Politics & Government
Your Chance to Run For Office in Newark Ends Friday
The nomination period is closing. But there is one catch.

NEWARK, CA — The nomination period for the November 8, 2016 General Election will close at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 12, 2016. In the event that an incumbent officer fails to file for re-election, the nomination period for that office is extended until Wednesday, August 17, 2016, for any eligible candidate except for the incumbent.
Nomination documents are available at the Alameda County Registrar of Voters’ Office, 1225 Fallon St., Room G-1, in Oakland. Candidates for municipal offices should contact the respective City Clerk for information on obtaining nomination documents.
For more information, contact the Registrar of Voters office at (510) 272-6933.
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NOMINATION DOCUMENTS FOR THE NOVEMBER 8, 2016 GENERAL ELECTION WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING:
SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICES FILING OFFICE
Chabot- Las Positas Community College District Registrar (Trustee Areas 1, 3, 5, 7)
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Ohlone Community College District
(3 Trustees, Area 2)
Peralta Community College District
(Trustee Areas 1, 2, 4, 6)
San Joaquin Delta Community College District
(Trustee Areas 1, 2, 5, 6)
Alameda Unified School District
(3 Governing Board Members)
Castro Valley Unified School District
(3 Governing Board Members)
Dublin Unified School District
(3 Governing Board Members-Full Term)
(1 Governing Board Member- Short Term)
Emery Unified School District
(2 Governing Board Members)
Fremont Unified School District
(3 Governing Board Members)
Hayward Unified School District
(3 Governing Board Members)
Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District
(2 Governing Board Members-Full Term)
Mountain House Elementary
(1 Governing Board Member)
New Haven Unified School District
(3 Governing Board Members)
Newark Unified School District
(3 Governing Board Members)
Pleasanton Unified School District
(3 Governing Board Members)
San Leandro Unified School District
(1 Governing Board Member, At-large – Full Term)
(1 Governing Board Member, Areas 1, 3, 5 – Full Term)
(1 Governing Board Member, Area 6- Short Term)
San Lorenzo Unified School District
(3 Governing Board Members)
Sunol Glen Unified School District
(1 Governing Board Member)
SPECIAL DISTRICT OFFICES FILING OFFICE
Alameda- Contra Costa Transit Registrar
(District Director, At-large)
(District Directors Wards 1, 2)
Alameda County Water District
(3 District Directors, At-large)
Bay Area Rapid Transit District
(District Directors, Wards 3, 5, 7)
Castro Valley Sanitary District
(3 District Directors, At-large)
City of Alameda Healthcare District
(2 District Directors, At-large)
Dublin-San Ramon Services District
(3 District Directors, At-large)
East Bay Municipal Utility District
(District Directors, Wards 1, 5, 6)
East Bay Regional Park District
(District Directors, Wards 1, 2, 4)
Eden Township Healthcare District
(2 District Directors, At-large)
Fairview Fire Protection District
(3 District Directors, At-large- Full Term)
(1 District Director, At-large- Short Term)
Hayward Area Recreation and Park District
(3 District Directors, At-large)
Livermore Area Recreation and Park District
(2 District Directors)
Oro Loma Sanitary District
(2 District Directors, At-large - Full Term)
(1 District Director, At-large- Short Term)
Washington Township Healthcare District
(2 District Directors, At-large)
CITY OFFICES FILING OFFICE
Alameda City Clerk
(2 Council Members)
(1 Auditor)
(1 Treasurer)
Albany
(3 Council Members)
(2 Members of the Board of Education)
(1 Treasurer)
Berkeley
(1 Mayor)
(Council Districts 2, 3, 5, 6)
(4 Rent Board Members)
(2 Members of the Board of Education)
Dublin
(1 Mayor)
(2 Council Members)
Emeryville
(3 Council Members)
Fremont
(1 Mayor)
(2 Council Members)
Livermore
(1 Mayor)
(2 Council Members)
Newark
(1 Mayor- 2 Year Term)
(2 Council Members – 4 Year Term)
Oakland
(Council Districts 1, 3, 5, 7, At-large)
(1 City Attorney)
(School Directors, Districts 1, 3, 5, 7)
Piedmont
(2 Council Members)
(3 Members of the Board of Education)
Pleasanton
(1 Mayor)
(2 Council Members)
San Leandro
(Council Districts 2, 4, 6)
Union City
(1 Mayor)
(1Council Member)
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