city of lake oswego candidate filing manual
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1. e SI SIU uo Jew ON O SA Ded aq IM sio e na119 14011194 di vonned uesizieduog 39945 a epipuey Withdrawal of Candidacy or Nomination SEL 150 rev 1 12 0RS 249 170 ORS249 180 ORS 249 830 ORS 255 235 This information is a matter of Public record and may be published or reproduced Filing Information O Secretary of State of Oregon Elections Division 255 Capitol ST NE Suite 501 Salem OR 97310 O County Elections Official Mail or deliver to County Elections Office O City Recorder Auditor Mail or deliver to City Offices Candidate and Nomination Information O Candidacy for Nomination O Nomination to Political Party Candidate Name Withdrawing from Candidacy or Nomination for Office of District Position or Zone Number If applicable Residence Address Street Route City State Zip County of Residence Contact Phone Mailing Address All correspondence will be sent to this address Street Route City State Zip Withdrawal Reason required submit this notice of withdrawal from candidacy or nomination to the above named office My reason for withdrawal is By signing this document hereby state that gt withdraw my candidacy or nomination for the office stated above and gt The reasons provided by me on this form for withdrawal are true Candidate s Signature Date Signed 2012 Withdrawal Deadlines Primary Election Ma2. must follow the requirements detailed in the 2012 Campaign Finance Manual By marking this box certify that have already filed or will soon file a Statement of Organization for Candidate Committee SEL 220 For detailed instructions see the 2012 Campaign Finance Manual Warning Q Supplying false information on this form may result in conviction of a felony with a fine of up to 125 000 and or prison for up to 5 years ORS 260 715 A person may only file for one lucrative office or not more than one precinct committee person at the same election Unless the person has withdrawn from the first filing all filings are invalid ORS 249 013 and ORS 249 170 Candidate s Signature Date Signed For Office Use Only Initials Approval Code Receipt Number ZL0 6bZ SHO 111 191 LZL FAS 193qUINN 94S AA pp uw ayeq 2191440 54012 12 A3uno s nyeu g uoBalg qunoo Ul S19 0A P319 SIBS AH B Jo SSOY de 4011190 s y UO sanmieuBis jueo Aqasay uoHeoyIzED eHO suon yq po diz Ayo ss appy s 4o eyn si JO SWEN p u is eq a neu ig G12 09Z SHO sueeA q o dn 104 uosiud 10 pue 00073Z1 o dn jo Ulf e YUM AUO e JO UONDIAUOD Ul ins l Ae 149 5 s u BuluBbis Ajesje4 uod siy 10 p ule qo salnjeuBbis Jo JaquUNU y uo
3. Occupation of Candidate Employer s Name City and State of Employer Self Employed Not Employed Name of Office Sought include county position department or zone number if applicable Candidate Election Activity Primary 20 General 20 Other Election Date Political Party Affiliation Choose one if filing for a partisan office Constitution Democratic Independent Libertarian Pacific Green Progressive Republican Working Families Nonaffiliated Other Treasurer Information Name of Treasurer Mr Ms Mailing Address for Treasurer Correspondence City State Zip Code Work Phone Home Phone Fax Email Address required continued on the reverse side of this form SEL 220 Alternate Transaction Filer Information optional Name of Alternate Transaction Filer must be someone other than the candidate or treasurer OMs Mailing Address for Alternate Transaction Filer City State Zip Code Email Address required if designating an Alternate Transaction Filer Work Phone Information for Correspondence Recipient Designated to Receive Notices Sent Under ORS Chapters 246 260 optional Name of Correspondence Recipient must be someone other than the candidate or treasurer Mr Ms Mailing Address for Correspondence Recipient City State Zip Code Email Address required if designating a Correspondence Recipient Work Phone Othe
4. Organization using ORESTAR or by paper Establish a dedicated campaign account and file a Campaign Account Information form File a Certificate of Limited Contributions and Expenditures Expect to spend or receive more than 3 000 Register the committee in the Secretary of State s ORESTAR System File a Statement of Organization Establish a dedicated campaign account and file a Campaign Account Information form What starts the whole process The decision to run for an office spending money on your candidacy and accepting campaign contributions Once become a candidate then what You must register your committee with the Secretary of State within 3 business days of first receiving a contribution or making an expenditure and no later than the deadline for filing a nominating petition declaration of candidacy or certificate of nomination Keeping Books The key to complying with campaign contribution and expenditure disclosure requirements is to keep detailed records and file your transactions on time Electronic Filing Oregon law requires that campaign finance activities be filed electronically The Secretary of State s Office provides an electronic filing system ORESTAR free of charge There is a terminal located in the Elections Division office for the public to use free of charge Obtain the ORESTAR User s Manual Statement of Organization for creating a committee The manual is
