Have You Heard Who Is Running for Piedmont City Council or School Board?
PCA will attempt to keep voters informed as election season gets underway for the November 3, 2020 Election.
It is known that some candidates are beginning their campaigns via the internet. With social distancing remaining in place, this election will prove to be unique with no knocking on doors, block coffees, or hand shaking.
Piedmont has never lacked for resident voters to step forward and seek election to the volunteer positions. There are many details to running for public office requiring strict adherence to requirements. Candidates are advised to promptly contact the Piedmont City Clerk for details.
Piedmont voters who are interested in seeking election or reelection are getting busy for the election filing period beginning in July 13 and ending August 7.
Nomination Filing Period = July 13 – August 7, 2020
Suggested Deadline for Direct Arguments on Measures August 14, 2020
Suggested Deadline for Rebuttal Arguments on Measures August 21, 2020
Dates should be confirmed with City Clerk Tulloch at 510/420-3040.
Two seats on the City Council are up at the November 3 election. Council member Jen Cavenaugh can seek another 4 year term. Mayor Bob McBain having served 2 four year terms cannot seek re-election. Two seats will be filled at the election.
Two School Board members, Andrea Swenson and Sarah Pearson, will have served 2 four year terms and cannot seek re-election. The third School Board member, Cory Smegal, is eligible to be re-elected to another 4 year term. Three seats on the Piedmont School Board will be filled at the election.
The City Council on July 6 will approve the protocols for Piedmont’s City Council and School Board Elections on the November General Election ballot.
Staff report: Approval of a Resolution Setting Procedural Details for the General Municipal Election of November 3, 2020
SECTION 7. There shall be no filing fee for candidates for office in the General Municipal Election.
SECTION 8. The candidates’ statements shall be limited to a maximum of 200 words.
SECTION 10. The nominations for the General Municipal Election shall open on July 13, 2020 and close no later than 5:00 pm on August 7, 2020, unless extended pursuant to Elections Code Section 10225.
ANSWER to the question of who is running? It is not known for candidates have not publicly announced their candidacy.
Contact City Clerk John O. Tulloch at 510/420-3040.
Window looking out from inside the Piedmont City Hall Council Chambe
Resolution Setting Procedural Details for the General Municipal Election of November 3, 2020
