2024 Election

GENERAL INFORMATION

The City Clerk is the Elections Official for the City. The role of the City Clerk in legislative and elective processes requires neutrality and independence as key qualities in conducting the business of the Office. Elections include General Municipal Elections, Various Ballot Measures, the nomination process for Council Candidates, the Processing of Initiatives and Petitions, Referendums, Recalls, and Special Elections.

November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election

The City of Foster City holds at-large elections for its five city council seats in November of even numbered years. Council Members serve staggering four-year terms. The General Municipal Election on November 5, 2024 is being held for three City Council seats for full four-year terms ending 2028.

City Council Candidates

For information on City Council candidates or becoming a candidate, please see: November 5, 2024 Election - City Council Candidates.

Campaign Disclosure Forms

The City of Foster City uses the online system NetFile for entering and disclosing candidate's statements. FPPC Campaign Finance Statements (Forms 460, 470, 496 and 497) must be filed electronically using the City's free NetFile electronic filing system. Electronic filing (e-filing) is mandatory for all campaign disclosure statements.

Visit Netfile to view campaign filings.

Please see Past Elections for Campaign Filings from prior to 2022.

Election Results

Semi-Official results for the November 5, 2024 Election are available at the San Mateo County Elections page, by visiting: San Mateo County Elections Results

The official results will be certified by the County Chief Elections Officer on December 5, 2024.

Tentative City Council Reorganization Ceremony: Monday December 9, 2024

What Are My Voting Options?

All registered voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot. Voters can cast their ballots in person or drop off their completed ballots at any Vote Center in the county.

Foster City Vote Centers

Emergency Operations Center - 610 Foster City Blvd.
Community Center - 1000 E. Hillsdale Blvd.

Hours: November 2 to November 4, Daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Election Day, November 5, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Ballot Drop Boxes

24-hour ballot drop box outside City Hall

Ballot drop box inside City Hall, open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

For more information, please visit: https://www.smcacre.org/ways-vote

Business License Tax Ballot Measure

On July 15, 2024 the City Council adopted a resolution ordering the submission to qualified voters of the City, a measure to amend the Business License Tax on the November 5, 2024 ballot. In order to pass, the measure needs to be approved by a simple majority of voters. For more information, click here.

Voter Registration

Potential voters may register to vote online or through paper registration cards available at City Hall and the Post Office. You can also register to vote or update registration information at a Vote Center through Election Day. For more information, visit: smcacre.org/voter-registration.

The City of Foster City does not advocate a yes or no vote on any measure, or for or against any candidate.

For more information regarding elections visit the Elections FAQ and the San Mateo County Elections website or contact Foster City Election Official Priscilla Schaus.