Belmont, CA -- The City of Belmont will hold a General Municipal Election on Nov. 8, 2022. Two seats on the five-member City Council will be up for election -- one each from newly formed Council Districts 1 and 3 for four-year terms-- and an At-large Mayor for a 2-year term.
The nomination period opens today, Monday July 18th closes at 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. Only registered Belmont voters 18 years of age may run for Mayor. Belmont voter registration and residency in Districts 1 or 3 is required to be a Councilmember candidate for the respective district. Districts 2 and 4 will hold elections in 2024.
Councilmembers whose terms will be expiring are Julia Mates, Charles Stone and Warren Lieberman.
There is no filing fee for running for office, although candidates are responsible for their share of the cost of printing the candidate statement in the sample ballot booklet, should they choose to provide one. This cost also includes the required translation into Spanish and Mandarin Chinese.
The County Election Office has online informational workshops for those interested in becoming candidates for any local race in San Mateo County, the next candidate information session is July 28. Please contact its office at (650) 312-5222 for more information or visit www.smcacre.org.
Information about Belmont’s Election Districts can be found at www.Belmont.gov/Districts.
For Belmont City Council candidates, nomination papers must be picked up in person by the prospective candidate (or a representative) from the City Clerk in Suite 330, City Hall, One Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, CA, during regular business hours. Potential candidates must make an appointment to allow for adequate time to be issued the nomination packet. Contact Belmont City Clerk at (650) 595-7413, or email cclerk@belmont.gov.
The Belmont Story
The City of Belmont is located on the San Francisco Peninsula and combines the magnificent views of the Northern Santa Cruz mountains and San Francisco Bay with the strength and resilience of a long-established population of 27,110. The 130-city staff and leadership are dedicated to providing Belmont with sound infrastructure and well-connected mobility options, building upon our major corridors. Belmont is developing a thriving business community, while balancing sustainable fiscal operations and maintaining safe and healthy neighborhoods with a rich selection of recreational and cultural opportunities. These priorities work together to create a vibrant and enjoyable quality of life that is uniquely Belmont. For more information, please visit www.belmont.gov.
