Residents interested in running for City Council or PUSD Board of Education can pick up nomination documents with the City Clerk by appointment starting Monday, July 13.
On November 3, Piedmont voters will elect candidates to fill two seats on the City Council and three on Board of Education. Councilmembers Jennifer Long and Tom Ramsey and Board of Education members Ruchi Medhekar and Lindsay Thomasson are eligible to run for a second term, while Mayor Betsy Andersen is termed out.
Make an appointment to get started
The nomination process can be complicated and filing deadlines are strict, so interested residents should get started as soon as possible.
If you’re interested in running:
1. Make an appointment to get your candidate documents: Contact the City Clerk’s office at (510) 420-3040 or CityClerk@piedmont.ca.gov to schedule your appointment. At your appointment, the City Clerk will walk you through the nomination process, reviewing documents, deadlines, and rules. Plan to spend 30-60 minutes.
2. Review the basics of the process online: Prepare for your appointment by reviewing information about running for office on the City website. This will give you an idea of what to expect and an opportunity to identify questions you want to ask during your appointment.
3. File your nomination documents by August 7. Nomination documents must be filed in person at the City Clerk’s office. It’s a good idea to file documents early so you have time to correct any issues.
A list of people who have pulled or filed nomination papers will be available at piedmont.ca.gov/vote2026. City Council and Board of Education are volunteer positions.
Find more information about the November 2026 election or running for office, visit piedmont.ca.gov/services.