Proposed Changes to City Council Candidate Requirements
January 9, 2024
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Finance Connection
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Briggs for City Attorney 2020 | Cory J. Briggs | $35,000 | Attorney | Jan 2020 |
| Webb for City Attorney 2021 | Michael Webb | $28,000 | City Attorney | Apr 2025 |
| Webb for City Attorney 2021 | Michael Webb | $25,657 | City Attorney | Apr 2025 |
| Ford for City Attorney 2025 | Joseph Ford | $5,500 | Self-employed | Jul 2024 |
| Ford for City Attorney 2025 | Joseph Ford | $5,500 | Self-employed | Jul 2024 |
| Ford for City Attorney 2025 | Sarah Ford | $5,500 | Attorney | Jul 2024 |
| Ford for City Attorney 2025 | Sarah Ford | $5,500 | Attorney | Jul 2024 |
| Steve Colin 4 City Attorney | Steve Colin | $5,200 | Attorney | Feb 2025 |
| Steve Colin 4 City Attorney | Steve Colin | $5,200 | Attorney | Feb 2025 |
| Webb for City Attorney 2021 | Michael Webb | $5,000 | City Attorney | Jan 2021 |
| Webb for City Attorney 2021 | Katnik Corporation | $4,900 | - | Jan 2021 |
| Webb for City Attorney 2021 | Philip Keenan | $4,900 | Owner/Retired Police Sergeant | Feb 2021 |
| Webb for City Attorney 2021 | Mohammad Pournamdari | $4,900 | Chief Financial Officer | Feb 2021 |
| Webb for City Attorney 2021 | Michelle Katnik | $4,900 | None | Jan 2021 |
| Webb for City Attorney 2021 | Michel & Associates, P.C | $4,900 | - | Jan 2021 |
| Webb for City Attorney 2021 | Linda Wenglikowski | $3,450 | Homemaker | Feb 2021 |
| Webb for City Attorney 2021 | Jane Centofante | $2,500 | Homemaker | Feb 2021 |
| Ford for City Attorney 2025 | California Teamsters PAC Local 911 | $2,500 | - | Mar 2025 |
| Webb for City Attorney 2021 | Phil Toomey | $2,500 | Lawyer | Jan 2021 |
| Harden Sooper for City Attorney 2021 | Deborah Korman | $2,000 | Retired | Dec 2020 |
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The Frame
This will change the legal eligibility criteria for residents seeking to run for City Council, potentially altering who is qualified to appear on the ballot.
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City Council candidates
Individuals seeking to run for office must meet the updated qualification criteria established by this ordinance.
City residents
Residents are affected by the change in the pool of eligible candidates available to represent them on the City Council.
Last recorded activity January 9, 2024.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The ordinance amends Section 2-26 of the City Code.
- The amendment specifically concerns the qualification requirements for City Council candidates.
- The ordinance was introduced on December 21, 2023.
- The document is currently at the 'First Reading' stage of the legislative process.
- The file number for this legislative item is 23-793.
Why It Matters
This will change the legal eligibility criteria for residents seeking to run for City Council, potentially altering who is qualified to appear on the ballot.
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