5. available online at www oregonvotes org under the heading Publications and Forms What if don t own a computer A Statement of Organization SEL 220 Campaign Account Information SEL 223 and Certificate of Limited Contributions and Expenditures PC 7 may be filed via paper forms Contributions and expenditures must be reported electronically You may want to check with your local library or other public facilities in your area to see if they provide a computer terminal for public use Must I have a dedicated campaign account Oregon law requires that you establish a dedicated campaign account if you expect to spend or receive more than 300 during the calendar year The account must be established in a financial institution located in Oregon One important reminder when establishing your campaign account the name of the committee and the name of the account must be the same Are there limits on campaign contributions and expenditures Oregon does not have contribution and expenditure limits When do I report contribution and expenditures Contributions and expenditures are reported on a transaction basis Generally a transaction is due no later than 30 calendar days after the date of the transaction For committees active in an election these dates will change The campaign finance reporting requirements and additional transaction deadlines are available in the Campaign Finance Manual Information on how to electronically file tra
6. black or blue ink This filing is an Original Amendment Committee Information Name of Committee if changing the committee name please include the former name Name of Oregon Financial Institution Account Number Name of Account must be identical to name of committee Name of Account Holder Names of Persons Who Have Signature Authority By signing this document attest that the above information is true and correct Candidate s Signature for Candidate Committee only Date Signed Treasurer s Signature Date Signed Important The information on this form is exempt from public records disclosure and shall be kept confidential by the Elections Division For Office Use Only Initials Committee ID Number Secretary of State Elections Division 255 Capitol St NE Suite 501 Salem OR 97310 p 503 986 1518 f 503 373 7414 www oregonvotes org PC 7 Certificate of Limited Contributions and Expenditures rev 2 gt Please type or print legibly in black or blue ink Committee Information Name of Committee Committee ID Number Treasurer s Name if different than candidate Day Phone Number Mailing Address as it appears on Statement of Organization PO Box or Street City State Zip Code Committee Type Initiative or Measure Number or Office Year Cash Balance on January 1 1 name of candidate or treasurer hereby certify expect neither the a
7. must establish a campaign account and file a Statement of Organization designating a candidate committee unless the candidate meets all three of the following conditions v The candidate serves as the candidate s own treasurer v The candidate does not have an existing candidate committee and v The candidate does not expect to receive or spend more than 750 during a calendar year The 750 includes personal funds spent for any campaign related costs such as the candidate filing fee and voters pamphlet filing fee If at any time during a calendar year the candidate exceeds 750 in either contributions or expenditures the candidate must establish a campaign account and file form SEL 220 within three business days of exceeding the 750 threshold A Statement of Organization SEL 220 Campaign Account Information SEL 223 and Certificates of Limited Contributions and Expenditures PC 7 may be filed via paper forms if a computer is not available Contributions and expenditures must be reported electronically Oregon law requires that campaign finance activities be filed electronically with the Oregon Secretary of State s Office Elections Division using the ORESTAR electronic filing system The ORESTAR User s Manual is available online at www oregonvotes org under Publications and Forms For basic questions about Campaign Finance Reporting in Oregon see the Candidate Quick Guide on Campaign Finance Reporting in Oregon in
8. sidewalks 5 Sidewalks and streets unless posted as private and 6 Property pins noting the edge of the public right of way All signs should be placed behind these items on private property 2 ATTACHING SIGNS TO TREES City Ordinance prohibits attaching signs to trees LOC 47 04 115 12 3 ATTACHING SIGNS TO UTILITY POLES Utility regulations prohibit attaching signs to utility poles Utility poles are located within the public right of way 4 BALLOONS ETC City Ordinance prohibits attaching balloons or other moving flashing or animated parts to signs For more information call the Code Enforcement Specialist Bill Youngblood at 503 699 7473 or the Planner on Duty in the Planning Division at 503 635 0290 DOOR TO DOOR CAMPAIGNING Lake Oswego Code 34 16 910 34 16 915 34 16 920 and 34 16 950 discuss solicitation Individuals who campaign door to door must 1 Limit door to door campaigning to the hours between 9 a m and 9 p m 2 Refrain from soliciting on property where a No Solicitation sign has been posted For further information call the City Attorney s Office 503 635 0225 Page 9 VOTER S PAMPHLET If you would like to include information about your candidacy in a voter s pamphlet you have several options League of Women Voters of Clackamas County The League of Women Voters publishes a voter s pamphlet for each general election Contact lwvclackamas Iwvclackamas org for more information Clackamas Mult
