Past Election Information & Results

Election Notices

Argument/Rebuttal Forms

Election Resolutions

Final Election Results as Certified by L.A. County(PDF, 3MB)

City Council Election Results

Candidate(s) Votes Percent

ALBERT VERA (N)

10,665

18.74%

YASMINE-IMANI MCMORRIN (N)

10,474

18.40%

GÖRAN ERIKSSON (N)

8,700

15.28%

FREDDY PUZA (N)

8,672

15.24%

DARREL MENTHE (N)

7,846

13.78%

HEATHER WOLLIN (N)

3,900

6.85%

KHIN KHIN GYI (N)

3,088

5.43%

ROBERT "MR. Z" ZIRGULIS (N)

2,163

3.80%

ANTHONY RIZZO (N)

1,413

2.48%

Measure B Election Results

Candidate(s) Votes Percent

NO

12,231

54.50%

YES

10,211

45.50%

Measure RE Election Results

Candidate(s) Votes Percent

YES

11,510

51.89%

NO

10,671

48.11%

Official Candidate Information

Contact Information for Official Candidates(PDF, 984KB)

Ballot Measure Information

Ballot Measure Texts, Arguments, and Impartial Analyses

Measure B – Voter Approval of all Interim or Permanent Rent Control Measures

Measure RE – Real Estate Property Transfer Tax for Essential Services

The next General Municipal Election to elect Culver City Council Members will be consolidated with Los Angeles County's General Election on November 3, 2020.   

Official Candidate Information – 2020 General Municipal Election

Notice of Extension of Nomination Filing Period - New Deadline Wednesday, August 12, 2020(PDF, 718KB)

Those interested in running for City of Culver City City Council must be:

1) A Culver City Resident
2) A Lawfully Registered Voter of Culver City for the 30 days immediately preceding the filing of their nomination papers.

Individuals can begin soliciting campaign funds not more than 24 months before an Election.  You may submit a Candidate Intention Form (Form 501) to the City Clerk's Office and if you expect to receive or spend $2,000 or more on your campaign; you’ll need to submit a Statement of Organization Form (Form 410) to the Secretary of State and provide a copy to the City Clerk's office.

To become a Candidate for the 2020 Election, you must receive 20 valid signatures (of registered Culver City voters) on a Nomination Form that will then be verified by the L.A. County Registrar Recorder.

You may contact the City Clerk's Office at 310.253.5851 or you may Email the City Clerk's Office at city.clerk@culvercity.org to schedule an appointment to receive specific Election information and your official Nomination papers. 

Important Dates:

  • July 13 - August 7, 2020 at 5:30pm: the first and last day for a potential candidate to file nomination documents with the elections official, as per Elections Code (§§ 10407 and 10510)
  • August 7, 2020: Deadline for submission of Candidate Statements

Helpful Links for Potential Candidates

For additional information/material on becoming a candidate, please contact the City Clerk's Office. 

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Measure CC

Measure CC: The Continuation of City Services Transactions and Use Tax

During the Special Election on March 3, 2020, Culver City residents can vote on Measure CC: the continuation of the current Measure Y half-cent sales tax. Currently, Measure Y will sunset in the year 2023. If approved by Culver City voters, Measure CC would extend Measure Y by 10 more years. The half-cent sales tax would continue to generate approximately $9.8 million dollars annually until 2033.

Measure CC would continue to provide revenue to maintain the current level of general city services and programs. Revenues would fund:

  • Police, fire and public safety services
  • 911 emergency response
  • Programming for seniors and youth
  • Maintenance of parks and recreation centers
  • Street repairs and traffic improvements
  • Emergency preparedness efforts and resources

The half-cent sales tax (in other words, 5 cents for every $10 spent) applies only to certain goods and services within Culver City, such as restaurants, bars, gasoline, and retail stores like clothing stores. It does not apply to most groceries or the services of a doctor, dentist or attorney. Visit the California Department of Tax and Fees Administration's website for full details about sales tax exemptions.

