DEPOSIT AMOUNT REQUIRED FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS
CANDIDATE'S STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

NOTE : Candidate Statement cost estimates are calculated using the following assumptions: Two candidates per contest, two 200 word statements per contest, a 20-page sample ballot and a 25% increase in the sample ballot order based on registered voter counts from May 7, 2010. Since the actual costs are based on the actual number of candidates and length of statements, the above amounts are only an estimate.If more candidates prepare statements for the same office, the actual cost per candidate will be less than the deposit amount. If only one candidate prepares a statement for an office, the actual cost of the statement will be significantly higher.

The actual cost of the statement may also be higher due to changes in the sample ballot production costs and printing and the translation into four required languages countywide, as required by federal law. Although the Registrar of Voters attempts to make the closest possible estimates, there are often either increases or decreases in costs for a particular contest. Bills, if any, or refunds will be made within thirty (30) days of the election.

If a candidate’s contest does not appear on the ballot (due to being a contest whose candidates may be appointed in-lieu of election if the number of candidates nominated does not exceed the number of candidates to be elected from that district), his/her candidate statement payment will be refunded.

A candidate may withdraw his/her Candidate Statement by signing and submitting a cancellation notice to the Registrar of Voters no later than 5:00 p.m. of the next working day after the close of the nomination period.