9. CITY OF LAKE OSWEGO CANDIDATE FILING MANUAL MAY 30 2012 CITY OF LAKE OSWEGO CITY MANAGER S OFFICE 380 A Avenue PO Box 369 Lake Oswego OR 97034 503 635 0215 VVVVVV C OSVV gO OT US May 30 2012 Dear Prospective City Council Candidate Thank you for your interest in running for the Lake Osvvego City Council in 2012 Elections for the position of Mayor and three City Councilors vvill be held during the general election on November 6 2012 Each position is a four year term beginning January 1 2013 This manual has been prepared to assist potential candidates in filing for positions at the General Election and includes information on the follovving Qualifications for Candidacy General Information about Elections How to File for Elective Office e Withdrawal of Candidacy or Nomination Candidate Campaign Finance Reporting e Temporary Political Signs at Election Time e Most Frequent Violations amp Tips for Prevention e Door to Door Campaigning e Voter s Pamphlet Election Offices e Forms 1 SEL 101 Candidate Filing Major Political Party or Nonpartisan Rev 1 12 to be filed twice see Hovv to File for Elective Office 2 SEL 121 Candidate Signature Sheet Nonpartisan Rev 1 21 3 City of Lake Osvvego Acceptance of Notification provided upon submission of the completed petition 4 Candidate s Statement and Statement of Endorsement for County Voters Pamphlet
10. actions electronically using ORESTAR All transactions occuring in the calendar year must be filed no later than seven calen dar days after exceeding the 3 000 threshold Refer to the Campaign Finance Manual for further information gt Deadline dates for filing a Certificate of Limited Contributions and Expenditures or contribution and expenditure transactions must be strictly observed Under ORS 260 232 the Secretary of State may impose a civil penalty against a candidate or treasurer for filing a late Certificate of Limited Contributions and Expenditures or for filing late contribution and expenditure transactions For Office Use Only Initials Date Entered Notes Candidate Quick Guide on Campaign Finance Reporting in Oregon Where and how do I start Congratulations on your decision to run for office We hope this guide provides tips and answers to frequently asked questions by first time candidates More detailed information is available in the Campaign Finance Manual and the ORESTAR User s Manual Who files disclosure reports If you Then Serve as your own treasurer Relax No action is necessary and Do not have an existing candidate committee and Do not expect to spend or receive more than 750 during the entire calendar year including personal funds Do not expect to receive a total of more than 3 000 or spend a total of more than 3 000 for the entire calendar year File a Statement of
11. address City State Zip Indicates a required field At least one phone number is also required O Filing by Declaration with the required filing fee Office Filing Fee Office Filing Fee United States President n a County Judge 50 United States Vice President n a MSD Executive Officer MSD Auditor 100 United States Senator 150 MSD Councilor 25 United States Representative 100 County Office 50 Statewide Offices 100 City Office set by charter or ordinance State Senator or Representative 25 Justice of the Peace n a Circuit Court Judge 50 District Attorney 50 O Prospective Petition with proposed signature sheet Petition circulators will be paid Mark One OYes ONo Completed Petition with certified signature sheets 2012 Filing Dates Primary Election May 15 2012 Candidate Filing September 8 2011 to March 6 2012 General Election November 6 2012 May 30 2012 to August 28 2012 State Voters Pamphlet Filing Candidate Withdrawal September 8 2011 to March 8 2012 for paper filing or March 12 2012 for electronic filing March 9 2012 May 30 2012 to August 28 2012 for paper filing or August 30 2012 for electronic filing August 31 2012 continued Required Information If no relevant information list none or n a Occupation present employment paid or unpaid required Occupational Background previous employment paid or unpaid required Educational Backgrou
