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2014

Prepared and Distributed by the Elections Staff of the Contra Costa County

Clerk-Recorder, Registrar of Voters

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CANDIDATE GUIDE

Primary Election June 3, 2014

General Election November 4, 2014

Elections Division925.335.7800877.335-7802 Toll free925.335.7836 Fax

www.cocovote.us

Dear Candidate,

Thank you for your interest in running for office! Regardless of the position, our democracy works best when people are willing to step up and get involved.

This booklet has been revised and updated to assist candidates for the JUNE 3, 2014 PRIMARY ELECTION and the NOVEMBER 4, 2014 GENERAL ELECTION. It is not intended to be an all-encompassing guide; it simply summarizes the major provisions related to running for office in Contra Costa County.

We are ready to address any of your questions that are not answered in this booklet with the understanding that our staff cannot provide legal advice or provide legal interpretations. For your own protection, we urge you to consult an attorney for those types of questions.

For additional election related information, feel free to contact our office Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. For deadline dates that fall on a Saturday, Sunday or a holiday, use the next regular business day for transactions.

Additional information may also be available on our website: www.cocovote.us; or the California Secretary of State: www.ss.ca.gov. For campaign finance related questions, the California Fair Political Practices Commission website is: www.fppc.ca.gov.

Candidates for Federal office should also check with the Federal Elections Commission, www.fec.gov. Municipal candidates should check with the local City Clerk’s office for details not covered in this guide.

Best of luck to each of you.

Joseph E. CanciamillaCounty Clerk-Recorder and Registrar of Voters

Contra Costa CountyClerk-Recorder-Elections

Department555 Escobar StreetP.O. Box 271

Martinez, CA 94553

Joseph E. CanciamillaCounty Clerk-Recorder and Registrar of Voters

Scott O. KonopasekAssistant County Registrar

NOTICE

No duty is imposed upon the Registrar of Voters to determine whether a candidate meets the requirements for holding office. The Declaration of Candidacy signed by a candidate, states that the candidate meets the statutory and/or constitutional qualifications for office (including, but not limited to, citizenship, residency, etc.).

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Table of Contents

ELECTION KEY DATES...................................................................................................................................1

CALENDAR OF IMPORTANT DATES..............................................................................................................2

June 3, 2014 Primary Election.................................................................................................................2

November 4, 2014 General Election........................................................................................................3

“TOP TWO PRIMARY” WHAT DOES IT MEAN?.............................................................................................4

THREE TYPES OF CANDIDATE CONTESTS.....................................................................................................4

OFFICES FOR ELECTION................................................................................................................................5

June 3, 2014 Primary Election.................................................................................................................5

November 4, 2014 General Election........................................................................................................6

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE......................................................................................................9

Federal Offices.........................................................................................................................................9

State Offices............................................................................................................................................9

Nonpartisan Offices...............................................................................................................................10

Superior Court Judge.............................................................................................................................12

School Districts......................................................................................................................................12

Special Districts......................................................................................................................................12

FILING FOR OFFICE....................................................................................................................................13

FILING FORMS AND FEES...........................................................................................................................14

Nomination Petitions.............................................................................................................................14

Filing Fee................................................................................................................................................15

Extended Filing Period...........................................................................................................................16

Declaration of Candidacy.......................................................................................................................16

Ballot Designation..................................................................................................................................16

Candidate Statement of Qualifications..................................................................................................17

Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700)........................................................................................19

Campaign Finance Disclosure................................................................................................................19

Code of Fair Campaign Practices (Optional)..........................................................................................19

Declaration of Intention - Judicial Candidates Only...............................................................................20

WRITE-IN CANDIDATES..............................................................................................................................21

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COMMON QUESTIONS AND SITUATIONS..................................................................................................22

Filing Nomination Papers on Behalf of a Candidate...............................................................................22

How Names Appear on the Ballot.........................................................................................................22

Offices That Do Not Go To Election.......................................................................................................22

Judicial Candidates Appearing on the Ballot..........................................................................................23

Votes Needed to Advance to the General Election................................................................................23

Candidates Elected at November General Election...............................................................................23

Election Night Activities.........................................................................................................................24

Post-Election Night................................................................................................................................24

When Successful Candidates Take Office..............................................................................................24

Filing For More Than One Office............................................................................................................25

CAMPAIGN RESOURCES.............................................................................................................................26

Voter Data Products..............................................................................................................................26

Maps......................................................................................................................................................27

Fees.......................................................................................................................................................27

Ordering Instructions.............................................................................................................................27

Mass Mailing Requirements..................................................................................................................27

Political Signs.........................................................................................................................................28

ATTACHMENT A - BALLOT DESIGNATION GUIDELINES.............................................................................A-1

ATTACHMENT B - SIGNATURES IN-LIEU OF FILING FEE............................................................................B-1

ATTACHMENT C - CANDIDATE STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES........................................C-1

ATTACHMENT D - CANDIDATE STATEMENT - COST ESTIMATES..............................................................D-1

June 3, 2014.........................................................................................................................................D-1

November 4, 2014...............................................................................................................................D-2

ATTACHMENT E - SAMPLE AUTHORIZATION FORM.................................................................................E-1

ATTACHMENT F - SUMMARY OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE DISCLOSURE FORMS...........................................F-1

ATTACHMENT G - DISTRICT REGISTRATION BY PARTY.............................................................................G-1

ATTACHMENT H - CONTRA COSTA COUNTY DISTRICT MAPS...................................................................H-1

ATTACHMENT I - VOTE HISTORY FOR CONTRA COSTA COUNTY................................................................I-1

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2014 Candidate Guide

ELECTION KEY DATES

Primary June 3, 2014

Military Overseas Voter Ballots Mailed April 4, 2014

Sample Ballot Mailing April 24, 2014

Vote-by-Mail Mailing May 5, 2014

Registration Deadline May 19, 2014

Supplemental Sample Ballot Mailed May 22, 2014

Last Day to Request Vote-by-Mail Ballot May 27, 2014

Last Day to Mail Vote-by-Mail Ballot May 30, 2014

Election Day June 3, 2014

Canvass / 1% Period June 5 – July 1, 2014

Certification Deadline / Results Transmitted July 1, 2014

Tax Bond Packets Submitted July 1 – July 11, 2014

GeneralNovember 4, 2014

Military Overseas Voter Ballots Mailed September 5, 2014Sample Ballot Mailing September 25, 2014Vote-by-Mail Mailing October 6, 2014

Registration Deadline October 20, 2014

Supplemental Sample Ballot Mailed October 24, 2014

Last Day to Request Vote-by-Mail Ballot October 28, 2014

Last Day to Mail Vote-by-Mail Ballot October 31, 2014

Election Day November 4, 2014Canvass / 1% Period November 6 – December 2, 2014

Certification Deadline / Results Transmitted December 12, 2014

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CALENDAR OF IMPORTANT DATESJune 3, 2014 Primary Election

APPLIES TO DATES

“Signatures in Lieu of Filing Fee”Petitions Available

All Federal, State and County candidates desiring to reduce filing fees

Dec. 27 – Feb. 20E-158 – 103

“Signatures in Lieu of Filing Fee” Submission Deadline

All Federal, State and County candidates desiring to reduce filing fees

Feb. 20E-103

Filing Period All Federal, State, County and Judicial candidates

Feb. 10 – Mar. 7E-113 – 88

Extended Filing PeriodIf no incumbent files nomination papers by March 7, the filing period is extended for non-incumbents.

