3 Seats Open For Lafayette City Council

LAFAYETTE, CA — Lafayette opened the filing period Monday for candidates interested in running for the Lafayette City Council. Terms of three sitting councilmembers expire in November, meaning three seats are open.

City council candidates must be registered voters and qualified electors of the City of Lafayette, at least 18 years of age and U.S. citizens.

Nomination papers for city council candidates will be issued by appointment only during regular business hours starting through Aug. 12 at 5 p.m.

If an incumbent does not file during this period, non-incumbent candidates will have until 5 p.m. on Aug. 17 to file nomination papers.

To schedule an appointment with City Clerk Joanne Robbins call (925) 284-1968 or email: jrobbins@lovelafayette.org. Masks will be required and social distancing practiced.

The Lafayette City Council consists of five members elected at large on a non-partisan basis. In November, voters will elect two city councilmembers for four-year terms and one city councilmember for a two-year term. The terms of Susan Candell, Teresa Gerringer and Wei-Tai Kwok expire in November.

The city clerk conducts the election process, while voter registration and voting are coordinated with Contra Costa County.

For more information, visit www.lovelafayette.org/election or contact city clerk Robbins at jrobbins@lovelafayette.org or (925) 284-1968.

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