The City of Sunnyvale is a Charter City with a Council-Manager form of government. City Voters elect six councilmembers by district and the Mayor at-large in November of even-numbered years.

The Mayor and councilmembers serve a four-year term. The City has a term limit of three four-year terms in a sixteen-year period, of which no more than two terms can be as mayor and no more than two terms can be as a member of the Council. Council selects the vice mayor annually.

Election - Nov. 5, 2024

Unofficial Election Results

• Mayor
• District 2
• District 4
• District 6
• Library Bond Measure E
• Charter Amendments Measure F

Voters will elect councilmembers for these seats in the Nov. 5, 2024, election: District 2, District 4 and District 6, along with the position of Mayor.

• City Council Candidates
• Candidate Statements (Mayor, District 2, District 4)
• Candidate Statements (District 6)
• Election Information for Candidates
• Campaign Committee Training for Candidates and Treasurers - Fair Political Practices Commission

Ballot Measures

Main Library Bond Ballot Measure
A City of Sunnyvale Main Library bond measure will be included in the Nov. 5, 2024 election.

• Text of Main Library Bond Ballot Measure - Measure E
• Tax Rate Statement for Measure E
• Learn more about the Library Bond Measure
• Impartial Analysis of Measure E
• Argument in Favor of Measure E
• Rebuttal to Argument in Favor of Measure E
• Argument Opposed to Measure E
• Rebuttal to Argument Opposed to Measure E

Charter Amendment Ballot Measure
A City of Sunnyvale Charter amendment will be included in the Nov. 5, 2024 election.

• Text of Charter Amendment Ballot Measure - Measure F
• Learn more about the 2024 Charter Amendments
• Impartial Analysis of Measure F
• Argument in Favor of Measure F
• Rebuttal to Argument in Favor of Measure F
• Argument Opposed to Measure F
• Rebuttal to Argument Opposed to Measure F

Ballot Measure Argument and Rebuttal Argument Guide

State and Local Ballot Measure Positions of the City Council

The City Council adopted positions on state and local measures on the November 5, 2024 ballot. City Council did not take a position on items not listed below.

• Report to Council 24-0257, Sept. 24, 2024 - Adopt Positions on State and Local Ballot Measures for the November 5, 2024 Election

Visit Secretary of State Official Voter Information Guide to learn more about these Propositions.

• Support on Proposition 2 – Authorizes Bonds for Public School and Community College Facilities. Legislative Statute.
• Support on Proposition 3 – Constitutional Right to Marriage. Legislative Constitutional Amendment.
• Support on Proposition 4 – Authorizes Bonds for Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, and Protecting Communities and Natural Lands from Climate Risks. Legislative Statute.
• Support on Proposition 5 – Allows Local Bonds for Affordable Housing and Public Infrastructure with 55% Voter Approval. Legislative Constitutional Amendment.
• Support on Proposition 32 – Raises Minimum Wage. Initiative Statute.
• No on Proposition 33 – Expands Local Governments’ Authority to Enact Rent Control on Residential Property. Initiative Statute.
• Support on Proposition 36 – Allows Felony Charges and Increases Sentences for Certain Drug and Theft Crimes. Initiative Statute.
• Support on Measure E – Sunnyvale Main Library General Obligation Bonds. 2/3rds Vote.
• Support on Measure F – City of Sunnyvale City Charter Amendments. Majority Vote.
• Support on Measure Y – Sunnyvale School District. Special Tax for Educational Purposes. 2/3rds Vote.
• Support for Measure Z – Cupertino Union School District. School Bond Measure. 55% Vote.

Notice: The City Clerk does not provide legal interpretation or legal guidance on state rules or local ordinances.

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