Mar. 8 – 12E-87 – 83

Public Review of “Ballot Designations” and “Candidate Statements”

All candidates Mar. 8 – 17E-87 – 78

For “Candidate Statements” and “Ballot Designations” filed during extension period

Mar. 13 – 22E-82 – 73

Last day to withdraw “Candidate Statement”

All candidates Mar. 10E-85

Candidates who filed during the extended filing period

Mar. 13E-82

Randomized alphabet drawing for ballot placement All candidates Mar. 13

E-82

Deadline to file a “Write-In Candidacy” Write-In candidates May 20E-14

Election Day Polls open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm June 3, 2014

Deadline to certify the Primary Election Jul. 1E+28

CANDIDATES FOR SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE:

“Signatures in Lieu of Filing Fee” petitions are available Candidates for Superior Court Judge Dec. 27 – Feb. 5

E-158 – 118

“Declaration of Intention” to run for judicial office

Candidates for Superior Court Judge Jan. 27 – Feb. 5E-127 – 118

If no incumbent files the “Declaration of Intention” by Feb. 5, the filing period is extended for non-incumbents

Feb. 6 – 10E-117 – 113

Filing Period All Federal, State, County and Judicial candidates

Feb. 10 – Mar. 7E-113 – 88



November 4, 2014 General Election

APPLIES TO DATES

Filing Period All School and Special Districts Jul. 14 – Aug. 8E-113 – 88

Deadline for “Candidate Statements” in the State Voter Information Guide Statewide Offices July 16

E-111

Deadline to request a different Ballot Designation than the one used for the Primary Election

Run-off candidates for General Election July 29E-98

Last day for candidates to file and pay for “Candidate Statement” All candidates Aug. 8

E-88

Extended Filing PeriodIf no incumbent files nomination papers by August 8, the filing period is extended for non-incumbents

Aug. 9 – 13E-87 – 83

Public Review of “Ballot Designations” and “Candidate Statements”

All candidates Aug. 9 – 18E-87 – 78

For “Candidate Statements” and “Ballot Designations” filed during the extended period

Aug. 14 - 23E-82 – 73

Last day to withdraw “Candidate Statement”

All candidates Aug. 11E-85

Candidates who filed during the extended filing period

Aug. 14E-82

Last day to file a petition forcing a contest on the General Election ballot

Applies only to contests with insufficient candidates

Aug. 13E-83

Randomized alphabet drawing for ballot placement All candidates Aug. 14

E-82

Deadline to register to vote in the November 4, 2014 General Election All voters Oct. 20

E-15

Election Day Polls are open from 7:00am to 8:00pm November 4, 2014

Deadline to certify the General Election Dec. 2E+28



“TOP TWO PRIMARY” WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

On June 8, 2010, California voters approved Proposition 14, which created the “Top-Two Open Primary Act”.

Prior to the “Top-Two Open Primary Act”, candidates running for partisan office appeared only on their own party ballot. The top vote-getter from each qualified political party and any candidates who qualified using the independent nomination process would move on to the General Election.

The “Top-Two Open Primary Act” allows all candidates running, regardless of their party preference, to appear on a single combined ballot. Voters can vote for any candidate from any political party. The “Top-Two Open Primary Act” does not affect the Presidential Primary and County Central Committees, which are still party-specific contests.

Non-partisan offices such as Judges, School Board, Special District officers, City officials and the Superintendent of Public Instruction would remain open to all eligible voters.

THREE TYPES OF CANDIDATE CONTESTS

1) Party-Nominated (Formerly known as Partisan)

Party-Nominated offices are contests in which the nominee is selected by the political party. Only registered voters in that political party can vote for that party’s candidate on the ballot (except parties that allow cross-over voters).

Offices of: U.S. President and County Central Committees

2) Voter-Nominated (Top Two)

Voter-Nominated offices are contests in which the nominee is selected by the voters. In voter-nominated contests, any voter can vote for any candidate, regardless of party. It also allows candidates to choose whether they want to disclose their party preference on the ballot.

Offices of: Governor Controller State SenatorLt. Governor Insurance Commissioner State AssemblySecretary of State Board of Equalization U.S. SenatorState Treasurer U.S. Representatives Attorney General

Under the Top-Two Primary, only the two candidates who receive the highest and second-highest number of votes cast at the primary shall appear on the ballot as candidates at the ensuing General Election, even if they are the same party.

EC 8141.5

3) Non-Partisan

A Non-Partisan office is an office in which no political party nominates a candidate. Judicial, school districts, County and municipal offices are examples of non-partisan offices.

Offices of: Superintendent of Public Instruction Superior Court JudgesCounty Offices Municipal OfficesSchool Districts Special Districts



TERM OF OFFICE FILING FEE

NOMINATION SIGNATURES

REQUIREDSTATE OFFICESGovernorLt. GovernorSecretary of StateState ControllerState TreasurerAttorney GeneralInsurance CommissionerSuperintendent of Public Instruction

4 Years

$3,479.74$2,609.80$2,609.80$2,783.78$2,783.78$3,022.54$2,783.78$3,022.54

65 - 100

Member, State Board of Equalization #2 4 years $1,304.90 40 - 60

U.S. Representative, 5th District - Shared with Lake, Napa, Solano and Sonoma CountiesU.S. Representative, 9th District - Shared with Sacramento and San Joaquin CountiesU.S. Representative, 11th District U.S. Representative, 15th District - Shared with Alameda County

2 years

$1,740.00

$1,740.00

$1,740.00$1,740.00

40 - 60

State Assembly, 11th District - Shared with Sacramento and Solano Counties State Assembly, 14th District - Shared with Solano CountyState Assembly, 15th District - Shared with Alameda CountyState Assembly, 16th District - Shared with Alameda County

2 years

$952.91

$952.91

$952.91

$952.91

40 - 60

NONPARTISAN OFFICESAssessorAuditor / ControllerClerk-RecorderDistrict AttorneySheriff / CoronerTreasurer / Tax CollectorCounty Superintendent of Schools

4 Years

$1,466.23$1,466.23$1,498.52$2,030.83$1,946.18$1,454.66$2,052.66

20 - 40

Member, Board of Supervisors, 1st DistrictMember, Board of Supervisors, 4th District 4 Years $974.84

$974.84 20 - 40

Superior Court Judge Position A Position B Position C Position D Position E Position F Position G Position H Position I Position J

Position letters are assigned for filing purposes only.

6 years

$1,812.92$1,812.92$1,812.92$1,812.92$1,812.92$1,812.92$1,812.92$1,812.92$1,812.92$1,812.92

20 - 40


OFFICES FOR ELECTIONJune 3, 2014 Primary ElectionFiling Period Feb. 20 – Mar. 7


NUMBER OF POSITIONS TO BE ELECTED TERM OF OFFICE ELECTED

SCHOOL DISTRICTSAcalanes Union High

31 Short Term

4 years2 years

At LargeAntioch Unified 2 4 yearsBrentwood Union 3 4 years

Byron Union 31 Short Term

4 years2 years

Canyon Elementary 3 4 yearsContra Costa Board of Education Area 2 Area 4 Area 5

111

4 years By Area

Contra Costa Community College Ward 1 Ward 3 Ward 4

111

4 years By Ward

John Swett Unified 2 4 years

At Large

Knightsen Elementary 2 4 yearsLafayette 3 4 yearsLiberty Union High 3 4 yearsLivermore Valley Joint Unified Shared with Alameda 3

4 years

Martinez Unified 2 4 yearsMoraga 3 4 yearsMt. Diablo Unified 3 4 yearsOakley Union Elementary 3 4 yearsOrinda Union 3 4 yearsPittsburg Unified 3 4 yearsSan Ramon Valley Unified 3 4 yearsWalnut Creek 3 4 yearsWest Contra Costa Unified 3 4 yearsSPECIAL DISTRICTSAlameda–Contra Costa Transit At Large - Shared with Alameda County

1 4 years

Ambrose Recreation & Park 3 4 yearsBethel Island Municipal Improvement 2 4 yearsByron Sanitary 2 4 yearsByron Bethany Irrigation Division 1 Division 3 - Shared with Alameda County

11

4 years By Division

Castle Rock County Water 2 4 years At LargeCentral Contra Costa Sanitary 2 4 yearsContra Costa Water Division 1 Division 2

11

4 years By Division


November 4, 2014 General ElectionFiling Period Jul. 14 – Aug. 8


NUMBER OF POSITIONS TO BE ELECTED TERM OF OFFICE ELECTED

Crockett Community Services 3 4 years

At Large

Diablo Community Services 3 4 yearsDiablo Water 3 4 years

Town of Discovery Bay Community Services 3 4 years

Dublin-San Ramon Services Shared with Alameda County

2 4 years

East Bay Municipal Utility Ward 2 Ward 3* Ward 4* Ward 7**Shared with Alameda County

1111

4 years

By Ward10 Nomination

Signatures Req.

