NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 10229 of the Elections Code of the State of California, relating to the General Municipal Election in the City of Villa Park to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026:
As of the close of the nomination period on August 7, 2026, there are not more candidates than offices to be elected.
Section 10229 of the Elections Code allows one of the following courses of action to be taken by the City Council:
1. Appoint to the office the person who has been nominated.
2. Appoint to the office any eligible voter if no one has been nominated.
3. Hold the election if either no one or only one person has been nominated.
No. 2 is not applicable because three individuals have been nominated.
Nicol Jones, Jordan Wu, and Chad Zimmerman have been nominated and qualified for the 4-year terms.
The City Council met Wednesday, August 19, 2026 in the City Council Chambers at 17855 Santiago Boulevard Villa Park, CA 92861 to either make the appointments. The persons appointed, if any, shall qualify and take office and serve exactly as if elected at a municipal election for the office. If, by the 75th day before the municipal election, no person has been appointed to the offices pursuant to (1) or (2) above, the election shall be held.
If the City Council makes an appointment pursuant to Section 10229, Elections Code, the City Clerk shall not accept for filing any statement of write-in candidacy that is submitted after the appointment is made.
Click here to view approved Resolution from the Special Meeting on August 19th.
The City of Villa Park is a General Law City, governed by a five-member City Council who is elected at-large, and each hold a four-year term. A person is ineligible to hold office as a member of the City Council if that person has served in the office for two full terms.
The City of Villa Park consolidates its General Municipal Election with the County of Orange in conjunction with its Statewide General Election on the first Tuesday of November of even-numbered years. The City Clerk oversees the administration of municpal elections and election services for the City and is responsible for the issuance and acceptance of nomination papers, City Measures and the publication of all legal notices. All election services provided according to the California Elections Code.
POLITICAL SIGN REGULATIONS
For clarification on the placement, size, and timeline of temporary signs throughout the City, view the City of Villa Park's Municipal Code.
USE OF CITY SEAL
California Government Code §34501.5. Use of City Seal
(a) Any person who uses or allows to be used any reproduction or facsimile of the seal of the city in any campaign literature or mass mailing, as defined in Section 82041.5, with intent to deceive the voters, is guilty of a misdemeanor. (b) For purposes of this section, the use of a reproduction or facsimile of a seal in a manner that creates a misleading, erroneous, or false impression that the document is authorized by a public official is evidence of intent to deceive.
City of Villa Park Municipal Code §. 2-8.4. - Use of Seal for Political Purposes
It is unlawful for any person to use the seal of the City, or reproduction thereof, or any representation or near representation thereof, for any political purpose, including, but not limited to any political mailer or handout.
(Ord. #99-465, § 1)
COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS SERVICES
For more election information, such as registering to vote, verifying your voter information, or finding your polling location, visit the Orange County Registrar of Voters.