The next regularly scheduled election will be held on November 8, 2016 for the purpose of electing three members of the Rancho Cordova City Council. The seats held by Council Member McGarvey, Mayor Sander, and Vice Mayor Terry will expire in December 2016.

Individuals wishing to become a candidate must obtain and complete the official nomination documents from the City Clerk. The filing period for nomination documents and candidate’s statement will be July 18, 2016 through August 12, 2016.  If complete nomination documents for an incumbent are not filed by 5:00 pm on August 12, 2016 any qualified person other than the incumbent shall have until 5:00 pm on August 17, 2016 to file the nomination documents for the council seat.

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of California.
• Must be a registered voter and a resident within the city limits of Rancho Cordova at the time nomination papers are issued.

The deadline to register to vote in the November 8th election is October 24th. Voter registration forms are available at City Hall, the County Registrar of Voters Office, or online through the California Secretary of State. If you are already registered, a new affidavit of registration is needed only if you have changed your name, address, or wish to change your political party affiliation.

Contact City Clerk Mindy Cuppy for more information at (916) 851-8721 or at [email protected].