Three city council seats are open for election on November 5, 2024: Districts 2, 4, and 6. Candidates must be 18 years of age or older, live in the respective district, and be registered to vote in that district. All open seats are four-year terms until 2028. The city clerk and city treasurer seats are also up for election and candidates must be registered to vote within Fairfield city limits. 

Persons interested in running for these seats may obtain candidate nomination papers from the City Clerk’s Office beginning Monday, July 15, 2024. The deadline for filing nomination paperwork is 5:00 p.m., Friday, August 9, 2024, unless an incumbent does not file by that time, in which case the filing period for that seat will be extended to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 14, 2024. 

The city clerk has made an informational video, "So You Want to Run for City Council," and checklist which details the steps needed to run for office. Both can be found at https://www.fairfield.ca.gov/election. 

Potential candidates may obtain a Candidate's Handbook beginning July 15, 2024, by making an appointment with City Clerk Karen Rees, by calling (707) 428-7767 or emailing:  klrees@fairfield.ca.gov. The City Clerk’s Office is located on the fourth floor in City Hall at 1000 Webster Street, Fairfield. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, but City Hall will be closed on Fridays: July 19 and August 2, 2024. 

Potential candidates are required to comply with the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) regulation which requires filing a State of California Form 501, “Candidate Intention Statement,” prior to the solicitation or receipt of any contributions, or expenditure of any personal funds, related to the upcoming election. Potential candidates may contact the FPPC at 1-866-275-3772, for information and assistance with FPPC filing requirements or visit www.fppc.ca.gov.