City extends filing period for candidates in November election
Deadline for filing nomination papers is extended to Aug. 13 – Candidate packets now available
On November 4, 2014, Paso Robles residents will have the opportunity to vote for two open city council seats and the mayoral seat. Each position serves a four year term. The initial period for filing nomination papers was July 14 – Aug. 8. However, because seated incumbents did not file nomination papers for their respective council and mayoral seats, the filing period to submit nomination papers has been extended to August 13.
For both the council and mayoral races, candidate packets (Nomination Papers) are available now through the Paso Robles City Clerk’s Office. An appointment is required with the city clerk or a deputy city clerk to pick up a candidate packet. Call (805) 237-3888 to schedule an appointment. Additional election information and the list of current candidates is available online at www.prcity.com/elections.
About Paso Robles City Government
The City of El Paso de Robles was incorporated on March 11, 1889. It has a “Council-Manager” general law form of government. The city manager, appointed by the city council, is the administrative head of government, including being empowered to appoint all city department heads with the exception of the city attorney.
Residents elect the mayor and four mouncilmembers at large rather than by district, making each accountable to the entire citizenry. The Council acts as the board of directors of the municipal corporation and meets in a public forum where citizens may participate in the governmental process.
The city council establishes city policies, approves ordinances and resolutions, makes land use decisions, approves agreements and contracts, hears appeals on decisions made by city staff or advisory committees, and sets utility rates. The mayor and city councilmembers receive a monthly stipend set by resolution.
The city council receives advice and assistance from various advisory body committees and commissions. Each councilmember may serve as a liaison to one or more advisory body committees. Each councilmember may also represent the city on various regional boards and commissions.
Regular meetings of the Paso Robles City Council are held on the first and third Tuesdays of the month, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the first-floor conference center at city hall. Copies of the staff reports and related materials prepared in support of individual scheduled agenda items are available in the city clerk’s office or the city library at 1000 Spring Street, or viewed/downloaded from the city’s web site.
City Council meetings are open to the public with the exception of closed sessions. The mayor chairs city council meetings and is the presiding officer for the city council, but does not have veto power.
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