To vote on Measure CC in the March 3 special election, you need to be registered to vote by February 18:

Culver CityBus offers multiple routes to voting centers. On Election Day (March 3, 2020), bus transit is free! Visit the Culver City Bus Maps, Bus Stops & Schedules webpage to find your route.

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For more information about Measure CC:

City Manager’s Office
(310) 253-6000City.Manager@CulverCity.org

For more information about the March 3, 2020 election:

Visit the Election Information page or contact the City Clerk's Office
(310) 253-5851City.Clerk@CulverCity.org

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Special Election Info

CC Counts

636549830671770000.png For more information about how to participate in Culver City elections, please visit the Culver City Election Information page.

On October 28, 2019, the City Council of the City of Culver City approved Resolution 2019-R082, calling and giving notice of the holding of a Special Municipal Election to be held in the City on Tuesday, March 3, 3020, for the submission of one (1) question to the voters relating to one (1) tax measure. 

General Municipal Election Information email updates

FULL MEASURE QUESTION: 

Measure CC:

“CONTINUATION OF CITY SERVICES TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX.

Shall the measure to maintain 911 emergency response services by retaining firefighters/ police officers/ paramedics; addressing homelessness; fixing potholes/streets; maintaining storm drains, parks, after-school programs, senior services, and other general fund services, by continuing the voter approved one-half cent sales tax, generating approximately 9.8 million dollars annually, until March 31, 2033, requiring independent annual audits, all funds used locally, with no tax rate increase, be adopted?”

 

YES _____

 

NO _____

 

What's New in 2020

 In L.A. County, polling places have been upgraded to Vote Centers. Voters now have the option to cast a ballot in-person at ANY Vote Center in L.A. County.

Voters have up to 11 consecutive days to vote in-person at certain Vote Center countywide from February 22 - March 3, 2020.

Go to the full list of Vote Centers to determine when and where to vote. Search for a Vote Center near you!

Here is a full list of Vote Centers in Culver City:

Julian Dixon Library 4975 Overland Ave Culver City 90230
Location: Meeting Room
Hours:
February 22 - March 2: 8AM - 5PM
March 3: 7AM - 8PM
Mar Vista Gardens Recreation Center 4901 Marionwood Dr Culver City 90230
Location: Community Room
Hours:
February 29 - March 2: 8AM - 5PM
March 3: 7AM - 8PM
Rotary Plaza 5100 Overland Ave Culver City 90230
Location: Community Room
Hours:
February 29 - March 2: 8AM - 5PM
March 3: 7AM - 8PM
Stoner Avenue Elementary School 11735 Braddock Dr Culver City 90230
Location: Auditorium
Hours:
February 29 - March 2: 8AM - 5PM
March 3: 7AM - 8PM
Stoneview Nature Center 5950 Stoneview Dr Culver City 90232
Location: Training Room
Hours:
February 29 - March 2: 8AM - 5PM
March 3: 7AM - 8PM
Veterans Memorial Complex 4117 Overland Ave Culver City 90230
Location: Auditorium
Hours:
February 22 - March 2: 8AM - 5PM
March 3: 7AM - 8PM
West Los Angeles College 9000 Overland Ave Culver City 90230
Location: 4BCD (HLRC 4th floor)
Hours:
February 29 - March 2: 8AM - 5PM
March 3: 7AM - 8PM

Ballot Measure Texts, Arguments, and Impartial Analyses

Official Notices and Resolutions

FAQs

Why is Measure CC on the March 2020 ballot?

During the budget process for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019/20, the City Council approved of staff’s recommendation to add Measure CC to the Special Election ballot. While the City currently has sufficient reserves in its General Fund, its 10-year financial forecast predicts that reserves will no longer meet the State General Fund Reserve requirement by FY 2023/24.

In order to ask Culver City residents to consider Measure CC during the March 3, 2020 Special Election, the City Council had to unanimously declare a fiscal emergency (Staff Report). This is a State requirement for placing a tax measure on a ballot other than a regularly-scheduled General Municipal Election.

