City Clerk's Office

The City Clerk is appointed by the City Manager and serves as liaison between the City Council and the public. The City Clerk's office serves to help the community take part in government. As custodian of official records, the City Clerk’s Office is the central source of public records for City government, as well as the historian for the recorded history of the City.

Key Responsibilities:

Manages the City Council's legislative agenda and documents
Custodian of official City records
Maintains the City’s Municipal Code
Posts and publishes legal notices and documents
Receives claims, summons, appeals and suits related to city government
Serves as Local Filing Officer/Official duties under the Political Reform Act
Serves as the City’s Election Official
Boards and Commissions Recruitment
Administers oaths of office to elected and public officials

Contact the City Clerk

Julia Gautho, City Clerk
- 831-475-7300, Ext. 228
- jgautho@ci.capitola.ca.us

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The City of Capitola understands and supports the public's right to access the public records created and maintained by the City in the course of their normal business. It is the goal of the City to provide service in a transparent manner which includes timely access to records in accordance with the California Public Records Act.

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