March 3, 2020 Election - Candidates to Succeed Recalled Officer
For election results, visit the San Mateo County Elections website.
If a majority of the votes on a recall proposal are “Yes,” the officer is removed and, if there is a candidate, the candidate who receives the highest number of votes is the successor to the unexpired term of the recalled officer.
The potential candidates for the March 3, 2020 Recall Election are listed below:
NAME/CONTACT |
CAMPAIGN FORMS |
NOMINATION PAPERS TAKEN OUT ON |
NOMINATION PAPERS FILED ON |
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATION |
CANDIDATE STATEMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jon Froomin 1363 Tarpon Street Foster City, CA 94404 |
Form 460 - 1st Pre-Election Statement |
November 12, 2019 | November 15, 2019 | Qualified as Official Candidate November 19, 2019 | Candidate Statement |
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Patrick Sullivan 300 Sea Horse Court Foster City, CA 94404 650-274-8284/650-394-5184 |
Form 460 - 1st Pre-Election Statement Form 460 - 2nd Pre-Election Statement Form 460 - Termination Statement
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November 18, 2019 | November 25, 2019 | Qualified as Official Candidate November 26, 2019 | Candidate Statement |
Running for City Council
Any member of the public who meets the requirements below may run for public office in the City of Foster City
- Be at least eighteen years of age
- Be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of California
- Be a registered voter of the City of Foster City
Candidate Filing Period
The filing period for candidates is between November 12, 2019 and December 19, 2019. Paperwork must be received by the close of business on December 19, 2019. Candidates must obtain and complete the official nomination documents issued by the Office of the City Clerk during the official nomination period.
To schedule an appointment, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (650) 286-3250 or email Priscilla Schaus.
Resources for Candidates
City of Foster City: City Council Candidate Guide
San Mateo County: Candidates and Campaigns
Fair Political Practices Commission: Getting Started
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.
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
Jon Froomin, Form 410 (603 KB) Jon Froomin, Form 410 Amendment (327 KB) Jon Froomin, Form 501 (171 KB) Foster City Candidate Guide (1 MB) Patrick Sullivan, Form 501 (5 MB) Jon Froomin, Candidate Statement (471 KB) Patrick Sullivan, Form 410 (473 KB) Jon Froomin, Form 410 - Amended (433 KB) 
