REDWOOD CITY, CA— The San Mateo County Elections Office will hold a workshop, entitled “The Mechanics of Running for Public Office,” for all potential candidates considering a run for office in June of 2006. This informative seminar will be held on Wednesday, February 8th from 5:30 – 7:00 pm at 555 County Center, 3rd Floor in Redwood City.

“This is an opportunity for any candidate interested in running for office, or any voter simply interested in the election process, to meet with key elections staff and get answers to questions about the rules, deadlines, and procedures that apply to local candidates and campaigns,” said Chief Elections Officer, Warren Slocum. “There are some important issues that candidates must consider before throwing their hat in the ring, and our Candidate Seminars help demystify the process and facilitate more interest in running for office.”

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.

The 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.

Candidates who are unable to attend the February 8th Seminar need not worry. An identical seminar is also planned for Saturday, February 18th at 10:00 a.m. at the Elections Office at 40 Tower Road.

The list of offices up for election on the June 6, 2006 ballot is attached. An undetermined number of State and local ballot measures may also appear on the ballot. The schedule for local elections is available at the Elections Division web site:

http://www.shapethefuture.org/elections/reg_schedule.asp

Seminar Agenda List of Offices