12. candidate committee must sign the Statement of Organization For Office Use Only Initials Committee ID Number Date SEL 223 Received Secretary of State Elections Division 255 Capitol St NE Suite 501 Salem OR 97310 p 503 986 1518 f 503 373 7414 www oregonvotes org Campaign Account Information SEL 223 rev 1 12 0RS 260 039 ORS 260 042 Filing a New Committee This form along with the appropriate Statement of Organization form SEL 220 221 or 222 must be completed and filed within 3 business days of first receiving a contribution or making an expenditure The Original box should be marked on both forms Amending Information on this Form Any change in the information on this form must be filed within 10 days of the change To notify the filing officer of a change in information submit this form completed in its entirety and mark the Amendment box An amended SEL 220 221 or 222 should not be filed unless the information on that form also changes Discontinuing A committee may discontinue by disclosing all transactions that achieve a zero cash balance by filing a completed SEL 200 221 or 222 with the Discontinuation box marked It is not necessary to submit this form when discontinuing a committee Confidentiality The SEL 223 and any information it contains is exempt from public records disclosure and shall be kept confidential by the Elections Division gt Please type or print legibly in
13. contact the County Elections Offices directly 5 SEL 220 223 P7 to be filed electronically at the Oregon Secretary of State s Office Elections Division All forms from the Secretary of State Elections Division SEL are available on the State and County Elections site as fill in forms http oregonvotes org pages publications forms index html Campaign Contributions and Expenditures reporting forms are available at http oregonvotes org pages publications forms index html See the information sheet titled How to File for Elective Office and the Candidate s Quick Guide on Campaign Finance Reporting for more information The information in this Handbook has been excerpted from the Oregon Revised Statutes the City Charter Jack Hoffman Mayor Jeff Gudman Councilor Donna Jordan Councilor Mike Kehoe Councilor m Sally Moncrieff Councilor m Mary Olson Councilor Bill Tierney Councilor Page 2 and the Lake Oswego Code Copies ofthese documents are available for your inspection at the City Recorder s Office or on the City s website Please contact me at 503 675 3984 with any questions You may also contact the Secretary of State s Office at 503 986 1518 look forward to working with you in the coming months Sincerely Mering hres dL Catherine Schneider City Recorder Page 3 QUALIFICATIONS FOR CANDIDACY REQUIREMENTS e Registered to vote in Oregon e Resided in the city continuously d
14. ggregate contributions received nor the aggregate expenditures made by or on behalf of my candidacy or committee for this calendar year to exceed 3 000 understand that this form must be filed no later than seven calendar days after receiving a contribution or making an expenditure in the calendar year also understand that if the committee exceeds 3 000 in total contributions or total expenditures during the calendar year detailed transaction information must be filed electronically using ORESTAR for the calendar year not later than seven calendar days after exceeding the 3 000 threshold By signing this document acknowledge that am personally liable for any penalties imposed under ORS Chapter 260 and attest that the information on this form is true and correct Signature of Candidate or Treasurer Date Signed Notes gt Ifa committee does not expect to receive a total of more than 3 000 or spend a total of more than 3 000 in a calendar year a Certificate of Limited Contributions and Expenditures may be filed A certificate must be filed no later than seven calendar days after receiving the first contribution or making the first expenditure in a calendar year gt A committee must continuously maintain detailed records of all contributions received and expenditures made even if it files a certificate If at any time during the calendar year the total contributions or total expenditures exceed 3 000 the committee must file all trans
15. heet Nonpartisan Rev 1 12 PRIOR to obtaining signatures SEL 150 Withdrawal of Candidacy or Nomination e City s Acceptance of Nomination form City Recorder to provide at time of filing Completed Petition e Statement of Endorsement for County City s Voters Pamphlet Check with County Elections Office Campaign Finance Forms included in Campaign Finance Manual and used if required e SEL 220 Statement of Organization e SEL 223 Campaign Account Information PC 7 Certificates of Limited Contributions and Expenditures e Candidate Quick Guide on Campaign Finance Reporting in Oregon Candidate Filing Major Political Party or Nonpartisan SEL 101 rev 1 12 ORS 249 031 This information is a matter of public record and may be published or reproduced Filing Officer O Secretary of State Candidate Information O Democratic Party O Republican Party O Original O Amendment O County Elections Official of County Mail or Deliver to County Elections Office O City Recorder Auditor City of O Nonpartisan O Incumbent Judge Candidate Legal Name Candidate Name As it should appear on ballot Filing for Office of District and or Position if applicable Residence Address Street Route City State Zip County of Residence Home Phone Work Phone Cell Phone Fax Email Website Mailing Address All correspondence will be sent to this
