City of South Lake Tahoe Election Filing Period Started July 14th

South Lake Tahoe, CA – The City of South Lake Tahoe, in consolidation with the El Dorado County Elections Department, will be conducting an election on November 4, 2014 for the following elected positions: three (3) City Councilmembers, one (1) City Clerk, and one (1) City Treasurer.

 

The filing period opens on Monday, July 14, 2014 at 9:00 AM and closes on Friday, August 8, 2014 at 5:00 PM.; however, if an incumbent fails to file his or her nomination papers by August 8, 2014, the filing period will be expanded for five (5) days, ending onWednesday, August 13, 2014 at 5:00 PM.

 

All interested persons must be a registered voter and reside within the City of South Lake Tahoe at the time nomination papers are issued.

 

The City of South Lake Tahoe does not have a filing fee.  However, there is a charge for candidates who wish to file and have printed a Candidate Statement in the sample ballot.  The fee, determined by the El Dorado County Registrar of Voters, is $335 for English and $431 for Spanish.

 

Nomination papers can be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office located at 1901 Airport Road, South Lake Tahoe, California.  Office hours areMonday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

 

The last day to register to vote for the November 4, 2014 election isMonday, October 20, 2014.