City of Highland accepting nomination papers for election through Aug. 12

The City of Highland is accepting nomination papers for City Council positions through August 12.

Five districts are up for election. Council members elected in Districts 1, 3 and 5 will be elected to four-year terms, while council members elected in Districts 2 and 4 will be elected to two-year terms. As of August 3, no residents have submitted nomination papers for Districts 1 and 2.

The San Bernardino Superior Court mandated Highland to hold District-wide elections in June for violating the California Voting Rights Act of 2001.

City Council terms

Council Member, District 1 (Full term of four years)

Council Member, District 2 (Full term of two years)

Council Member, District 3 (Full term of four years)

Council Member, District 4 (Full term of two years)

Council Member, District 5 (Full term of four years)

Source: City of Highland

Boundaries Encompassing the far west side of the city is District 1. Districts 2, 3, 4 and 5 follow in succession to the east.

Each district in the City of Highland has about 10,000 people, but District 5 is the largest geographically.

For more information, contact Betty Hughes, City Clerk at (909) 864-6861 Ext. 226 or at bhughes@cityofhighland.org

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