Who is Running for the Piedmont City Council This November ?
Two Council seats are on the November 2020 Piedmont ballot.
Piedmont will hold a City Council election on November 3, 2020 at the California General Election (Presidential Election).
Candidacy Preparation
Mayor Robert “Bob” McBain having served two terms on the City Council will be “termed out” according to the Piedmont City Charter, and he cannot remain on the City Council or seek re-election. His retirement leaves an entirely open seat for a new council member.
An additional seat is also up at the 2020 election. Council member Jennifer Cavenaugh will have served one four year term and is eligible to seek a second four year Council term on November 3.
Citizens of Piedmont interested in serving on the Piedmont City Council can consider their qualifications, support, and willingness to serve for a four year term on the Piedmont City Council.
Serving as a member of the City Council is a volunteer position without compensation. Only authorized expenses and travel are provided for the council members. Time spent on city matters varies tremendously by council members. The time expended may average between 5 to 40 hours per week depending on current issues and council member efforts.
Usually, there are 2 to 3 scheduled public meetings per month with outside meetings adding considerably to council member schedules. Council members also field resident inquiries and comments.
Campaign election committees generally form prior to or during the summer of an election year. Public facilities, including City owned addresses and property, may not be used for campaign purposes.
Candidate filings will begin in Piedmont City Hall July 2020 and end in August. For detailed and specific information on candidacy requirements and dates, contact:
City Clerk John Tulloch at 510/420-3040.
Piedmont City Charter:
ARTICLE VIII. Elections SECTION 8.01 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS General Municipal elections for the election of officers and for such other purposes as the City Council may proscribe, shall be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November in even numbered years. (Charter Amendment 11/04/2014)
