General Municipal Election - November 3, 2026
Elections
The City Clerk is the elections official for the City of South San Francisco, responsible for conducting municipal elections and providing election support to officeholders, candidates, proponents and opponents of ballot measures.
The City of South San Francisco is a General Law City and was incorporated on September 19, 1908. South San Francisco's elections are held in November of even-numbered years. South San Francisco has five City Councilmembers elected to district-level seats by each of the City’s five (5) districts, serving four-year terms on a staggered biennial basis. Councilmember terms are staggered to maintain continuity as the City Council transitions from one term to the next.
Members are rotated in order of the district number they represent. With the advent of district elections, it is important to ensure that every district has an equal chance at representation through the Mayorship. If new councilmembers are elected and begin their term in their district’s “Mayor year,” they must start their first year as Councilmembers, then the subsequent year as Vice Mayors, and the third year as Mayors.
The order will temporarily skip that district’s new councilmember and move them to the next in line until that new Councilmember is in their third year, at which point they will have some experience to serve more effectively. The order will resume following the temporary displacement. A councilmember does not have to be Vice Mayor in the year immediately preceding their Mayoral year. The voters do NOT elect the Mayor.
The following offices are up for election on November 3, 2026:
- Councilmember District 1: 4-year term
Current Term Ending: Mayor Addiego
- Councilmember District 3: 4-year term
Current Term Ending: Councilmember Nicolas
- Councilmember District 5: 4-year term
Current Term Ending: Councilmember Flores
- City Clerk: 4-year term (at-large)
Current Term Ending: City Clerk Acosta
- City Treasurer: 4-year term (at-large)
Current Term Ending: City Treasurer Risso
2026 General Municipal Election
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 65-2026(PDF, 2MB), calling for and giving notice of a General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026, for the office of City Council Districts 1, 3, and 5, City Clerk (at-large), and City Treasurer (at-large). The City of South San Francisco consolidates its General Municipal Election with the County of San Mateo. As the City's Election Official, and in compliance with the California Elections Code, the City Clerk oversees the administration of municipal elections and election services.
Notice of Election(PDF, 134KB)
Notice of Election - Spanish(PDF, 351KB)
Notice of Election- Tagalog(PDF, 352KB)
Notice of Election - Simplified Chinese(PDF, 724KB)
Notice of Offices and Nomination of Candidates(PDF, 230KB)
Notice of Extension of Nomination Period for City Council - District 1(PDF, 372KB)
City Clerk's Certification Notice of Facts(PDF, 170KB)
City Council Compensation
Each member of the City Council shall receive a salary in an amount not to exceed the maximum amount allowable under Government Code Section 36516. The current monthly salary amount is $1,400, per South San Francisco Municipal Code Section 2.12.020.
Qualifications for Office
Candidates must be 18 years of age, residents, and registered voters of the City of South San Francisco at the time nomination papers are issued and, if applicable, reside within the district. Candidates running for a Council District seat must reside and be registered to vote in the respective district. This requirement also applies to those who sign a candidate’s nomination petition. Locate your district here.
Nomination Period and Candidate Filing Information
The nomination period (California Elections Code § 10220) opened on July 13, 2026, and closed at 5 p.m. on August 7, 2026 for City Council District 3, City Council District 5, City Clerk, and City Treasurer.
Nomination Period Extended for City Council - District 1
Extended Nomination Period for non-incumbents only closed Wednesday, July 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
The filing period for District 1 was extended because Incumbent Mark Addiego did not file nomination papers. There is no filing fee. A fee may apply if the candidate elects to publish a Candidate Statement in the voter information guide. The fee for statements is set by the County of San Mateo Elections Office; the fee was discussed when nomination papers were issued.
Receiving Candidate Filing Documents (Electronically)
Upon receiving the written request and establishing eligibility, the City Clerk or Assistant City Clerk will email all the candidate filing forms to the candidate in fillable PDF format. Please note: Under EC § 8028, the Declaration of Candidacy form must be completed in our office or picked up by a designee with the candidate's written authorization.
