Candidate filing opens for Nov. election

During the Nov. 2 general election, not only will Californians elect a new governor, but residents of Santa Cruz County also will elect many local officials.
Candidates began filing for local office June 12, on the heels of the gubernatorial primary in early June. The filing period ends Aug. 6, though incumbents can file until Aug. 11.
Those who wish to seek office should visit the Santa Cruz County Elections Department, 701 Ocean St., Room 210, in Santa Cruz, or the appropriate city clerk’s office.
To run for office, a U.S. citizen must be 18 years old and a registered voter in the relevant district or division. For information: www.votescount.com.
The following is a list of all the offices up for election on Scotts Valley, San Lorenzo Valley and Bonny Doon ballots.
Education
**Santa Cruz County Board of Education: three openings in areas 1, 2 and 7
**Cabrillo Community College District: three openings in areas 1, 2 and 6
**San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District: three openings
**Scotts Valley Unified School District: three openings
**Bonny Doon Union Elementary School District: three full-term and one short-term board openings
Fire protection
**Ben Lomond Fire Protection District: two directors
**Boulder Creek Fire Department: two directors
**Felton Fire Department: two directors
**Scotts Valley Fire Department: two directors
**Zayante Fire Department: two directors
Water districts
**Lompico County Water: two full-term and one short-term director
**San Lorenzo Valley Water: three directors
**Scotts Valley Water: three directors
Port district
**Santa Cruz: two
commissioners
Recreation districts
**Boulder Creek Recreation and Park District: two full-term and one short-term directors
City Council
**Scotts Valley: two seats (Jim Reed, Stephany Aguilar)