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CLICK HERE FOR ELECTION RESULTS. 

General Municipal Election

FIND A VOTE CENTER NEAR YOU

https://locator.lavote.gov/locations/vc?id=4324&culture=en

PUBLIC OBSERVATION – LACRR VOTE BY MAIL OPERATIONS

https://www.lavote.gov/home/voting-elections/current-elections/live-feed

 VOTE BY MAIL BALLOT STATUS - LACRR

https://www.lavote.gov/av_inquiry

 BALLOT DROP-OFF LOCATIONS

https://locator.lavote.net/locations/vbm/?id=4193

ELECTION RESULTS

https://www.lavote.gov/home/voting-elections/current-elections/election-results 

Palos Verdes Estates Vote Centers: (2 in Total)

• Palos Verdes Intermediate School ( Multi- Purpose Room) - 2161 Via Olivera, Palos Verdes Estates CA 90274- 4 Day Schedule - 11/02/24 – 11/05/24 - 10am – 7pm
•  South Coast Botanic Garden ( Frances Young Hall) 26300 Crenshaw Blvd. Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274 11- Day Schedule -10/26/24-11/04/24 – 10am – 7pm

Election Day Hours for all Vote Centers: November 5, 2024 (7am-8pm)

Palos Verdes Estates City Hall ( located on the second level – parking lot)

Vote Centers – For a full list of Vote Centers for the November 5, 2024 Presidential
Primary Election, visit (Locator tool): https://locator.lavote.gov/

Here are some informative links from the Los Angeles County Registrar’s website
at www.lavote.gov for your convenience -

Click here  for others locations in LA County.  Call the County Registrar's office at 800-815-2666, option 2,  if you have ballot drop box questions.

•  Interactive Sample Ballot – To access the Interactive Sample ballot, visit https://lavote.gov/isb, otherwise they will be in your mailbox soon.
• Vote by Mail – Every active registered voter will receive a ballot by mail starting TBD. Don't forget to sign your return envelope! Ballot envelopes must be postmarked by Election Day.
• Where's My Ballot- Find out when your ballot is mailed, received, and counted utilizing the "Where's My Ballot?" ballot status tracking tool. Click here for more information, or sign up directly at WheresMyBallot.sos.ca.gov to receive automatic notifications pertaining to your ballot status. 

Still have questions?  Call the Los Angeles County at 1-800-815-2666, email votebymail@rrcc.lacounty.gov or call the City Clerk’s Office at 310-750-9803 – We’re here to help!

Related Links

California Secretary of State - http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/
California Online Voter Registration - http://registertovote.ca.gov/

To learn more about the election process and online voter services visit the Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder/County Clerk website at https://www.lavote.gov/ 

• Smart Voter where you can find information on all aspects of the elections in Los Angeles County and the State of California. http://www.smartvoter.org/
• How to become a poll worker and where to get training;
• How to Vote by Mail or to become a permanent Vote by Mail voter;
• What to bring if you need to prove your identity when you go to a Vote Center;
• How to look up your Voting Center;
• Finding voting materials in other languages
• How to find your voting district

Should you need additional information not found in these pages please call the City Clerk's office to let us know how we can assist. Your comments are most welcome.

Election Official

The City Clerk serves as the City's Elections Official and is available to assist with any
election inquiries.

Tameka Cook, City Clerk
340 Palos Verdes Drive West
Palos Verdes Estates, Ca 90274
T:310.750.9803 

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NOTICE OF EXTENSION-  Click to view Notice

NOTICE OF ELECTION - Click to view Notice

2024 CAMPAIGN FINANCE FORMS 460 -

The General Municipal Election for the City of Palos Verdes Estates will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the purpose of electing two (2) members of the City Council and one (1) City Treasurer for full terms of four (4) years.   

To make an appointment with the City Clerk’s Office, please email cityclerks@pvestates.org or call (310) 378-0383.

The City Clerk’s Office extends a courteous, cooperative and strictly non-partisan attitude towards candidates always.  If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 310-750-9803.

CAMPAIGN FINANCES/REPORTING: 

The FPPC (Fair Political Practices Commission) is a state commission that is responsible for informing, assisting, interpreting and enforcing the Political Reform Act. The purpose of the Political Reform Act is to promote fair elections and good government. Among other things, the Political reform Act requires certain public disclosures of campaign spending. With a City election quickly approaching, the City Clerk’s office emphasizes the importance of complying with all FPPC requirements, and filing forms correctly and timely. Campaign finance disclosures are required by the State (and enforced by the FPPC). More information about the requirements can be found here:  http://www.fppc.ca.gov/learn/campaign-rules/where-and-when-to-file-campaign-statements/when-to-file-campaign-statements-state-local-filing-schedules.html. The law also requires certain disclosures on campaign literature.