East Bay Regional Park Ward 6 Ward 7

11

4 years

By Ward50 Nomination

Signatures Req.

East Contra Costa Irrigation Division 1 Division 4

11

4 years By Division

Green Valley Recreation & Park 3 4 years

At Large

Ironhouse Sanitary 2 4 yearsKensington Fire Protection 3 4 yearsKensington Police & Community Services 3 4 years

Knightsen Town Community Services 31 Short Term

4 years2 years

Los Medanos Community Healthcare 31 Short Term

4 years2 years

Moraga – Orinda Fire Protection Division 1 Division 3 Division 4

111

4 years By Division

Mt. View Sanitary 2 4 years

At Large

Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park 3 4 years

Rodeo Sanitary 21 Short Term

4 years2 years

Rodeo – Hercules Fire Protection 3 4 yearsRollingwood-Wilart Park Recreation & Park 3 4 years

San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District 2 1 4 years

San Ramon Valley Fire Protection 2 4 yearsStege Sanitary 3 4 yearsWest Contra Costa Healthcare 3 4 yearsWest County Wastewater 3 4 years

NUMBER OF POSITIONS TERM OF OFFICE NOMINATION



TO BE ELECTED SIGNATURESREQUIRED

CITIESAntioch 2 Councilmembers 4 years 20

Brentwood 2 Councilmembers 4 years 20

Clayton 2 Councilmembers 4 years 20

Concord 3 Councilmembers1 Treasurer 4 years 20

Danville 2 Councilmembers 4 years 20

El Cerrito 2 Councilmembers 4 years 20

Hercules 2 Councilmembers 4 years 20

Lafayette 2 Councilmembers 4 years 20

Martinez 2 Councilmembers1 Mayor 4 years 20

Moraga 2 Councilmembers 4 years 20

Oakley 2 Councilmembers 4 years 20

Orinda 3 Councilmembers 4 years 20

Pinole 3 Councilmembers 4 years 20

Pittsburg3 Councilmembers

1 City Clerk1 Treasurer

4 years 20

Pleasant Hill 2 Councilmembers 4 years 20

Richmond3 Councilmembers

1 Councilmember - Short Term1 Mayor

4 years2 years4 years

20

San Pablo2 Councilmembers

1 City Clerk1 Treasurer

4 years 20

Walnut Creek 2 Councilmembers1 Treasurer 4 years 20

Note: Candidates seeking municipal offices file with the City Clerk’s office. Contact the appropriate City Clerk for specifics.



GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE

Unless otherwise specifically provided, no person is eligible to be elected or appointed to an elective

office unless that person is a registered voter and otherwise qualified to vote for that office at the time

that nomination papers are issued to the person or at the time of the person’s appointment.

EC 201

Federal Offices

U.S. Representative in Congress

General qualifications:

a) Be at least 25 years of age.

b) Be a U.S. citizen for seven years.

c) Be a resident of California on the date he/she is sworn into office, if elected.

U.S. Const., art. I, §2, 20th Amend. §1.

State Offices

Governor Attorney General

Lt. Governor Insurance Commissioner

Secretary of State Member, State Board of Equalization #2

State Controller Superintendent of Public Instruction

State Treasurer State Assembly

General qualifications:

a) Be a U.S. citizen.

b) Be a registered voter and qualified to vote for that office at the time nomination papers

are issued.

c) Not have been convicted of a felony.

d) Not have served two terms in the office sought since November 6, 1990. (see term limits

for State Assembly on the following page.)

Additional qualifications:

Attorney General: Admitted to practice before the California Supreme Court for a period of at least five

years.

GC 12503



Insurance Commissioner: Have no conflict of interest with the insurance industry. See Insurance Code

12900 – 12901. Not have served two four-year terms in the office sought.

State Assembly and State Senate: No more than 12 years in the State Senate, the Assembly, or both, in

any combination of terms if elected after June 2012. If elected before June 2012, no more than two

terms in the State Senate or three terms in State Assembly since November 6, 1990.

CA Const., art. IV, § 2(a) (4)

Nonpartisan Offices

Assessor District Attorney

Auditor/Controller Member, Board of Supervisors

Clerk-Recorder Sheriff/Coroner

County Superintendent of Schools Treasurer/Tax Collector

General Qualifications:

a) Be a U.S. Citizen.

b) Be a registered voter and qualified to vote for that office.



Assessor: A valid appraiser’s certificate, or obtain a temporary appraiser’s certificate no later than 30

days after taking office.

GC 24002.5

Auditor: Possess at least one:

1) A valid certificate issued by the California Board of Accountancy as a certified public

accountant or as a public accountant

2) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited university, college, or other four-year institution,

with a major in accounting or its equivalent and served within the last five years in a senior fiscal

management position continuously for not less than three years;

3) A certificate issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors as a professional internal auditor; or

4) Has served as county auditor, chief deputy county auditor, or chief assistant county auditor

for a continuous period of not less than three years.

EC 201, GC 26945, 27000.7



County Superintendent of Schools: Valid credential issued by the State Board of Education and a valid

certification document authorizing administrative services. Possession of a valid elementary and

secondary administrative credential. EDC 1208

District Attorney: Admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of the State of California.

GC 24002

Sheriff/Coroner: Possess one of the following certificates, credentials or qualifications:

1) An active or inactive advanced P.O.S.T. certificate;

2) A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university and one year of full-time, salaried

law enforcement experience;

3) A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and two years of full-time,

salaried law enforcement experience;

4) An Associate in Arts or Associate in Science Degree, or the equivalent, from an accredited

college and three years of full-time, salaried law enforcement experience; or

5) A High School Diploma or the equivalent and four years of full-time, salaried law enforcement

experience.

EC 201, GC 24004.3, Penal Code 830.1 or 830.2

Treasurer/Tax Collector: Possess at least one:

1) Service in a senior financial management position in a county, city, or other public agency,

dealing with similar financial responsibilities for a continuous period of three years;

2) A valid Baccalaureate, Masters, or Doctoral Degree from an accredited college or university in

any of the following major fields of study; business administration, public administration,

economics, finance, accounting, or a related field, with a minimum of 16 units in accounting,

auditing, or finance;

3) A valid certificate issued by the California Board of Accountancy, authorizing practice as a

Certified Public Accountant;

4) A valid charter issued by the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts as a Chartered Financial

Analyst with a minimum of 16 units in accounting, auditing, or finance; or

5) A valid certificate issued by the Treasury Management Association as a Certified Cash

Manager, with a minimum of 16 units in accounting, auditing, or finance.

EC 201, GC 26945, 27000.7



Superior Court Judge



b) Be a registered voter in California at the time Declaration of Intention is issued.

c) Be a member of the State Bar.

d) Not have been convicted of a felony.

Art. VI, Sec. 15, CA Const.

School Districts



b) Be a registered voter at the time the Declaration of Candidacy is issued.



Contra Costa Community College District: Must be a registered voter in the Ward.

Special Districts



b) Be a registered voter at the time the Declaration of Candidacy is issued.



Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District: Must be a registered voter in the District or Ward.

