City of Malibu November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election Updates
In the General Municipal Elections on November 8, 2022, Malibu voters will see two seats on the City Council and “Measure MC,” a Transactions and Use Tax to support City services to the community. All City information on the 2022 election will be posted and updated on the City website at www.MalibuCity.org/Elections.
City Council Candidates
The nomination period for candidates for City Council in Malibu’s 2022 General Municipal Election closed on August 17, 2022 at 5:30 PM. Six candidates filed nomination papers before the deadline and all six have qualified for inclusion on the ballot to fill the two open City Council seats. Councilmembers Karen Farrer and Mikke Pierson did not file to run for second terms on the City Council. California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber reported the ballot order for the November 8, 2022 ballot to the City will be:
- Marianne Riggins
- Ryan Embree
- Jimy Tallal
- Bill Sampson
- Doug Stewart
- Hap Henry
Transactions and Use Tax (TUT) Measure MC
The City’s Transactions and Use Tax (TUT) Measure will appear on the November 8, 2022 ballot as “Measure MC,” as designation by the Los Angele County Registrar-Recorder’s/County Clerk’s Office.
The official ballot question for Measure MC is: “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?”
The City will be providing information to residents over the coming months to help them make an informed decision. For further questions, please contact the City Clerk at cityclerk@malibucity.org.