16. hen establish a campaign account file a Statement of Organization and file contribution and expenditure transactions Amending Information on this Form Any change in the information on this form must be filed within 10 days of the change To notify the Elections Division of a change in information submit this form completed in its entirety and mark the Amendment box A newly appointed treasurer must be a signer on the campaign account therefore an amended SEL 223 must also be filed Discontinuing A candidate may discontinue their committee by disclosing all transactions that achieve a zero cash balance and filing a completed SEL 220 with the Discontinuation box marked Note Prior to discontinuing a committee must file a Notice of Intent to Discontinue form SEL 224 either electronically using ORESTAR or by filing the paper form SEL 224 with the Elections Division gt Please type or print legibly in black or blue ink This filing is an Original Amendment Discontinuation Committee Information Name of Committee if changing the committee name please include the former name Committee Address no post office box City State Zip Code Campaign Phone Candidate Information Name of Candidate Mr Ms Candidate Address no post office box City State Zip Code Mailing Address for Candidate Correspondence City State Zip Code Work Phone Home Phone Fax Email Address required
17. nd schools attended if necessary use attachment required Name of School no acronyms Last grade Level Diploma Degree Certificate Completed AA BA BS MA PhD accredited Not honorary Course of Study optional Prior Governmental Experience elected or appointed required By signing this document hereby state that will accept the nomination for the office indicated above will qualify for said office if elected deadline for filing a nominating petition or declaration of candidacy ORS 249 031 gt gt gt gt gt all information provided by me on this form is true to the best of my knowledge and gt if not nominated will not accept the nomination or endorsement of any political party other than the one named have been a member of said political party subject to the exceptions stated in ORS 249 046 for at least 180 days before the no circulators will be compensated based on the number of signatures obtained by the circulator on a prospective petition Check the applicable box not applicable to candidates for federal office US Senate and US Representative O By marking this box certify do not have an existing candidate committee and do not expect to spend more than 750 or receive more than 750 during each calendar year understand must still keep records of all campaign transactions and if total contributions or total expenditures exceed 750 during a calendar year
18. nomah and Washington County Each county publishes a voter s pamphlet for the general election Call each county well before the election date to request information see contact information for Election Offices below You cannot submit your candidate s statement until after the City Recorder certifies your name for the ballot That is done after the deadline to withdraw as a candidate ELECTION OFFICES City of Lake OS We ne lee 503 675 3984 Catherine Schneider City Recorder 380 A Avenue P O Box 369 Lake Oswego OR 97034 WWW ci 0SWEgO OT US Clackamas County Elections ccccsssssccccssssceccccssssceccesssceccecssceseccessesecsacseeseeeeees 503 655 8510 1710 Red Soils Court Suite 100 Oregon City OR 97045 http www clackamas us elections Multnomah County Elections acer 503 988 3720 1040 SE Morrison Street Portland OR 97214 http web multco us elections Washington County Elections scccccsssssceccsssceccccessecccccssceccacsseeesccessseescessees 503 846 5800 3700 SW Murray Blvd Suite 101 MS 3 Beaverton OR 97005 http www co washington or us elections Oregon State Elections Division cccccssssceccssssceccccessececcsssceccecsseeceecssseeesceessees 503 986 1518 141 State Capitol Salem OR 97310 http oregonvotes or Page 10 FORMS SEL 101 PROSPECTIVE PETITION Rev 1 12 Candidate Filing Major Political Party or Nonpartisan form e SEL121 Candidate Signature S
19. nsactions is detailed in the ORESTAR User s Manual Transaction Filing Are my campaign finance activities public record Yes Most transactions are public record and available on our website except when the contributor or payee s calendar year aggregate is 100 or under May serve as my own treasurer Yes you may serve as your own treasurer The Campaign Finance Manual provides committees with information on candidate treasurer responsibilities How do discontinue my committee In order to discontinue your committee you must file a Notice of Intent to Discontinue file all transactions to achieve a zero balance and file a Statement to Organization discontinuing the committee Where do get copies of forms and instruction manuals All publications are available online at www oregonvotes org or may be requested from the Secretary of State s Office at 503 986 1518 Need additional help The Elections Division staff is available to answer any questions You may v email your questions to elections sos state or us v call us at 503 986 1518 or at 866 ORE VOTE v visit our web site at www oregonvotes org rev 2 28 12
