November 6, 2018 Election - City Council Candidates

Municipal elections in Foster City are scheduled on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years, to coincide with the Statewide General Election.

CANDIDATES FORUM

On November 6, 2018, the City will hold an election for two seats on the City Council. A Candidates Forum was held in the City Council Chambers on September 24 at 6:30 pm. 

The qualified candidates are listed below:

Name/Contact information
CAMPAIGN FORMS
CANDIDATE STATEMENT

Richa Awasthi, 
Financial Services Executive

650-345-3034
reachricha@gmail.com 

Form 410

Form 460 - 1st Pre-election statement

Form 460 - 2nd Pre-election statement

Form 460 - Semi-Annual

Form 497 - September 27

Form 497 - October 5

Form 501

Candidate Statement

Mark Farren​​

650-273-3090
farrentennis@icloud.com  
 

Form 410

Form 410 - Amendment 

Form 410 - Termination 

Form 460 - 2nd Pre-election statement

Form 460 - Semi-Annual

Form 470

Form 470 - Supplement 

Form 501 

 

Paul C. Williams
Real Estate Businessman

415-218-2991
paulcwilliamsfc@gmail.com

Form 410

Form 410 - Termination

Form 460 - Semi-Annual statement

Form 460 - Semi-Annual statement - Amendment

Form 460 - Sem-Annual statement

Form 460 - 1st Pre-election statement

Form 460 - 1st Pre-election statement - Amendment

Form 460 - 2nd Pre-election statement

Form 497 - September 24

Form 497 - October 1

Form 501

Candidate Statement

Deborah Martinez
Retired Business Woman

deborahmartinezforcitycouncil@gmail.com

Form 410

Form 410 - Termination

Form 460 -1st Pre-election statement

Form 460 - 2nd Pre-election statement

Form 460 - Semi-Annual

Form 460 - Semi-Annual - Amendment 

Form 497 - September 27

Form 501

Candidate Statement

Patrick J. Sullivan
Business Owner/Educator

650-394-5187
www.patricksullivanfostercity.com
patricksullivanfostercity@gmail.com

Form 410

Form 410 - Termination

Form 460 - 1st Pre-election statement

Form 460 - 2nd Pre-election statement

Form 460 - Semi-Annual

Form 497 - September 7

Form 501

Candidate Statement

Sanjay R. Gehani​
​Businessman/Parent

303 Vintage Park Drive, Suite 130
Foster City, CA 94404
408-205-7674
sanjay4citycouncil@gmail.com

Form 410

Form 410 - Termination

Form 460 - 1st Pre-election statement

Form 460 - 2nd Pre-election statement

Form 460 - Semi-Annual

Form 497 - September 27

Form 497 - October 23

Form 501

Candidate Statement
 
Running for City Council

Any member of the public who meets the requirements below may run for public office in the City of Foster City 

  • Be at least eighteen years of age
  • Be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of California
  • Be a registered voter of the City of Foster City
Candidate Filing Period

The filing period for candidates and measures is between July 16, 2018 and August 10, 2018. Paperwork must be received by the close of business on August 10, 2018. Exception: If an incumbent does not file for reelection, the filing deadline for non-incumbents is extended until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 15, 2018. Candidates must obtain and complete the official nomination documents issued by the Office of the City Clerk during the official nomination period. 

Note: The candidate nomination period for non-incumbents for the November 6, 2018 election has been extended to Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. View the Notice of Extended Nomination Period here. 

To schedule an appointment, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (650) 286-3250 or email Priscilla Tam

Resources for Candidates

City of Foster City: City Council Candidate Guide

San Mateo County:  Candidates and Campaigns 

Fair Political Practices Commission: Getting Started