Is Measure CC a new/additional tax?

No. Measure CC is a continuation of the current Measure Y half-cent sales tax. Currently, Measure Y will sunset in the year 2023. If approved by Culver City voters, Measure CC would extend Measure Y by 10 more years. In other words, the sales tax rate would stay the same as it is now. The half-cent sales tax would continue to generate approximately $9.8 million dollars annually until 2033.

What is the current sales tax rate in Culver City?

The statewide sales tax rate is 7.25% and Culver City only receives funds from 1.0% out of that 7.25%. Los Angeles County, the municipalities, and districts within the County are allowed to increase the sales tax an additional 3.00%, up to a combined total of 10.25%. Over 20 L.A. County cities, including Culver City, currently have a sales tax rate of 10.25%.

Why would a City want to have the maximum sales tax rate?

Between L.A. County and the City of Culver City, there can be an additional 3.00% of sales tax on top of the statewide sales tax rate of 7.25%. Los Angeles County has claimed 2.25% of the allowed 3.00% through its own sales tax measures. In 2012, Culver City voters approved Measure Y: a half-cent local sales tax that generates approximately $9.8 million dollars annually. In November 2018, Culver City voters approved Measure C: a quarter-cent sales tax that generates approximately $4.9 million dollars annually. Through Measure C and Measure Y, Culver City has claimed the remaining 0.75% of the allowed 3.00%.

All the revenue generated by that 0.75% of sales tax--approximately $14.7 million dollars annually--stays in Culver City. None of that revenue goes to the County or the State. If voters approve Measure CC, that $9.8 million in sales tax revenue will remain available for City services. If voters disapprove Measure CC, then the County could pass a new sales tax that might not have direct benefits to the community, and that would prevent the City from increasing its own sales tax because of the overall 10.25% cap imposed by state law.

 Is Measure CC a special tax or a general tax?

Measure CC is a general tax. It proposes to continue a one-half-percent transactions and use tax, commonly known as a sales tax, whose revenue would be deposited into the City's General Fund rather than go to the State or County. The revenue from this sales tax could be used for any valid general municipal purpose. As a general tax, Measure CC will require approval by a simple majority ("50 percent plus one") of those voting on the measure.

What are some of the financial challenges facing Culver City?

Maintenance and capital improvement projects for City infrastructure, spanning streets, roads, pavements, traffic safety projects and city buildings. Consultants at Faithful Gould found $38 million in necessary capital improvements at 25 City-owned structures over a 10-year period. Out of the $38 million, $20 million in improvements has been identified as immediate and $8.5 million were identified as Priority 1 Life/Public Safety items.

Capital and maintenance expenditures for network infrastructure, cloud-based software deployments and replacement of end-of-life hardware that streamline and facilitate efficient operations.

How will Measure CC appear on the March 2020 ballot?

"CONTINUATION OF CITY SERVICES TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX. Shall the measure to maintain 911 emergency response services by training firefighters/police officers/paramedics; addressing homelessness; fixing potholes/streets; maintaining storm drains, parks, after-school programs, senior services, and other general fund services, by continuing the voter-approved one-half cent sales tax, generating approximately $9.8 million dollars annually, until March 31, 2033, requiring independent annual audits, all funds used locally, with no tax rate increase, be adopted."

What could happen if Measure CC does not pass?

Without the revenue that Measure CC would provide, the City would likely not be able to continue to provide the same level of service it provides today. That could involve cutbacks to essential services such as 911 emergency and paramedic response, police and fire protection, programming for parks, recreation and seniors, as well as fixing streets and potholes might be necessary.

How does Culver City use sales tax revenue?

Sales tax is the City’s largest tax revenue source in the City: currently, 28.5% of the General Fund revenue comes from sales tax. All the revenue generated by Culver City sales taxes goes into the City's General Fund, which can only be spent on City resources, services and programs, such as Police, Fire, Public Works and Parks. The Measure Y and Measure C sales taxes generate approximately $14.7 million dollars annually for the City's General Fund.

