Election Procedures
Board of Directors Elections. The District’s Board of Directors consists of 5 members elected by registered voters within the District. Directors serve four-year terms. Elections are held in November of even-numbered years, consolidated with the Lake County general election.
Candidate Filing Information. Candidates for the Board of Directors must file a Nomination Paper and related documents with the Lake County Elections Office during the designated nomination period. The nomination period typically opens in July and closes in August of each election year. Exact dates are set by the County and published each election cycle.
To run for the Board, a candidate must:
- Be a registered voter residing within the District's boundaries
- Obtain signatures from registered District voters on their Nomination Paper
- File all required documents by the deadline established by the County Elections Office
For current filing deadlines and forms, contact Lake County Elections Office:
Lake County: Registrar of Voters
Campaign Finance Disclosure. Candidates and officeholders are subject to the Political Reform Act and must file campaign finance disclosure statements with the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC). For information on filing obligations, visit www.fppc.ca.gov.
Voter Information. To check your voter registration status or register to vote, visit vote.ca.gov.
Contact the District. For general questions about District elections, contact:
Olivia Mann, Board Secretary
12952 E. Highway 20, Clearlake Oaks, CA 95423
(707) 998-3322