NOTICE OF ELECTIONS
The City of Cannon Beach has two City Council positions open at the General Election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The Council positions are ‘at large’ as Cannon Beach is not divided into precincts or wards. Council members are allowed to serve two consecutive 4-year terms.
If you are interested in becoming a candidate for a City Council position, please contact the City Elections Officer, Jennifer Barrett: (503) 436-8052 recorder [at] ci.cannon-beach.or.us (recorder[at]ci[dot]cannon-beach[dot]or[dot]us). She will discuss the process with you and assist you with the initial paperwork. Candidates are provided with a notebook of useful and pertinent information to help you understand the Council-Manager form of government we utilize, and what is expected of government officials.
Important Dates
- June 5, 2024- First day for local (city) candidate to file declaration of candidacy (SEL 101) and candidate signature sheet (SEL 121) with City Elections Official for offices filled at general election.
- August 12, 2024 - Recommended date for candidates to submit their petition signature sheets (SEL 121) to the City Elections Official BEFORE the actual candidate filing deadline of August 27th, in order to allow sufficient time for County Elections Office to verify the signatures, and also to allow time for candidates to obtain more signatures if needed.
- August 27, 2024 - Last day for local (city) candidate to file declaration of candidacy (SEL 101) and candidate signature sheets (SEL 121) with City Elections Official for offices filled at general election.
- August 30, 2023 - Last day for city candidates to file withdrawal of candidacy. (SEL 150)
- September 9, 2024 - Last day for local candidate who files candidacy with County Clerk to file candidate statement for County Voters’ Pamphlet with County Clerk’s office. ($50.00 fee)
- November 5, 2024 - Election Day!
You may also visit the County website for information and forms at https://www.clatsopcounty.gov/elections
For the names of the candidates who have met the filing requirements for the November 5, 2024, election please click here.
NOTICE OF BALLOT TITLE RECEIPT
Notice is hereby given that a ballot title for an initiative petition was received by the City Elections Official on June 27, 2024, click here.
Notice is hereby given that a ballot title for a measure referred by the Cannon Beach City Council was received by the City Elections Official on August 16, 2024, click here.