General Funds Revenues

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About Measure RE

At the November 3, 2020 election Culver City residents voted to approve Measure RE. Measure RE establishes a marginal tax rate with four brackets, based on sales price or value, for the City's real estate transfer tax effective April 1, 2021.

Measure RE Ballot Measure Language

Shall the measure to maintain essential services, including deferred parks/facilities/street maintenance, addressing homelessness, after-school/senior services, and economic recovery, by increasing the one-time 0.45% tax on real property sales, adding 1.5% on amounts from $1,500,000 to $2,999,999, 3% on amounts from $3,000,000 to $9,999,999, and 4% on amounts $10,000,000 and above, except for sales under $1,500,000, affordable housing, and first transfer of new multi-family properties, and providing $6,000,000 annually until repealed, be adopted?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the real estate transfer tax?

A real estate transfer tax is a one-time fee imposed when a property is sold.

Transfer tax rules and rates vary widely by state, county and city. The County of Los Angeles assesses a Documentary Transfer Tax on the consideration or value of the interest or real property conveyed (exclusive of the value of any lien or encumbrance remaining thereon at the time of sale) exceeds $100 at the rate of $0.55 per $500 or fraction part thereof. In addition, Culver City imposes an additional rate.

Who pays the real estate transfer tax?

Either the seller or buyer may pay the real estate transfer tax during the real estate transfer or sale. If it is not paid, the seller and buyer are jointly and severally liable to the City for the payment of the tax.

What was Culver City's real estate transfer tax rate prior to Measure RE?

The real estate transfer tax rate in Culver City was a flat 0.45% (or $4.50 per $1,000 valuation) applied to all real property transfers and sales, regardless of price paid.

Why was Measure RE placed on Culver City's November 2020 ballot?

Because the City’s General Fund relies heavily on revenues such as shopping, tourism, hotels, dining/entertainment and the economic success of local businesses, the City is faced with a proposed FY 2020/2021 budget deficit of $16 million. Despite efforts to drastically reduce General Fund expenditures, no one knows how long the impacts of COVID-19 will continue to plague the City; because of this uncertainty, the proposed revenue estimates for FY 2020/2021 could vary from actual revenues received.

The Culver City City Council voted to place Measure RE on the November 3, 2020 ballot as a revenue measure that could help towards closing the gap in the City's finances.

It is estimated that Measure RE would generate approximately $6,000,000 per year. That revenue would go into the City's General Fund to use for any valid municipal purpose. The General Fund can be used for any valid municipal purpose such as: maintaining essential services; deferred maintenance on streets, parks and facilities like the Veterans Memorial Building; addressing homelessness in Culver City; after-school and senior services; and economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

How does Measure RE change the Culver City's real estate transfer tax rate?

Measure RE establishes a marginal tax rate with four brackets, based on sales price or value, for the City's real estate transfer tax:

1) 0.45% on amounts of $1,499,999 or less. (Same as current rate)
2) 1.5% on amounts from $1,500,000 to $2,999,999.
3) 3.0% on amounts from $3,000,000 to $9,999,999.
4) 4.0% on amounts $10,000,000 and above.

A “marginal” tax rate means each bracket of a transaction is taxed at a different rate. For example, on a sale of $11,000,000, the first $1,499,999 would be taxed at the 0.45% first bracket rate. Next, the amount from $1,500,000 to $2,999,999 would be taxed at the 1.5% second bracket rate. The amount from $3,000,000 to $9,999,999 would be taxed at the 3% third bracket rate. Then, any amount from $10,000,000 and over would be taxed at the 4% fourth bracket rate. The amount of tax for each sales price bracket would be added together for the total tax due.

How do I know if Measure RE applies to me/my property?

