March 8, 2011 General Municipal Election Information

The next regularly scheduled local General Municipal Election will be held on March 8, 2011. Polls open at 7:00 AM and close at 8:00 PM.  Any citizen in the City of Manhattan Beach may run for public office if the following general requirements are met:

• a citizen of the United States
• a legal resident and registered voter of the City of Manhattan Beach
• at least 18 years old on or before the election date
• not under a court order declaring you mentally incompetent
• and not serving a court sentence for a felony or election law violation

More specific qualifications and filing deadlines to run for a particular office vary. Citizens desiring to run for public office who meet these general qualifications should contact the City Clerk's Office located at 1400 Highland Avenue, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, or call (310) 802-5056.

Filing Period for Nomination Papers and Candidate's Statements

The filing period for Nomination Papers and Candidate's Statements begins 8:00 AM on Monday, November 15, 2010. If a qualified incumbent fails to file by 5:00 PM, Friday, December 10, 2010, non-incumbents may file during the extended period until 5:00 PM, Wednesday, December 15, 2010.

To schedule an appointment to receive a City Council Candidate Handbook, please contact the City Clerk's office at (310) 802-5056 or email City Clerk Liza Tamura.

March 8, 2011 City Council Candidate Information (table updated as changes occur)