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September 27, 2023
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Election Date: Nov 3, 2026Filing Deadline:
Election Details
- Office level: city
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: Full Time
- Affiliation: nonpartisan
- Typical salary: N/A
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: N/A - N/A
- Positions: Los Angeles City Auditor/ControllerLos Angeles City AttorneyLos Angeles City Mayor
Job description
The City Comptroller is the chief financial officer of the city, and is responsible for auditing city agencies, their performance, and spending.
Eligibility requirements
Candidate must be a U.S. citizen, a registered voter, and otherwise qualified to vote for that office at the time that nomination papers are issued to the person.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 12400 Imperial Hwy, Norwalk, CA 90650
Filing phone number: 800-815-2666
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the county clerk's office.
Filing requirements: Filing fee is 1% of the first year salary as of the first day on which a candidate may circulate petitions in-lieu of filing fees; signature requirement if the number of registered voters in the district in which a candidate seeks nomination is 2,000 or more is three signatures of registered voters for each dollar of the filing fee, or 7 percent of the total of registered voters in the district, whichever is less; if the number of registered voters in the district in which a candidate seeks nomination is less than 2,000, requirement is three signatures of registered voters for each dollar of the filing fee, or 14 percent of the total of registered voters in the district in which the candidate seeks nomination, whichever is less.
FAQ
How often is City Comptroller elected?
The position of City Comptroller is typically elected every 4 years.
What does it mean for an election to be nonpartisan?
Nonpartisan elections do not require candidates to declare a party affiliation.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Los Angeles City, CA?
Filing fee is 1% of the first year salary as of the first day on which a candidate may circulate petitions in-lieu of filing fees; signature requirement if the number of registered voters in the district in which a candidate seeks nomination is 2,000 or more is three signatures of registered voters for each dollar of the filing fee, or 7 percent of the total of registered voters in the district, whichever is less; if the number of registered voters in the district in which a candidate seeks nomination is less than 2,000, requirement is three signatures of registered voters for each dollar of the filing fee, or 14 percent of the total of registered voters in the district in which the candidate seeks nomination, whichever is less.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the county clerk's office.
Where is the filing office?
12400 Imperial Hwy, Norwalk, CA 90650.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 800-815-2666.
How do I get started running for City Comptroller?
You can start running for City Comptroller by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!
Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?
The next election for City Comptroller does not include a primary or runoff election.
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