Byron-Bethany Irrigation District: Must own land within the Division.

East Bay Regional Park District: Must be a registered voter in the Ward.

East Contra Costa Irrigation District: Must be a free-holder of land within District.



FILING FOR OFFICE

There are two candidate filing periods for offices to be elected in 2014. The first filing period is for

candidates desiring to run for Federal, State, County and judicial office. See page 5 for a list of offices.

Primary Election: - June 3, 2014

Filing Period: February 10 - March 7, 2014

*Extended Filing Period: March 8 - March 12, 2014

Declaration of Intention – judicial candidates ONLY: January 27 - February 5, 2014

The second filing period is for all other offices. See pages 6 -8 for a list of these offices.

General Election - November 4, 2014

Filing Period: July 14 - August 8, 2014

*Extended Filing Period: August 9 - August 13, 2014

*If no incumbent files by the end of the filing period, the filing period is extended to non-incumbents.



FILING FORMS AND FEES

Filing packets, often referred to as “papers”, include the following forms:

Nomination Petitions

Filing Fee

Extended Filing Period

Declaration of Candidacy

Ballot Designation

Candidate Statement of Qualifications

Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700)

Campaign Finance Disclosure

Code of Fair Campaign Practices (Optional)

Declaration of Intention – judicial candidates ONLY

Nomination Petitions

Candidates for Federal, State, County, City, East Bay Municipal Utility District and Alameda-Contra Costa

Transit District offices, are required to file nomination petitions with the required number of valid

signatures for the office. Signers of nomination petitions must be registered voters and reside in the

district. Nomination petitions are furnished by the County Elections Office, except for City offices.

Filing requirements for City office may vary. Contact the appropriate City Clerk’s office for more

information.

The number of signatures required for each office is listed on pages 5 - 8.

Circulators of Nomination Petitions:

Circulators are appointed by candidates and must be voters in the district or political subdivision in

which the candidate is to be voted on. Candidates may circulate and sign his/her own nomination

petitions.

EC 8066

The Affidavit of Circulator, located on the back of each petition, must be completed in the circulator's

own hand, even if the candidate circulated their own petition.



Signers’ Qualifications:

Registered voters in the district or political subdivision in which the candidate is to be voted on are

eligible to sign the petition. Signers do not need to be of the same political party as the candidate.

Signers’ Limitations:

Signers may only sign one nomination petition for any candidate for a given office. In the case where

more than one position is to be filled in the same office, signers may sign nomination petitions for as

many candidates as there are positions to be filled for that office.

EC 8069

Verification of Signatures on Nomination Petitions:

Petitions are validated in the order of arrival. The signatures of all signers on nomination petitions are

verified by the Elections Office, generally within 24-48 hours. Candidates will be notified immediately

after signatures have been checked.

Circulating Petitions in More than One County:

If the nomination petition and/or signatures in-lieu of filing fee petitions are circulated for an office

located in more than one county, the candidate must submit the signatures to the Registrar of Voters of

the county in which the petition was circulated.

Filing Fee

Certain offices require a filing fee to be paid by the candidate when filing the “Declaration of Candidacy”

(Judicial candidates pay the filing fee at the time the “Declaration of Intention” is filed.) The fee is usually

based on a percentage of the first year’s annual salary. See page 5 for filing fees for specific offices.

a) Filing fees may be paid by cash or check. State candidates must make their check payable to the

Secretary of State. Candidates for County office make their check payable to Contra Costa

County Clerk. Filing fees are non-refundable.

b) Signatures In-Lieu of Filing Fee Petitions

A candidate may submit a petition containing signatures of registered voters, instead of paying

the filing fee. The signatures submitted may cover all, or a portion, of the filing fee.

Forms to collect signatures in-lieu of paying a filing fee may be obtained from the Elections

Office beginning December 27, 2013. See Attachment B for the signature formulas for each

office.



Extended Filing Period

If nomination papers for an incumbent elective officer are not filed by the filing deadline, the filing

period for that office is extended 5 calendar days for non-incumbents only. There shall be no extended

filing period for candidates, where the incumbent cannot file, due to term limits or for offices that are

vacant.

EC 8024

Declaration of Candidacy

The “Declaration of Candidacy” is filed by candidate for Federal, State, County, City, School and Special

District offices.

The “Declaration of Candidacy” is an official document in which the candidate indicates how his/her

name and ballot designation is to appear on the ballot. The candidate declares that he/she meets the

statutory and/or constitutional qualifications for the office sought, and that if nominated, the candidate

will accept the nomination and not withdraw.

EC 8001, 8800, 8801

Ballot Designation

The ballot designation is the word or group of words that will appear on the ballot under the candidate’s

name, designating the candidate’s principal profession, vocation, or occupation.

Ballot designations may be rejected if they do not comply with the rules set by the California Election

Code 13107. The candidate will be notified by phone or by registered or certified mail, with a return

receipt, addressed to mailing address appearing on the candidate’s ballot designation worksheet. If an

alternative designation is not provided within the time allowed, no designation will appear on the ballot.

If a candidate fails to file a “Ballot Designation Worksheet”, no designation will appear on the ballot.

EC 13107, 13107.3, 13107.5

Ballot Designation Guidelines and examples are found in Attachment A.



Public Review Period:

After the close of the filing period, anyone may examine any candidate’s ballot designation. During a

10‐calendar‐day period commencing the day after the close of the filing period, any voter of the

jurisdiction in which the election is being held or the county elections official may seek a writ of

mandate or an injunction challenging a ballot designation.

EC 13313, 13314

Candidate Statement of Qualifications

Each candidate for elective office may prepare an optional “Candidate Statement” at their own expense.

The “Candidate Statement” is designed to familiarize voters with a candidate’s qualifications for the

office he/she is seeking. The “Candidate Statement” is incorporated into the “Sample Ballot and Voter

Information Pamphlet”, and will be mailed to all registered voters, eligible to vote for that particular

office. The “Candidate Statement” is printed in English and Spanish. For a sample of the guidelines see

Attachment C.

State Candidates:

All candidates for State office must agree to abide by voluntary spending limits in order to submit a

“Candidate Statement” for the county “Sample Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlet”.

Shared Districts:

If a candidate is filing for an office where the district extends into another county and the candidate

wishes to have their “Candidate Statement” printed in that county, the candidate must contact the

appropriate county for payment and publication of the “Candidate Statement”.

Filing of “Candidate Statement”:

In addition to filing a hardcopy, candidates need to submit the statement in an editable text format,

after filing, to the following email address: [email protected].

The “Candidate Statement” will be formatted to appear, as closely as possible, to the hardcopy filed.

Statements are subject to the word counts and guidelines described in Attachment C.

Candidates moving on to General Election have the option of resubmitting a “Candidate Statement”.

Statements fees will be available July 2014.


mailto:[email protected]


Restrictions:

The “Candidate Statement” cannot refer to opponents in any manner and may not include the party

affiliation of the candidate, nor membership or activity in partisan political organizations.

Changing the Statement:

The statement may be withdrawn, but not changed, during the period for filing nomination papers and

until 5:00 pm of the next business day, after the close of the filing period. A candidate must sign a

statement if he/she chooses to withdraw the statement. A new statement cannot be filed to replace a

withdrawn statement.

The “Candidate Statement” will remain confidential until after the close of the filing period for the

office sought.

EC 13311

Public Review Period:

After the close of the filing period, anyone may examine “Candidate Statements.” During a 10-calendar

day period, commencing the day after the close of the filing period, any voter of the jurisdiction in which

the election is being held or the county elections official may seek a writ of mandate or an injunction

challenging any or all of the material in a “Candidate Statement”.

EC 13313, 13314

Cost Estimates:

The cost of the statements are estimated and must be paid at the time the statement is filed. For the

estimated cost see Attachment D.

