Who Can Run for City Council?

Any member of the public who meets the requirements below may run for public office in the City of San Mateo. Candidates must:

• Be at least eighteen years of age
• Be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of California
• Be a registered voter of the City of Bellmont
• Have resided continuously in Belmont for at least 30 days immediately preceding the appointment or final filing date for nomination papers. Registration will be verified before issuance of nomination papers.

Nomination Forms

Candidates must obtain and complete the official nomination documents that are issued by the Office of the City Clerk. This is done during the official nomination period. Nomination forms are issued at no charge.

Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm (closed 12pm-1pm) except for City holidays. To schedule an appointment, please contact the City Clerk's Office by email cclerk@belmont.gov or call 650-595-7414.

A candidate should be prepared to provide their name and residential address for validation of current voter registration and eligibility status for the district they intend to run in.