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21. r Election Activity Supports or opposes multiple candidates and measures if this is marked there is no requirement to name the candidates or measures Supports specific measures or recall Measure number s Candidate s being recalled Opposes specific measures or recall Measure number s Candidate s being recalled Committee Director s If the committee has more than one director attach a list of additional directors and include all the information required on the form for each director The candidate should not be designated as a committee director A committee director is not required Name of Committee Director Address including zip code Phone Number Occupation Employer s Name City and State of Employer Self Employed Not Employed If two or more directors of this political committee are also directors of another political committee list the names of those directors and the name and address of the other political committee Attach a list if necessary SEL 223 Attached is a Campaign Account Information Form SEL 223 Yes No By signing this document acknowledge that am personally liable for any penalties imposed under ORS Chapter 260 and attest that the information on the form is true and correct Candidate s Signature Date Signed Treasurer s Signature if different than candidate Date Signed Important Both the candidate and the treasurer of a
22. rch 9 2012 General Election August 31 2012 gt A candidate must withdraw by the 67th day before the date of the Primary or General Election ORS 249 170 249 180 249 830 and 255 235 Warning Supplying false information on this form may result in conviction of a felony with a fine of up to 125 000 and or prison for up to 5 years ORS 260 715 For Office Use Only Initials Secretary of State Elections Division 255 Capitol St NE Suite 501 Salem OR 97310 p 503 986 1518 f 503 373 7414 www oregonvotes org Statement of Organization for Candidate Committee SEL 220 rev 1 12 Filing aNew Committee This form along with the Campaign Account Information form SEL 223 must be completed and filed within 3 business days of first receiving a contribution or making an expenditure The Original box should be marked on both forms gt A candidate may have only one Candidate Committee A Candidate Who Serves as the Treasurer A candidate may either serve as the candidate s own treasurer or may appoint a separate treasurer A candidate who serves as their own treasurer does not have an existing candidate s committee and does not expect to receive or spend more than 750 for a calendar year is not required to establish a campaign account file a Statement of Organization or file transactions However if at any time the candidate exceeds 750 in either contributions or expenditures in a calendar year the candidate must t
23. record Certificates of Election are issued to successful candidates The Oath of Office will be administered to each newly elected official upon entering office and assuming full duties in January 2013 The Mayor and Councilors are required to file a Statement of Economic Interest annually with the Oregon Government Ethics Commission Voters have the right to vote for three council candidates the three candidates receiving the three highest votes shall be considered elected Page 4 HOW TO FILE FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE Candidates filing for elective office must complete the following forms Step 1 File Your Prospective Petition Prospective Petitions may be filed after May 30 2012 SEL 101 Prospective Petition Candidate Filing Major Political Party or Nonpartisan form marked Prospective Petition SEL 121 Candidate Signature Sheet Nonpartisan All signature sheets SEL 121 must be approved in writing by the City Elections Official before circulating for signatures Failure to do so will result in the rejection of those signature sheets Submit SEL 121 with your Prospective Petition SEL 101 The City Elections Official will review the prospective petition for required information Written approval will be provided to circulate the petition The written approval will include the number of signatures required A candidate is advised to obtain more than the required number of signatures to ensure the peti
