Election Information

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April 13, 2010 Special Municipal Election - Fiscal Emergency Measure A

Questions about Fiscal Emergency Measure A?
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At its Special Municipal election on April 13, 2010, the citizens of Cotati will answer the question:

To prevent potential elimination of the Police Department; restore Police services to 2008 levels; maintain financial viability of the City; prevent cuts to street paving, pothole repair, and park maintenance; restore City hall service hours; return Recreation Programs for seniors and youth; and maintain other City services, shall the City of Cotati enact a one-half cent sales tax, which will sunset in 5 years, and be subject to annual financial audits and public expenditure reports?

[ ] Yes

[ ] No

Notice to Submit Arguments

Written arguments for or against the measure(s) to be submitted to the voters must be filed with the office of the City Clerk, 201 W. Sierra Avenue, Cotati, during normal business hours of the City, no later than 5:30 p.m. on January 25, 2010. Arguments must be accompanied by a Statement of Accuracy, available from the City Clerk, signed and dated by the author(s). Arguments shall not exceed 300 words.

If an argument in favor of and an argument against the measure(s) are submitted, copies will be mailed to the respective authors in order that they may submit a rebuttal argument. Rebuttal arguments must also be accompanied by a Statement of Accuracy, signed and dated by the author(s). The deadline for filing a rebuttal argument will be 5:30 p.m. on February 4, 2010. Rebuttal arguments shall not exceed 250 words.

The polls will be open on April 13, 2010, Election Day, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.

For further information, please contact Tami Taylor, Deputy City Clerk in the City Manager's Office at 665-3622.

Voter Information

REGISTER to Vote!

Voter registration cards are available at City Hall. Additional voter registration and election information can be found at:

Easy Voter Guide
California Secretary of State Voter Registration Information
Sonoma County Registrar of Voters
League of Women Voters' "Smart Voter” non-partisan election information

Fair Campaign Practices

The City of Cotati has adopted Resolution 06-64 which encourages Candidates to use the Code of Fair Campaign Practices.

The City of Cotati has adopted Campaign Reform Law which supplements the state of California’s Political Reform Act.

Additional Resources

Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC)
Sonoma County Registrar of Voters
League of Women Voters' "Smart Voter” non-partisan election information
California Secretary of State
California Law