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The General Municipal Election was held on on November 5, 2024 for three City Council seats for full four-year terms ending 2028. For election results, please see City Resolution 2024-128

Suzy Niederhofer, Patrick Sullivan, and Phoebe Venkat were elected and sworn in on December 9, 2024.

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

Our How to Run for City Council video provides all the necessary steps you need to take if you want to run for City Council.

View the cancelation notice here. 

The City Clerk is the Elections Official for the City. The role of the City Clerk in legislative and elective processes requires neutrality and independence as key qualities in conducting the business of the Office. Elections include General Municipal Elections, Various Ballot Measures, the nomination process for Council Candidates, the Processing of Initiatives and Petitions, Referendums, Recalls, and Special Elections.

General Election - November 3, 2026