal Election Commissionwww.fec.gov

999 E Street, NW (800) 424-9530Washington, DC 20463 [email protected]

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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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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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Political Advertising Disclaimerscontinued

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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Political Advertising Disclaimerscontinued

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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Political Advertising Disclaimerscontinued

“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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Services Available

Someoftheitemsavailableforpurchaseforyourcampaigninclude:

• VoterFiles• WalkingLists• Vote-by-MailSubscriptions• Precinct Lists• PollingPlaceLists• Maps

Toobtainanyoftheabovementioneditems,pleasevisitwww.elections.saccounty.netforfillablerequestforms.Followtheprovidedinstructionsforsubmittingyourrequest.Ourofficewillcontactyouregardingyourrequest.

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From CA-99 North1.FollowCA-99NtoFlorinRd2.Takeexit293AforFlorinRdE3.Turnleftonto65thStreet4.Turnleftintoparkinglot

From CA-99 South1.FollowCA-99StoFlorinRd2.Takeexit293AforFlorinRdE3.Turnleftonto65thStreet4.Turnleftintoparkinglot

Florin Rd

65th St

Directions

Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections7000 65th Street, Suite A

Sacramento, CA 95823

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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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