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City Legislature in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Filing deadline
- July 13, 2026 - August 7, 2026
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City Legislature
About this position
The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.
Position Details
Employment Type
Part Time
Salary
$39,729 / year
Partisan Type
nonpartisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
No person shall be eligible to hold office as Mayor or as a member of the City Council unless he or she is and shall have been a resident and qualified elector of the City and the applicable electoral district for at least thirty days next preceding the date of his or her election.
Filing Requirements
No filing fee. Petition Signature Requirement: 50 signatures.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the county registrar of voters' office.
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