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.
Redondo Beach is one of the few cities whose local school board operates under the city charter.
The City of Santa Clarita has announced a timeline for the transition to district-based elections for the City Council. The announcement is the result of a legal settlement reached last year.
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?
The Santa Clarita City Council will discuss a possible switch to district-based elections at its council meeting Thursday, March 19.
Garden Grove is the latest target for activists seeking to replace the citywide election system with district representation.