Failure to comply with these filing forms and deadlines can result in prosecution and fines of up to $5,000 per violation.

QUALIFICATIONS TO RUN FOR AND HOLD PUBLIC OFFICE

• AGE/CITIZENSHIP - At the time of election, the candidate must be at least 18 years of age and a citizen of the United States.

• REGISTERED VOTER/CITY RESIDENT - The Candidate must be a registered voter within their district at the time nomination papers are issued.

• CONVICTION OF CRIMES - The candidate may not be in prison or on parole for a felony conviction.

• FILING FOR MORE THAN ONE OFFICE - The candidate shall not file papers for more than one office or term of office for the same municipality in the same election.

PRE-NOMINATION PERIOD ACTIVITIES

Prior to soliciting or receiving any contributions related to candidacy, one must file a Candidate Intention Statement California Form 501 with the City Clerk's Office.

CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS

The City of Palos Verdes Estates consolidates its elections with LA County. Voting information including voter registration status can be found on the Election Information page on the LA County Registrar-Recorder website.

California Assembly Bill 37 now requires all registered voters to receive a vote by mail ballot. You may return your ballot by mail, to any vote-by-mail ballot drop box, or at any Vote Center

VOTE EARLY

LA County uses Vote Center instead of precinct polling places. Voters can cast a ballot in-person at ANY Vote Center in the County up to 10 days earlier than Election Day in some locations.

You may also vote up to 29 days before Election Day during business hours at the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Office at 12400 Imperial Highway, Norwalk, CA 90650 in Room 3002. 

Below are helpful links that can be used to determine voting status, find a Vote Center location near you, and more:

Register to Vote HERE with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.

Check your Voter Registration Status HERE.

Find a Vote Center near you HERE.

Ballot drop-off locations: https://locator.lavote.net/locations/vbm/?id=4193

Interactive Sample Ballot: https://isb.lavote.net/

To view the Statement of Votes Cast and results of the November 3, 2020 General Municipal Election, please view the linked document: Staff Report - Certification of Election 

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION 

A General Municipal Election will be held in the City of Palos Verdes Estates on Tuesday, November 3^rd, 2020, for the election of the following:

Councilmember, Full Term of Four Years

Councilmember, Full Term of Four Years

City Treasurer, Full Term of Four Years

Qualified Candidates for the November 3, 2020 General Municipal Election

City Treasurer:

Kate Greenberg

City Council:

Gayne Brenneman

Bill Sewell

Dawn Murdock

Sanford Davidson

Jim Roos

To view the results of the Secretary of State's randomized alphabet drawing, please click here.

For this election, voters will have the ability to cast their ballot at an in-person voting location (Vote Center) or vote using a Vote-by-Mail (VBM) ballot that will automatically be sent to all registered voters via the United States Postal Service. For more election information or to register to vote, please visit the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder County Clerk web site at www.lavote.net.

For additional information about the Nomination process, please contact City Clerk Kylynn Chaney. 

2020 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

• July 13 - August 7 - Nomination Period (Extended to August 12 if an incumbent does not file)
• Late September - Early October - Official Sample Ballot Booklets mailed to registered voters
• October 5 - October 27 - Vote-by-mail ballots mailed 
• October 19 - Last day to register to vote in November 3 Election
• November 3 - ELECTION DAY

Where to Vote

Vote by Mail Ballot Drop-Off Locations

Voting in Person - Vote Center Locations and Hours of Operation

OTHER ELECTION INFORMATION

R20-19 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CALIFORNIA: (1) CALLING FOR AND GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020 FOR THE ELECTION OF TWO CITY COUNCILMEMBERS AND ONE CITY TREASURER; (2) REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION OF SUCH ELECTION WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES WITH ANY AND ALL ELECTIONS HELD ON SUCH DATE; (3) REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC ELECTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR SUCH ELECTION; (4) ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE FOR SUCH ELECTION REGARDING CANDIDATE STATEMENTS; AND (5) PROVIDING FOR THE DETERMINATION OF TIE VOTES BY LOT UNLESS THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTS THE PROVISIONS OF ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 15651(b) PRIOR TO THE CONDUCT OF THE ELECTION RESULTING IN THE TIE VOTE

CAMPAIGN FINANCES/REPORTING: 

The FPPC (Fair Political Practices Commission) is a state commission that is responsible for informing, assisting, interpreting and enforcing the Political Reform Act. The purpose of the Political Reform Act is to promote fair elections and good government. Among other things, the Political reform Act requires certain public disclosures of campaign spending. With a City election quickly approaching , the City Clerk’s office emphasizes the importance of complying with all FPPC requirements, and filing forms correctly and timely. Campaign finance disclosures are required by the State (and enforced by the FPPC). More information about the requirements can be found here:  http://www.fppc.ca.gov/learn/campaign-rules/where-and-when-to-file-campaign-statements/when-to-file-campaign-statements-state-local-filing-schedules.html. The law also requires certain disclosures on campaign literature.

