November 2020 Municipal Election In Aliso Viejo City

Press release from the City of Aliso Viejo:

July 10, 2020

The filing period to run for Aliso Viejo City Council opens Monday, July 13 and ends Thursday, August 6.

Three City Council seats are open in the General Municipal Election, which takes place November 3. Candidates have until 5:30 p.m. on August 6 to file nomination documents and statements of qualification for office. Candidate packets are available by appointment. The deadline extends to Wednesday, August 12 if an incumbent is not running for re-election and does not file papers by the August 6 deadline.

To qualify, a candidate must live in Aliso Viejo and be registered to vote. No fee is required to run for City Council; however, candidates can submit a "Candidate’s Statement" for the voter information pamphlet with a $600 deposit. Additional printing costs may apply.

Due to the health risks associated with COVID-19, the City Clerk has implemented protocols for candidates. For more information visit avcity.org/elections, or contact the City Clerk’s office at 949-425-2506 or city-clerk@avcity.org.

This press release was produced by the City of Aliso Viejo. The views expressed here are the author’s own.