Board of Trustees Election 2024
About the Board of Trustees
The Altadena Library District Board of Trustees consists of five members elected at large from within the District and who serve, without pay, for four-year staggered terms and may be re-elected. Elections are held biannually in even numbered years on the same day as the state general elections. Pursuant to Education Code Section 19700, Trustees take office the first day in December succeeding their election.
The Board meets at least once a month at the Main Library to conduct its business. As an elected, administrative body, the Board of Library Trustees holds the authority and accountability for providing library services to the residents of Altadena. The Board holds the authority and accountability as a body, not as individuals. The Board understands the needs of the community and transforms them into the policies that govern the District. The Board creates long and short term plans to ensure that the Library District thrives and oversees progress toward their implementation. It approves and monitors the annual budget, and as stewards for the library’s present and future, ensures adequate funding for district operations. It hires, supports, and evaluates a qualified library director. The Board works to maintain unity of purpose among its members. It delegates authority and accountability to the District Director who operates under policies set by the Board.
IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR THE 2024 ELECTION: The District has moved from at-large elections in our jurisdiction to designated trustee areas. After a long process with extensive public input and Trustee deliberation, the below map was adopted. This change ensures equal representation of the community on our Library Board. Below is the adopted map, as well as an interactive tool for the community to explore their designated trustee area.
How to Run for Local Elected Office
Learn more about the election process from two experienced Trustees! In this hour-long video, Trustee Katie Clark and Trustee Jason Capell share a comprehensive presentation about the election process and answer participant questions
The above video was hosted virtually on Zoom for the public on July 17, 2020, and the dates and deadlines in the video HAVE CHANGED FOR 2024.
Have questions? Reach out to our Trustees! Click here to see contact information for all current Trustees.
There are three open seats on the Altadena Library District Board of Trustees in the upcoming November election; two seats will be four-year (expired) terms; one seat will be a two-year (unexpired) term.
Although the District is politically independent of the Board of Supervisors of Los Angeles County, the County does collect property tax revenues on behalf of the District and provides selected services for a fee, such as conducting elections.
Los Angeles County’s Role
The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk facilitates the election in which candidates run for the Altadena Library District Board of Trustees. The most accurate and up-to-date information pertaining to the election can be found at LAVote.gov.
Candidate Handbook Guide for the November 5, 2024 election coming soon.
Important Dates for November 5, 2024 Election:
JULY 8, 2024
FORMAL NOTICE OF GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER ELECTION
AUGUST 9, 2024
LAST DAY TO SUBMIT CANDIDATE STATEMENTS
LAST DAY FOR CANDIDATES TO FILE NOMINATION DOCUMENTS
AUGUST 14, 2024
NOMINATION EXTENSION DEADLINE IF NO NOMINATION DOCUMENTS RECEIVED BY AUGUST 9, 2024.
DISTRICT REQUEST FOR APPOINTMENT OF A SEAT IF NO NOMINATION DOCUMENTS RECEIVED BY THE DEADLINE
Learn More
In the coming months, the Altadena Libraries will post more helpful resources to explain the election process.
Helpful Resources for Candidates:
Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC)
With candidate toolkits and fact sheets, the California FPPC provides links, forms, and resources to guide you through candidate responsibilities before, during, and after the election.
The FPPC is an independent, non-partisan commission that has primary responsibility for the impartial and effective administration of the Political Reform Act that regulates campaign financing, conflicts of interest, lobbying, and governmental ethics.