  • With the voter approval of Measure RE, approximately 70% of property sales remain at the current 0.45% rate because their property sale price is under $1,500,000. (In calendar year 2019, approximately 73% of all property sales in Culver City were under $1.5 million.) Therefore, Measure RE would affect approximately 30% of all property sales, mostly luxury and commercial properties.

  • Even if Measure RE passes, the 0.45% flat rate would still apply for:

    • Property sales under $1,500,000,

    • Transfers or sales of 100% of deed-restricted affordable housing, and

    • The first transfer of newly-constructed multi-family housing.

  • If approved, Measure RE would adjust the thresholds for the four tax rate brackets every five years, based on the Consumer Price Index, so that as prices adjust with inflation, properties would be taxed at sale at the current rates. The tax rates (0.45%, 1.5%, 3.0%, and 4.0%) will stay the same over time.

 

Does the Culver City real estate transfer tax apply to commercial property sales?

Yes, Culver City's real estate transfer tax applies to all property sales, including residential and commercial.

Are there exemptions for the real estate transfer tax?

Property conveyed by inheritance may be exempt from the real estate transfer tax. See the County of Los Angeles's "Notice of Exempt Transactions Under the Documentary Transfer Tax" document for a list of more exemptions. You may also contact the County Recorder's Office staff at (562) 462-2125 if you have any further questions about exemptions.

Is Measure RE a general tax or a special tax?

Measure RE is a "general tax," not a "special tax," and may be used for any valid municipal purpose. General tax revenues are deposited into the City's General Fund and do not go to the County or State. Because it is a general tax, Measure RE requires a simple majority voter approval ("50 percent plus one") to pass in the November 3, 2020 election.

Like other City revenues, real estate transfer tax revenue is subject to annual independent audits, ensuring full accountability and transparency.

When does Measure RE go into effect?

Measure RE goes into effect on April 1, 2021.  This tax will be collected by the County of Los Angeles.

Official Culver City Election Results

The Los Angeles County’s Registrar Recorder/County Clerk certified the results of the November 6, 2018 Special Municipal Election on November 30, 2018. The results were declared official by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on December 4, 2018. The Culver City City Council will consider the adoption of a resolution reciting the facts and declaring the results, at the December 10, 2018 City Council Meeting.

The election returns certify passage of the Measure C ordinance by a majority of the voters casting votes in the election and shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by a majority vote of the qualified electors of the City voting in an election on the subject.

The charter amendment (Measure D) shall be deemed to be ratified once accepted and filed by the California Secretary of State, pursuant to California Government Code Section 34460 and shall take effect in the year 2020.

Measure C: Culver City Neighborhood Safety and City Services Protection Measure. Shall the measure to maintain 911 emergency response times by retaining firefighters, police officers, paramedics; fully staff neighborhood fire stations; fix potholes/streets; maintain senior services, after school programs, parks and other general fund City services, by increasing Culver City's sales tax one-quarter cent, until ended by voters with no rate increase, generating approximately $4,900,000 annually, requiring independent annual audits, and all funds used locally, be adopted?

Yes: 12,846 (70.73%)

No: 5,315 (29.27%)

Measure D: Shall the measure amending Sections 606 and 1500 of the Culver City Charter to change the date of the City's General Municipal Election for City Council Members from April of even-numbered years to the date of the statewide general election, currently held in November of even-numbered years, effective in 2020, in accordance with the California Voter Participation Rights Act be adopted?

Yes: 14,192 (83.16%)

No: 2,874 (16.84%)

Ballot Measure Texts, Arguments, and Impartial Analyses

Official Notices and Resolutions

Measure C: The Culver City Neighborhood Safety And City Services Protection Measure

During the November 6, 2018 election, Culver City residents voted on Measure C, the Culver City Neighborhood Safety and City Services Protection Sales Tax. As of November 7, 2018, the results are as follows:

  • YES - 70.57%
  • NO - 29.43%

These sales tax funds (approximately $4,900,000 annually) will be used to maintain the current level of public safety efforts–including 911 emergency response, firefighters, police officers and paramedics–and fund City services such as after school youth programs, senior services and street repairs. Measure C required approval by a majority of those voting on the measure to pass.

