CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The city of Clearlake has launched a contest to create a new logo.

The Clearlake City Council gave city staff the go-ahead on the project at its April 14 meeting.

A city marketing ad hoc committee recommended the creation of the new logo, according to City Manager Greg Folsom.

At the committee's second meeting early in April, Folsom explained, “The existing logo was discussed and there was a consensus that it needed updating.”

Among the issues, Folsom pointed out that the current logo pictures three pine trees that appear to be in the middle of the lake.

“I'm assuming that was a flood year,” he joked.

As a result of that early April meeting, the ad hoc committee recommended that the council endorse a contest to find a new logo design, according to Folsom.

The goal is to have the new logo ready to be revealed at the council's June 9 meeting, Folsom said.

Mayor Russell Perdock asked that the ad hoc committee review the submissions and bring the council the best five.

Artists of all ages are encouraged to submit their hand-drawn or graphic designs for consideration.

The logo contest rules include requiring that designs be circular in shape and include the words “City of Clearlake” and “Incorporated 1980.” Three-dimensional designs are encouraged.

The winner will receive a $250 prize.

Entries must be submitted by 5 p.m. May 31.

Entries should be submitted in JPG format to City Clerk Melissa Swanson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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