Elections
Election Information
General Election 2024
November 5, 2024
The City of Rockaway Beach will have the office of Mayor and all City Council positions on the ballot in the November 5, 2024 General Election. All positions are non-partisan. Terms begin January 2025. Although City Council position terms are typically 4 years, due to a vacancy appointment to fill an unexpired term, Position 4 is for a 2-year term, as noted in the chart below.
2024 Election Positions
| Office / Position | Incumbent | Office/Position Current Status | 2024 Election Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Charles McNeilly | Normal 2-year term | 2 years |
| City Council Position 1 | Mary McGinnis | Elected to fill unexpired term ending Dec. 2024 | 4 years |
| City Council Position 2 | Thomas R. Martine | Normal 4-year term | 4 years |
| City Council Position 3 | Kristine Hayes | Normal 4-year term | 4 years |
| City Council Position 4 | Alesia Franken | Appointed to fill an unexpired term ending Dec. 2026. Special 2-year term. | 2 years |
| City Council Position 5 | Penelope (Penny) Cheek | Normal 4-year term | 4 years |
Office / Position: Mayor
Incumbent: Charles McNeilly
Office / Position Status:
Normal 2-year Term
2024 Election Term: 2 years
Office / Position: City Council Position 1
Incumbent: Mary McGinnis
Office / Position Status:
Elected to fill unexpired term ending Dec. 2024
2024 Election Term: 4 years
Office / Position: City Council Position 2
Incumbent: Thomas R. Martine
Office / Position Status:
Normal 4-year term
2024 Election Term: 4 years
Office / Position: City Council Position 3
Incumbent: Kristine Hayes
Office / Position Status:
Normal 4-year term
2024 Election Term: 4 years
Office / Position: City Council Position 4
Incumbent: Alesia Franken
Office / Position Status:
Appointed to fill an unexpired term ending Dec. 2026. Special 2-year term
2024 Election Term: 2 years
Office / Position: City Council Position 5
Incumbent: Penelope (Penny) Cheek
Office / Position Status:
Normal 4-year term
2024 Election Term: 4 years
How to File to Run for Office
Candidate filing opens on June 5, 2024.
- Review Qualifications: A person shall be eligible for an elective office of the City if at the time of election he/she is a qualified elector within the City for twelve continuous months immediately preceding the election and remains so during the term of office to which elected (City Charter, Chapter VII, Section 26).
- Review Campaign Finance Requirements (see below).
- Consult Pages 21-23 of the Candidate Manual linked below.
- Complete the Candidate Filing Form (SEL101). When completing the form, please note the following:
– Indicate whether you are filing for the Office of Mayor or City Councilor
– Indicate the City Council position number for which you are filing
– All positions are nonpartisan
– Filing method is by Prospective Petition (per City Code § 36.01) - Complete the top portion of the Candidate Signature Sheet Nonpartisan (SEL 121). Petition ID will be issued by City Recorder.
- Bring your SEL101 and SEL121 forms to the City Recorder at City Hall for approval before gathering signatures. You are welcome to schedule an appointment.
- The City Recorder will review the forms and provide written approval to circulate for signatures. Failure to receive approval before circulating will result in the rejection of the signature sheets.
- Using the approved signature sheet, collect at least 11 valid signatures. It is recommended that you obtain more than the required number of signatures to make sure the petition contains a valid number of signatures. Complete signer requirements are found on page 28 of the Candidate Manual linked below.
- Return your signature sheets to the City Recorder at City Hall along with Form SEL 338 Petition Submission in sufficient time for the City Recorder to deliver the filing to the County Clerk and obtain signature verification before filing closes at 5 pm on August 27, 2024. Candidates are encouraged to submit signatures to the City Recorder by August 9, 2024, to ensure there is enough time for verification.
- Once candidates are confirmed, the City Recorder will prepare a certified list to the County for the ballot.
Questions? Contact the City Elections Officer:
Melissa Thompson
City Recorder
cityrecorder@corb.us
(503) 374-1752
Campaign Finance Reporting Requirements
Candidates must follow state law for campaign finance reporting. The Oregon Secretary of State Elections Division handles all campaign finance reporting.
See the Campaign Finance Manual and ORESTAR Quick Guide below.
Any questions you have regarding campaign finance should be directed to the Secretary of State’s Office:
Elections Division
255 Capitol St NE Suite 501
Salem OR 97310
orestar-support.sos@oregon.gov
www.oregonvotes.gov
Forms & Web Links
- SEL 101: Candidate Filing Form
- SEL 121: Candidate Signature Sheet - Nonpartisan
- SEL 338: Petition Submission Form
- City Candidate Manual
- SEL 150: Candidate Filing Withdrawal Form (deadline 08/30/2024)
- Campaign Finance Manual
- Transaction Filing in ORESTAR Quick Guide
- So You Want to Run for Local Office...A Guide for Prospective City Elected Officials
- Local Government: The Basics - 13 Essentials for City Officials
- County Elections Division
- Register to Vote