Candidate Filing Guide CONSOLIDATED GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 6 TH 2018 Compiled by the Kern County Elections Division This guide was developed in an effort to provide answers to questions frequently asked of the Kern County Elections Division regarding filing for office. It is for general information only and does not have the force and effect of law, regulation or rule. In case of conflict, the law, regulation or rule will apply. Persons using this guide must bear full responsibility to make their own determinations as to all legal standards and duties. The Kern County Elections Division cannot give legal advice or interpretations of law. All references are to the California Elections Code unless otherwise noted. JULY 2018 This Document is subject to change without notice. - 1 -
Dear Candidate: The Elections Division is dedicated to helping all qualified candidates get their names printed on the ballot and to ensuring that the election is fair and accurate. For the uninitiated, the process can be confusing, with resulting errors and misunderstandings. We hope to make this a positive experience for you. The best advice we can give to all candidates is FILE EARLY. The filing deadlines are rigid and if one waits until the last moment to file a document containing errors or omissions, one's right to appear on the ballot may be lost. Most errors can be corrected given adequate time. Therefore, this guide has been compiled to assist candidates in preparing for the Consolidated General Election to be held on November 6, 2018. Although this handbook is a guide for candidates, it is for general information only and does not have the force and effect of law, regulation, or rule. It is distributed with the understanding that we are not rendering legal advice and therefore, the guide is not to be a substitute for legal counsel for any individual, organization or candidate. In case of conflict, the law, regulation, or rule will apply. Candidates and others using this handbook must bear full responsibility to make their own determinations as to all legal standards and duties. Please note that it is not within the purview of this office to determine whether a candidate meets the requirements for holding office. Candidate filing hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Due to the length of time required for processing candidate nomination documents, no candidates will be accepted after 4:30 p.m. On the last day of Candidate Filing, all candidates waiting in our office at 5:00 p.m. will be processed. For further information, please contact our office at 1-661-868-3590. Thank you and we wish you all the best. - 2 -
TABLE OF CONTENTS Candidates for Office Page # Advisory Council 19 Airport Districts 20 Board of Education 13 Board of Supervisors 12 City Seats 11 College Districts 14 Community Service Districts 21 County Water Districts 30 Elementary School Districts 17-18 High School Districts 15 Hospital and Healthcare Districts 22 Irrigation District 23 Municipal Utility District 24 Municipal Water District 29 Public Utility Districts 25 Recreation and Park Districts 26 Sanitary Districts 27 Storm Water District 31 Unified School Districts 16 Water Agencies 28 Candidates Filing Information Page # Ballot Designation 65-68 Candidate Statement 55-57 - Rules Governing the Candidate Statement 58-61 Checklist 32-33 Code of Fair Campaign Practices 53-54 Nomination Documents 50-52 Petition in Lieu of Filing Fee Supervisorial Candidates Only 47-49 Printing of Candidate s name on Ballot 69 Runoff Candidates 33-34 Statement of Economic Interests 62 Write-In Candidacy 63-64 Campaigns Page # Advertising Disclaimers 79 Authorization to use Candidate Name or Committee Name 86 Ballot Secrecy 90 Campaign Literature (Use of Seal) 85-3 -
Campaigns Continued Page # Campaign Reporting and Statement Filing 44 Campaign Statements for Federal Office 45 Candidate Intention Statement 43 Electioneering 88 False or Misleading Information 86-87 Filing Schedule for Candidates & Controlled Comm for Local Offices 101-102 Important Notice to Candidates Pre-Campaign Reporting Requirements 41-42 Intimidation of Voters 89-90 Limitations on Use of Surplus Campaign Funds 46 Mass Mailings 80 NetFile Campaign Filer Portal 42 Nomination of Candidates 79 Notice of Non-Authorization Fund Raising Communication 86 Political Signs 91-96 Slate Mailers 81-84 Solicitation of Funds 85 General Information Page # Cities Within Kern County 8 Contact Information 5-7 Election Calendar 35-39 Election Night Results 77 Election to Office 64 Incompatibility of Offices 72-73 Neighboring Counties 8 Political Subdivision 40 Robocalls Information Provided to Voters 78 Top-Two Open Primary Act 74-76 Voter File to purchase 99 Who Should You Call? 9 Word Counting Guidelines 70-71 Vote By Mail Page # Candidates/Committees Vote By Mail Application Form 99 General Information 97-98 Penal Provisions Relating To Vote By Mail Voting 100 Return of Vote By Mail Ballot/Applications 100 Receiving A Vote By Mail Ballot From A Voter 99-4 -
KERN COUNTY ELECTIONS DIVISION 1115 Truxtun Avenue, 1 st Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 CONTACT INFORMATION General Information 1-661-868-3590 or 1-800-452-8683 Assistant Registrar of Voters Candidate Filing Vote by Mail Supervisor Candidate Filing Election Data for Sale Voter Registration Campaign Reporting/NetFile Poll Worker Recruitment Poll Worker Training Supervisor Outreach Vote by Mail Information Warehouse IT Staff Karen Rhea Abbe Shugart Renea Westfall Sarah Webb Sophia Sanchez Nyoka Reed Sergio Figueroa Julie Chaides Melissa Nightengale Marcie Welch Vilma Rosales Jerome Johnson Alejandra Trujillo Chris Jestice Joshua Roberts Gilbert Subia Fax General 1-661-868-3768 Fax Candidate Filing 1-661-868-3727 Fax Vote by Mail 1-661-868-3723 Website www.kernvote.com - 5 -
