Disclaimer

The information provided on this page is intended for general informational purposes only and may be updated periodically. Nothing on this page should be considered legal or financial advice. Candidates, committees, and members of the public are encouraged to consult the Fair Political Practices Commission, the local Elections official, and other applicable laws and regulations to confirm current requirements, deadlines, and filing obligations.

Position	Term
City Councilmember (2 Seats)	4-Year Term
City Councilmember (1 Seat)	2-Year Term

The City Clerk is the City’s Election Official and oversees municipal elections, candidate filing, and compliance with election laws. Elections are held in even-numbered years. Lemon Grove is a General Law City with a five-member, at-large City Council. The City consolidates its elections with the County of San Diego.

Click here to view the Election Schedule for the City of Lemon Grove.

• United States citizen
• At least 18 years of age on or before Election Day
• A registered voter of the City of Lemon Grove and otherwise qualified to vote for the office at the time nomination papers are issued
• Not disqualified under California Elections Code section 20

• Candidate Statement (optional): Candidates who choose to print a statement in the County Voter Information Guide must pay the actual cost to the Registrar of Voters at filing
• Filing Fee: $25, due when nomination papers are filed with the City Clerk
• All filing and statement fees are non-refundable

• Ballot Designation Worksheet
• Candidate Statement of Qualifications (optional)
• Form 700 – Statement of Economic Interests
• Nomination Paper with signatures of 20 registered Lemon Grove voters
• All statements and information submitted are public records and may be disclosed upon request

The Mayor receives a salary of $1,405.21 per month.

Each Councilmember receives a salary of $803.00 per month.

Additional benefits include $50,000 life insurance and medical, vision, and dental coverage.

• Candidate Toolkit
• FPPC Campaign Disclosure Manuals
• Campaign Rules
• Fillable / Blank FPPC Campaign Forms
• San Diego County Registrar of Voters – Candidates and Campaigns

Feel free to contact the FPPC by email at advice@fppc.ca.gov or by phone at 1-866-275-3772.

You may also contact the Office of the City Clerk by email at jpablo@lemongrove.ca.gov or by phone at (619) 825-3841.

Every campaign season, complaints are made about the placement of campaign signs. Please contact the Code Enforcement Officer and the City Clerk.

Code Enforcement
Phone: (619) 825-3820

City Clerk
Email: jpablo@lemongrove.ca.gov
Phone: (619) 825-3841

• Register to Vote
• Check Your Registration
• Voter FAQs

Residents may register to vote at any time. If a qualified voter is not registered to vote and wants to vote in a particular election, the qualified voter must register at least 15 days before that election.

Voter registration requirements: U.S. citizen and 18 years of age on or before Election Day.

Contact the San Diego County Registrar of Voters at 800-696-0136 or visit sdvote.com.