Interested in Running for School Board or City Council?

The filing period begins on July 15 for elected positions at the City of South Pasadena and at the South Pasadena Unified School District, which will be voted on at the November 5 election.

Two city council terms are expiring: that of councilman Michael A. Cacciotti and councilman Philip C. Putnam. The position of city treasurer is also open and is currently held by Gary E. Pia, who was elected in 2011 to fill the unexpired term created when Victor A. Robinette resigned.

The position of City Clerk, a part-time, stipend-compensated position, is also open, and Sally Kilby, the current City Clerk, is retiring. All terms are for four years.

Three school board seats are expiring this November: that of President David Adelstein, who announced during a meeting he is not running for re-election; board member Dr. Michele Kipke; and board member Elisabeth Eilers.

To qualify as a candidate, a resident must be a registered voter in South Pasadena, a United States citizen, and at least 18 years old.

The candidate filing period for all positions ends August 9. Incumbents must file by August 9, whereas non-incumbents have until August 14. There is a filing fee and a charge for printing the candidate’s statement in the sample ballot booklet.

For further information, contact the City Clerk for City positions at 626-403-7232; and the School District Superintendent’s Office for school positions at 626-441-5810 x1100.

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