ATTORNEY GENERAL California Department of Justice General Information 1-800-952-5225 Fax 1-916-323-5341 Voice 1-800-735-2922 Website www.oag.ca.gov CALIFORNIA CODE Website http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes.xhtml DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION General Information (Temporary Political Signs) 1-916-654-6473 (outdoor advertising) 1-916-654-2852 (general information) FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION (FPPC) Technical Assistance 1-866-ASK-FPPC or 1-916-322-5660 (Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Fax 1-916-322-0886 Enforcement Complaints 1-866-275-3772 (press 1) or email complaint@fppc.ca.gov Website Political Advertising Disclaimers www.fppc.ca.gov http://www.fppc.ca.gov/learn.html (under Learn - select Campaign Rules) FEDERAL ELECTIONS COMMISSION General Information 1-800-424-9530 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE General Information 1-800-829-1040 Website www.irs.gov JUDICIAL CAMPAIGN ETHICS ONLINE COURSE General Information 1-415-865-7745 Website http://www2.courtinfo.ca.gov/protem/courses/judcampeth/ Email cjerprograms@jud.ca.gov - 6 -
KERN COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY S OFFICE General Information 1-661-868-2340 SECRETARY OF STATE (SOS) ELECTIONS DIVISION General Information 1-916-657-2166 Fax 1-916-653-3214 Website www.sos.ca.gov STATE FRANCHISE TAX BOARD General Information 1-800-338-0505 Website www.ftb.ca.gov - 7 -
CITIES WITHIN KERN COUNTY Candidates for city seats must contact their respective City Clerk for candidate filing requirements Arvin 1-661-854-3134 1-661-854-0817 fax Bakersfield 1-661-326-3767 1-661-323-3780 fax California City 1-760-373-7140 1-760-373-7511 fax Delano 1-661-720-2228 1-661-721-3269 fax Maricopa 1-661-769-8279 1-661-769-8130 fax McFarland 1-661-792-3091 1-661-792-3093 fax Ridgecrest 1-760-499-5000 1-760-499-1500 fax or 1-760-499-5002 Shafter 1-661-746-5000 1-661-746-0607 fax Taft 1-661-763-1222 ext 16 1-661-765-2480 fax Tehachapi 1-661-822-2200 1-661-822-8559 fax Wasco 1-661-758-7214 1-661-758-5411 fax NEIGHBORING COUNTIES Below is a list of counties that are adjacent to Kern County and with whom we share a Congressional, State Senate, State Assembly, School or Special District. Candidates must contact the other counties about cost and submitting a candidate statement in that county Fresno Elections Office 1-559-600-8683 Inyo Elections Office 1-760-878-0224 Kings Elections Office 1-559-852-4401 Los Angeles Elections Office 1-562-462-2317 Mono Elections Office 1-760-932-5537 San Bernardino Elections Office 1-909-387-8300 San Luis Obispo Elections Office 1-805-781-5080 Santa Barbara Elections Office 1-805-568-2200 Tulare Elections Office 1-559-624-7300 Ventura Elections Office 1-805-654-2664 *See page 40 for listing of shared districts - 8 -
WHO SHOULD YOU CALL? The Kern County Elections Division appreciates notifications of cases of alleged voter registration, petition or voter fraud; however, this office is NOT an enforcement agency and is therefore unable to investigate any violations. In response to the many inquiries our office receives regarding possible election violations or fraud, the following is a list of resources regarding whom to contact for the various types of violations: False or misleading campaign materials - No agency enforcement; these issues are dealt with in court. Contact your local district attorney at 1-661-868-2340, or the Fair Political Practices Commission at www.fppc.ca.gov or 1-866-275-3772. Violations of the Political Reform Act (Title 9 of the California Government Code 81000-91014), i.e. mass mailing requirements, slate mailers, campaign disclosure, proper use of campaign funds, disclosure of economic interests - Contact your local district attorney at 1-661-868-2340, or the appropriate city attorney for local candidates or measures, or the Fair Political Practices Commission at www.fppc.ca.gov. Election fraud - Contact your local district attorney at 1-661-868-2340, or the California Secretary of State at 1-916-657-2166 or www.sos.ca.gov. Unlawful use of public funds, violations of the Elections Code, the Penal Code, or any laws other than the Political Reform Act - Contact your local district attorney at 1-661-868-2340, or the California State Attorney General at 1-800-952-5225 or www.oag.ca.gov/. Federal campaigns, e.g., U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, the President of the United States, etc. - Contact the Federal Election Commission at 1-800-424-9530 or www.fec.gov. Open meeting laws (Brown Act) - Contact your local district attorney at 1-661-868-2340, or the California State Attorney General at 1-800-952-5225 or www.oag.ca.gov/. Local ordinances - Contact your local city attorney or local district attorney at 1-661-868-2340. Vandalism or requirements concerning campaign signs - Contact your local city attorney or local district attorney at 1-661-868-2340. Political Advertising Disclaimers, go to the Fair Political Practices Commission website for information: http://www.fppc.ca.gov/learn.html (under Learn - select Campaign Rules) or call 1-916-322-5660. - 9 -
POSITIONS STANDING FOR ELECTION Please note that it is not within the purview of this office to determine whether a candidate meets the requirements for holding office. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that he or she meets all filing requirement deadlines. Candidate Statements It is up to the candidate to contact the shared county/counties about cost and submitting a candidate statement in that county. - 10 -
CITY OFFICES Candidates for city seats must contact their respective City Clerk for candidate filing requirements, see page 8 for contact number. CANDIDATE STATEMENT COST (200 words) Contact your City Clerk for submission of a candidate statement. Each candidate that desires to file a statement will be required to make a deposit at the time of filing their statement, based upon the number of registered voters in the district for the office for which they are filing. If the actual costs are less than the deposit, the overage will be refunded to the candidate, likewise the candidate must sign an agreement to pay any additional billing if the costs exceed the deposit. PLEASE NOTE: Estimated costs are based on one statement being filed per office. Final costs will vary if multiple candidates for the same office file statements and share in the associated costs. City of Arvin $ 492 City of Bakersfield - Ward 1 City of Bakersfield - Ward 3 City of Bakersfield - Ward 4 City of Bakersfield - Ward 7 $ 795 $ 1,047 $ 1,025 $ 875 City of California City $ 513 City of Delano $ 682 City of Maricopa $ 406 City of McFarland $ 472 City of Ridgecrest $ 696 City of Shafter $ 524 City of Taft $ 461 City of Tehachapi Council District 1 City of Tehachapi Council District 4 City of Tehachapi Council District 5 City of Tehachapi Councilmember City of Tehachapi - Treasurer City of Wasco Council District 1 City of Wasco Council District 3 City of Wasco City Clerk & Treasurer $ 414 $ 412 $ 420 $ 491 $ 491 $ 431 $ 415 $ 534-11 -