If payment exceeds the actual cost, the excess will be refunded to the candidate within 30 days from the

date the district receives a billing for election services. If payment is less than the actual cost, the

candidate will be billed and will be required to pay the additional costs within 30 days.



Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700)

Every candidate is required to file a “Statement of Economic Interests” (Form 700) disclosing certain

financial interests.

Form 700 is not required if the candidate has filed a statement for the same jurisdiction within 60 days

prior to the filing of his/her “Declaration of Candidacy”.

GC 87202, 87203

The Registrar of Voters is the filing official for “Statements of Economic Interests” in conjunction with

candidacy for elective offices only.

GC 87200

Campaign Finance Disclosure

All state and local candidates, their committees, and committees supporting or opposing ballot

measures are required to report, campaign contributions, and expenditures.

When the candidate receives nomination papers, he/she will receive an informational manual prepared

by the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) and the appropriate forms that give specific

information.

Candidates should familiarize themselves thoroughly with the information in the manual and carefully

note the filling deadlines, as the Act imposes penalties for late filing of campaign statements. More

information and requirements can be found in the Political Reform Act 1974 or at www.fppc.ca.gov.

GC 85201

For a brief summary of the most commonly used forms, see Attachment F.

Code of Fair Campaign Practices (Optional)

By subscribing to the Code of Fair Campaign Practices, a candidate vows to follow the principles of

decency, honesty, and fair play. Subscription to the Code is optional. Completed forms are to be filed

with the Registrar of Voters, and shall be retained for public inspection until 30 days after the election.

EC 20400, 20420, 20440-20444



Declaration of Intention - Judicial Candidates Only

Candidates for judicial office must file a written and signed declaration of their intention to become a

candidate for the office. The “Declaration of Intention” is filed in the office of the elections official in

which his/her nomination papers are required to be filed.

Filing fees for those candidates that are required to file “Declaration of Intention” must be paid at the

time the declaration is filed. Any signatures in lieu of paying the filing fee must be submitted at the time

of filing. Filing fees are not refundable.

EC 8105

If the incumbent of a judicial office fails to file a “Declaration of Intention” by the filing deadline, persons

other than the incumbent may file declarations of intention, no later than the first day for filing

nomination papers.

If an incumbent of a judicial office files a “Declaration of Intention,” but for any reason fails to file his or

her nomination papers by the filing deadline, the filing period is extended 5 calendar days. Any qualified

person, other than the incumbent, may file for the office during the extended period. The requirement

to file the “Declaration of Intention” is waived during the extension.

EC 8204



WRITE-IN CANDIDATES

A person who did not file during the regular filing period may file for office as a write-in candidate. There

is no fee or charge required of a write-in candidate, except in the case of some city offices.

Any person who desires to be a write-in candidate and have votes cast for him/her counted shall file a

“Statement of Write-In Candidacy” form.

Forms are available at the Elections Office beginning April 7, 2014, for the June Election and

September 8, 2014 for the November Election.

EC 8600, 8601

Some offices require nomination signatures to be collected for a valid write-in candidacy. Signers of

nomination papers for write-in candidates shall be voters in the district in which the candidate is to be

voted on. See pages 5 - 8 for the required number of nomination signatures.

The same forms required of other candidates who have filed during the regular filing period, must also

be filed by write-in candidates. The “Candidate Statement” form does not apply to write-in candidates

and write-in candidates may not submit a “Candidate Statement”.

Write-in candidates for State offices can only run in the Primary Election. If a write-in candidate in the

Primary Election is one of the top-two, his/her name will appear on the ballot in the General Election.

EC 8605

Write-in votes cast will be counted and reported during the canvass for valid write-in candidates.



COMMON QUESTIONS AND SITUATIONS

Filing Nomination Papers on Behalf of a Candidate

If a candidate is unable to file in person, he/she may designate a person to act on his/her behalf. A

written statement, signed and dated by the candidate, authorizing a person to receive the “Declaration

of Candidacy” form and all other nomination papers from the Elections Office is required. See

Attachment E for a sample of the “Authorization Form”. Because an original signature is required,

nomination documents may not be filed by fax. The candidate’s designee may only receive and deliver

papers and may not make any changes on the nomination documents.

EC 8028

How Names Appear on the Ballot

A randomized alphabet drawing is the basis for determining the order of candidates on the ballot. Each

candidate will be placed on the ballot in the order that each of the letters of his/her surname was

drawn. For example, the placement of candidates with the surnames of Campbell and Carlson will

depend on the order in which the letters M and R were drawn.

EC 13112

Six calendar days after the end of the filing period, the Secretary of State conducts a drawing of the

letters. In 2014 the drawings will be conducted on:

March 13, 2014 – Primary Election

August 14, 2014 – General Election

For an office of a Member of the Assembly, which includes more than one county, the elections official

in each county shall conduct a random alphabet drawing. The results of this drawing will determine the

order of Assembly candidates in each respective county.

EC 13112

Offices That Do Not Go To Election

Special Districts. If the number of candidates is equal to or less than the number of vacancies to

be filled within the particular district, the office does not appear on the ballot. The Board of

Supervisors appoints the unopposed candidates. Appointees by the Board of Supervisors take

office and serve exactly as if elected at the General Election.

EC 10515



School Districts. If the number of candidates is equal to or less than the number of offices to be

filled within a particular district, an election will not be held and the qualified candidates shall be

seated at the organizational meeting of the school district governing board.

Judicial Candidates Appearing on the Ballot

If only the incumbent has filed for the office of Superior Court Judge, his/her name shall not appear on

the Primary Election ballot unless there is filed with the Registrar, no later than March 17, 2014, a

petition indicating that a write-in campaign will be conducted and signed by 100 registered voters

eligible to vote for the office.

The name of a judicial candidate shall not appear on the General Election ballot unless there is filed with

the Registrar, no later than August 13, 2014, a petition indicating that a write-in campaign will be

conducted and signed by 100 registered voters eligible to vote for the office.

EC 8203

Votes Needed to Advance to the General Election

a) Candidates Nominated at Primary Election

Only the two candidates for a State office who receive the highest and second highest number of

votes cast at the Primary shall appear on the ballot as candidates for that office at the General

Election.

b) Candidates Elected at Primary Election

Any candidate for the office of a nonpartisan office who at a primary election receives a majority of

votes from all the ballots cast for candidates for that office, shall be elected to that office.

A majority of votes is 50% of all votes cast, plus one.

EC 8140, 8141

Candidates Elected at November General Election

The candidate(s) for a school district, special district or city office that receive(s) the highest number of

votes from all the ballots cast for that office shall be elected to that office.



Election Night Activities

Election results are available on the internet at www.cocovote.us, beginning at 8pm on Election Night.

Results will be updated periodically, until all Election Day ballots are counted.

Candidates and/or members of their campaigns are welcome to observe the Election Night processes.

Observer guidelines will be issued upon arrival.

Post-Election Night

Beginning the day after the election, a complete audit of all returns is performed. Any uncounted

vote-by-mail ballots are processed and counted. Additionally, provisional ballots are processed and

counted and votes cast for qualified write-in candidates are counted.

Election code requires the canvass to be completed by 28 days following the election.

When Successful Candidates Take Office

Federal

Representative In Congress (U.S. Const., Art. I, Sec. 2, 20th Amend., Sec. 1)

January 3, 2015

State

Member of the Assembly (Art. IV, Sec. 2a, CA Const.) December 1, 2014

Other State Offices (Art. V, Sec. 11, CA Const.) January 5, 2015

County

Superior Court Judge (Art. VI, Sec. 16c, CA Const.) January 5, 2015

Board of Supervisors (GC 24200) January 5, 2015

Other County Offices (GC 24200) January 5, 2015

School Districts (EDC 5000, 5017) December 1, 2014

Special Districts (EC 10507, 10554) December 1, 2014

East Bay Municipal Utility District January 1, 2015

City Offices Contact the appropriate City for information.


http://www.cocovote.us/


Filing For More Than One Office

Candidates are not prohibited from seeking more than one elective office, and may serve in more than

one office. There are, however, situations when holding more than one office is considered a conflict

and incompatible.

