It's Not Too Late For Union City Residents To Run For A Seat On City Council.

UNION CITY, CA — Three City Council Districts are up for election in Union City's municipal election scheduled for Nov. 8, 2022. Those hoping to secure a spot on the ballot only have until 4:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, to file their nomination packet.

Districts up for election include District 2, District 3 and District 4.

The nomination period opened July 18, 2022, and those interested in running for office need to obtain a nomination packet which includes all the forms potential candidates need. Nomination papers will be distributed and filed by appointment only through the City Clerk’s office, the city said.

To run for an office with the city, potential candidates must be a registered voter in Union City at the time nomination papers are issued, a United States citizen, a resident of Union City and the district they are running to represent, at least 18 years of age on the date of the next election and not in prison or on parole for a felony conviction, the city said.

Those running for office will need to include a ballot designation and can submit a candidate statement no more than 200 words, according to election code. Candidate statements are published in the sample ballot and mailed to all registered voters, the city said. Candidates who choose not to submit a candidate statement, will be responsible for the cost of printing, translating and publishing the statement in the sample ballot.

For more information visit the city's election website.