2018 ELECTION INFORMATION

The November 6, 2018 Ballot will include of the following:

  • Election of two Councilmembers for four-year terms
  • Ballot Measure F (Establishing a 1% Transient Occupancy Special Tax for Affordable and Workforce Housing)

Notice of Election (English) (PDF)

Notice of Election (Spanish) (PDF)

Resolution Calling and Consolidating the November 6, 2018 General Municipal Election (PDF)

Ballot Measure

There will be one City-sponsored measure on the Ballot designated as City of Napa Measure F to establish a one percent transient occupancy special tax for affordable and workforce housing.

Full details and supplemental information can be found on our Measure F web page.

Resolution Submitting Ballot Measure F (PDF)

Candidates

Those interested in running for office may request and submit Nomination Papers between the dates of Monday, July 16, 2018 through August 10, 2018 during regular business hours (M-F 8am to 5pm). Filing period will be extended to August 15, 2018 if an incumbent does not file. Individuals interested in serving on the City Council should contact the City Clerk at 707-257-9503 or [email protected] to schedule an appointment.

2018 Municipal Election Calendar

  • Election Day: November 6, 2018
  • Offices to be Elected: Two City Council Seats
Date Event
July 2 - July 16, 2018
 Election Official to Publish Notice of Election - Candidates
July 9, 2018
 Election Signs may not be placed before this date - NMC 15.56.110 Special Signs
July 16 - August 10, 2018
 FILING PERIOD FOR NOMINATION PAPERS AND CANDIDATES STATEMENTS
July 31, 2018 Candidates: Last Day to File Campaign Expenditure Statements - Semiannual Statement
August 10, 2018
 LAST DAY TO FILE NOMINATION PAPERS - Note that Candidate Statement and Nomination Papers are Confidential Until Close of Nomination Period
August 11, 2018 Last Day to Withdraw (but not change) Candidate Statement
August 15, 2018
 Last Day to File Nomination Papers if Extended Period Applies - Extended Filing Period ONLY if Incumbent Fails to File
August 16, 2018
 Secretary of State Determine Order of Names on the Ballot
September 10 - October 23, 2018
 Filing Period of Write-In Candidates
September 27, 2018
 Candidates: Last Day to File Campaign Expenditure Statements - 1st Pre-Election Statement (7/1/2018-9/22/2018)
October 8, 2018
 First Day for Mailing Permanent Vote by Mail Voter Ballots
October 8 - October 30, 2018
 Voters May Request Vote by Mail Ballots with Regular Applications
October 23, 2018
 Last Day to File for Write-In Candidates
October 25, 2018
 Candidates: Last Day to File Campaign Expenditure Statements - 2nd Pre-Election Statement (9/23/2018-10/20/2018)
October 30, 2018
 Last Day for Election Official to Publish Notice of Nominees
November 6, 2018
 ELECTION DAY
November 19, 2018
 Last Day to Receive Vote by Mail Voter Ballots
November 20, 2018
 Last Day to Remove Temporary Election Signs - NMC 15.56.110 Special Signs
No Later than December 14, 2018
 Last Day to Declare Results and Install Newly Elected Mayor/Councilmembers
December 4 - 21, 2018
 Reorganize Council and Choose Vice Mayor
Within 30 Days of Assuming Office
 File Statement of Economic Interests
January 31, 2019
 Candidates: Last Day to File Campaign Expenditure Statements - Semiannual Statement (10/21/2018-12/31/2018)