Cities fighting CVRA lawsuits over at-large voting could soon be forced to make changes to their election systems before the appeals process has run its course.
In 2022, Cypress opted to fight the switch to district-based elections. That decision has now cost the Orange County city at least $835,000 — and likely more.
The Burbank City Council has voted to fight a lawsuit challenging its at-large election system – a move that could prove costly for taxpayers.
The Rancho Cordova City Council will take a major step next week toward finalizing a district-based election system. On Sept.
Cities across California have either switched or are preparing to switch from at-large to district-based elections. But could the transformation inadvertently be fueling the state’s housing crisis?
El Monte expanded the City Council seats with the formation of six Council Districts and a Mayor elected at-large.
