ElectionsNew Campaign Finance Ordinance 2012 General Municipal Election - November 6, 2012 Candidate Campaign Committee Reports The City of Milpitas will hold its next municipal election in November this year, as it does in all even numbered years. On November 6, 2012, Milpitas voters will elect: |
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- One Mayor (current Mayor's term expires) to a 2-year term to expire November 2014
- Two Councilmembers to 4-year terms which will expire November 2016
Nomination papers to run for office may be issued by the City Clerk during the four week period specified by state law. Filing opens at 8:00 AM on Monday, July 16, 2012 until the deadline of Friday, August 10, 2012 by 5:00 PM. If an incumbent does not file for to run for re-election, then the filing deadline will extend 5 days to Wednesday, August 15, 2012. Those interested in forming a Campaign Committee or Political Action Committee may do so at any time (visit www.fppc.ca.gov). Call the City Clerk at 586-3001 for more information.
In 2012, Milpitas and other Santa Clara County Vote-By-Mail voters are welcome to drop off their voted ballots into a secure ballot box, provided by the County Registrar, in the Milpitas City Clerk's office. Visit the 3rd floor of Milpitas City Hall to drop off your ballot.
For previous election results, Voting By Mail, Poll Workers, Voter Registration, and information in select minority languages, link to the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters website: www.sccvote.org
For more information about municipal elections, call the Milpitas City Clerk at 586-3001 or send an e-mail to mlavelle@ci.milpitas.ca.gov or the Deputy City Clerk at 586-3003 and dbiles@ci.milpitas.ca.gov.
Where do I register to vote?
Registration:
Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters:
1555 Berger Dr, Building 2, San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 299-8683 or 1(866) 430-8683
CA Secretary of State:
Where do I vote?
Call Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters
at (408) 299-8683 to find your polling place.
| Milpitas City Clerk's Office | Hours: |
| 455 East Calaveras Boulevard | Monday-Friday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm |
| City Clerk: Mary Lavelle | Phone: (408) 586-3001 |
| Deputy City Clerk: Donna Biles | Phone: (408) 586-3003 |
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