Member of the Board of Supervisors 2 nd District Supervisor Zack Scrivner - (4 year term) 3 rd District Supervisor Mike Maggard - (4 year term) 4 th District Supervisor David Couch - (2 year term) QUALIFICATIONS Unless otherwise specifically provided, no person is eligible to be elected or appointed to an elective office unless that person is a registered voter and otherwise qualified to vote for that office at the time that nomination papers are issued to the person or at the time of the person s appointment. ( 24001, Gov. C.; 13.5, 201, E.C.) A member of the Board of Supervisors shall have been a registered voter of the district that he/she seeks to represent for at least 30 days immediately preceding the deadline for filing nomination documents and shall reside in the district during incumbency. ( 25041, Gov. C.) TERMS OF OFFICE ( 24200, Gov. C.) 2 nd & 3 rd District Supervisor: - Four (4) years commencing at 12:00 o clock noon on January 7, 2019 4 th District Supervisor: - Two (2) year term commencing at 12:00 o clock noon on January 7, 2019 FILING FEES ( 8061, 8062, 8103-8106, EC) NON- REFUNDABLE FILING FEE % ANNUAL SALARY NOMINATION SIGNATURES - 12 - PETITION IN LIEU OF FILING FEE PETITION IN LIEU VALUE PER SIGNATURE MIN MAX $1,072.10 1% 20 40 3,217 $ 0.3333 CANDIDATE STATEMENT COST (200 words) Each candidate that desires to file a statement will be required to make a deposit at the time of filing their statement, based upon the number of registered voters in the district for the office for which they are filing. If the actual costs are less than the deposit, the overage will be refunded to the candidate, likewise the candidate must sign an agreement to pay any additional billing if the costs exceed the deposit. PLEASE NOTE: Estimated costs are based on one statement being filed per office. Final costs will vary if multiple candidates for the same office file statements and share in the associated costs. Estimated Cost Paper Copy File Electronically on Election website 2 nd District Supervisor $ 2,121 $ 2,043 3 rd District Supervisor $ 2,099 $ 2,021 4 th District Supervisor $ 2,153 $ 2,075 Kern County Ordinance (Chapter 2.130.010 2.130.230). Any person, who is running for Supervisor or a Countywide Office who voluntarily accepted the Local Campaign Finance expenditure limits prior to accepting contributions, is entitled to a free candidate statement in the Kern County Voter Pamphlet. See pages 41 through 43 of this handbook for further information. If you remain unopposed at the close of nominations, you may either choose to withdraw your candidate statement OR be billed for the cost of its inclusion in the Voter Pamphlet. If withdrawn, the statement will appear on the Elections website but will not be included in materials mailed to voters.
SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS (4-Year Term for a Full Term Seat or 2-Year Term for a Short Term Seat) Kern County Board of Education Board of Education Qualifications: Registered voter of trustee area. County Superintendent of Schools or staff member or employee of school district cannot be a candidate. ( 1006, 1007 Ed. C.) Cannot file for more than one office. In addition, the following requirements must be met: The Candidate shall be a U.S. citizen. Unless otherwise specifically provided, no person is eligible to be elected or appointed to an elective office unless that person is a registered voter and otherwise qualified to vote for that office at the time that nomination papers are issued to the person or at the time of the person s appointment. ( 201, E.C., 24001, Gov. C.) Term of Office to commence November 30, 2018 CANDIDATE STATEMENT COST (200 words) Each candidate that desires to file a statement will be required to make a deposit at the time of filing their statement, based upon the number of registered voters in the district for the office for which they are filing. If the actual costs are less than the deposit, the overage will be refunded to the candidate, likewise the candidate must sign an agreement to pay any additional billing if the costs exceed the deposit. PLEASE NOTE: Estimated costs are based on one statement being filed per office. Final costs will vary if multiple candidates for the same office file statements and share in the associated costs. Estimated Cost Paper Copy File Electronically *District pays the costs of the candidate statement on Election website *Board of Education Trustee Area # 1 $ 1,932 $ 1,854 *Board of Education Trustee Area # 2 $ 953 $ 875 *Board of Education Trustee Area # 3 $ 1,737 $ 1,659 *Board of Education Trustee Area # 7 $ 1,657 $ 1,579 Area # 2 & 3 shared with Tulare Area # 7 shared with San Bernardino and Ventura - 13 -
College Districts Antelope Valley Community College District Kern Community College District West Kern Community College District Qualifications: Registered voter of the district, or trustee area, who is not disqualified by the Constitution or laws of the state from holding a civil office. Employee of school district who is elected or appointed must resign employment. Employment is automatically terminated upon being sworn into office. ( 5017, 35107, 72103 Ed. C.; 10602 E.C.) Cannot file for more than one office. In addition, the following requirements must be met: The Candidate shall be a U.S. citizen. Unless otherwise specifically provided, no person is eligible to be elected or appointed to an elective office unless that person is a registered voter and otherwise qualified to vote for that office at the time that nomination papers are issued to the person or at the time of the person s appointment. ( 201, E.C., 24001, Gov. C.) Term of Office to commence December 7, 2018 CANDIDATE STATEMENT COST (200 words) Each candidate that desires to file a statement will be required to make a deposit at the time of filing their statement, based upon the number of registered voters in the district for the office for which they are filing. If the actual costs are less than the deposit, the overage will be refunded to the candidate, likewise the candidate must sign an agreement to pay any additional billing if the costs exceed the deposit. PLEASE NOTE: Estimated costs are based on one statement being filed per office. Final costs will vary if multiple candidates for the same office file statements and share in the associated costs. Estimated Cost Paper Copy File Electronically on Election website Antelope Valley College District Trustee Area # 2 $ 587 $ 509 Kern Community College District Trustee Area # 1 $ 2,791 $ 2,713 Kern Community College District Trustee Area # 2 $ 1,471 $ 1,393 Kern Community College District Trustee Area #5 $ 577 $ 499 West Kern Community College District $ 547 $ 469 Antelope Valley College District - shared with Los Angeles Kern Community College District Area # 2 shared with Inyo, Mono and San Bernardino Kern Community College District Area # 5 - shared with Tulare - 14 -