Failure to comply with these filing forms and deadlines can result in prosecution and fines of up to $5,000 per violation.

To view Campaign Finance Disclosure Documents, please click here. 

Voter Registration

You may register to vote if you are:

A U.S. citizen; at least 16 years of age (to enable voting at the first election upon 18th birthday); not found mentally incompetent by a court of law, and not in prison or on parole for the conviction of a felony violation.

Voter Registration forms are available at: City Hall; Los Angeles County Clerk-Registrar/Recorder's Office (www.lavote.net); California Secretary of State's Office (www.sos.ca.gov); or post offices and local libraries. 

Register to Vote HERE with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.

Check your Voter Registration Status HERE.

Find your Polling Place HERE.

For more information on registering to vote you may want to visit the Secretary of State's Frequently Asked Questions.

  March 5, 2019 General Election 

**OFFICIAL RESULTS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK:
(updated 03/22/19)

**Los Angeles County Official Canvass Certificate and the Official Statement of Votes Cast for the City of Palos Verdes Estates General Municipal Election held on March 5, 2019**

**THE FINAL ELECTION CANVASS IS SCHEDULED TO BE ADOPTED AT THE MARCH 26, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.**

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES for March 5, 2019 Election: 

- Betty Lin Peterson
- David McGowan
- Jennifer L. King
- Victoria A. Lozzi
- Kevin F. McCarthy
- Jeff Groves
- Michael Kemps

**OFFICIAL CANDIDATE ORIENTATION HANDBOOK**

IMPORTANT DATES:

January 24 - February 12 - Mailing of Official Sample Ballots by the County

February 4 - Mailing of Vote by Mail Ballots by the County

February 19 - Last day to register to vote for this election

March 5 - ELECTION DAY

March 8 - Last day for the County to receive mailed-in Vote by Mail Ballots

ELECTION RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED 10/23/18:

R18-44 Calling for a General Municipal Election in PVE on March 5, 2019

R18-45 Adopting Regulations for Candidate Statements

R18-46 Requesting LA County Election Services for the March 5, 2019 Election

MARCH 5, 2019 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - FAST FACTS!

CAMPAIGN FINANCES/REPORTING: 

The FPPC (Fair Political Practices Commission) is a state commission that is responsible for informing, assisting, interpreting and enforcing the Political Reform Act. The purpose of the Political Reform Act is to promote fair elections and good government. Among other things, the Political reform Act requires certain public disclosures of campaign spending. With a City election quickly approaching in March of 2019, the City Clerk’s office emphasizes the importance of complying with all FPPC requirements, and filing forms correctly and timely. Campaign finance disclosures are required by the State (and enforced by the FPPC). More information about the requirements can be found here:  http://www.fppc.ca.gov/learn/campaign-rules/where-and-when-to-file-campaign-statements/when-to-file-campaign-statements-state-local-filing-schedules.html. The law also requires certain disclosures on campaign literature.

Failure to comply with these filing forms and deadlines can result in prosecution and fines of up to $5,000 per violation. Recent violations, as an example, can be found here: http://www.fppc.ca.gov/content/dam/fppc/NS-Documents/MediaCenter/2018/enf-release-oct-2018

Voter Registration

You may register to vote if you are:

A U.S. citizen; at least 16 years of age (to enable voting at the first election upon 18th birthday); not found mentally incompetent by a court of law, and not in prison or on parole for the conviction of a felony violation.

Voter Registration forms are available at: City Hall; Los Angeles County Clerk-Registrar/Recorder's Office (www.lavote.net); California Secretary of State's Office (www.sos.ca.gov); or post offices and local libraries. 

Register to Vote HERE with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.

Check your Voter Registration Status HERE.

Find your Polling Place HERE.

For more information on registering to vote you may want to visit the Secretary of State's Frequently Asked Questions.

BALLOT MEASURE E

 *The official final results of the election will be announced to the public at the April 24^th City Council meeting.  The second count will take place on April 17, 2018 but the canvass is not complete until the audit of the election is completed, and the Council adopts the Resolution declaring the results.

**Totals combining yes and no votes in precincts 4 and 10 do not match the total ballots cast column due to a number of blank ballots submitted by voters. These ballots are counted in the total but do not contribute to a yes or no vote..

OFFICIAL SAMPLE BALLOT/VOTER INFORMATION GUIDE

**Sample Ballots/Voter Information Guides were mailed out beginning March 1st

**Vote-by-Mail and Permanent Vote-by-Mail Ballots were mailed out beginning March 12th 

Precinct Map - 4 polling locations - Polling places are also listed on the back of the Official Sample Ballot. In addition, voters may visit https://www.lavote.net/locator on the Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's (LACRRCC) website to locate polling places for each of the 4 precincts. 

