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Notices of Candidate and Ballot Measure Elections – For the November 4, 2014 City of El Cerrito general election, the election season has now begun. There are two seats open for City Council. For those seeking elected office, the candidate nomination period is now open and closes on August 8 at 4:00 p.m. Helpful information, including the Notice of Election and a Candidate Handbook are posted to this website. On July 15, 2014 the City Council voted unanimously to place a measure on the November ballot. The Notice for the City Ballot Measure Election, including the ballot question, is available here. The Primary Argument filing period is open now and closes at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 4, 2014. The Rebuttal Argument filing period closes at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2014. The City Clerk has prepared an information packet on the requirements for submitting arguments for or against a ballot measure. If you have any questions, please contact the City Clerk at 215-4305. A copy of Resolution 2014-36 which approved the ballot question and ordinance is available here.