Town Of Moraga

Town Council Members

The Moraga Town Council is made up of five members of the community elected at-large. Each Council position has a term of four years. Council elections are held biannually in November of even numbered years, with the number of open seats being filled alternating between two and three. The Mayor's position is filled by one of the members of the Town Council and is annually nominated and voted to that position by the Town Council.

 

Town Council Goals

Get more information about Town Council Goals 2011.

 

 Council members may be contacted through email or by calling (925) 888-7022. For fax correspondence, call (925) 376-5203.

Michael Metcalf, Mayor Michael Metcalf,
Mayor

Term of Office through 12/2012
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Howard Harpham, Vice Mayor Howard Harpham,
Vice Mayor

Term of Office through: 12/2012
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Dave Trotter, CouncilmemberDave Trotter, Councilmember
Term of Office through: 12/2014
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Karen Mendonca, CouncilmemberKaren Mendonca, Councilmember
Term of Office through 12/2012
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Ken Chew, Councilmember Ken Chew, Councilmember
Term of Office through 12/2014
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Town Council Elections

The Town Council consists of five members elected at large on a non-partisan basis. Elections are held the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years (coinciding with the State General Election) and serve four-year terms, with two new members elected in one cycle and three new members elected in the other cycle.

Eligibility and Candidacy Information

To be eligible to run for Town Council, you must be a registered voter of Moraga at the time nomination papers are issued.
Three Council Member seats will be up for election on the November 6, 2012 General Municipal Ballot.

Voter Registration

You can register to vote if:

  • You are citizen of the United States, and
  • You are at least 18 years old at the time of the election, and
  • You are not in prison or parole for the conviction of a felony, and
  • You are not deemed mentally incompetent by a court.

Re-registration is required if you have moved since you last registered, changed your name, or changed your political party affiliation. For more information, contact the Contra Costa County Registrar of Voters.