City of San Rafael, CA

09/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/08/2024 23:30

Deadline Extended to Run for Board of Education Trustee Area 5!

Incumbent Marina Palma opts not to run for re-election to the San Rafael City Schools Board of Education for Trustee Area 5.

The City Clerk's office has extended the candidate nomination period for the Office of San Rafael City Schools Board of Education Trustee Area 5 seat until Wednesday, August 14 because Marina Palma has opted to not run for re-election.

To be eligible run for office for this extended seat, a candidate must live in Trustee Area 5 and be a registered voter in that Trustee Area. There is no filing fee, however, if candidates choose to prepare a Candidate's Statement of Qualifications, there is a fee to cover the cost of printing in the voter guide ($225 in English and $450 for English and Spanish).

Individuals interested in participating in the election should contact San Rafael City Clerk Lindsay Lara at [email protected] schedule appointments to obtain and file papers.