24. the list of forms at the end of the Forms section Page 7 TEMPORARY POLITICAL SIGNS AT ELECTION TIME Guidelines for Political Signs LOC 47 08 300 Application No application is required Fee No fee is required Size Six square feet maximum sign area Consent The City recommends acquiring written consent from the property owner before placement of a sign on private property Location Private property only Signs are not allowed in the public right of way City staff collects signs improperly placed or illegally in the public right of way Signs collected by the City are subject to a 524 retrieval fee per sign Ordinance 2310 allows temporary A frame signs in the public right of way with permission of the abutting property owner on Sundays from 8 00 a m to 6 00 p m See the City Recorder for more information Time Limits Signs may be posted no sooner than 90 days before the election and must be removed no later than the fifth day following the election date August 8 and November 12 Page 8 MOST FREQUENT VIOLATIONS amp TIPS FOR PREVENTION 1 SIGNS IN THE RIGHT OF WAY Signs are prohibited in the public right of way see exception in previous section The following are typically located within the public right of way 1 Water meters utility boxes utility poles overhanging wires 2 Traffic signals traffic signs street lights fire hydrants 3 Street medians landscape islands 4 Planting beds on the street side of
25. tion contains a sufficient number of valid signatures Step 2 File Your Completed Petition Completed Petitions may be filed between August 8 2012 and August 28 2012 SEL 101 COMPLETED PETITION Candidate Filing Major Political Party or Nonpartisan form marked Completed Petition AND SEL 121 Candidate Signature Sheet Nonpartisan AFTER obtaining signatures The petition must be signed by not fewer than 20 qualified voters in the City of Lake Oswego Ten or more additional signatures are recommended in case any are determined to be invalid Petitions with insufficient signatures will be returned to the candidate to collect more signatures provided the August 28 filing deadline has not passed To complete the filing process a candidate must e Ensure each signature sheet certification is signed and dated by the circulator e Number each signature sheet sequentially in the space provided e Submit the signature sheets to the City Elections Official allowing enough time for the City Elections Official to review the signature sheets and to submit them to the appropriate County Elections Division for signature verification before the final deadline of August 28 2012 and e File SEL 101 Candidate Filing Major Political Party of Nonpartisan form marked Completed Petition with certified signature sheets Page 5 The City Elections Official will submit the signature petitions to the appropriate Co
26. unty Elections Official for signature verification The County Elections Official will verify the original signatures against the voters current registration record and return the certified signature sheets to the City Elections Official The City Elections Official will notify the candidates of the results of the verification If it is determined that there are not enough valid signatures and the filing deadline has not passed the candidate may obtain and submit additional signatures for verification by the filing deadline of August 28 2012 Step 4 Complete City of Lake Oswego Acceptance of Nomination The form will be provided at the time the candidate submits their completed petition To be filed at the City Recorder s Office by 5 00 p m August 28 2012 WITHDRAWAL OF CANDIDACY OR NOMINATION To withdraw from candidacy or nomination a candidate must file a Withdrawal of Candidacy or Nomination SEL 150 with the City Recorder This form must be filed no later than 5 00 p m on August 31 2012 to have the candidate s name removed from the ballot for the 2012 General Election Page 6 CANDIDATE CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTING The State of Oregon s definition of Candidate includes the statement an individual whose name is expected to be or has been presented with the individual s consent for nomination or election to public office The State requires candidates to file these forms to declare candidacy Each candidate
27. uring the twelve months immediately preceding the election or appointment GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT ELECTIONS By Charter the Lake Oswego City Council is composed of a Mayor and six Councilors all elected at large The election of the Mayor and Councilors coincides with State General Elections and terms are staggered three Council positions and the Mayor are elected during one race and three Council positions the next The Positions for the 2012 General Election are e Mayor currently held by Jack Hoffman e Council Positions currently held by Sally Moncrieff Mary Olson and Bill Tierney The process for the 2012 General Election begins with the filing of two nominating forms prospective and completed filing forms the signature petitions and certain other forms see How to File for Elective Office Because the City of Lake Oswego is located in three counties Clackamas Multnomah and Washington when these petitions have been filed with the City Elections Official they will be submitted to the appropriate County Elections Division for verification of signatures Once the signatures have been verified the City Recorder will certify to the Clackamas County Elections Division the names of the candidates to be printed on the General Election ballot Clackamas County Elections will then submit the candidate list to the other County Elections Divisions The City Council canvasses election returns making the vote a part of its official
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