LAKEPORT, Calif. – The city of Lakeport reported Thursday that the filing period for this fall's city council race has been extended due to two of the incumbents not filing to run again.

The three seats currently held by Kenny Parlet, Martin Scheel and Marc Spillman are up for election in November.

City Clerk Kelly Buendia reported that Scheel and Spillman have not filed for reelection.

Scheel is running for the District 4 seat on the Board of Supervisors and Spillman announced in December he didn't plan to seek a second term, as Lake County News has reported.

Because at least one incumbent has not filed to run again, Buendia reported that the nomination period has been extended from Friday, Aug. 12, to Wednesday, Aug. 17.

A large field of candidates already has formed in the race.

Parlet has filed to run for a second term, with Tim Barnes, Michael S. Green, George Spurr, Nathan Maxman and Ted Mandrones entering the race for seats on the council, according to Buendia's office.
   
Those wishing to join the race must be issued nomination papers by the City Clerk’s Office. Buendia said those papers are available by appointment beginning Monday, Aug. 15.

The paperwork must be filed with the city clerk no later than 5 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 17, Buendia said.

Each candidate must be nominated by not less than 20 nor more than 30 registered voters. Buendia recommended that candidates pick up nomination papers in advance of Wednesday’s 5 p.m. deadline to allow time to gather signatures and fill out the required paperwork. 
   
If you are interested in running for Lakeport City Council, contact Buendia at 707-263-5615, Extension 30, for more information and to set up an appointment to go over the nomination packet. 

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