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Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION›Chapter 1 — CITY COUNCIL

California City Municipal Code Art. 2 Elections

California City Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California City

Cite as: California City Municipal Code Article 2 · Text as of 2026-10-04

Sec. 2-1.201. - General.

This Article regulates municipal elections to the extent permitted by law.

( Ord. No. 14-725 , § 1, 10-21-2014)

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Sec. 2-1.202. - Nomination Filing Fee.

Pursuant to Elections Code Section 10228, as it may be amended, candidates for elective office shall deposit a $25.00 fee to defray the cost to the City of processed nomination papers.

( Ord. No. 14-725 , § 1, 10-21-2014)

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Sec. 2-1.203. - Campaign Contributions.

Candidates for the Council, Mayor, or City Treasurer Office shall file a written report with the City Clerk disclosing campaign contributions of $50.00 or more. To the extent practicable, this report shall be filed on the same form and at the same time as campaign disclosure statements filed pursuant to State law.

( Ord. No. 14-725 , § 1, 10-21-2014)

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Sec. 2-1.204. - Ties.

If more than one (1) candidate for elective office receives the same number of votes, the election shall be decided by lot.

( Ord. No. 14-725 , § 1, 10-21-2014)

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