What Council member represents my area? The members of the San Jacinto City Council are elected "at large" and not by districts or wards. This means that each Council member represents the entire city and not just one neighborhood or area.
How do I run for City Council? City Council elections are held in November of even-numbered years and are consolidated with the Statewide General Election. The nomination period for candidates running for a City Council seat begins in mind-July and concludes in mis-August. Please contact the City Clerk at (951) 487-7339 or the Riverside County Registrar of Voters Office at (951) 486-7200 for additional information and details for running for public office.
When are City Council meetings? Regular City Council meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, with Closed Session beginning at 5:30 p.m. and Open Session beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the San Jacinto Unified School District Chambers at 2045 S. San Jacinto Ave., San Jacinto.
How do I get an item placed on the City Council agenda? Only the City Council members, City Manager and department heads have the authority to place items on the City Council agenda.
How do I receive copies of the Council agendas?
1. Visit the San Jacinto Public Records page to download the agenda
2. To receive via email, please call or email the City Clerk and provide your email address
3. To receive a hard copy, please call or email the City Clerk, and per your preference, we will mail a copy of the agenda or you may pick up a copy at the front desk of City Hall during hours of operation.
How do I address the Council about an item on the agenda? Before the Council meeting, complete a speaker slip indicating which item on the agenda you wish to address and return it to the City Clerk. The speaker slips are kept with the official record of the City Council meeting and are used to if the City Council or staff needs to contact you at a later date.
How do I address the Council or express my concern about an item not on the agenda? Every City Council agenda provides for a Public Comment period. This is your opportunity to address the Council on any subject matter that is within the jurisdiction of the City Council, and that does not appear as a regular agenda item. The City Council is not permitted (by law) to take any action on issues raised during the Public Comments period, but they may refer matters to the response or official action at a future date.
How can I obtain a copy of a City ordinance? All city ordinances are contained in the Municipal Code. The San Jacinto Municipal Code is available online at: http://www.codepublishing.com/ca/sanjacinto.html.
How do I register to vote? Voter registration forms are available in the City Clerk's office. The forms are postage-paid and can be mailed or delivered in person to the Registrar of Voters Office in Riverside.