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Scheduling the 2026 Municipal Election

Original title: Request City Council to Adopt Resolution No. 8513 Calling and Giving Notice of Holding a General Municipal Election and Requesting the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors to Consolidate Said Election With the General Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

May 26, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This action sets the date for the city's municipal election and ensures it is d with the county-wide ballot, which typically increases voter turnout and reduces administrative costs for the city.

Who is mentioned in the record

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City voters

Voters will participate in the municipal election on the date specified in the resolution.

San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors

The Board is requested to take administrative action to combine the city's election with the general election.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 26, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City Council is considering a resolution to officially call for a municipal election to be held on November 3, 2026. The resolution also requests that the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors combine this local election with the statewide general election.

Key Facts

  • The City Council is considering Resolution No. 8513 to formally call for a municipal election.
  • The proposed date for the municipal election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
  • The resolution requests that the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors consolidate the municipal election with the general election occurring on the same date.
  • The file number for this legislative item is 26-0309.
  • The resolution was introduced on May 4, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the next municipal election?
If the resolution is adopted, the municipal election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What does it mean to 'consolidate' the election?
Consolidation means the city's municipal election will be held at the same time and using the same polling infrastructure as the county-wide general election.

Why It Matters

This action sets the date for the city's municipal election and ensures it is d with the county-wide ballot, which typically increases voter turnout and reduces administrative costs for the city.

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Standard Election Alignment

The city is following the standard practice of aligning municipal elections with the November general election cycle to maximize efficiency.

Connected Entities

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Sources

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