News Flash Home
The original item was published from 7/15/2022 12:03:38 PM to 8/13/2022 10:05:03 AM.

News Flash

City of Watsonville

Posted on: July 15, 2022

[ARCHIVED] Candidate filing for Watsonville City Council Districts 3, 4, 5, & 7 opens July 18

RUNFOROFFICE_-02 (1)

Those interested in running for Watsonville City Council Districts 3, 4, 5, & 7 can begin to set up an appointment with the City Clerk to become a candidate starting this Monday, July 18, 2022.

Please keep in mind that you must make an appointment with the City Clerk to pull papers and discuss the requirements for qualifying as a candidate. Call (831) 768-3040 or email cityclerk@cityofwatsonville.org to make an appointment.

 City Council Candidates

The purpose of the election is to elect City Council Members for the Watsonville City Council for full four-year terms for Council Districts 3, 4, 5, & 7.

In order to run for office, a candidate must have been a resident and a registered qualified voter in the City of Watsonville and of the district, they wish to represent for at least 30 days before the nomination period opens. The nomination period opens on July 18, 2022, and closes on August 12, 2022.

Candidate statements are available for public examination for 10 calendar days immediately following the filing deadline for submission of those documents. During this period, any voter of the appropriate City District, or the elections official, may seek a writ of mandate or an injunction requiring any or all of the material in the statement to be amended or deleted.

𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗔Ñ𝗢𝗟

Aquellos interesados en postularse para los Distritos 3, 4, 5 y 7 del Concilio Municipal de Watsonville pueden comenzar a solicitar los documentos requeridos para calificar como candidatos a partir de este lunes 18 de julio del 2022.

Tenga en cuenta que debe programar una cita con el secretario municipal para obtener los documentos y analizar los requisitos para calificar como candidato. Llame al (831) 768-3040 o envíe un correo electrónico a cityclerk@cityofwatsonville.org para programar una cita.

Candidatos al Concilio Municipal

El propósito de la elección es elegir miembros del Concilio Municipal para el Concilio Municipal de Watsonville por períodos completos de cuatro años para los Distritos del Concilio 3, 4, 5 y 7.

Para postularse para un cargo, un candidato debe haber sido residente y un votante calificado registrado en la Ciudad de Watsonville y del distrito que desea representar durante al menos 30 días antes de que se abra el período de nominación. El período de nominación se abre el 18 de julio de 2022 y se cierra el 12 de agosto de 2022.

Las declaraciones de los candidatos están disponibles para examen público durante 10 días naturales inmediatamente después de la fecha límite de presentación de dichos documentos. Durante este período, cualquier votante del distrito de la Ciudad correspondiente, o el funcionario electoral, puede solicitar una orden de mandato o una orden judicial que requiera que se modifique o elimine parte o la totalidad del material de la declaración.

Facebook Twitter Email

Other News in City of Watsonville

Public Art Stage Skirt

Community Input for Stage Skirt Designs

Posted on: February 13, 2026
An aerial photo overlooking a section of Freedom Boulevard in Watsonville

Draft Watsonville Vision Zero Corridor Study Now Available for Review

Posted on: February 12, 2026 | Last Modified on: February 12, 2026
Five uniformed firefighters stand side by side on a stage, facing the camera with hands clasped in f

Five new Watsonville Firefighters graduate academy

Posted on: January 24, 2026 | Last Modified on: January 24, 2026
Two firefighters on the roof of a home battling flames

Apply for the 2026 Fire Academy

Posted on: January 7, 2026 | Last Modified on: January 7, 2026
Newly appointed Fire Chief Schaefer in front of a fire truck posing for headshot

City of Watsonville Names New Fire Chief

Posted on: December 29, 2025
Professional headshot of Chief Brian Shab standing in front of American flag

City of Watsonville Names New Police Chief

Posted on: December 23, 2025
Young artist working on several murals at one of our parks

Downtown Watsonville Named One of California’s Newest State-Designated Cultural Districts

Posted on: December 18, 2025 | Last Modified on: December 18, 2025
Aerial photo of main street with damaged sidewalk

Caltrans Begins Sidewalk and Shoulder Repairs on Main Street

Posted on: November 4, 2025 | Last Modified on: November 4, 2025
City of Watsonville crews working on a water main replacement project on Riverside Drive

Water Main Upgrades Underway

Posted on: September 10, 2025 | Last Modified on: September 10, 2025
Book Cover for: The Connection Cure, The God of the Woods, and How to Know a person.

Author Talks

Posted on: December 22, 2025
Image of Dr. Victoria Bañales and clipart of a feather pen

Poets' Circle 2026

Posted on: February 2, 2026
Image: Popcorn and Film

Family Movie Night

Posted on: December 22, 2025