General Information

• List of Candidates for Run-off Election
• Candidate Statements of Qualifications and Ballot Designations for Run-Off Candidates
• November 6, 2018 Runoff Election Dates of Interest
• Post June 5, 2018 Election Information for Candidates
• June 5, 2018 Primary Election Results
• List of Candidates for Mayor and Council
• Candidate Statements of Qualifications - Re-ordered per SOS Randomized Alpha Drawing
• 2018 City of San José Mayor and City Councilmember Primary Election General Information - Updated 2/8/18
• June 5, 2018 Primary Election Dates of Interest
• Secretary of State (SOS) Randomized Alphabet Drawing for June 5, 2018 Election

Notices and Resolutions

• Notice of November 6, 2018 Election
• Notice of June 5, 2018 Election
• Notice of Nominees for Public Office
• Resolution 78476 - Calling the Election
• Resolution 78371 - Setting Campaign Contribution Limits

Initiatives and Measures

November 6, 2018 Ballot

• Letter to the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters to clarify Ballot Measure Language.
• Measure S: Construction Contract Procurement Modernization - A ballot measure proposal to amend Section 1217 of Article XII of the San José City Charter to modify construction contract procurement and the bidding process.
  • Resolution 78734 - Council Ordering the Construction Contract Procurement Modernization Measure be placed on the November 6, 2018 Ballot
  • Notice to Voters regarding Arguments and Rebuttals for the Construction Contract Procurement Modernization Measure
  • Argument In Favor Of Measure S
• Measure T: Disaster Preparedness, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Bond - A ballot measure proposal calling for the issuance of General Obligation Bonds for the acquisition, construction and completion of certain municipal improvements.
  • Resolution 78739 - Council Ordering the Disaster Preparedness, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Bond Measure be placed on the November 6, 2018 Ballot
  • Notice to Voters regarding Arguments and Rebuttals for the Disaster Preparedness, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Bond Measure
  • Argument In Favor Of Measure T
  • Argument Against Measure T
• Measure U: 2018 Charter Amendments - A ballot measure proposal to amend Section 407 of Article IV, Section 1001.1 of Article X, and Section 1603 of Article XVI of the San José City Charter relating to Mayor and City Councilmember salaries and aligning the Charter with State law regarding competing measures in Municipal Elections.
  • Resolution 78740 - Council Ordering the 2018 Charter Amendments Measure be placed on the November 6, 2018 Ballot
  • Notice to Voters regarding Arguments and Rebuttals for the 2018 Charter Amendments Measure
  • Argument In Favor Of Measure U
• Measure V: Affordable Housing Bond - A ballot measure proposal calling for the issuance of General Obligation Bonds for the acquisition, construction and completion of affordable housing in the City of San José.
  • Resolution 78741 - Council Ordering the Affordable Housing Bond Measure be placed on the November 6, 2018 Ballot
  • Notice to Voters regarding Arguments and Rebuttals for the Affordable Housing Bond Measure
  • Argument In Favor Of Measure V
  • Argument Against Measure V

June 5, 2018 Ballot

• Measure C: City of San José's Urban Sprawl Charter Amendment - Amending the San José City Charter to enact a new Article XIX, entitled "An Act to Limit Urban Sprawl and the Fiscal and Environmental Effects of Specified Development in Outlying Areas."
  
  • Resolution 78530 - Council Ordering Urban Sprawl Charter Amendment be placed on June 5, 2018 Ballot
    
    • Notice to Voters regarding Arguments for Urban Sprawl Charter Amendment
    • Arguments
      
      • Argument In Favor of Measure C
      • Argument Against Measure C
    • Rebuttals
      
      • Rebuttal to Argument In Favor of Measure C
      • Rebuttal to Argument Against Measure C
    • Impartial Analysis
      
      • City Attorney's Impartial Analysis of Measure C
      • Argument and Rebuttal Checklist and Form

• Measure B: Evergreen Senior Homes Initiative - Amending the Envision San José 2040 General Plan
  