What you need to know about Measure C:
The Culver City Neighborhood Safety and City Services Protection Sales Tax

On November 6, 2018, Culver City residents will be able to vote on Measure C, a quarter-cent sales tax. After declaring a fiscal emergency, the City Council has placed the Culver City Neighborhood Safety and City Services Protection measure on the November ballot to ensure the City can continue providing the current level of public services for residents. Measure C will require approval by a majority of those voting on the measure. All Measure C funds will be kept in Culver City.

General Municipal Election Information email updates

Measure C, if approved, will raise funds to maintain the current level of public safety efforts–including 911 emergency response, firefighters, police officers and paramedics–and fund City services such as after school youth programs, senior services and street repairs.

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FAQs

Why is Measure C on the November 2018 ballot?

The City Council placed the Culver City Neighborhood Safety and City Services Protection Measure on the November 6, 2018 ballot after unanimously declaring a fiscal emergency. The City has projected that, without increased revenue, it will be difficult to continue the current level of community services and to make ongoing infrastructure improvements. The revenue from a quarter-cent sales tax would allow the City to maintain a high quality of life in Culver City.

 

Why is the City pursuing a sales tax?

During the budget process for Fiscal Year 2018-19, the City Manager’s budget message focused on the long-term General Fund forecast. There were several reasons why some immediate decisions needed to be made:

- Requests for budget enhancements (example: public safety) that were not approved.
- The City's revenue growth has slowed down. In some cases, there is negative revenue growth.
- Expenses are growing at a faster pace due to inflationary factors and increasing pension liability payments.

Part of recent budget discussions with the community and the City Council centered on options for significantly decreasing expenditures and/or increasing revenues. Through discussion at a budget study session meeting on June 18, 2018, the City Council determined it would proceed with putting a quarter-cent sales tax measure on the November ballot. Before Measure C could be submitted to the voters, it required a unanimous vote of the City Council declaring a fiscal emergency.

 

How will Measure C appear on the November 2018 ballot?

November 6, 2018 ballot text for Measure C:

"Culver City Neighborhood Safety and City Services Protection Measure. Shall the measure to maintain 911 emergency response times by retaining firefighters, police officers, paramedics; fully staff neighborhood fire stations; fix potholes/streets; maintain senior services, after school programs, parks and other general fund City services, by increasing Culver City’s sales tax one-quarter cent, until ended by voters with no rate increase, generating approximately $4,900,000 annually, requiring independent annual audits, and all funds used locally, be adopted?"

 

Is Measure C a special tax or a general tax?

Measure C, the Culver City Neighborhood Safety and City Services Protection Measure, is a general tax. It proposes a quarter-cent transactions and use tax, commonly known as a sales tax. The revenue from this sales tax would be deposited into the City's General Fund, which could be used for any valid municipal purpose. As a general tax, Measure C will require approval by a simple majority of those voting on the measure.

 

How much will Measure C cost?

Measure C proposes a quarter-cent sales tax: it would add 5 cents for every $20 spent until ended by voters with no rate increase. The tax will not apply to prescription medications and many groceries.

 

What would Measure C funds be used for?

The quarter-cent sales tax would generate about $5 million annually and be used for the General Fund, which includes public safety, community programs, infrastructure maintenance and other City services. The City’s spending would undergo independent annual audits, and 100% of funds would be used locally to maintain City operations and community services/programs.

 

How did the elimination of the Culver City Redevelopment Agency factor into this proposed sales tax?

Nearly 20% of the City's General Fund positions were eliminated when the City was coping with the Great Recession and elimination of the Culver City Redevelopment Agency. Reducing positions further will have a direct impact of the levels of service the City can offer the community.

 

Will there be any independent oversight of the Measure C revenues and expenditures?