There is no single statute that defines “incompatibility of offices”. The common law doctrine of

incompatibility of offices, however, prevents an elected official from holding two offices simultaneously

if the offices have overlapping and conflicting public duties.

The courts have defined this concept as follows: “One individual may not simultaneously hold two public

offices where the functions of the offices concerned are inherently inconsistent, as where there are

conflicting interests, or where the nature of the duties of the two offices is such as to render it improper

due to considerations of public policy for one person to retain both.”

For further information about conflict of interest or incompatibility of offices, contact the Fair Political

Practices Commission’s website at www.fppc.ca.gov, or phone toll free (866) 275-3772.

The Political Reform Act



CAMPAIGN RESOURCES

Voter Data Products

As a candidate you have access to voter information and data obtained from voter registration and

election files.

Listed below is a brief description of some reports that are available:

a) Walking List

Within each precinct, the voters are listed by street name and number, and the listing also

provides political affiliation and telephone number (if available).

b) Voter File

A list of registered voters residing within a particular district or jurisdiction.

c) Vote-by-Mail Voter File Subscription

A list of all vote-by-mail voter applications processed the previous day, beginning 29 days

before an election, which shows applicant’s residence and mailing addresses, political party,

date application received, date ballot mailed, the voting and absentee precincts.

Voter data may not be sold, leased, loaned, reproduced or possession thereof relinquished without

receiving written authorization to do so from the Registrar of Voters.

Prohibited usage includes commercial purposes and solicitation of contributions or services for any

purpose other than on behalf of a candidate or political party, or in support of or opposition to a ballot

measure.



Maps

Maps can be prepared for your political campaign needs. You can request maps from 8 ½ x 11 up to

large wall maps.

Fees

Fees are based on the data requested and/or the number of registered voters.

All orders for voter information and maps must be paid for in advance. Fees may be paid by cash or

check. Checks should be made payable to “Contra Costa County Clerk”.

Ordering Instructions

When purchasing voter information you will be required to complete “Application to Purchase or View

Voter Registration Information”.

To request a voter file and/or a vote-by-mail file subscription, send your request to

[email protected] or submit your request in person by visiting our office. The

application to purchase voter data and fees can be provided by email.

To request walking lists, maps of districts, cities, or precincts send your request to

[email protected] or call (925) 335-7869.

Orders are processed in the order they are received. There is a 72 hour turnaround from the time we

receive the application and payment.

Mass Mailing Requirements

Mass mailing means more than two hundred substantially similar pieces of mail, but does not include a

form letter or other mail that is sent in response to an unsolicited request, letter, or other inquiry.

GC 82041.5

No newsletter or other mass mailing shall be sent at public expense. For further information, contact

the Fair Political Practices Commission.

GC 89001


mailto:[email protected]?subject=%20Map%20Inquiry

mailto:[email protected]


Political Signs

The Elections Office does not enforce the usage of political signs. The placement of political signs is

subject to local regulation.

Contra Costa County Sign Regulations

With the exception of signs located on legal commercial outdoor advertising structures, all political signs

placed in areas under the jurisdiction of the Contra Costa County Community Development Department

are regulated by Contra Costa County Ordinance Code Title 8, Division 88, Chapter 88-6, as follows:

a) Political Campaign Advertising

Political signs may be erected or displayed before an election until ten days after the election,

inclusive.

These signs may not be erected in the right-of-way of any State highway, County highway, or

public road or street.

Article 88-6 Section 88-6.810

b) Signs On Utility Poles

No person shall post, place, attach, erect, or maintain any sign, poster, advertisement, or any

material or object of any kind on a pole, post, wire, or structure maintained under a franchise

by a public utility or public service corporation in the right-of-way of any County or public

highway.

Article 88-6.8 Section 88.6.812

c) Signs at Intersections

No outdoor advertising structure, except Type IV signs, shall be erected or maintained in such

a location or position that operators of motor vehicles who are within one hundred feet of

the intersection of any public road with any other public road or any railroad will not have a

clear and unobstructed view of the intersection and of any traffic on all of the roads or

railroads entering the intersection, for a distance of one hundred feet, along all the roads or

railroads.

Article 88-6.8 Section 88.6.618

If a candidate chooses to post campaign signs, a completed “Statement of Responsibility for Temporary

Political Signs” form must be filed with the Department of Transportation. This form is issued to all

candidates during the filing period.


ATTACHMENT A - BALLOT DESIGNATION GUIDELINES

The ballot designation is the word or words, which will appear on the ballot under the candidate’s name, designating the current principal profession, vocation, or occupation of the candidate. The listing of a designation on the ballot is OPTIONAL.

EC 13107

Ballot designations become public once filed on the “Declaration of Candidacy.” Ballot designations cannot be changed by the candidate after the final date to file for office.

Format of Ballot Designation

If a ballot designation exceeds the space allotted on the ballot (approximately 60 characters), it will be printed in a smaller typeface.

A ballot designation may be an elective office title, officeholder status, or profession.

The following examples illustrate each type. Combining these types is not permitted.

1) Elective Office Title: Words designating the elective public office held, provided the officeholder was elected to the office. In the case of judicial offices only, an appointed Judge may use the office title.

Example A: Governing Board MemberExample B: Board member, XYZ School District

2) Incumbent: The word “Incumbent” may be used if the candidate is seeking re-election to the same office and was elected to that office by a vote of the people or was appointed as a nominated candidate in lieu of an election.

3) Appointed Incumbent: The phrase “appointed incumbent” may be used if: a) the candidate holds an office other than a judicial office by virtue of appointment and is a candidate

for the same office; or, b) is a candidate for the same or other office, the word “appointed” and the title of the office.

The phrase “appointed incumbent” is not required of a candidate who seeks reelection to an office that they hold and to which they were appointed in-lieu of an election.

Example A: Appointed Incumbent Example B: Appointed Board member, XYZ School District

4) Principal Occupation: 3-Word Profession/Occupation/Vocation - No more than three words designating the current principal professions, vocations, or occupations of the candidate.

Example A: High School TeacherExample B: Attorney/Educator/RancherExample C: Businessman/Councilmember

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5) Community Volunteer: A Community Volunteer shall constitute a valid principal vocation or occupation subject to the following conditions:

a) A candidate’s community volunteer activities constitute his or her principal profession, vocation or occupation.

b) A candidate may not use the designation of “community volunteer” in combination with any other principal profession, vocation or occupation.

c) A candidate is not engaged concurrently in another principal profession, vocation or occupation.

6) No Occupation Desired: If no ballot designation is requested, the word “NONE” and the candidate’s initials must be written in the space provided for ballot designation on the Declaration of Candidacy form. The space provided for the ballot designation on the official ballot will be blank.

Unacceptable Designations

Designations will not be accepted if:

It would mislead the voter. It would suggest an evaluation of a candidate, such as outstanding,

leading, expert, virtuous, or eminent. It abbreviates the word “retired” or places it following any word(s) that it

modifies.

Unacceptable: Ret. Policeman Policeman, Retired

It includes the name of any political party, whether or not it has qualified for the ballot.

It uses any word(s) referring to a racial, religious or ethnic group. It refers to any activity that is prohibited by law. It uses a word or prefix, such as “former” or “ex-,” which means a prior

status.

Unacceptable: Former Policeman Ex-Policeman

The only exception is the use of the word “retired.”

Acceptable: Retired Policeman

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ATTACHMENT B - SIGNATURES IN-LIEU OF FILING FEE

Filing fees are based upon the annual salary in effect on the first day petition in-lieu forms are available (December 27, 2013.)

