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Municipal Election General Information

There are five (5) elected positions in the City of Encinitas: one (1) Mayor elected at-large and four (4) City Council Members. Beginning with the General Municipal Election in November 2018, Council Members will be elected by districts in four single-member districts. For more information, visit the Elected Officials page.

General Municipal Elections are conducted every even-numbered year and are consolidated with the State General Election held on the first Tuesday following the first Monday of November. 

Current City Council

• Tony Kranz - Mayor - Elected on November 8, 2022 - term expires November 2024*
• Allison Blackwell - Council Member District 1 - Appointed on January 18, 2023 (to fill unexpired term of Tony Kranz who was elected Mayor on November 8, 2022) - term expires November 2024*
• Kellie Shay Hinze - Council Member District 2 - Elected on November 3, 2020 - term expires November 2024*
• Joy Lyndes - Council Member District 3 - Elected November 8, 2022 - term expires November 2026*
• Bruce Ehlers - Council Member District 4 - Elected on November 8, 2022 - term expires November 2026*

*terms expire with the certification of the November election which takes place on the second Tuesday of December in even-numbered years

The next General Municipal Election will be held on November 5, 2024 for the purpose of electing and taking action on the following:

1.  One (1) Mayor for a full two-year term with a term ending November 2026

2.  Two (2) Council Members:

• One (1) Council Member to represent District 1 for a full four-year term with a term ending November 2028
• One (1) Council Member to represent District 2 for a full four-year term with a term ending November 2028

3.  At the May 22, 2024 meeting, the City Council adopted Resolution 2024-60 ordering the submission to the qualified electors of the City a ballot measure placed on the ballot by the City Council relating to a one-cent per dollar general transactions and use (sales) tax with the ballot question to appear as follows:

Election Related Documents

• Resolution No. 2024-40, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Calling for the Holding of a General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the Election of Certain Officers as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California Relating to General Law Cities and the Submission to the Qualified Electors of the City a Measure Placed on the Ballot by the City Council Relating to a One-Cent Per Dollar General Transactions and Use (Sales) Tax” and setting direct and rebuttal argument deadlines. 
• Resolution No. 2024-41, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Diego to Consolidate a General Municipal Election to be Held on November 5, 2024, with the Statewide General Election to be Held on the Date Pursuant to Section 10403 of the California Election Code.”
  
  
• Notice of Direct/Rebuttal Argument requirements and deadlines - English
• Notice of Direct/Rebuttal Argument requirements and deadlines - Chinese (Traditional)
• Notice of Direct/Rebuttal Argument requirements and deadlines - Filipino
• Notice of Direct/Rebuttal Argument requirements and deadlines - Spanish
• Notice of Direct/Rebuttal Argument requirements and deadlines - Vietnamese
  
• Direct Argument in Favor of Measure K 
• Direct Argument Against Measure K 
• Rebuttal to the Argument in Favor of Measure K 
• Rebuttal to the Argument Against Measure K 
• City Attorney Impartial Analysis of Measure K 
  
  
• Notice of Election - English
• Notice of Election - Chinese (Traditional)
• Notice of Election - Filipino
• Notice of Election - Spanish
• Notice of Election - Vietnamese
• Notice of Offices to be filled
• Secretary of State random alphabet 
• Notice of Nominees (in ballot order) & Measure
• Notice of Nominees - Filipino
• Notice of Nominees - Spanish
• Notice of Nominees - Vietnamese
• Notice of Nominees - Chinese (Traditional)

Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests for all candidates available here

The filing period to be a Write-in Candidate opens on September 9, 2024 and closes on October 22, 2024.  Contact the City Clerk's Office for more information, 760-633-2601 or  cityclerk@encinitasca.gov. 

Voting District Maps and Information

• Voting Districts Map by Address (searchable)
• Voting Districts Overview Map - Redistricting Map adopted March 9, 2022

The following maps and address lists have been updated with the newly adopted district map information.

• Voting District 1 Map
  • District 1 Address List
• Voting District 2 Map
  • District 2 Address List
• Voting District 3 Map
  • District 3 Address List
• Voting District 4 Map
  • District 4 Address List

For information regarding the current Re-Districting process for District Based Elections, please visit the City Council Redistricting page.

Running for Local Office

General Qualifications for Candidates

Age & Citizenship

A candidate must be 18 years of age and a citizen of the state (Government Code Section 1020).

By-District Election

On November 15, 2017 the City Council adopted Ordinance 2017-15 establishing a by-district election process with four single-member Council districts.

Following every federal decennial census, local governments that conduct elections using district-based voting are required to commence a formal redistricting process as prescribed by the California Elections Code, based upon the new Census. Check out more information regarding the current Re-Districting process for District Based Elections.

