Category: district elections

Irvine’s Discussion on District Election Moved to Closed Session

July 15, 2022
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IRVINE, Calif.—After a heated discussion about giving voters the choice in November to expand the city council from four to six seats and changing how ballots are cast for those seats, councilors voted 4–1 on Tuesday to move the issue into closed session at their next meeting. The item—brought forward by Councilman Larry Agran last…

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Irvine’s Discussion on District Voting Moved to Closed Session

July 15, 2022
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IRVINE, Calif.—After a heated discussion about giving voters the choice in November to expand the city council from four to six seats and changing how ballots are cast for those seats, councilors voted 4–1 on Tuesday to move the issue into closed session at their next meeting. The item—brought forward by Councilman Larry Agran last…

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Mission Viejo: Election Lawsuit Has ‘No Merit’

May 13, 2022
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The city of Mission Viejo said May 12 it is prepared to defend its recent move toward district-based elections in court, saying a lawsuit filed against the city regarding the change has “no merit.” Last month, Mission Viejo resident Michael Schlesinger filed the suit alleging all five of its city council seats should be up…

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Cypress Doubles Down Amid Voting Controversy

May 13, 2022
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CYPRESS, Calif.—Cypress now faces two potential lawsuits after privately voting to reject new citywide election methods, and for refusing to release information from these private sessions on May 9. Despite hundreds of cities in California agreeing to switch their city election methods to districts—voters choosing only one member who lives within their area—Cyress voted March…

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