Elections
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General Municipal Election -November 5, 2024
The City of South Pasadena is a general law city with a five-member legislative body. Each of the five City Councilmembers are directly elected by the registered voters of their district. The positions of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem are ceremonial in nature and not directly elected. The City Council selects the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem amongst themselves and the positions typically serve a calendar year. The next general municipal election for the City of South Pasadena will be held on November 5, 2024 for three Council seats – Districts 1, 2 and 3. Determine which district you live in.
The nomination period for the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election will be open in the Summer of 2024. Nomination papers may only be issued during the nomination period. The nomination period is July 15, 2024 to August 9, 2024. If an incumbent does not run, the nomination period will be extended to August 14, 2024. Candidates must be registered voters of their respective districts and nominated by registered voters of their respective districts.
Other Election Information
Voter Information/Outside Agencies:
South Pasadena Elections
Every 10 years, local governments use new data from the Census to redraw their district lines to reflect how local populations have changed.
District Elections:
- District 1 Term Expires Nov 2024
- District 2 Term Expires Nov 2024
- District 3 Term Expires Nov 2024
- District 4 Term Expires Nov 2026
- District 5 Term Expires Nov 2026
On October 4, 2017, the South Pasadena City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2318(PDF, 1MB) to change from at-large to by-district elections with respect to electing members of the City Council, establishing boundaries, and sequencing of elections within the districts. Voters will experience the new by-district electoral system beginning with the General Municipal Election in November 2018. For more information, visit District Elections.
On October 5, 2016, the South Pasadena City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2301 to change the City's General Municipal Elections from November in odd-numbered years to November in even-numbered years, to coincide with statewide general elections. The City of South Pasadena is currently redistricting.
Municipal Candidate Information
If you are interested in running for an elected position with the City of South Pasadena, please contact the City Clerk Division at (626) 403-7230.
Seats Open for Election:
- District 1, Office of City Council Member, Full four-year term
- District 2, Office of City Council Member, Full four-year term
- District 13Office of City Council Member, Full four-year term
Qualifications:
A City Council candidate must be:
- Must reside in, and be a registered voter in, the district in which he or she seeks election at the time nomination papers are issued pursuant to Government Code Section 34882 and Elections Code Section 10227.
- Registered voters signing nomination papers or voting for a member of the City Council shall be residents of the geographical area making up the district from which the candidate is to be elected.
Term:
Each seat would be a 4-year term, ending in 2028.
Campaign Contribution Regulations
On October 4, 2017, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2317(PDF, 364KB) establishing City Campaign Contribution Regulations. The purpose of these regulations is to promote integrity, honesty, and transparency in municipal election campaigns and to prevent corruption, or the appearance of corruption, from the real or imagined influence of large contributions.
Specifically, no candidate shall solicit or accept any contribution from any person that would exceed the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000) with respect to any single election. For more information contact the City Clerk's Division at (626) 403-7230.