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November 5, 2024

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General Municipal Election

FIND A VOTE CENTER NEAR YOU

https://locator.lavote.gov/locations/vc?id=4324&culture=en

PUBLIC OBSERVATION – LACRR VOTE BY MAIL OPERATIONS

https://www.lavote.gov/home/voting-elections/current-elections/live-feed

 VOTE BY MAIL BALLOT STATUS - LACRR

https://www.lavote.gov/av_inquiry

 BALLOT DROP-OFF LOCATIONS

https://locator.lavote.net/locations/vbm/?id=4193

ELECTION RESULTS

https://www.lavote.gov/home/voting-elections/current-elections/election-results

 


 

2024 Final List of Candidates (with contact information)

Palos Verdes Estates Vote Centers: (2 in Total)

  • Palos Verdes Intermediate School ( Multi- Purpose Room) - 2161 Via Olivera, Palos Verdes Estates CA 90274- 4 Day Schedule - 11/02/24 – 11/05/24 - 10am – 7pm
  •  South Coast Botanic Garden ( Frances Young Hall) 26300 Crenshaw Blvd. Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274 11- Day Schedule -10/26/24-11/04/24 – 10am – 7pm

Election Day Hours for all Vote Centers: November 5, 2024 (7am-8pm)

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Palos Verdes Estates City Hall ( located on the second level – parking lot)

Vote Centers – For a full list of Vote Centers for the November 5, 2024 Presidential
Primary Election, visit (Locator tool): https://locator.lavote.gov/

Here are some informative links from the Los Angeles County Registrar’s website
at www.lavote.gov for your convenience -

Click here  for others locations in LA County.  Call the County Registrar's office at 800-815-2666, option 2,  if you have ballot drop box questions.

  •  Interactive Sample Ballot – To access the Interactive Sample ballot, visit https://lavote.gov/isb, otherwise they will be in your mailbox soon.
  • Vote by Mail – Every active registered voter will receive a ballot by mail starting TBD. Don't forget to sign your return envelope! Ballot envelopes must be postmarked by Election Day.
  • Where's My Ballot- Find out when your ballot is mailed, received, and counted utilizing the "Where's My Ballot?" ballot status tracking tool. Click here for more information, or sign up directly at WheresMyBallot.sos.ca.gov to receive automatic notifications pertaining to your ballot status. 

Still have questions?  Call the Los Angeles County at 1-800-815-2666, email votebymail@rrcc.lacounty.gov or call the City Clerk’s Office at 310-750-9803 – We’re here to help!

Related Links

California Secretary of State - http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/
California Online Voter Registration - http://registertovote.ca.gov/

To learn more about the election process and online voter services visit the Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder/County Clerk website at https://www.lavote.gov/ 

  • Smart Voter where you can find information on all aspects of the elections in Los Angeles County and the State of California. http://www.smartvoter.org/
  • How to become a poll worker and where to get training;
  • How to Vote by Mail or to become a permanent Vote by Mail voter;
  • What to bring if you need to prove your identity when you go to a Vote Center;
  • How to look up your Voting Center;
  • Finding voting materials in other languages
  • How to find your voting district

Should you need additional information not found in these pages please call the City Clerk's office to let us know how we can assist. Your comments are most welcome.

Election Official

The City Clerk serves as the City's Elections Official and is available to assist with any
election inquiries.

Tameka Cook, City Clerk
340 Palos Verdes Drive West
Palos Verdes Estates, Ca 90274
T:310.750.9803 

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NOTICE OF EXTENSION-  Click to view Notice

NOTICE OF ELECTION - Click to view Notice

2024 CAMPAIGN FINANCE FORMS 460 -

The General Municipal Election for the City of Palos Verdes Estates will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the purpose of electing two (2) members of the City Council and one (1) City Treasurer for full terms of four (4) years.   

To make an appointment with the City Clerk’s Office, please email cityclerks@pvestates.org or call (310) 378-0383.

The City Clerk’s Office extends a courteous, cooperative and strictly non-partisan attitude towards candidates always.  If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 310-750-9803.

CAMPAIGN FINANCES/REPORTING: 

The FPPC (Fair Political Practices Commission) is a state commission that is responsible for informing, assisting, interpreting and enforcing the Political Reform Act. The purpose of the Political Reform Act is to promote fair elections and good government. Among other things, the Political reform Act requires certain public disclosures of campaign spending. With a City election quickly approaching, the City Clerk’s office emphasizes the importance of complying with all FPPC requirements, and filing forms correctly and timely. Campaign finance disclosures are required by the State (and enforced by the FPPC). More information about the requirements can be found here:  http://www.fppc.ca.gov/learn/campaign-rules/where-and-when-to-file-campaign-statements/when-to-file-campaign-statements-state-local-filing-schedules.html. The law also requires certain disclosures on campaign literature.

Failure to comply with these filing forms and deadlines can result in prosecution and fines of up to $5,000 per violation.

QUALIFICATIONS TO RUN FOR AND HOLD PUBLIC OFFICE

  • AGE/CITIZENSHIP - At the time of election, the candidate must be at least 18 years of age and a citizen of the United States.

  • REGISTERED VOTER/CITY RESIDENT - The Candidate must be a registered voter within their district at the time nomination papers are issued.

  • CONVICTION OF CRIMES - The candidate may not be in prison or on parole for a felony conviction.

  • FILING FOR MORE THAN ONE OFFICE - The candidate shall not file papers for more than one office or term of office for the same municipality in the same election.

PRE-NOMINATION PERIOD ACTIVITIES

Prior to soliciting or receiving any contributions related to candidacy, one must file a Candidate Intention Statement California Form 501 with the City Clerk's Office.

CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS

The City of Palos Verdes Estates consolidates its elections with LA County. Voting information including voter registration status can be found on the Election Information page on the LA County Registrar-Recorder website.

California Assembly Bill 37 now requires all registered voters to receive a vote by mail ballot. You may return your ballot by mail, to any vote-by-mail ballot drop box, or at any Vote Center

VOTE EARLY

LA County uses Vote Center instead of precinct polling places. Voters can cast a ballot in-person at ANY Vote Center in the County up to 10 days earlier than Election Day in some locations.

You may also vote up to 29 days before Election Day during business hours at the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Office at 12400 Imperial Highway, Norwalk, CA 90650 in Room 3002. 

Below are helpful links that can be used to determine voting status, find a Vote Center location near you, and more:

Register to Vote HERE with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.

Check your Voter Registration Status HERE.

Find a Vote Center near you HERE.

Ballot drop-off locations: https://locator.lavote.net/locations/vbm/?id=4193

Interactive Sample Ballot: https://isb.lavote.net/