Residency Requirements

• Mayor: Candidates for Mayor must be a resident and registered voter of the City of Encinitas.
• Council Member: A candidate elected to represent a district must reside in that district and be a registered voter in that district. Any candidate for City Council must live in, and be a registered voter in, the district in which he or she seeks election at the time nomination papers are issued, pursuant to California Government Code Section 34882 and Elections Code Section 10227.

Termination of residency in a district by a Council Member shall create an immediate vacancy for that council district unless a substitute residence within the district is established within 30 days after the termination of residency.

Conviction of Crimes

A person is disqualified from holding any office upon conviction of designated crimes as specified in the Constitution and the laws of the State of California (Government Code Section 1021).

Campaign Statements Filed with the City Clerk's Office

View campaign statements filed by Council Members, candidates, and campaign committees.

Form 700 - Statement of Economic Interests - Mayor/Council Members/Candidates 

Campaign Reporting Requirements for Candidates

• Campaign Basics Fast Facts
  • For Candidates spending $2,000 or more
• Candidate Toolkit - Important candidate information for before, during and after the election.  All forms available from FPPC website.
  • Form 501 Candidate Intention Statement - the Form 501 is filed each election by candidates for local office. Original to be filed with the City Clerk.
  • Form 410 Statement of Organization - the Form 410 must be filed within 10 days of receiving $2,000 in contributions. When filing the Form 410, include a $50 payment made payable to the Secretary of State. If your committee has not yet reached the $2,000 threshold, mark the “not yet qualified” box. The $50 fee is requested at this time but is not legally required until the group qualifies as a committee. Original to be filed with the Secretary or State and a copy filed with the City Clerk.
  • Form 460 - the Form 460 is filed by recipient committees to report expenditures and contributions before, during and after the election. The Form 460 can be used to file a pre-election statement, semi-annual statement, quarterly statement, termination statement, special odd-year report, or an amendment to a previously filed statement.
  • Candidate Disclosure Manual 2 for Local Candidates

Using the links above, become familiar with the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) website, candidate filing requirements included in Campaign Disclosure Manual, and filing deadlines. The FPPC will be conducting a candidate and treasurer seminar that will provide information on campaign reporting, and Political Reform Act's requirements and prohibitions. Forms may be obtained in hard copy from the City Clerk or electronically from the FPPC’s website.

City of Encinitas Local Contribution Limits

The City of Encinitas has local contribution limits as follows (Encinitas Municipal Code Chapter 2.16)

• No contributor shall contribute more than $250 total to any candidate or their controlled committee, for any one election.
• No contributor shall contribute more than $250 total, for any one election, to any committee, as defined in Section 2.16.010B, formed to support or oppose a candidate.

The above limits shall not apply to candidates' contributions of his/her personal funds to his/her own campaign account.

Campaign Sign Regulations

Ordinance No. 2016-03 was adopted on January 27, 2016 and went into effect on February 27, 2016. The Ordinance amends EMC Chapter 2.16 to remove time limits for signs displaying political or other noncommercial messages, whereby the display of such signs is permitted at all times. Please note the provisions allow for an unlimited number of signs at all times with the property owner’s permission but there are size limits for each individual sign.

• Campaign Signs FAQ
• EMC Municipal Code 2.16 -  Political Signs
• Please note: It is illegal to remove campaign signs from private property without authorization from the property owner and/or tenant.

Voter Registration Information

You may check your voter registration status with the San Diego County Registrar of Voters Office to make sure you are eligible to vote in the next election. You must be registered to vote at least 15 days before an election. If the registration deadline has passed for an upcoming election, you may visit the Registrar’s office during the 14 days prior to, and on Election Day, to conditionally register and vote provisionally.

Voting material mailings begin 29 days before the election. To make sure your voting materials are promptly delivered to you, please verify that you are registered correctly.

If you have recently submitted a voter registration form, please note that it can take several days to process your registration.

You Can Register to Vote in California, if you are:

• A U.S. Citizen
• A California Resident
• At least 18 years of age on or before the next election
• Not in prison or on parole for a felony conviction
• Not declared mentally incompetent by court action

Voter registration forms are available on-line at the San Diego County Registrar of Voters website. Citizens can fill in the registration form on-line, print and sign, and mail to the Registrar of Voters.

Information Resources

• Kathy Hollywood, City Clerk
  khollywood@encinitasca.gov
  760-633-2601
• Secretary of State
  www.sos.ca.gov
  800-345-VOTE (8683)
• Fair Political Practices Commission
  www.fppc.ca.gov
  866-ASK-FPPC (275-3772)
• San Diego County Registrar of Voters
  www.sdvote.com
  800-696-0136
• County of San Diego website
• State of California website

The information on this webpage is not all encompassing; it merely summarizes the basic requirements to establish candidacy. Candidates, political committees, and anyone interested in elective office should not, therefore, rely solely on this information, but should seek legal counsel or contact the City Clerk’s Office for more detailed information at (760) 633-2601.

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