General Election Information
Next Scheduled City Special Election: June 3, 2008
Next Scheduled City Council Election: November 4, 2008
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The City of Irvine has implemented the Irvine Democracy Project: Vote 2008 program to encourage all Irvine citizens who are eligible, to register to vote and fully participate in the democratic process.
Three elections will take place in 2008. The ballots will include elections for important federal, state and local offices and measures that could impact your taxes, legal rights and our community’s quality of life.
The voter registration deadlines for the upcoming elections are as follows:
February 5, 2008 Presidential Primary: Deadline – January 22, 2008
June 3, 2008 City Special Election and State Primary: Deadline – May 19, 2008
On June 3, 2008, the City will hold a Special Election in order to place Measure "H," the Irvine City Council Ethical Public Service Ordinance on the ballot. Measure "H" represents Irvine Municipal Code Section 1-6-104 and 1-6-110, a portion of Irvine's Ethics Ordinance No. 06-01. The measure, if adopted by voters, would prohibit elected officials and their executive assistants, and appointed Commissioners from lobbying for compensated employment or service on behalf of a private individual or organization before any local public agency in Orange County. In addition, the measure would prevent the same individuals from having a personal investment or monetary interest in City contracts. Click on the appropriate language to view a copy of the Notice of Special Election: English Chinese Korean Spanish Vietnamese
November 4, 2008 General Election: Deadline – October 20, 2008
Click on the appropriate langugage link for Information on the City-wide mail-out conducted in January, 2008: English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese.
General municipal elections are held in the City of Irvine on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November of even-numbered years. Other municipal elections or special elections may be called from time to time by the City Council.
The City Council is made up of a Mayor and four Councilmembers, for a total of five members. These positions are elected by Irvine citizens at large, every two years. The offices of Mayor and City Council are non-partisan.
The Mayor serves a term of two years, while City Councilmembers each serve a term of four years. The Mayor and City Councilmembers may serve no more than two full consecutive terms. The terms of the Councilmembers are staggered.
ELECTION HOTLINE: The City has an Election Hotline containing information in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, and Chinese. Please call (949)724-6215 and follow the voice prompts for information in the desired language.
LOBBYIST AND ETHICS INFORMATION: The City of Irvine adopted lobbying and ethics regulations in 2006. For more information click here.
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