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1. Is there a filing fee involved in my candidacy?
2. May I sign my own Nomination Paper?
3. What happens if some of the signatures I obtain on my nomination papers are not registered voters or do not live within the City?
4. What if I change my mind about being a candidate after filing nomination papers?
5. How soon will a list of qualified candidates be available after the close of the nomination period?
6. May I change or correct my Candidate’s Statement after it has been submitted?
7. If I submit a Candidate’s Statement, and I change my mind, may I withdraw the statement?
8. Must I form a campaign committee?
9. May I be the treasurer of my own campaign committee?
10. May I appoint an assistant treasurer?
11. Does the City of Arroyo Grande have campaign contribution limits?
12. What happens if either my treasurer or I forget to sign a campaign disclosure statement?
13. If I realize that a mistake has been made on a signed campaign disclosure statement that has already been submitted to the City Clerk, can I get it back and make the correction?
14. When will the official results of the election be received and certified?
15. How often does the City Council meet?

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1. As a contractor, what do I need to obtain a sidewalk permit, or a permit to install water/sewer laterals?
2. What flood zone is my property in?
3. Where is my sewer lateral in the street?
4. How deep is my sewer lateral?
5. Do you have a map of my property?
6. How wide is the street right-of-way?
7. Do you have maps, topographic information, building plans, etc. for my house?

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1. What is the Housing Element
2. What is included in the Housing Element
3. Who prepares and certifies the Housing Element
4. How much housing do we need to plan for?

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1. How can I get a copy of the City Council agenda?
2. Where and when are City Council meetings held?
3. How do I apply for a board, commission, or committee vacancy?
4. When are City Council meetings televised?
5. How do I request copies of public records?
6. How do I register to vote, vote by mail ballot or change my voter registration?
7. How do I obtain a passport?
8. How do I obtain a marriage license or copy of a birth certificate?
9. Where can I find more information about the prior Election?

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1. What is a sales tax?
2. What is Arroyo Grande’s current sales tax and how might it change?
3. Why will measure D-22 be placed on the November 2022 ballot?
4. Have Arroyo Grande residents passed any other sales tax measures?
5. How will Measure D-22 impact me?
6. What will happen if Measure D-22 does not pass?
7. How can Measure D-22 help resolve infrastructure issues in our City?
8. What are the sales tax rates in other cities in San Luis Obispo County?
9. Is Measure D-22 a special tax or a general tax?
10. Will Measure D-22 fund the roundabout at the Brisco-Halcyon Road interchange?
11. How has the City spent its “gas tax” money?

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1. Who is responsible for trimming trees in residential areas?
2. Who is responsible for trimming trees in commercial areas?
3. Who maintains the City's Parks?

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1. What is a General Plan?
2. Why is a General Plan required?
3. What goes into a General Plan?
4. How do I determine where my property lines are?
5. Where can I construct a fence on my property?
6. How tall can I construct a fence on my property?

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1. What are your hours of operation?
2. Where is the police department located?
3. How do I file a police report?
4. How do I get a copy of my police report?
5. Should I call the police if I see something suspicious or unusual activity?
6. My car was towed. How do I find out where it is?
7. How do I claim a towed or impounded vehicle?
8. How do I claim a repossessed vehicle?
9. How can I retrieve my property?
10. How do I get a ticket signed off?
11. What can I do about traffic safety problems in my neighborhood?
12. How do I find out if I have a warrant?
13. How can I get a restraining order?
14. How can I find out if my restraining order was served?
15. How can I tell if my restraining order is still valid?
16. How can I find out the results of my blood alcohol test?
17. I need a clearance letter. How do I get one?
18. How can I contest my parking citation?
19. What can I do about a neighboring house where I believe is unsafe or illegal activity?
20. How do I compliment or complain about a police officer?

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1. What should I do if I am experiencing sewer problems?
2. Where does the City's responsibility end on a sewer service lateral?
3. Who do I contact after hours for a sewer problem?

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1. Where can I get sandbags?
2. Who is responsible for trash pickup in the City?
3. Who is responsible for damaged City sidewalks?
4. Who do I notify if I see a deceased animal along the roadway?
5. Who do I contact to get a pothole fixed?
6. Who maintains the traffic signals in the City?
7. Whom do I contact to report a problem with a street light?

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1. Does the City sample the drinking water?
2. Is Fluoride added to the City's drinking water?
3. Where can a copy of the City's Annual Water Quality Report be found?
4. Where does the City's responsibility end on a water service lateral?
5. Who do I contact after hours for a water problem?

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1. Why is water being released from Lopez Dam?
2. How much water is released downstream from Lopez Dam?
3. Is there a plan to reduce releases if the water gets very low in the reservoir?
4. Do other reservoirs make similar releases?