Capitola City Elections: Who's In, Who's Out

The official filing period for candidates seeking election in Capitola began Monday morning. Candidates for city offices have until Aug. 10 to turn in nomination papers.

Here's what we know so far:

• Tuesday, Nov. 6 is the big day. Of course, we'll elect a new president that day, but our local issues will also be decided.

• In Capitola, there will be two open seats on the city council with Dennis Norton and Kirby Nicol's terms expiring. Jacques Bertrand's city treasurer seat is also open.

• Having served two consecutive terms, Nicol cannot run again this year.

• Norton, however, plans to run again, according to Mayor Mike Termini.

• City Clerk Su Sneddon said that no one has pulled or filed candidacy papers yet.

• According to Termini, Ed Botorff, a retired firefighter who serves on the Traffic and Parking Commission, plans to run for one of the open council seats.

For more information on the candidacy process, click here.

Do you know someone that should run for council or treasurer? What are the biggest issues you want to see addressed by a new council? Tell us in the comments!