Elections

The City Clerk serves as the Elections Official for the City of Stockton, consolidating elections with San Joaquin County to reduce the cost of conducting an election.  The City Clerk manages the nominations for Council office, and performs prima facie review of any petitions that are filed with the City.  Additional duties related to elections include:

• Adjusting Council District Boundaries
• Preparation of the Council Candidate Handbook
• Receiving and processing Campaign Statements
• Receiving and processing Statements of Economic Interest filed by Councilmembers, Boards & Commissions, and Designated Employees.
• Monitoring the filings and initiates amendments or updates to the City's Conflict of Interest Code
• Promoting voter registration and participation

The City Clerks Office has prepared a Candidate Handbook as a reference for candidates running for City Council.  You can download a copy of the handbook here, or contact the City Clerk's Office.

If you are considering running for office, please refer to Manual 2 from the FPPC website (link below) and the Stockton City Charter, articles 6 & 7 for regulations and requirements.

Candidate FPPC form filing guidelines

Council Redistricting Information

External Links

FPPC - Fair Political Practices Commission - Manuals and forms to assist candidates, officials, and committees in meeting reporting obligations

Voter Registration - San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters website

This City of Stockton web page last reviewed on --- 2/22/2012