If Measure C is passed by voters, the Finance Advisory Committee will provide quarterly reports of fund proceeds and expenditures to the City Council. The Finance Advisory Committee consists of up to nine (9) members appointed by the City Council: up to three (3) Culver City residents, up to three (3) members of the Culver City business community, up to two (2) labor representatives, and up to one (1) representative of the Culver City Unified School District (CCUSD).

 

What will happen if Measure C does not pass?

If Measure C does not pass, it may be necessary to make cuts to critical projects, services and programs. Reducing City staff positions will have a direct impact of the levels of service the City can offer the community, including emergency response, youth and senior programs, and public safety. Without Measure C funds, it will be difficult to ensure Culver City’s long-term budget stability, meet financial obligations, and maintain sufficient emergency reserve funds.

 

 

Ballot Measure Texts, Arguments, and Impartial Analyses

For more information about Measure C:
City Manager’s Office
(310) 253-6000 | city.manager@culvercity.org

Election Results and Post Election Ballot Processing  

 


Ballot Measure A Information


Certified Candidates

The City Clerk hereby announces the following four persons are Certified Candidates for the Office of City Council Member to be elected by the voters of the City of Culver City at the 2018 General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 (listed in the order in which the candidates filed their Nomination Paper):

  • Marcus Tiggs
  • Daniel Lee
  • Harden Alexander "Alex" Fisch
  • Albert P. Vera

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CERTIFIED CANDIDATES(PDF, 264KB) (Updated on January 12, 2018 at 5:35 P.M.)


Information for Candidates 

The Filing Period for Nomination Papers and Candidate's Statements was December 18, 2017 - January 12, 2018.


Official Notices

Election Results for the March 7, 2017

Consolidated Election

View the L.A. County Registrar Recorder's Election Results page, which include results for Measure H and the LACCD Board races.

Ballot counting and the results will be updated according to the Canvass Update Schedule provided by the LA County Registrar Recorder.

Ballot Items:   

  • Seat 2 on the Board of Trustees for Los Angeles Community College District
  • Seat 4 on the Board of Trustees for Los Angeles Community College District
  • Seat 6 on the Board of Trustees for Los Angeles Community College District
  • LA County Measure H(PDF, 1MB) (A tax to combat homelessness in Los Angeles County)

View the March 2017 Election Press Release(PDF, 156KB)

 

OFFICIAL CULVER CITY ELECTION RESULTS
for the November 8, 2016 Special Municipal Election

The Los Angeles County’s Registrar Recorder/County Clerk certified the results of the November 8, 2016 Special Municipal Election on December 2, 2016. The results were declared official by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on December 6, 2016. The Culver City City Council adopted resolution 2016-R117, reciting the facts and declaring the results, at the December 12, 2016 City Council Meeting.

The election returns certify passage of the CW Ordinance by over two-thirds of the voters casting votes in the election and shall be in full force and effect on December 22, 2016, 10 days after the certification by the City Council.

The charter amendments that were passed shall be deemed to be ratified and shall take effect when accepted and filed by the California Secretary of State, pursuant to California Government Code Section 34460.

Culver City Special Municipal Election - Measure CW (2/3 approval requirement): CULVER CITY SAFE/CLEAN WATER PROTECTION MEASURE. To protect public health/groundwater supplies and prevent toxins and pollutants from contaminating local waterways, creeks and beaches, by improving storm drains/infrastructure to capture/clean urban runoff; preserving open space; and complying with clean water laws, shall Culver City establish a $99 clean water parcel tax; generating approximately $2,000,000 annually until ended by voters, requiring independent audits, public oversight, low income senior citizens discounts and local control of funds?

Yes: 14,026  (74.14%)

 No:     4,893  (25.86%)

Culver City Special Municipal Election - Measure CA (majority approval requirement): Shall Section 607 and Section 700 of the Charter of the City of Culver City be amended to change the appointing authority and the reporting responsibilities of the Fire Chief and Police Chief from the City Council to the City Manager? 