  • Ballot Title and Summary of Evergreen Senior Home Initiative
  • Information Memo from City Clerk Toni J. Taber re Evergreen Senior Homes Initiative
  • Evergreen Senior Homes Initiative (Color)
  • Certificate of Sufficiency
  • Resolution 78489 - Council Ordering Elections Code Section 9212 Report
  • Resolution 78523 - Council Ordering Evergreen Senior Homes Specific Plan be placed on June 5, 2018 Ballot
    • Resolution 78523 - Spanish
    • Resolution 78523 - Vietnamese
    • Resolution 78523 - Tagalog
    • Resolution 78523 - Chinese
    • Resolution 78523 - English
  • Notice to Voters regarding Arguments for Evergreen Senior Homes Initiative
  • Arguments
    • Argument In Favor of Measure B
    • Argument Against Measure B
  • Rebuttals
    • Rebuttal to Argument In Favor of Measure B
    • Rebuttal to Argument Against Measure B
  • Impartial Analysis
    • City Attorney's Impartial Analysis of Measure B
  • Argument and Rebuttal Checklist and Form

Campaign Finance Reports and Forms

• View Campaign Forms - Contains financial information provided by local candidates and committees as well as lobbyist filings. It can answer questions about who is contributing money, who is receiving money, how it is being spent and who a lobbyist is lobbying. Use the Public Access Portal to research campaign contributions and expenditures, review campaign statements filed by candidates, examine a committee‘s filing history, or view lobbyist filings.

https://www.southtechhosting.com/SanJoseCity/CampaignDocsWebRetrieval/

• Filer Access Portal - The City of San Jose's Office of the City Clerk is pleased to offer a new online filing feature for our campaign financial disclosure. This portal will provide the capability for filers to complete and submit campaign finance disclosure forms online. It is an easy, convenient, and user-friendly way to file these forms. This new, free online service is available to any local committee, candidate, or officeholder that is required to file campaign disclosure documents with our office. This system will also accommodate Cal-Access filers who may use another professional software system allowing those filers to upload data from another system.

https://www.southtechhosting.com/SanJoseCity/eCampaign/

Guide for CAL Access Filers (For clients that use another system to manage their accounts)

• Form 502 Personal Campaign Funds Declaration of Candidate
• Form 504 Disclosure of Post-Election Payment Agreements
• Argument and Rebuttal Checklist and Form

Other Resources

• City of San José Office of the City Attorney - The City Attorney’s Office provides legal interpretation of the San José Municipal Code regarding elections and ethics.
• City of San José Board of Fair Campaign and Political Practices - The San José Board of Fair Campaign and Political Practices monitors compliance with all campaign and ethics ordinances in the San José Municipal Code. The commission reviews and investigates allegations of violations of the Code and makes recommendations for enforcement action where appropriate.
• Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) - The FPPC is the State agency that enforces State laws regarding, among other things, campaign financing and spending, financial conflicts of interest, and gifts and honoraria given to public officials and candidates under the Political Reform Act. The FPPC provides written and oral advice to public agencies, candidates, and officials on the requirements of the Political Reform Act. The FPPC’s Advice Line can be reached at 1-866-ASK-FPPC (1-866-275-3772) or advice@fppc.ca.gov.
• Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters - The Registrar of Voters (ROV) is the County Elections Official and the office conducts all Federal, State, County, Municipal, School District, and Special District scheduled and special elections. The ROV Office is also responsible for voter registration, education, and outreach; maintenance of registration files; verification of initiatives, referenda and recall petitions; and filing of campaign reports.
• State of California Secretary of State Elections Division - The Elections Division oversees all federal and state elections within California. As the chief elections officer for the largest state in the nation, the California Secretary of State tests and certifies all voting equipment for security, accuracy, reliability, and accessibility in order to ensure that every vote is counted as it was cast. The Secretary also ensures election laws and campaign disclosure requirements are enforced, maintains a statewide database of all registered voters, certifies the official lists of candidates for elections, tracks and certifies ballot initiatives, compiles election returns and certifies election results, educates California citizens about their voting rights, and promotes voter registration and participation.

About the Office of the City Clerk

As the City of San Jose Elections Official, the City Clerk administers State, and Local procedures through which the City Councilmembers are selected. The City Clerk assists candidates in meeting their legal responsibilities before, during and after an election. From Election pre-planning and filing nomination paperwork to certification of election results and filing of final campaign disclosure documents, the City Clerk manages the process which forms the foundation of our City government. The City Clerk does not provide legal interpretation or legal guidance on State rules or Local ordinances.

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