Antelope Valley Joint Union Delano Joint Union Kern Qualifications: High School Districts - 15 - Taft Union Wasco Union Registered voter of the district, or trustee area, who is not disqualified by the Constitution or laws of the state from holding a civil office. Employee of school district who is elected or appointed must resign employment. Employment is automatically terminated upon being sworn into office. ( 5017, 35107, 72103 Ed. C.; 10602 E.C.) Cannot file for more than one office. In addition, the following requirements must be met: The Candidate shall be a U.S. citizen. Unless otherwise specifically provided, no person is eligible to be elected or appointed to an elective office unless that person is a registered voter and otherwise qualified to vote for that office at the time that nomination papers are issued to the person or at the time of the person s appointment. ( 201, E.C., 24001, Gov. C.) Term of Office to commence December 7, 2018 CANDIDATE STATEMENT COST (200 words) Each candidate that desires to file a statement will be required to make a deposit at the time of filing their statement, based upon the number of registered voters in the district for the office for which they are filing. If the actual costs are less than the deposit, the overage will be refunded to the candidate, likewise the candidate must sign an agreement to pay any additional billing if the costs exceed the deposit. PLEASE NOTE: Estimated costs are based on one statement being filed per office. Final costs will vary if multiple candidates for the same office file statements and share in the associated costs. Estimated Cost Paper Copy File Electronically on Election website Antelope Valley Joint Union HSD Trustee Area # 1 $ 397 $ 319 Delano Joint Union High School District $ 696 $ 618 Kern High School District Trustee Area # 1 $ 1,829 $ 1,751 Kern High School District Trustee Area # 4 $ 1,729 $ 1,651 Kern High School District Trustee Area # 5 $ 1,459 $ 1,381 Taft Union High School District $533 $ 455 Wasco Union High School District $ 552 $ 474 Antelope Valley Joint Union HSD Trustee Area # 1 shared with Los Angeles Delano Joint Union High School District shared with Tulare
Unified School Districts El Tejon Maricopa McFarland Mojave Muroc Joint Sierra Sands Southern Kern Tehachapi Qualifications: Registered voter of the district, or trustee area, who is not disqualified by the Constitution or laws of the state from holding a civil office. Employee of school district who is elected or appointed must resign employment. Employment is automatically terminated upon being sworn into office. ( 5017, 35107, 72103 Ed. C.; 10602 E.C.) Cannot file for more than one office. In addition, the following requirements must be met: The Candidate shall be a U.S. citizen. Unless otherwise specifically provided, no person is eligible to be elected or appointed to an elective office unless that person is a registered voter and otherwise qualified to vote for that office at the time that nomination papers are issued to the person or at the time of the person s appointment. ( 201, E.C., 24001, Gov. C.) Term of Office to commence December 7, 2018 CANDIDATE STATEMENT COST (200 words) Each candidate that desires to file a statement will be required to make a deposit at the time of filing their statement, based upon the number of registered voters in the district for the office for which they are filing. If the actual costs are less than the deposit, the overage will be refunded to the candidate, likewise the candidate must sign an agreement to pay any additional billing if the costs exceed the deposit. PLEASE NOTE: Estimated costs are based on one statement being filed per office. Final costs will vary if multiple candidates for the same office file statements and share in the associated costs. Estimated Cost Paper Copy File Electronically on Election website El Tejon Unified School District $ 485 $ 407 Maricopa Unified School District $ 412 $ 334 McFarland Unified School District $ 478 $ 400 Mojave Unified School District $ 549 $ 471 Muroc Joint Unified School District $ 433 $ 355 Sierra Sands Unified School District $ 791 $ 713 Southern Kern Unified School District $ 587 $ 509 Tehachapi Unified School District $ 785 $ 707 El Tejon Unified School District shared with Ventura Muroc Joint Unified School District - shared with San Bernardino Sierra Sands Unified School District - shared with San Bernardino - 16 -
Elementary School Districts Arvin Union Bakersfield City Beardsley Belridge Blake Buttonwillow Union Caliente Union Delano Union DiGiorgio Edison Elk Hills Fairfax Fruitvale General Shafter Gorman Joint Union Greenfield Union Kernville Union Lakeside Union Qualifications: Lamont Linns Valley-Poso Flat Union Lost Hills Union Maple McKittrick Midway Norris Panama-Buena Vista Union Pond Union Richland Union Rio Bravo Greeley Union Rosedale Union Semitropic South Fork Union Standard Taft City Vineland Wasco Union Registered voter of the district, or trustee area, who is not disqualified by the Constitution or laws of the state from holding a civil office. Employee of school district who is elected or appointed must resign employment. Employment is automatically terminated upon being sworn into office. ( 5017, 35107, 72103 Ed. C.; 10602 E.C.) Cannot file for more than one office. In addition, the following requirements must be met: The Candidate shall be a U.S. citizen. Unless otherwise specifically provided, no person is eligible to be elected or appointed to an elective office unless that person is a registered voter and otherwise qualified to vote for that office at the time that nomination papers are issued to the person or at the time of the person s appointment. ( 201, E.C., 24001, Gov. C.) Term of Office to commence December 7, 2018 CANDIDATE STATEMENT COST (200 words) Each candidate that desires to file a statement will be required to make a deposit at the time of filing their statement, based upon the number of registered voters in the district for the office for which they are filing. If the actual costs are less than the deposit, the overage will be refunded to the candidate, likewise the candidate must sign an agreement to pay any additional billing if the costs exceed the deposit. PLEASE NOTE: Estimated costs are based on one statement being filed per office. Final costs will vary if multiple candidates for the same office file statements and share in the associated costs. Candidate Statement Costs continued to next page - 17 -
