As an Elections Official, the City Clerk administers federal, state and local procedures through which local government representatives are elected. The City Clerk assists candidates in meeting their campaign responsibilities before, during and after an election.
Election Dates
The 2018 General Municipal Election will be held on November 6, 2018.
November 6, 2018 Election Notices and Videos
City of Rohnert Park's Notice of Election.
City of Rohnert Park's Notice of Nominees for Public Office.
Recording of the League of Women Voters City Council Candidate Forum on September 14, 2018.
Nomination Period
The Nomination period commences on Monday, July 16, 2018 and closes August 10, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.
Individuals interested in running for office are encouraged to contact the City Clerk’s Office early for information about required paperwork and filing deadlines.
Rohnert Park City Clerk’s Office
130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Phone: 707-588-2227 Fax: 707-794-9248
Email: cityclerk@rpcity.org
Terms of Office
Councilmembers are elected at large and serve for a 4 year term.
The City Council shall consider the election of a Mayor and Vice Mayor for one (1) year terms at the first regular meeting after certification of the general election results has been received by the City. In years when no members of the City Council are to be elected, the City Council shall consider the election of the Mayor and Vice Mayor for one (1) year terms at the second regular meeting in November of each year or no later than the succeeding meeting.
Eligibility
In order to be eligible to hold office as member of the Council, a person must be a U.S. citizen, 18 years of age on or before Election Day and a registered voter of the City of Rohnert Park at the time nomination papers are issued for his or her candidacy and shall continue to reside in the City of Rohnert Park during the term of office.
Important Dates:
• Deadline for candidates to file Nomination Papers: August 10, 2018, 5:00 p.m.
• Deadline to register to vote: October 22, 2018
• Election Day: November 6, 2018
Campaign and Election Sign Areas - Click Here to View Map
Voting System Replacement Underway
The Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Office will begin a process to evaluate and select a new voting system for Sonoma County. Like all modern technology, voting systems rely on software that becomes obsolete quickly. Beginning in 2014, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors took steps to support County Clerk/Registrar of Voters William F. Rousseau’s intention to replace the current voting systems with a single, modern system that is more effective, secure, and responsive to voter needs.
Sonoma County Registrar of Voters
435 Fiscal Drive
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Phone: (707) 565-6888 Fax: (707) 565-6843
Email: rov-info@sonoma-county.org