Elections

The City Council consists of five Council Members (Council seats 1 through 4 and the Mayor's Seat). The term of office for each member is four years, and there is a limit of two consecutive terms for each position. The City Council of the City of Chula Vista serves its community at-large - there are no districts within the City.

Chula Vista consolidates its General Municipal Elections with the Statewide Primary Elections. In order to be elected to the City Council, a majority vote of the people of the City is required. If a candidate does not receive a majority (50% plus one vote of all votes cast), then a special run-off election is held, and the candidate with the highest number of votes is elected.

It is the duty of the City Clerk to conduct Municipal Elections in accordance with the City Charter, the City of Chula Vista Municipal Code, the Elections Code, and the Political Reform Act of 1974.

The City Council of the City of Chula Vista adopted a Campaign Contribution Ordinance, which can be viewed here or in Chapter 2.52 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code.

YOUR VOTE COUNTS!   REGISTER TO VOTE

The deadline to register to vote in any election is 15 days prior to the election. Registration forms are available in the Office of the City Clerk, as well as on Registar of Voters' website, Voter Registration. 

****Remember, you must re-register if you have moved or changed your name****

Next Election

Chula Vista’s next General Municipal Election will be consolidated with the statewide primary election on Tuesday, June 8, 2010. The election is for the purpose of selecting a Mayor, two Councilmembers (for Seats #1 and #2), and a City Attorney.

Additionally, the following measure will be on the June 8, 2010 ballot:

Shall the Chula Vista Municipal Code be amended to mandate that the City or Redevelopment Agency not fund or contract for public works projects where there is a requirement to use only union employees?

The full text of the measure is available here, and in the Office of the City Clerk, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA.

Arguments in favor of and against the above measure must be filed with the City Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on March 24, 2010. On March 25, the City Clerk will “trade” direct arguments with author(s) from each side for the preparation of rebuttals, which will be due by 5:00 p.m. on April 2, 2010.

The City Clerk may not accept arguments submitted after the established deadlines.

The polls will be open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Voter information, including polling locations, and frequently asked questions can be found on the Registrar of Voters' website, Registrar of Voters.

Running for Office

The nomination period for the June 8, 2010 election is Monday, February 15 through Friday, March 12, 2010.  During this period, declared and prospective candidates need to schedule a meeting with the City Clerk to obtain nomination papers and other election-related materials. Nomination papers and all other materials must be returned to the City Clerk by March 12, 2010, 5:00 p.m. 

General Requirements and Qualifications to Run For Office

For additional information regarding municipal elections, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (619) 691-5041.