(Redwood City, CA)— Continuing the momentum from the first Candidate Seminar, which featured 30 attendees and an informative, interactive discussion, the San Mateo County Elections Office will hold a second workshop for candidates and interested parties that are considering a run in November 2005.

“Engaging new people in the process is good for our community; it keeps our democracy alive with new ideas and new perspectives. We are fortunate in San Mateo County to have people who are willing to seek and serve the greater community in a leadership capacity,” said Chief Elections Officer, Warren Slocum.

“The Mechanics of Running for Public Office,” a seminar for all potential candidates and their advisors will be held on Saturday, July 9th from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at the Elections Office at 40 Tower Road in San Mateo.

“These seminars are designed to help the next generation of leaders and decision-makers in the community take the step toward public service. When someone understands what’s required to run for office, they can pursue their dream with more confidence,” said Chief Elections Officer, Warren Slocum.

Topics covered will include: campaign finance reports, the filing process, candidate statements, important deadlines, voter registration, absentee voting, and various elections rules and regulations governing campaign activities.

Additional information can be found on the Elections’ website, www.shapethefuture.org. To RSVP for the seminar, attendees may contact Mark Numainville, the Candidate Filing Officer, at 650.312.5370 or e-mail mnumainville@smcare.org with their name, the office they are seeking, and the number of persons in their party. If candidates are unable to attend the seminar on July 9th, there is a third, and final, seminar scheduled for Thursday, July 28th at 6:00 p.m. All seminars will be held at the Elections Office at 40 Tower Road.

The jurisdictions with candidate elections scheduled for the November 8, 2005 ballot include 14 School Districts, 19 Special Districts, and 13 Cities in San Mateo County. An undetermined number of State and local ballot measures will also appear on the ballot. The schedule for local elections is available at the Elections Division web site: www.shapethefuture.org/elections/reg_schedule.asp

View seminar agenda here.