Legislative Administrator
As a Legislative Administrator, the City Clerk plays a critical role in the decision-making process of the local legislature. As the key staff for Council meetings, the Clerk prepares the legislative Agenda, verifies legal notices have been posted or published, and completes the necessary arrangements to ensure an effective meeting. The Clerk is entrusted with the responsibility of recording the decisions which constitute the building blocks of our representative government.
Records Manager
As a Records Manager, the City Clerk oversees yet another legislative process; the preservation and protection of the public record. By statute, the clerk is required to maintain and index the Minutes, Ordinances and Resolutions adopted by the legislative body. The City Clerk also ensures that other municipal records are readily accessible to the public. The public record under the conservatorship of the City Clerk provides fundamental integrity to the structure of our democracy.
General Municipal Elections
A municipal election will be held on November 3, 2026, to fill two seats. The nomination period for candidates opens at 8:00 a.m. on July 13, 2026 and closes at 5:00 p.m. on August 6, 2026. If an incumbent fails to submit nomination papers by this deadline, non-incumbent candidates will have until 5:00 p.m. on August 12, 2026 to file nomination papers.
There is also The Easy Voter Guide that helps voters learn about how to vote and what will be on the ballot.
Qualifications
Candidates for the Office of Councilperson must be 18 years of age or older and must be a registered voter in the City of Wheatland for 30 days prior to filing nomination papers. Individuals interested in running for office may obtain nomination papers by scheduling an appointment, contact the City Clerk via email at jcamacho [at] wheatland.ca.gov (jcamacho[at]wheatland[dot]ca[dot]gov) or (530) 633-2761. Business hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with a daily lunch closure between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. and closed on Fridays.
Additional Information
New Council Members are sworn in and take their seats the first meeting in December.
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Campaign Fact Sheet (PDF)
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Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC)
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Notice of Office
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Ordinance for Political Signs
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State of California Election Code