NOMINATION PERIOD OPENS FOR MURRIETA CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 4, 2008 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION

(Murrieta, CA) – Murrieta City Clerk Kay Vinson announced the nomination period for City Council candidates opens Monday, July 14 and closes Friday, August 8, 2008.  If an incumbent does not file by August 8th, the nomination period is extended for non-incumbents until Wednesday, August 13.

There are two City Council seats open for election on November 4, 2008 to four-year terms. To be eligible as a potential candidate, you must be a registered voter in Murrieta. All seats in Murrieta are “at-large” and are non-partisan.

By the August 8th deadline, several documents are required to be filed. They include nomination by at least 20 (maximum of 30) registered voters in Murrieta, determination of candidate’s statement, deposit of $1,050 if candidate’s statement is desired, ballot designation worksheet, statement of economic interest, acceptance or rejection of voluntary campaign expenditure limit, and potential campaign finance disclosure forms.

Nomination documents may be obtained from the City Clerk’s office at City Hall, 1 Town Square, 24601 Jefferson Ave. in Murrieta between 8:00 a.m. - noon and 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Please call 461-6035 for an appointment and allow an hour to review the handbook.

Heaven on Earth Food Drive

August 9th

Did you know:

Over 3,130 local families seek help from our food banks every week

These include almost 11,000 children per week

This is a 48% increase over last year

Murrieta – Temecula – Menifee food banks will be nearly empty by July 31, 2008

YOU CAN HELP by calling 951/634-7900 or by visiting www.heavenonearthfooddrive.com

Click here for collection sites