Estimated Cost *District pays the costs of the candidate statement - 18 - Paper Copy File Electronically on Election website Arvin Union School District $ 494 $ 416 Bakersfield City School District Trustee Area # 2 $ 702 $ 624 Bakersfield City School District Trustee Area # 4 $ 661 $ 583 *Beardsley School District $ 544 $ 466 Belridge School District $ 398 $ 320 Blake School District $ 400 $ 322 Buttonwillow Union School District $ 407 $ 329 Caliente Union School District $ 409 $ 331 Delano Union School District $ 693 $ 615 Di Giorgio School District $ 401 $ 323 Edison School District $ 446 $ 368 Elk Hills School District $ 400 $ 322 Fairfax School District $ 505 $ 427 Fruitvale School District $ 632 $ 554 General Shafter School District $ 406 $ 328 *Gorman Joint Union School District Shared with Los Angeles $ 397 $ 319 *Greenfield Union School District Trustee Area B $ 480 $ 402 *Greenfield Union School District Trustee Area D $ 468 $ 390 *Greenfield Union School District Trustee Area E $ 481 $ 403 Kernville Union School District $ 531 $ 453 Lakeside Union School District $ 505 $ 427 Lamont School District $ 481 $ 403 Linns Valley-Poso Flat Union School Shared with Tulare $ 403 $ 325 Lost Hills Union School District $ 404 $ 326 Maple School District $ 402 $ 324 McKittrick School District $ 399 $ 321 Midway School District $ 402 $ 324 Norris School District $ 747 $ 669 Panama-Buena Vista School District Trustee Area # 1 $ 921 $ 843 Pond Union School District $ 400 $ 322 Richland School District Trustee Area # 2 $ 424 $ 346 Richland School District Trustee Area # 5 $ 422 $ 344 Rio Bravo Greeley Union School District $ 459 $ 381 Rosedale Union School District $ 1,019 $ 941 Semitropic School District $ 398 $ 320 South Fork Union School District $ 435 $ 357 Standard School District $ 621 $ 543 Taft City School District $ 523 $ 445 Vineland School District $ 416 $ 338 Wasco Union School District $ 540 $ 462
DIRECTORS OF SPECIAL DISTRICTS (4-Year Term for a Full Term Seat or 2-Year Term for a Short Term Seat) Rosamond Municipal Qualifications: Advisory Council Resident and registered voter of the district. ( 5784, 5784.3 P.R.C.; 31010 G.C.: 10505 E.C.) In addition, the following requirements must be met: The Candidate shall be a U.S. citizen. Unless otherwise specifically provided, no person is eligible to be elected or appointed to an elective office unless that person is a registered voter and otherwise qualified to vote for that office at the time that nomination papers are issued to the person or at the time of the person s appointment. ( 201, E.C., 24001, Gov. C.) Term of Office to commence December 7, 2018 CANDIDATE STATEMENT COST (200 words) Each candidate that desires to file a statement will be required to make a deposit at the time of filing their statement, based upon the number of registered voters in the district for the office for which they are filing. If the actual costs are less than the deposit, the overage will be refunded to the candidate, likewise the candidate must sign an agreement to pay any additional billing if the costs exceed the deposit. PLEASE NOTE: Estimated costs are based on one statement being filed per office. Final costs will vary if multiple candidates for the same office file statements and share in the associated costs. Estimated Cost Paper Copy File Electronically on Election website Rosamond Municipal Advisory District $ 579 $ 501-19 -
Airport Districts Indian Wells Valley Minter Field Mojave Air & Space Port Qualifications: Resident and registered voter of the district. ( 22007 P.U.C.; 10505, 10554 E.C.) In addition, the following requirements must be met: The Candidate shall be a U.S. citizen. Unless otherwise specifically provided, no person is eligible to be elected or appointed to an elective office unless that person is a registered voter and otherwise qualified to vote for that office at the time that nomination papers are issued to the person or at the time of the person s appointment. ( 201, E.C., 24001, Gov. C.) Term of Office to commence December 7, 2018 CANDIDATE STATEMENT COST (200 words) Each candidate that desires to file a statement will be required to make a deposit at the time of filing their statement, based upon the number of registered voters in the district for the office for which they are filing. If the actual costs are less than the deposit, the overage will be refunded to the candidate, likewise the candidate must sign an agreement to pay any additional billing if the costs exceed the deposit. PLEASE NOTE: Estimated costs are based on one statement being filed per office. Final costs will vary if multiple candidates for the same office file statements and share in the associated costs. Estimated Cost Paper Copy File Electronically on Election website Indian Wells Valley Airport District $ 788 $ 710 Minter Field Airport District $ 530 $ 452 Mojave Air & Space Port District $ 550 $ 472-20 -