The

candidate or any registered voter may serve as circulator to collect signatures. Any registered voter who is a resident of the jurisdiction may sign a “Signatures In-Lieu of Filing Fee” petition for any candidate for whom he/she is eligible to vote.

If the Registrar of Voters finds a certain number of invalid signatures, the candidate may, before the close of the filing period, either:

Submit supplemental signatures; or Pay a pro-rata fee.

Signatures on petitions in-lieu of filing fees may be applied to, and combined with, the valid number of signatures on Nomination Papers to help satisfy the signature requirement for the office.

Note to Judicial Candidates: “Signatures In-Lieu of Filing Fee” petitions are to be filed with the “Declaration of Intention,” no later than February 5, 2014.

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OFFICEPETITIONS

IN-LIEU (SIGNATURES)

PRO RATA PER SIGNATURE

Governor 10,000 $0.347974

Lt. GovernorSecretary of State 10,000 $0.26098

Attorney GeneralSuperintendent of Public Instruction 10,000 $0.302254

Insurance CommissionerState ControllerState Treasurer

10,000 $0.278378

Member, Board of Equalization #2 5,220 $0.24998

U.S. Representative 3,000 $0.58

Member of the State Assembly 1,500 $0.635273

Assessor 5,865 $0.25

Auditor / Controller 5,865 $0.25

Clerk-Recorder 5,995 $0.25

District Attorney 8,124 $0.25

Sheriff / Coroner 7,785 $0.25

Treasurer / Tax Collector 5,819 $0.25

County Superintendent of Schools 8,211 $0.25

Member, Board of Supervisors 3,900 $0.25

Superior Court Judge 7,252 $0.25

ATTACHMENT C - CANDIDATE STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

PREPARATION OF CANDIDATE STATEMENT Shown below is a reduced facsimile of a “Candidate Statement of Qualifications” form.

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WORD COUNT CRITERIA

The following are the guidelines for computing the word count for “Candidate Statements”.

Abbreviations - UCLA, PTA one word

Abbreviations - U.C.L.A., P.T.A. separate words

California Geographical names:Examples:County of Contra Costa, Contra Costa Community College District, Antioch Unified School District, East Bay Regional Park District, Bay Area Rapid Transit District.

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District

Bay Area

one word

one word

one word

Whole Numbers - Digits (1 - 10 - 100, etc.)Spelled out numbers - One Hundred, Ten Thousand

one wordone for each word

Number combinations (1990, 1990-1991, 100%) one word

Dates - all digits (11/5/96)Word and digits (June 2, 1998)

one wordtwo words

Monetary amounts:If the dollar sign is used with figures - $1,000Spelled out (one thousand dollars)

one wordthree words

Regularly hyphenated words:that appears in any generally available standard reference dictionary published in the United States at any time within the 10 calendar years immediately preceding the election for which the words are counted.

one word

Normal punctuation not counted

Telephone Numbers one word

Website Addresses (i.e. www.com.etc) one word

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ATTACHMENT D - CANDIDATE STATEMENT - COST ESTIMATESJune 3, 2014

Candidate Statement Formula:Each candidate statement is printed on one-quarter of a page (see Attachment D-5) in English and again in Spanish. The formula for estimating the cost is: Number of Registered Voters in District x 0.50 (half page) x $.02 (English and Spanish) plus $50.00 Translation cost. In other words - $.01 cent per registered voter in district plus $50.00 translation cost.

OFFICE COST ESTIMATE WORD LIMIT PAID BY

*Governor*Lt. Governor*Secretary of State*State Controller*State Treasurer*Attorney General*Insurance Commissioner*Superintendent of Public Instruction*Member, Board of Equalization #2

$25.00 per word. Not to exceed

$6,250.00250 Candidate

U.S. Representative, Dist. 5 $520.00 250 Candidate


U.S. Representative, Dist. 11 $3,630.00 250 Candidate


Member of Assembly, Dist. 11 $1,080.00 250 Candidate




AssessorAuditor / ControllerClerk-RecorderDistrict AttorneySheriff / CoronerTreasurer / Tax CollectorCounty Superintendent of SchoolsSuperior Court Judge

$5,310.00 250 Candidate

Member, Board of Supervisors, 1st District $930.00 250 Candidate

Member, Board of Supervisors, 4th District $1,210.00 250 Candidate

*Candidate Statements for Statewide offices are due February 12, 2014 and must be filed with the office of Secretary of State to be printed in the State Voter Information Guide.

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CANDIDATE STATEMENT - COST ESTIMATESSCHOOL DISTRICT COST ESTIMATE WORD LIMIT* PAID BY

Acalanes Union High $962.50 250 CandidateAntioch Unified $637.50 250 CandidateBrentwood Union $400.00 250 CandidateByron Union $150.00 250 Candidate

Canyon Elementary $62.50 250Candidate pays 10%District bills candidate

remaining balance.Contra Costa Board of Education Area No. 2 Area No. 4 Area No. 5

$1,712.50$1,500.00$1,150.00

250Candidate pays $100

District pays remaining balance.

Contra Costa Community College Ward 1 Ward 3 Ward 4

$1,150.00$1,350.00$1,500.00

250 Candidate

John Swett Unified $150.00 250 CandidateKnightsen Elementary $75.00 250 CandidateLafayette $287.50 250 CandidateLiberty Union High $700.00 250 CandidateLivermore Valley Joint Unified Shared with Alameda

$62.50 250 Candidate

Martinez Unified $275.00 250 CandidateMoraga $187.50 250 CandidateMt. Diablo Unified $1,650.00 250 CandidateOakley Union Elementary $250.00 250 CandidateOrinda Union $225.00 250 CandidatePittsburg Unified $337.50 250 CandidateSan Ramon Valley Unified $1,075.00 250 CandidateWalnut Creek $450.00 250 CandidateWest Contra Costa Unified $1,350.00 250 Candidate

SPECIAL DISTRICT COST ESTIMATE WORD LIMIT* PAID BY

Alameda–Contra Costa Transit At Large - Shared with Alameda County

$1,037.50 250Candidate pays

one time in County of domicile.

Ambrose Recreation & Park $162.50 250 CandidateBethel Island Municipal Improvement $75.00 250 CandidateByron Sanitary $62.50 250 CandidateByron Bethany Irrigation Division 1 Division 3 - Shared with Alameda County

$75.00$62.50 250 Candidate

Castle Rock County Water $62.50 250 District

Central Contra Costa Sanitary $2,562.50 250

Information not available at time

of printing. Contact our office.

November 4, 2014

*Word limit could be 200 - 250 depending on resolution from the district.

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SPECIAL DISTRICT COST ESTIMATE WORD LIMIT* PAID BYContra Costa Water Division 1 Division 2

$537.50$612.50

250 Candidate

Crockett Community Services $87.50 250 CandidateDiablo Community Services $75.00 250 CandidateDiablo Water $275.00 250 Candidate

Town of Discovery Bay Community Serv. $150.00 250 Candidate

Dublin-San Ramon Services Shared with Alameda County $262.50 250

Candidate pays $450District pays

remaining balance.

East Bay Municipal Utility Ward 2 Ward 3* Ward 4* Ward 7**Shared with Alameda County

$1,600.00$550.00$275.00$162.50

250

Candidate pays $1,000 one time in County of domicile.


East Bay Regional Park Ward 6 Ward 7

$2,625.00$2,275.00

250

Candidate pays $1,000 one time in County of domicile.


