Yudiana Galvan
City Clerk
City Hall
1232 Washington Street
Calistoga, CA 94515
Phone 707.942.2807
Fax 707.942.0732
Email:  ygalvan@ci.calistoga.ca.us

The office of the City Clerk is one of the oldest known public servant professions. It can be traced back nearly 2,000 years. The City Clerk is the local official who administers democratic processes such as elections, access to city records, and all legislative actions ensuring transparency to the public. The City Clerk acts as a compliance officer for federal, state, and local statutes including the Political Reform Act, the Brown Act, and the Public Records Act. The City Clerk manages public inquiries and arranges for ceremonial and official functions.

MISSION STATEMENT

The City Clerk’s Office is dedicated to providing extraordinary customer service, conduct ourselves with individual excellence, and to focus on building professional relationships with the City Council, City Staff and the public through personal assistance and pledges to be ever mindful of its neutrality and impartiality with respect to local government matters. City Clerk’s Office is to become known for the exceptional value we bring to citizens, City Council, colleagues, and our profession by acting with integrity, fairness and courage.

As the City Elections Official

The City Clerk administers Federal, State, and Local procedures through which local government representatives are selected. The City Clerk assists candidates in meeting their legal responsibilities before, during and after an election. From election pre-planning to certification of election results and filing of final campaign disclosure documents, the City Clerk manages the process which forms the foundation of our democratic system of government.

As the Legislative Administrator

The City Clerk plays a critical role in the decision-making process of the local legislature. As key staff for City Council meetings, the City Clerk prepares the legislative agenda, verifies legal notices have been posted or published, and completes the necessary arrangements to ensure an effective meeting. The City Clerk is entrusted with the responsibility of recording the decisions which constitute the building blocks of our representative government.

To request a Public Record, please complete a:

Public Records Request Form

You may also email the City Clerk for assistance with your records request at ygalvan@ci.calistoga.ca.us

The City Clerk also:

• Receives Claims, Summons, Appeals and Suits
• Serves as Custodian of the City Seal
• Administers the Oath of Office
• Maintains the City of Calistoga Municipal Code
• Oversees the Recruitment process for the City’s Boards and Commissions
• Working with your City Clerk