LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Several candidates have so far come forward to file for seats on the city councils for Clearlake and Lakeport.
The filing period ends at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13.
The filing deadlines for both councils were extended from last Friday due to one incumbent on each of the councils not filing to seek reelection.
Two seats are up for election on each of the councils this Nov. 4.
In Clearlake, Councilwoman Jeri Spittler did not file for a second term, City Clerk Melissa Swanson confirmed to Lake County News.
Spittler is in a fall runoff with incumbent Supervisor Jeff Smith for the District 2 seat on the Lake County Board of Supervisors. She came in second to Smith in the June primary.
In Lakeport, Councilman Tom Engstrom had announced earlier this year that he would not seek a second term, and City Clerk Janel Chapman confirmed he did not file to run again.
Swanson told Lake County News that she has received filings from four candidates: Quincy Jackson, Russell Perdock, Michael Pesonen and Bruno Sabatier.
Councilman Joey Luiz also reported that he has signed up to seek a second term.
The last update from Chapman was that three candidates had qualified for the Lakeport City Council.
They are incumbent Stacey Mattina, seeking a second term; Robert Balentine; and Mireya Gehring Turner.
For those still wanting to enter the races, the deadline is 5 p.m. Wednesday, but several steps must be completed before that deadline, including picking up the filing packet and getting at least 20 – but no more than 30 – nominating signatures from registered voters.
For information or appointments, call Swanson at 707-994-8201, Extension 106, or email her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Chapman can be reached at 707-263-5615, Extension 12.
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