Politics & Government
Alameda City Elections: Who's In, Who's Not
Voters will be choosing two (possibly three) city councilmembers, a city auditor and a city treasurer. Stewart Chen took out nomination papers for the city council race on Monday.
The filing period for city office opened July 16, 2012. Candidates have through Aug. 9 to turn in nomination papers. In the event an incumbent fails to file by Aug. 9, the voters shall have until Aug. 15 to nominate candidates other than the incumbent for that incumbent’s elective office. Filing for city offices takes place through the office of the Alameda City Clerk.
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CITY COUNCIL
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The current terms of Councilmembers Doug deHaan and Beverly Johson expire in December 2012.
Councilmember Rob Bonta is a candidate for the 18th Assembly District seat. If he wins that race, the third-place finisher would serve the remainder of Bonta's city council term, which expires in December 2014.
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Filed papers:
Obtained candidacy papers:
- Stewart Chen (July 16)
- Leland Traiman (July 17)
- Tony Daysog (July 17)
- Jeff Cambra (July 12). Cambra is the former president of the League of Women Voters of Alameda.
- Joana Darc Weber
- Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft
Announced candidacy:
CITY AUDITOR
The current term of City Auditor Kevin Kearney expires in December 2012.
Filed papers:
- Kevin Kearney (qualified)
Obtained candidacy papers:
CITY TREASURER
The current term of City Treasurer Kevin Kennedy expires in December 2012.
Filed papers:
Obtained candidacy papers:
- Kevin Kennedy (July 16)
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