The City Clerk conducts all regular and special elections, including processing and certifying citizen-generated petitions. The City Clerk, as the Elections Official, is also the point of contact for keeping candidates, the public, and staff informed during the election process.

On this page you will find information on the following subjects:

• District-Based Elections
• Campaign Finance
• Voter Registration
• Signs
• External Links and Resources

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DISTRICT-BASED ELECTIONS
More information on the City's districts for City Councilmember seats.

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CAMPAIGN FINANCE

• Access the City of Monterey's Public Portal for Campaign Financial Disclosure for campaign finance forms filed by candidates and committees. (Gov. Code 84616)
• Filing schedule for 2022 for City of Monterey candidates and controlled committees for local office who will be voted upon at the November 8, 2022 ballot.
• Filing schedule for 2022 for City of Monterey officeholders not being voted upon at the November 8, 2022 ballot.
• The City of Monterey's Campaign Finance Reform regulations are found in Sec. 2-1.05 of the Monterey City Code.  

City of Monterey Contribution Limits:

	MCC Section 2-1.05(c)(1): Contribution by person or committee	MCC Section 2-1.05(c)(5): Anonymous Contribution
Nov. 14, 2019 - June 30, 2021 (Ordinance 3602)	$500.00	$25.00
Effective July 1, 2021 3.8 % CPI Increase* SF Area April 2021 (PDF)	$520.00	$30.00

* Consumer Price Index (BLS.gov) increase applied pursuant to Monterey City Code Sec. 2-1.05(c)(6).   

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VOTER REGISTRATION
You may register to vote online at the Secretary of State's voter registration website. Paper voter registration forms can be requested by calling Monterey County Elections at (831) 796-1499.

Check your voter registration status online at the Secretary of State's voter registration status website, or by calling Monterey County Elections at (831) 796-1499.

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SIGNS

No private party signs may be mounted, erected, maintained, or displayed on City of Monterey property or in the right-of-way except as authorized in Table 31-1 of Chapter 31 of the Monterey City Code. For regulations regarding temporary private party ground-mounted signs, please refer to Chapter 31 of Monterey City Code.

Sign Questions? Contact City of Monterey Planning Dept.: (831) 646-3885  

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External Links and Resources

• City of Monterey
  • Public Portal for Campaign Finance Disclosure
  • NetFile e-Filing Filer Log-in
  • Campaign Finance Regulations
• Calif. Secretary of State
  • Register to Vote
  • Check Voter Registration Status
  • Track Your Ballot
• Monterey County Elections Department
• Fair Political Practices Commission ("FPPC")
  • Campaign Rules Overview
  • Candidate Toolkit
  • Campaign Disclosure Manual 2
  • Training and Outreach: Workshops, Webinars, and Video Tutorials
  • Campaign Forms for Paper Printing
  • Statement of Economic Interest for Candidates
• Voter's Edge - a comprehensive, nonpartisan online guide to elections covering federal, state, and local races in the state of California