Councilmember Jim Clarke ended the year by becoming the first candidate for a seat on the city council to file his official forms with the City Clerk’s Office on Dec. 31.
Surrounded by supporters, Clarke went through the many documents with City Clerk Martin Cole and his assistant Jeremy Green to ensure that everything was in order. Clarke’s supporters witnessed Cole ask Clarke if he was sure he wanted his name on the ballot as a candidate for city council. A resounding cheer went up when Clarke replied affirmatively.
The official filing period ends Jan. 13. Other potential candidates have until that date to submit their papers. Information about the election can be found on the city’s website www.culvercity.org. The election is April 8 and the tabulating of the ballots will take place at City Hall, after the polls close at 8 p.m.
Clarke won a seat on the council in 2012 when, for the first time, four out of five seats needed to be filled. Since he was elected to the unexpired term of a councilmember who resigned his position, he is up for election again after only two years.
For more information on the candidate, persons interested can email clarke4council2014@ gmail.com or go to www. clarke4council2014.com. They can also Like him on Facebook at: Clarke4Council2014, and follow him on Twitter @ Clarke4Council.