By Sara Beth Williams–
With two seats up for election this year on the City Council, the city announced last week that the filing period to run for a seat on the Citrus Heights City Council will open July 15.
Candidate nomination packets will be available for pick-up from City Hall, through the filing deadline of Aug. 9, at 5 p.m. Mayor Bret Daniels of District 1 and Councilmember Tim Schaefer of District 3 both have terms which expire at the end of 2024.
The Sentinel reported previously that Daniels plans to move out of state at the end of his term and will not seek reelection, while Schaefer confirmed with The Sentinel that he will “absolutely” seek reelection.
Anyone interested in running for public office in the City of Citrus Heights must be at least 18 years of age, be a citizen of the United States and a resident of California, and be a registered voter in and a resident in the district in which he or she is seeking election at the time nomination papers are issued. Interested candidates can make an appointment online to pick up a packet.
City Hall is located at 6360 Fountain Square Drive. Interested in running for City Council but not sure what district you are in? Locate your council district here.
The general election for the city of Citrus Heights will be held on Nov. 5, 2024, coinciding with the United States presidential election.
