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GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
The City’s General Municipal Elections are consolidated elections with Los Angeles County, which are conducted on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years. This election date was adopted by the Malibu City Council on May 11, 2015, and approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on September 29, 2015.
Next Election
The City of Malibu's next General Municipal Election will be held on November 8, 2022. Two City Council seats will be on the ballot.
ELECTION RESOURCES
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 ELECTION CANDIDATES
The next General Municipal Election will be held for two seats. The Nomination Period opens on July 18 and ends on August 12, unless the incumbent does not file in which case the nomination period will be extended to August 17, 2022. Please contact City Clerk Kelsey Pettijohn at kpettijohn@malibucity.org or 310-456-2489 ext. 228 to schedule an appointment to pull nomination papers.
To run for election in the City of Malibu you must be:
- A United States Citizen
- 18 years old on or before election day
- Registered to vote in the City of Malibu at the time the nomination paper is issued (you can verify your voter registration online with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder's Office)
Before any candidate raises or spends any money in connection with their campaign, they must first fill out and sign the Declaration of Intent to Solicit and Receive Contributions Form and the Fair Political Practices Commission Form 501 and file them with the City Clerk.
CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURES
CITY COUNCIL CAMPAIGN STATEMENT INFORMATION
The Fair Political Practices Commission requires reports from committees, candidates, and elected officials at various times of the year. Campaign Disclosure Filings are completed semi-annually, and during an election year (even years for the City of Malibu) two additional pre-election statements are required.
FPPC Candidate/Treasurer/Committee Basics
To better understand committee and candidate responsibilities before, during, and after the election, please consult the Fair Political Practices Commission Candidate Toolkit.
The following measure will appear on the November 8, 2022 ballot:
To support such city services as public safety, crime and fire prevention, addressing homelessness, keeping public areas safe and clean, preventing speeding and reckless driving, protecting coastal waters and beaches from pollution, preserving natural areas, supporting local businesses, and other general city services; shall a measure be adopted establishing a 1/2¢ transactions and use (sales) tax providing approximately $3,000,000 annually until ended by voters, requiring public spending disclosures and local control of funds?
Arguments and rebuttals must be submitted by the posted deadlines.
Please contact cityclerk@malibucity.org for questions.
- How do I become a registered voter in Malibu?
- What are the eligibility requirements to run for Malibu City Council?
- Is there a filing fee involved for my candidacy?
- Is there a fee for my candidate's statement?
- Who can sign my nomination paper?
- What if some of the signatures I obtain on my nomination paper are not registered voters or do not live within the City limits?
- Who is responsible for conducting Malibu General Municipal Elections?
election worker Information
Election workers are essential components of the election process.
To serve as an election worker in Los Angeles County, you must be:
- 18 years of age or older (unless participating in the Student Pollworker Program)
- A resident of California
- A United States citizen registered to vote or a legal permanent resident (green card holder)
Apply to Become an Election Worker
Student election Worker Program
The Los Angeles County Student Election Worker Program provides an opportunity for students to participate in the democratic process by serving during an election.
State law allows United States citizen or legal permanent resident (green card holder) high school students, age 16 or older, with a 2.5-grade point average or higher, and teacher and parental consent to serve during an election.
November 2022 Election Notices
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Kelsey Pettijohn
City ClerkPhone: 310-456-2489, ext. 228
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City Clerk
Physical Address
23825 Stuart Ranch Road
Malibu, CA 90265