Community Services District Arvin Bear Valley Desert Lake East Niles Golden Hills Inyokern Mountain Meadows Rosamond Stallion Springs Qualifications: Resident and registered voter of the district. ( 61042, 61000 Gov. C.; 10554 E.C.) In addition, the following requirements must be met: The Candidate shall be a U.S. citizen. Unless otherwise specifically provided, no person is eligible to be elected or appointed to an elective office unless that person is a registered voter and otherwise qualified to vote for that office at the time that nomination papers are issued to the person or at the time of the person s appointment. ( 201, E.C., 24001, Gov. C.) Term of Office to commence December 7, 2018 CANDIDATE STATEMENT COST (200 words) Each candidate that desires to file a statement will be required to make a deposit at the time of filing their statement, based upon the number of registered voters in the district for the office for which they are filing. If the actual costs are less than the deposit, the overage will be refunded to the candidate, likewise the candidate must sign an agreement to pay any additional billing if the costs exceed the deposit. PLEASE NOTE: Estimated costs are based on one statement being filed per office. Final costs will vary if multiple candidates for the same office file statements and share in the associated costs. Estimated Cost Paper Copy File Electronically on Election website Arvin Community Services District $ 495 $ 417 Bear Valley Community Services District $ 480 $ 402 Desert Lake Community Services District $ 403 $ 325 East Niles Community Services District $ 681 $ 603 Golden Hills Community Services District $ 504 $ 426 Inyokern Community Services District $ 403 $ 325 Mountain Meadows Community Services District $ 400 $ 322 Rosamond Community Services District $ 555 $ 477 Stallion Springs Community Services District $ 436 $ 358-21 -
East Kern Kern Valley Muroc North Kern-South Tulare Southwest Tehachapi Valley West Side Qualifications: Hospital and Healthcare Districts Resident and registered voter of the district. See Health and Safety Code section 32110 for other restrictions. ( 32000, 32100, 32100.5, 32110 H. & S. C.; 10554 E.C.) In addition, the following requirements must be met: The Candidate shall be a U.S. citizen. Unless otherwise specifically provided, no person is eligible to be elected or appointed to an elective office unless that person is a registered voter and otherwise qualified to vote for that office at the time that nomination papers are issued to the person or at the time of the person s appointment. ( 201, E.C., 24001, Gov. C.) Term of Office to commence December 7, 2018 CANDIDATE STATEMENT COST (200 words) Each candidate that desires to file a statement will be required to make a deposit at the time of filing their statement, based upon the number of registered voters in the district for the office for which they are filing. If the actual costs are less than the deposit, the overage will be refunded to the candidate, likewise the candidate must sign an agreement to pay any additional billing if the costs exceed the deposit. PLEASE NOTE: Estimated costs are based on one statement being filed per office. Final costs will vary if multiple candidates for the same office file statements and share in the associated costs. Estimated Cost Paper Copy File Electronically on Election website East Kern Healthcare District $ 518 $ 440 Kern Valley Healthcare District $ 569 $ 491 Muroc Healthcare District $ 427 $ 349 North Kern-South Tulare Hospital District $ 924 $ 846 Southwest Healthcare District $ 489 $ 411 Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District $ 782 $ 704 West Side Healthcare District $ 554 $ 476 East Kern Healthcare District shared with San Bernardino North Kern-South Tulare Hospital District shared with Tulare - 22 -
Irrigation District Shafter-Wasco Qualifications: Resident, registered voter and landowner in the district/division. Affidavit of Land Ownership for Directors required to be completed for this office. (Form to be obtained in the Kern County Elections Division). ( 21100, 21101, 21104 W.C.; 10554 E.C.) In addition, the following requirements must be met: The Candidate shall be a U.S. citizen. Unless otherwise specifically provided, no person is eligible to be elected or appointed to an elective office unless that person is a registered voter and otherwise qualified to vote for that office at the time that nomination papers are issued to the person or at the time of the person s appointment. ( 201, E.C., 24001, Gov. C.) Term of Office to commence December 7, 2018 CANDIDATE STATEMENT COST (200 words) Each candidate that desires to file a statement will be required to make a deposit at the time of filing their statement, based upon the number of registered voters in the district for the office for which they are filing. If the actual costs are less than the deposit, the overage will be refunded to the candidate, likewise the candidate must sign an agreement to pay any additional billing if the costs exceed the deposit. PLEASE NOTE: Estimated costs are based on one statement being filed per office. Final costs will vary if multiple candidates for the same office file statements and share in the associated costs. Estimated Cost Paper Copy File Electronically on Election website Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District Division # 1 $ 448 $ 370 Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District Division # 3 $ 460 $ 382 Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District Division # 5 $ 461 $ 383-23 -
Municipal Utility District Southern San Joaquin Qualifications: Resident and registered voter of the ward. Nomination signatures required for this office. (10-20) (Form to be obtained in the Kern County Elections Division). ( 11646, 11801, 11821, 11828, 11861, 11862, 11863 P.U.C.) In addition, the following requirements must be met: The Candidate shall be a U.S. citizen. Unless otherwise specifically provided, no person is eligible to be elected or appointed to an elective office unless that person is a registered voter and otherwise qualified to vote for that office at the time that nomination papers are issued to the person or at the time of the person s appointment. ( 201, E.C., 24001, Gov. C.) Term of Office to commence January 1, 2019 CANDIDATE STATEMENT COST (200 words) Each candidate that desires to file a statement will be required to make a deposit at the time of filing their statement, based upon the number of registered voters in the district for the office for which they are filing. If the actual costs are less than the deposit, the overage will be refunded to the candidate, likewise the candidate must sign an agreement to pay any additional billing if the costs exceed the deposit. PLEASE NOTE: Estimated costs are based on one statement being filed per office. Final costs will vary if multiple candidates for the same office file statements and share in the associated costs. Estimated Cost Paper Copy File Electronically on Election website Southern San Joaquin Municipal Utility District $ 772 $ 694-24 -