Completing Candidate Filing Forms
Candidate oaths may be executed in the presence of the City Clerk or designee via Zoom. The oath CANNOT be done by phone. If the candidate is unable to video conference, they must go to a notary or the Office of the City Clerk to take the oath in person.
Returning Candidate Filing Forms
IMPORTANT: Candidates MUST print all the completed filing forms, sign each form, and mail or drop off completed hard copy documents with original (wet) signatures to the Office of the City Clerk by the close of the Candidate Filing Period on August 7, 2026, or, when applicable, August 12, 2026, for extended offices.
If the Office of the City Clerk does not receive the completed documents with original signatures from the candidate by the filing deadline, the candidate will NOT be considered qualified, and the candidate’s name will NOT be on the ballot.
City Council Candidate Status
*Candidate Names are listed in the order in which Nomination Papers are issued.
| Candidate Name |
District |
Nomination Papers Issued |
Nomination Papers Filed |
Qualified |
Candidate Forms |
| Aysha Pamukcu |
1 |
07/16/2026 |
08/10/2026 |
08/11/2026 |
Declaration of Candidacy(PDF, 958KB)
Candidate Statement(PDF, 30KB)
Code of Fair Campaign Practices(PDF, 558KB)
Form 700(PDF, 2MB) |
| Buenaflor Nicolas |
3 |
07/14/2026 |
07/31/2026 |
07/31/2026 |
Declaration of Candidacy(PDF, 700KB)
Candidate Statement(PDF, 73KB)
Code of Fair Campaign Practices(PDF, 258KB)
Form 700(PDF, 1MB)
|
| Sophia M. Cyris |
3 |
07/21/2026 |
08/05/2026 |
08/06/2026 |
Declaration of Candidacy(PDF, 893KB)
Candidate Statement(PDF, 73KB)
Code of Fair Campaign Practices(PDF, 243KB)
Form 700(PDF, 338KB) |
| Melanie Olson |
3 |
07/23/2026 |
08/06/2026 |
08/07/2026 |
Declaration of Candidacy(PDF, 748KB)
Candidate Statement(PDF, 78KB)
Code of Fair Campaign Practices(PDF, 274KB)
Form 700(PDF, 367KB) |
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|
| Eduard "Eddie" Flores |
5 |
07/20/2026 |
07/23/2026 |
07/23/2026 |
Declaration of Candidacy(PDF, 883KB)
Code of Fair Campaign Practices(PDF, 263KB)
Form 700(PDF, 1MB) |
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| Norman "Norm" Faria |
5 |
07/22/2026 |
|
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Nomination Papers not filed by the
filing deadline.
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| Greg Turner |
5 |
07/30/206 |
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Nomination Papers not filed by the
filing deadline.
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City Clerk Candidate Status
*Candidate Names are listed in the order in which Nomination Papers are issued.
City Treasurer Candidate Status
*Candidate Names are listed in the order in which Nomination Papers are issued.
Campaign Finance Disclosures
Campaign finance is governed by the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC). All candidates for local office and any committee formed to support or oppose a candidate or ballot measure are required to file campaign disclosure statements. The FPPC has campaign disclosure manuals that provide information on campaign disclosures in addition to Manual 2: Information for Local Candidates. It is the responsibility of the candidate and/or committee to file the required campaign disclosure statements in a timely manner. If you have any questions, please consult the FPPC at 1-866-ASK-FPPC (866) 275-3772.
Candidates running for local office are required to file Form 700 (Statement of Economic Interests). Investments, interests in real property, and business positions held on the date of filing your declaration of candidacy must be reported.
Netfile: Public Portal for Campaign Finance Disclosures: https://netfile.com/public/cssf/campaign
For more information, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (650) 877-8518 or email all-cc@ssfca.gov.