Yes:   5,958   (35.35%)

No:   10,898  (64.65%)

Culver City Special Municipal Election - Measure CB (majority approval requirement): Shall Section 602 of the Charter of the City of Culver City be amended to provide for the ineligibility of a person who has resigned from the City Council to run for the Office of City Council Member for a period of two years from the date of such resignation?

Yes:  11,749  (70.21%)

No:      4,986  (29.79%) 

Culver City Special Municipal Election - Measure CD (majority approval requirement): Shall Section 608 of the Charter of the City of Culver City be amended to authorize the City Council to determine the dates of Regular Meetings of the City Council?

Yes:  12,201  (72.79%) 

No:      4,560  (27.21%) 

If you have any questions about the Election, feel free to call the City Clerk's Office at 310-253-5851 or email us at city.clerk@culvercity.org.

 

The Clean Water, Clean Beach Parcel Tax

During the November 8, 2016 Special Municipal Election, Culver City residents voted on Measure CW, the Clean Water, Clean Beach Parcel Tax.  The results are as follows: YES - 73.82%; NO - 26.18%.  Funds raised by Measure  CW will be used for improvements in water quality in Ballona Creek, Marina del Rey, Santa Monica Bay, and the Pacific Ocean.  Measure CW required approval by 2/3 of those voting on the measure to pass. 

Need for Measure CW

Dangerous bacteria, pesticides, toxic chemicals, oil and grease, trash and other pollutants are deposited on our roadways and flow into Ballona Creek, Marina del Rey, and the ocean through our storm drains, by rain, and other runoff water.  These pollutants harm fish and wildlife, cause illness and infections for swimmers and surfers, and make beaches unsafe and unsightly for families and visitors.  The State and Regional Water Quality Control Boards have implemented very strict pollution reduction regulations for storm water runoff.  These regulations require the City of Culver City to develop and implement programs to reduce and prevent water pollution.

Purpose of Measure CW

Measure CW establishes an annual Clean Water, Clean Beaches Parcel Tax in the City of Culver City.  Measure CW was placed on the ballot by the City Council of the City of Culver City to create a dedicated source of funding to pay for water quality programs that will prevent pollution from reaching our waterways, beaches and the Ballona Creek Estuary.  Measure CW required approval by 2/3 of those voting on the measure.

Cost of Measure CW

$99 annually per single family residential parcel

$69 annually per multi-family residential dwelling unit

$1,096 annually per acre of land or portion thereof for non-residential

Each parcel owner of a non-residential property will be taxed $1,096 per acre of land (or portion thereof) annually.  The $1,096 will be pro-rated for non-residential parcels less than one acre.  For example, a non-residential parcel of one-half acre will be taxed $548.  Land owners are taxed, not individual businesses located on the non-residential property.  For larger parcels with multiple tenants, the land owner will receive one bill based on the size of the parcel, not the tenants.

Tax-exempt parcels will not be charged.  Charges will first appear on the tax statements in fall 2017.  Measure CW is expected to generate about $2 million per year.  All Measure CW money will be used here in Culver City to reduce water pollution.

Use of Measure CW Funds

Measure CW funds will be placed in a special Clean Water, Clean Beaches Fund, and funds must be used exclusively for reducing and preventing water pollution and managing storm water and urban runoff.  The Financial Advisory Committee will oversee how the funds are spent.

What you need to know about Measure CW(PDF, 5MB).

View the quick Fact Guide on Measure CW(PDF, 158KB).

Important Information on Measure CW

Enhanced Watershed Management Programs and Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Plans

Ballona Creek

Enhanced Watershed Management Program for the Ballona Creek Watershed(PDF, 29MB)

Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program (CIMP) for the Ballona Creek Watershed(PDF, 17MB)

Marina Del Rey

Marina del Rey Enhanced Watershed Management Program Plan(PDF, 22MB)

Marina del Rey Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program(PDF, 18MB)

City Contacts for Measure CW

Charles Herbertson, P.E. and L.S., Public Works Director and City Engineer - (310) 253-5635

 

Special Municipal Election: November 8, 2016

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