East Contra Costa Irrigation Division 1 Division 4

$150.00$150.00

250 Candidate

Green Valley Recreation & Park $75.00 250 CandidateIronhouse Sanitary $287.50 250 CandidateKensington Fire Protection $112.50 250 Candidate

Kensington Police & Community Services $112.50 250 Candidate

Knightsen Town Community Services $75.00 250 CandidateLos Medanos Community Healthcare $4,337.50 250 CandidateMoraga – Orinda Fire Protection Division 1 Division 3 Division 4

$112.50$125.00$125.00

250 Candidate

Mt. View Sanitary $212.50 250 CandidatePleasant Hill Recreation & Park $337.50 250 CandidateRodeo Sanitary $112.50 250 CandidateRodeo – Hercules Fire Protection $262.50 250 CandidateRollingwood-Wilart Park Rec. & Park $75.00 250 Candidate

San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District 2 $2,062.50 250

Candidate pays $750 one time in

County of domicile.San Ramon Valley Fire Protection $1,062.50 250 CandidateStege Sanitary $312.50 250 CandidateWest Contra Costa Healthcare $1,412.50 250 CandidateWest County Wastewater $525.00 250 Candidate

*Word limit could be 200 - 250 depending on resolution from the district.

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* Word limit could be 200 - 250 depending on resolution from the district.

CITY COST ESTIMATE WORD LIMIT* PAID BY

Antioch $600.00 250 Candidate

Brentwood $387.50 250 Candidate

Clayton $150.00 250 Candidate

Concord $762.50 250 Candidate

Danville $400.00 250 Candidate

El Cerrito $237.50 250 Candidate

Hercules $212.50 250 Candidate

Lafayette $262.50 250 Candidate

Martinez $325.00 250 Candidate

Moraga $187.50 250 Candidate

Oakley $262.50 250 Candidate

Orinda $225.00 250 Candidate

Pinole $187.50 250 Candidate

Pittsburg $387.50 250 Candidate

Pleasant Hill $300.00 250 Candidate

Richmond $587.50 250 Candidate

San Pablo $162.50 250 Candidate

Walnut Creek $575.00 250 Candidate

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Below are samples of 250-word statements as they would appear in the voter information portion of the “Sample Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlet.” Statements will appear in the same order as the candidates appear on the ballot.

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ATTACHMENT E - SAMPLE AUTHORIZATION FORMTO PICK UP AND/OR FILE NOMINATION DOCUMENTS

E-1

ATTACHMENT F - SUMMARY OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE DISCLOSURE FORMS

Except as noted below, an individual who intends to be a candidate for an elective office must file “Candidate Intention Statement” (Form 501). Please see instructions on the Form 501 for the filing requirements. For State Candidates, Form 501 is filed with the Secretary of State. Local Candidates file with the appropriate local filing officer for their jurisdiction. These forms are available on the Fair Political Practices website at www.fppc.ca.gov.

GC 85200 et seq.

a) FORM 501 – Candidate Intention Statement This statement must be filed before a candidate solicits or receives any contributions or loans from others or before any expenditure are made from personal funds on behalf of his/her candidacy, excluding personal funds used to pay filing fees and/or fees for Statements of Qualifications.

Exception: Form 501 is not required to be filed by candidates who do not intend to receive any contributions or loans, and the only expenditures from personal funds would be for payment of the filing fee, if applicable, and the Statement of Qualifications. Form 501 is not used to obtain a Committee Identification Number.

b) FORM 410 - Statement of Organization In addition to the above mentioned form, a Form 410 must be filed with the Secretary of State's Office to obtain a Committee Identification Number. Form 410 must be filed if a candidate or committee receives contributions or loans totaling $1,000 in a calendar year. This statement must be filed within 10 days of opening a campaign bank account at a financial institution in California. All personal funds and/or contributions or loans made to the candidate, to a person on behalf of the candidate, or to the candidate's controlled committee shall be deposited in the campaign bank account prior to expenditure.

c) FORM 460 - Recipient Committee Campaign Statement Candidates for office who receive contributions or have expenditures in excess of $1,000 must file pre-election and semi-annual campaign statements during the year in which their election is being held. Please refer to the Campaign Report and Statement Filing Schedule included in your FPPC packet.

GC 84200 et seq.

d)FORM 470 - Officeholder/Candidate Campaign Statement-Short Form Candidates for office who expect to receive or spend less than $1,000 during the election and who do not have a controlled committee may file a Form 470 with their Declaration of Candidacy (or no later than the filing deadline for the first pre-election campaign statement).

GC 84206

e) FORM 470 - SupplementalSupplemental Candidate and Officeholder Campaign Statement. This form applies to candidates and officeholders who have filed a Form 470 and subsequently receive contributions or make contributions totaling $1000 or more for a calendar year. Once a Supplemental Form 470 is filed, the candidate or officeholder will be required to file a Form 410 and 460.

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ATTACHMENT I - VOTE HISTORY FOR CONTRA COSTA COUNTY

Election Date Voter Registration

TotalTurn Out

%Turn Out

VBMVote*

% VotingVBM

No. ofPrecincts

Nov. 6, 2012 556,327 442,143 79.48% 245,953 55.63% 834June 5, 2012 520,098 192,761 37.06% 133,566 69.26% 646Nov. 2, 2010 533,825 352,657 66.10% 200,064 56.73% 807Jun. 8, 2010 525,992 210,417 40.00% 138,739 65.94% 628Nov. 4, 2008 527,145 456,876 86.67% 234,043 51.23% 854June 3, 2008 490,954 169,475 34.52% 117,766 69.49% 772Feb. 5, 2008 475,821 318,224 66.88% 168,668 53.00% 816Nov. 7, 2006 486,441 308,206 63.36% 161,520 52.41% 1,032Jun. 6, 2006 489,263 185,241 37.86% 111,115 59.98% 885Nov. 8, 2005 492,656 281,120 57.05% 125,770 44.75% 556Nov. 2, 2004 504,505 418,335 82.92% 156,920 37.51% 921Mar. 2, 2004 453,034 250,235 55.24% 96,358 38.51% 787Oct. 7, 2003 444,355 320,994 72.23% 111,387 34.70% 489Nov. 5, 2002 484,640 274,087 56.6% 93,428 34.09% 1,072Mar. 5, 2002 478,754 187,496 39.2% 57,765 30.81% 910Nov. 7, 2000 493,826 384,300 77.80% 116,192 30.34% 1,078Mar. 7, 2000 458,136 276,352 60.30% 78,947 28.57% 907Nov. 3, 1998 485,910 306,712 63.10% 94,026 30.70% 934Jun. 2, 1998 492,730 222,717 45.20% 68,660 30.80% 877Nov. 5, 1996 555,734 356,383 64.10% 80,819 22.70% 975Mar. 26, 1996 510,990 216,359 42.30% 52,798 24.40% 839Nov. 8, 1994 492,562 305,529 62.00% 67,316 22.00% 953Jun. 7, 1994 475,884 169,670 35.70% 36,071 21.30% 821Nov. 3, 1992 507,451 389,391 76.70% 76,624 19.70% 946Jun. 2, 1992 452,315 216,287 47.80% 44,902 20.80% 800Nov. 6, 1990 453,435 277,999 61.30% 58,115 20.90% 906Jun. 5, 1990 431,802 200,263 46.40% 35,742 17.80% 791Nov. 8, 1988 452,491 341,149 75.40% 54,424 16.00%Jun. 7, 1988 406,769 207,140 50.90% 22,090 10.70%Nov. 4, 1986 409,507 256,007 62.50% 24,531 9.60%Jun. 3, 1986 391,137 161,104 41.20% 15,115 9.40%Nov. 6, 1984 427,593 326,301 76.30% 33,371 10.20%Jun. 5, 1984 380,311 185,524 48.80% 13,490 7.30%Nov. 2, 1982 365,642 257,887 70.50% 15,146 5.90%Jun. 8, 1982 375,460 207,846 55.40% 10,238 4.90%Nov. 4, 1980 358,560 291,155 81.20% 16,815 5.80%Jun. 3, 1980 344,670 231,313 67.10% 10,776 4.66%

*“Good” ballots including mail-precinct ballots; excludes provisional and seven-day ballots

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