Election
MARCH 5, 2013 SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION INFORMATION
Overview
For the first time, the City will be conducting an all-mail ballot election. This choice was made in order to reduce the cost to the taxpayers. The full cost of the election is being borne by the City and a stand-alone election with polling places would have cost significantly more. Voters will find it convenient to complete the ballot at home and return it by mail without having to visit a polling place. The ballots must be received by the San Bernardino County Elections Office by March 5, 2013. Completed ballots may also be dropped off at two Chino Hills locations during regular business hours or until 8:00 p.m. on election night. Location addresses are:
City Clerk's Office James S. Thalman Branch Library
City Hall, second floor 14020 City Center Drive
14000 City Center Drive
Replacement Ballots will be available at the City Clerk’s Office.
Please call the City Clerk’s Office at 364-2624 if you have any questions.
Your vote is important and one vote can make a difference. Let’s make this election the highest voter turnout in Chino Hills’ history!
Candidates' Forum
The Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce has scheduled a Candidates' Forum on Monday, February 11th at
6:00 p.m. in the Chino Hills City Council Chambers at 14000 City Center Drive. For additional information, please contact the Chamber at (909) 627-6177. The Forum will be videotaped and aired on City TV 3/41. A TV airing schedule is expected to be ready by approximately February 19th.
Council Seats
W.C. "Bill" Kruger
Term
The successful candidate will serve the remainder of Council Member Kruger's term which runs throught November 2014.
Eligibility for Office
In order to run for the office of Member of the City Council an individual must
- Reside in the City of Chino Hills
- Be a registered voter in the City of Chino Hills both at the time nomination papers are issued and at the time of assuming office.
Nomination Period
The nomination period begins on Monday, November 12, 2012, and ends on Friday, December 7, 2012, at 4:30 p.m.
Nomination Paper
The nomination process includes a Nomination Paper that must be officially issued by the City Clerk during the nomination period.To be nominated to the office of Member of the City Council, a candidate must obtain not less than 20, nor more than 30 valid signatures of registered voters residing in the City, on the Nomination Paper.The completed Nomination Paper must be returned to the City Clerk no later than December 7, 2012, at 4:30 p.m.
Statement of Economic Interests
Candidates for Member of the City Council must complete and submit to the City Clerk a Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests.The candidate must disclose investments and interests in real property held on the date of filing, and income received during the 12 months prior to the date of filing.The Form 700 must be filed with the Nomination Paper no later than December 7, 2012, at 4:30 p.m.
Candidate Statements
Each candidate is allowed, but not required, to prepare a statement, up to 200 words, on a form provided by the City Clerk, to be included with the sample ballot and mailed to each registered voter.The cost to include a Candidate Statement on the ballot is determined by the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters Office.The Statement must be returned to the City Clerk at the same time as the Nomination Paper and the Form 700 no later than December 7,2012 at 4:30 p.m.A Candidate Statement may not be changed after it is filed, but it may be withdrawn up until 5:30 p.m. on Monday, December 10, 2012.
Candidates Ballot Designation
Each candidate may designate a profession, occupation or vocation on a Ballot Designation Worksheet provided by the City Clerk.The designation will appear on the ballot with the candidate’s name and will be included in the sample ballot which is mailed to voters.No more than three words may be used to designate either the current principal profession, vocation or occupation of the candidate, or the principal profession, vocation or occupation of the candidate during the calendar year immediately preceding the filing of the nomination documents.
Political Signs
Political signs are allowed within the City of Chino Hills. They may be placed on privately owned residential or commercial property, with the owner's permission, up to 45 days prior to an election and must be removed within 10 days following the election. Prior to the placement of political signs within the City, a permit and a deposit of $250 are required. The deposit shall only be used if the City is required to remove a sign that is in violation of the City's Code. For complete information regarding political signs, please see Chino Hills Municipal Code Chapter 12.48. An application packet may be downloaded by clicking on http://www.chinohills.org/DocumentCenter/View/7636