Public Utility Districts Frazier Park Lamont Mojave Qualifications: Resident and registered voter of the district. ( 15501, 15952, 16001 P.U.C.; 10554 E.C.) In addition, the following requirements must be met: The Candidate shall be a U.S. citizen. Unless otherwise specifically provided, no person is eligible to be elected or appointed to an elective office unless that person is a registered voter and otherwise qualified to vote for that office at the time that nomination papers are issued to the person or at the time of the person s appointment. ( 201, E.C., 24001, Gov. C.) Term of Office to commence December 7, 2018 CANDIDATE STATEMENT COST (200 words) Each candidate that desires to file a statement will be required to make a deposit at the time of filing their statement, based upon the number of registered voters in the district for the office for which they are filing. If the actual costs are less than the deposit, the overage will be refunded to the candidate, likewise the candidate must sign an agreement to pay any additional billing if the costs exceed the deposit. PLEASE NOTE: Estimated costs are based on one statement being filed per office. Final costs will vary if multiple candidates for the same office file statements and share in the associated costs. Estimated Cost Paper Copy File Electronically on Election website Frazier Park Public Utility District $ 425 $ 347 Lamont Public Utility District $ 487 $ 409 Mojave Public Utility District $ 425 $ 347-25 -
Recreation & Park Districts Bear Mountain Buttonwillow McFarland Shafter Qualifications: Resident and registered voter of the district. ( 5780, 5784, 5784.3 P.R.C.; 10500 E.C.) In addition, the following requirements must be met: The Candidate shall be a U.S. citizen. Unless otherwise specifically provided, no person is eligible to be elected or appointed to an elective office unless that person is a registered voter and otherwise qualified to vote for that office at the time that nomination papers are issued to the person or at the time of the person s appointment. ( 201, E.C., 24001, Gov. C.) Term of Office to commence at noon December 7, 2018 CANDIDATE STATEMENT COST (200 words) Each candidate that desires to file a statement will be required to make a deposit at the time of filing their statement, based upon the number of registered voters in the district for the office for which they are filing. If the actual costs are less than the deposit, the overage will be refunded to the candidate, likewise the candidate must sign an agreement to pay any additional billing if the costs exceed the deposit. PLEASE NOTE: Estimated costs are based on one statement being filed per office. Final costs will vary if multiple candidates for the same office file statements and share in the associated costs. Estimated Cost *District pays the costs of the candidate statement Paper Copy File Electronically on Election website *Bear Mountain Recreation & Park District $ 601 $ 523 Buttonwillow Recreation & Park District $ 407 $ 329 McFarland Recreation & Park District $ 478 $ 400 Shafter Recreation & Park District $ 535 $ 457-26 -
Sanitary Districts Lost Hills Utility North of the River Sanitary District No. 1 Qualifications: Resident and registered voter of the district. ( 6400, 6460, 6483, 6580.2 H. & S. C.; 10505 E.C.) In addition, the following requirements must be met: The Candidate shall be a U.S. citizen. Unless otherwise specifically provided, no person is eligible to be elected or appointed to an elective office unless that person is a registered voter and otherwise qualified to vote for that office at the time that nomination papers are issued to the person or at the time of the person s appointment. ( 201, E.C., 24001, Gov. C.) Term of Office to commence at noon December 7, 2018 CANDIDATE STATEMENT COST (200 words) Each candidate that desires to file a statement will be required to make a deposit at the time of filing their statement, based upon the number of registered voters in the district for the office for which they are filing. If the actual costs are less than the deposit, the overage will be refunded to the candidate, likewise the candidate must sign an agreement to pay any additional billing if the costs exceed the deposit. PLEASE NOTE: Estimated costs are based on one statement being filed per office. Final costs will vary if multiple candidates for the same office file statements and share in the associated costs. Estimated Cost Paper Copy File Electronically on Election website Lost Hills Utility Sanitary District $ 403 $ 325 North of River No. 1 Sanitary District $ 879 $ 801-27 -
Water Agencies Antelope Valley-East Kern Kern County Qualifications: Resident and registered voter of the district/division. (W. C. APP. 98-51, 99-7.1) In addition, the following requirements must be met: The Candidate shall be a U.S. citizen. Unless otherwise specifically provided, no person is eligible to be elected or appointed to an elective office unless that person is a registered voter and otherwise qualified to vote for that office at the time that nomination papers are issued to the person or at the time of the person s appointment. ( 201, E.C., 24001, Gov. C.) Term of Office to commence at 12:00 noon, January 7, 2019 CANDIDATE STATEMENT COST (200 words) Each candidate that desires to file a statement will be required to make a deposit at the time of filing their statement, based upon the number of registered voters in the district for the office for which they are filing. If the actual costs are less than the deposit, the overage will be refunded to the candidate, likewise the candidate must sign an agreement to pay any additional billing if the costs exceed the deposit. PLEASE NOTE: Estimated costs are based on one statement being filed per office. Final costs will vary if multiple candidates for the same office file statements and share in the associated costs. Estimated Cost Paper Copy File Electronically on Election website Antelope Valley East Kern Water Agency Division # 1 $ 416 $ 338 Antelope Valley East Kern Water Agency Division # 2 $ 755 $ 677 Kern County Water Agency Division # 1 $ 1,082 $ 1,004 Kern County Water Agency Division # 4 $ 1,753 $ 1,675 Kern County Water Agency Division # 5 $ 1,425 $ 1,347 Antelope Valley East Kern Water Agency Division # 1 shared with Ventura & Los Angeles - 28 -
