ELECTION 2008

Notice is hereby given that a General Municipal Election will be held in the City of Grover Beach, on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 for the following Officers:

The following qualified candidates are running for City Council
(Please note: the names and ballot designations are listed below in the order as they will appear on the November 4, 2008 ballot):

For Directly-elected Mayor (two-year term):

John P. Shoals, Council Member
Chuck Ashton, City Council Member

For two (2) seats on the City Council (four-year terms):

Liz Doukas, Court Reporter
Debbie Peterson, Realtor
Karen Bright, Appointed Incumbent

** Election Results - for San Luis Obispo County & All Cities **

The Nomination Period for Council Candidates was Monday, July 14, 2008 - Friday, August 8, 2008. (This period was extended to to Wednesday, August 13, for non-incumbents only, when an incumbent fails to submit nomination papers or fails to qualify as a candidate.)

Requirements for Running for a Seat on the City Council: A Candidate must live in Grover Beach and be a registered voter of the City. Please see: Press Release.

To Be a Qualified City Council Candidate: If you are interested in running for an open seat on the Grover Beach City Council, please schedule an appointment to meet with the City Clerk during regular business hours to learn more about the filing requirements, receive candidate nomination papers, and other necessary documents by calling (805) 473-4567 or sending an e-mail to dmcmahon@grover.org

Candidates Forum - Candidates for City Council and Mayor - moderated by the League of Women Voters and sponsored by the Grover Beach Chamber of Commerce.
When: Thursday, October 16, 2008, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Where: Ramona Garden Park Center
(corner of North 10th Street and Ramona Avenue)

Political Campaign Sign Regulations in 2008 - There are specific City regulations regarding campaign signs which limit the time period signs may be posted, the size and number of signs permitted on each property, and provide the City with enforcement authority under certain circumstances.

For the November 4, 2008 General Muncipal Election, political campaign signs:

May be posted no sooner than sixty (60) days prior to the election (Fri, Sept. 5, 2008) and

Must be removed within seven (7) days after the election (Tues, Nov. 11, 2008).

May not be placed or attached to (or otherwise located on or extending over) any public property or public right-of-way.

May not be attached to utility poles, traffic signals or any other traffic control device.

For commercial, residential, and industrial properties, please observe the following :

Right-of-Way Sidewalk Locations In the Absence of a Sidewalk

Allowed Locations Placed "behind" the sidewalk, which means the side of the sidewalk that is located furthest away from the street. Placed at least 6 feet from the face of the curb or berm.

Not Allowed Placed in the landscaped strip between the street and the sidewalk. Placed less than 6 feet from the face of the curb or berm.

Voter Registration: To be eligible to vote for candidates and issues on the November 4, 2008 ballot, you must be registered to vote no later than Monday, October 20, 2008. For more information on voter registration or to obtain a Vote by Mail Ballot:

Visit the County-Clerk Recorder's Office - Elections Division.
Visit the Secretary of State's Office to complete a voter registration form on-line, sign the form, and mail it to the County-Clerk Recorder's Office.

Vote by Mail Ballots: The first day Vote by Mail Ballots will be available is Monday, October 6, 2008. The last day to mail in a Vote by Mail Ballot is Tuesday, October 28, 2008 or you may personally deliver it to the County Clerk-Recorder’s Office or any polling location in the County by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. To ensure that ballots are received in time to be counted, the County recommends voters not to mail their ballots after the Friday prior to Election Day. (Note: voters may authorize a designated family member to return the voted ballot to any polling place in the County or to the County Clerk-Recorder's Office.)

Additional Election Information:

Fair Political Practices Commission
Sacramento, California (866) 275-3772
The Technical Assistance Division of the FPPC will provide telephone assistance Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., or visit them on the web at Fair Political Practices Commission.

San Luis Obispo County-Clerk Recorder's Office - Election’s Division
1055 Monterey Street, Room D120
San Luis Obispo, California 93408; (805) 781-5228
County Elections Office

League of Women Voters
The League's Non-partisan Election Information Website Smart Voter

Grover Beach City Clerk's Office - The City Clerk is responsible for conducting the Municipal Election and receiving all Campaign Filing Statements for local candidates. To contact the City Clerk's Office, call (805) 473-4567, Mon - Fri, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except holidays, or send an e-mail to City Clerk's Office.

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