Elections

November 5, 2024, Election and Campaign Finance forms can be located here: 

Pursuant to § 12110 of the Elections Code of the State of California, please see link to the City of Arcata Notice of Nominees, which is required to be published no later than one week before the election. 

The City of Arcata will hold a general municipal election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Three seats on the Arcata City Council will be up for election, one measure will be included on the ballot.

The City Council Adopts laws and sets policies to guide the City Manager and City staff in City operations. City Council members attend two regular City Council meetings each month in addition to other special meetings and study sessions, and other monthly meetings of various regional agency partners.

Nomination papers for the City Council seats will be available by appointment beginning Monday, July 15, 2024, through Friday, August 9, 2024, at the City Manager’s Office in City Hall, located at 736 F Street. Issuance of nomination papers can take up to an hour and appointments are required. To make an appointment, please call (707) 822-5953.

Write-in candidate nomination papers for the City Council seats will be available by appointment beginning Monday, September 9, 2024, through Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at the City Manager's Office in City Hall, located at 736 F Street. Issuance of nomination papers can take up to an hour and appointments are required. To make an appointment, please call (707) 822-5953.

Qualifications for individuals who wish to run for a seat on the Arcata City Council include that they must be at least 18 years old, must live in the Arcata city limits, and are registered to vote at their Arcata residence address. Nominees must obtain at least 20, but no more than 30, signatures of registered voters who reside within the Arcata city limits and are registered to vote at their Arcata residence.

The ballot measure to be voted on at the November 2024 General Election is a measure to increase the City’s Transactions and Use Tax.

Questions can be directed to the City Clerk by email at rvarley@cityofarcata.org or by calling (707) 825-2103.

Pursuant to § 10224.5 of the Elections Code of the State of California, please see link to the Notice of Offices and Nominations, which is required to be posted no later than three (3) days before the deadline for submission of Nomination Papers.