North of the River Municipal Qualifications: Municipal Water District Resident and registered voter of the division. ( 71250, 71252, 71253, 71501, 71505 W.C.; 10500, 10505 E.C.) In addition, the following requirements must be met: The Candidate shall be a U.S. citizen. Unless otherwise specifically provided, no person is eligible to be elected or appointed to an elective office unless that person is a registered voter and otherwise qualified to vote for that office at the time that nomination papers are issued to the person or at the time of the person s appointment. ( 201, E.C., 24001, Gov. C.) Term of Office to commence at noon on December 7, 2018 CANDIDATE STATEMENT COST (200 words) Each candidate that desires to file a statement will be required to make a deposit at the time of filing their statement, based upon the number of registered voters in the district for the office for which they are filing. If the actual costs are less than the deposit, the overage will be refunded to the candidate, likewise the candidate must sign an agreement to pay any additional billing if the costs exceed the deposit. PLEASE NOTE: Estimated costs are based on one statement being filed per office. Final costs will vary if multiple candidates for the same office file statements and share in the associated costs. Estimated Cost Paper Copy File Electronically on Election website North of River Municipal Water District Division # 2 $ 469 $ 391 North of River Municipal Water District Division # 4 $ 476 $ 398 North of River Municipal Water District Division # 5 $ 452 $ 374-29 -
Water Districts (County) Greenfield Indian Wells Valley North Edwards Rand Communities Tehachapi-Cummings West Kern Qualifications: Resident and registered voter of the district/division. ( 30500, 30501, 30502, 30735 W.C.; 10554 E.C.) In addition, the following requirements must be met: The Candidate shall be a U.S. citizen. Unless otherwise specifically provided, no person is eligible to be elected or appointed to an elective office unless that person is a registered voter and otherwise qualified to vote for that office at the time that nomination papers are issued to the person or at the time of the person s appointment. ( 201, E.C., 24001, Gov. C.) Term of Office: commencing December 7, 2018 CANDIDATE STATEMENT COST (200 words) Each candidate that desires to file a statement will be required to make a deposit at the time of filing their statement, based upon the number of registered voters in the district for the office for which they are filing. If the actual costs are less than the deposit, the overage will be refunded to the candidate, likewise the candidate must sign an agreement to pay any additional billing if the costs exceed the deposit. PLEASE NOTE: Estimated costs are based on one statement being filed per office. Final costs will vary if multiple candidates for the same office file statements and share in the associated costs. Estimated Cost *District pays the costs of the candidate statement Paper Copy File Electronically on Election website Greenfield County Water District $ 496 $ 418 Indian Wells Valley County Water District $ 753 $ 675 North Edwards County Water District $ 403 $ 325 Rand Communities County Water District $ 400 $ 322 *Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District $ 780 $ 702 West Kern County Water District $ 543 $ 465 Indian Wells Valley County Water District shared with San Bernardino Rand Communities County Water District shared with San Bernardino - 30 -
Storm Water District Lamont Storm Qualifications: Registered voter, freeholder of land and resident for 1 year preceding election. Affidavit of Land Ownership for Directors required to be completed for this office. (Form to be obtained in the Kern County Elections Division). (App 13.6, 13.5 Water Code; 201, 10515 E.C.) In addition, the following requirements must be met: The Candidate shall be a U.S. citizen. Unless otherwise specifically provided, no person is eligible to be elected or appointed to an elective office unless that person is a registered voter and otherwise qualified to vote for that office at the time that nomination papers are issued to the person or at the time of the person s appointment. ( 201, E.C., 24001, Gov. C.) Term of Office to commence at noon December 28, 2018 CANDIDATE STATEMENT COST (200 words) Each candidate that desires to file a statement will be required to make a deposit at the time of filing their statement, based upon the number of registered voters in the district for the office for which they are filing. If the actual costs are less than the deposit, the overage will be refunded to the candidate, likewise the candidate must sign an agreement to pay any additional billing if the costs exceed the deposit. PLEASE NOTE: Estimated costs are based on one statement being filed per office. Final costs will vary if multiple candidates for the same office file statements and share in the associated costs. Estimated Cost Paper Copy File Electronically on Election website Lamont Storm Water District $ 475 $ 397-31 -
CANDIDATES CHECKLIST Listed below is an informal checklist indicating some of the various mandatory and optional forms to be filed for candidates running in the November 6, 2018 Consolidated General Election. It is the obligation of the candidate, incumbents and challengers, to ensure that filing requirements and deadlines have been met. All candidates are urged to file the required documents as early as possible to avoid a last-minute rush, confusion or misunderstanding. Additionally, it is recommended that the candidate file all documents personally. DOCUMENT APPLIES TO FILING PERIOD 2018 Candidate Intention Pertains to Candidates for: Complete and Statement Supervisor Submit to the Elections Pages 41-43 Division prior to accepting any Campaign Disclosure Statements Pages 41-46 For all Candidates that will be opening a committee contributions File with appropriate office FILED Petition in Lieu Pages 47-49 Declaration of Candidacy & Nomination Forms Pages 50-52 Code of Fair Campaign Practices Pages 53-54 Supervisorial Candidates Period to circulate and file petition in lieu of filing fee. Petitions must be filed at the time of, or prior to, filing the Declaration of Candidacy. Period to file: All Candidates: Declaration of Candidacy Supervisorial Candidates: Nomination Paper for nomination signatures Optional for all Candidates July 2 July 27 July 16 Aug 10 (E-113 to E-88) File with Dec. of Candidacy - 32 -