NOTICE OF ELECTION

NOTICE OF POLLING PLACES AND PRECINCT BOARD MEMBERS

 Please contact the City Clerk's office for assistance and to answer questions. (cityclerk@pvestates.org by email,
or call 310-378-0383 x803) 

RESOLUTION ORDERING THE SUBMISSION OF A CERTAIN MEASURE RELATED TO AN ORDINANCE TO LEVY A SPECIAL TAX TO FINANCE LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AT THE SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2018 (R18-06)

Definition of "building improvements" as described in Measure E

RESOLUTION SETTING PRIORITIES FOR WRITTEN ARGUMENTS FOR/AGAINST BALLOT MEASURE (R18-07)

RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2018 (R18-08)

NOTICE TO VOTERS OF DATE AFTER WHICH NO ARGUMENTS FOR OR AGAINST A CITY MEASURE MAY BE SUBMITTED TO THE CITY CLERK

Any ordinance, impartial analysis, or direct argument filed under the authority of the elections code will be available for public examination in the clerk’s office for not less than 10 calendar days from the deadline for the filing of the arguments and analysis.

IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF BALLOT MEASURE E

Common Election-Related Questions:

(Updated 3/29/18)

When is my ballot opened?

The official Processing/Canvassing Board will begin to open and prepare Vote-by-Mail ballots on Election Day at approximately 2:00pm. Ballots received during the polling period (7am to 8pm) will be collected and counted after the polls close.  These are public processes that will take place in the Council Chambers of City Hall and may be observed by the public. 

When is the last day I can apply to Vote-by-Mail?

You may submit an application to Vote-by-Mail up until 5:00pm on April 3^rd, 2018.

How does the City prevent someone from voting more than once?

The City’s ballot tracking system has safeguards in place to prevent any registered voter from voting twice. A resident may receive more than one ballot for a few different reasons. Most commonly, to update their mailing address, some residents re-register to vote with the County Registrar after the initial Permanent Vote-by-Mail ballots were mailed. If this is the case, the ballot sent to the old address is often returned to the City Clerk as undeliverable. However, when the 2^nd ballot is delivered to the updated address, it is possible for a resident to receive one ballot at each of their addresses. If this is the case, to have their vote counted, the residents must submit only ONE voted ballot. Under State law, if more than one ballot is submitted by a registered voter, neither ballot is counted. (E.C. 3014)

(Updated 4/4/18)

What times do the precinct polling locations open and close?

7am-8pm

What time and how often will the precincts deliver walk-in ballots to the Council Chambers for submittal?

Once, after 8pm when the polls close.

What day & time will Martin & Chapman begin counting Vote-by-Mail ballots?  

4/10 at 8pm in the Council Chambers.

What time will Martin & Chapman begin counting precinct walk-in ballots?

4/10, as they are delivered by the precinct officers to the Council Chambers after the close of the polls.

What time will the public get the first results of the count?

Shortly after 8pm when the Vote-by-Mail ballots are counted.

How will updates of the election be displayed to the public in the Council Chambers?

Results will be projected on the TV screens in the Council Chambers as they become available, and will also be uploaded and published on the City’s website.

How often will count results be updated to the public (Chambers & online)?

As soon as each count is complete (VBM, then each precinct), it will be projected on screens in the Chambers, and then published on the City’s website (http://www.pvestates.org/government/city-clerk/elections)

What time will the Council Chambers be open to the public for witnessing?

4/10 at 2pm when the Vote-by-Mail Canvassing Board begins the process of preparing ballots for counting (at 8pm).

What time will the Council Chambers close to the public?

At the end of the night when the canvassing is complete.

Are the Council Chambers open for viewing and updates to the public whenever Martin & Chapman are there and counting?

Yes.

What time will the count begin again the next day(s)?

Post-election day processing of Vote-by-Mail ballot return envelopes and Provisional ballot envelopes (verification of signature and address and updating voter records) will begin at 8:00am on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at the City Clerk’s office at City Hall. On the 11^th, once these envelopes have been processed (signature verified, ensure they are registered voters of PVE, ensure they did not vote in a precinct, etc.), these envelopes will be opened in the Council Chambers on April 17 at 9:00 am, which will also be open to the public. These ballots will be counted by the ballot counter, run by Martin & Chapman employees, in the Council Chambers, on April 17 at 1:30 pm.

What day and time will the official final results of the election be announced to the public?

At the April 24^th City Council meeting the final canvass results will be declared.  NOTE:  the 2^nd count will take place on April 17, but the canvass is not complete until the audit of the election is completed, and the Council adopts the Resolution declaring the results.

How will the official final results be announced?

At the City Council meeting on April 24^th which is live streamed, and also on the City’s website (http://www.pvestates.org/government/city-clerk/elections).