GENERAL ELECTION INFORMATION
For the November 2022 municipal election, all five (5) City Council District seats will be placed on the ballot. Council seats for Districts 2 and 4 will be placed on the ballot for a 2-year term and Council seats for Districts 1, 3, and 5 will be placed on the ballot for a 4-year term. Councilmembers are elected only by the registered voters of their own district and must reside in that district. The City Treasurer seat was placed on the ballot in the November 2022 municipal election, for a full term of four years.
NOTICES
Notice of Election
Notice of Election - Spanish
Notice of Election - Chinese
RESOLUTIONS RELATED TO THE ELECTION
22-55 - Calling the General Municipal Election to be held November 8, 2022
22-55 - (Amended) Calling the General Municipal Election to be held November 8, 2022
22-56 - Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to render services to the City
22-57 - Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to Consolidate a General Municipal Election
22-57 - (Amended) Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to Consolidate a General Municipal Election
22-58 - Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidates Statements
22-59 - Procedure for Determining By Lot A Tie
NOMINATION PERIOD
The nomination period for the November 8 - General Municipal Election is:
Monday, July 18, 2022 - Friday, August 12, 2022
PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES INFORMATION
If you would like to become a candidate for local office, one must:
A citizen of the United States.
At least 18 years of age.
City of Montebello Resident.
Registered to vote within your District.
Pre-Nomination Period Activities.
Prior to soliciting or receiving any contributions related to candidacy, one must file a Candidate Intention Statement California Form 501 with the City Clerk's Office.
CAMPAIGN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDATES
The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) provides free, expert advice at their toll free number (866) ASK-FPPC (275-3772) or you may go to their website.
CANDIDATE HANDBOOK AND FEES
The Candidate Handbook is available in electronic format at no cost and will be provided to those who will pull nomination papers for the upcoming election. There is a fee of $25 to be issued nomination papers and a fee to file a Candidate Statement if the candidate chooses to do so. Please note that the Candidate Statement is optional, and the fee is determined by the County of Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. The acceptable payment forms include cash, checks, credit cards, or money orders.
CERTIFIED LIST OF CANDIDATES - NOVEMBER 8, 2022 ELECTION
Click here to view the list of Qualified Candidates for the November 8, 2022 General Election along with their Candidate Statements.