§ 34900 Mayor And Council Term Elections

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•The city can ask voters if they want to elect a mayor and four council members.
•Voters can also decide if the mayor's term should be 2 years or 4 years.
•If the city already has an elected mayor, voters can still choose to change the mayor's term length.

Example

Your town currently has a mayor elected for 2 years, but some people think 4 years would be better.

The city council can put this question on the ballot during an election. Voters will decide if they want to keep the 2-year term or switch to a 4-year term for the mayor.

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§ 34900 Mayor And Council Term Elections

At any general municipal election, or at a special election held for that purpose, the city council may submit to the electors the question of whether electors shall thereafter elect a mayor and four city council members, and whether the mayor shall serve a two-year or four-year term. In cities presently having elected mayors, the city council may also submit to the electors the question of whether the mayor shall thereafter serve a two-year or a four-year term. (Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 699, Sec. 9. (SB 894) Effective January 1, 2011.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Government Code. Section 34900.

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