by Derek P. Cole on April 10, 2020
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Elections, Meetings,
Yesterday, Governor Newsom amended his previous executive order regarding deadlines under the California Voting Rights Act (“CVRA”). His new order clarifies that the suspension of CVRA deadlines applies to both of the “safe harbor” periods provided in Elections Code section 10010. It is clear now the suspension applies to the first, 45-day period local agencies have to consider adoption of a resolution expressing intention to convert to district elections, as well as the second, 90-day period for the public hearings to create districts.
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At Large Elections, By District Elections, California Voting Rights Act, Executive Order,
by Derek P. Cole on March 21, 2020
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Elections,
On March 20, the Governor issued another in a series of executive orders related to the COVID-19 public-health emergency that, among other things, suspended the deadlines related to the process of converting from at-large to district elections. Specifically, the order suspends the deadlines provided in Elections Code section 10010 related to voluntary conversions undertaken in response to claimed violations of the California Voting Rights Act (“CVRA”). Effectively, this means that cities and special districts that have received demands to convert to district elections, and cities and districts ... Continue Reading
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At Large Elections, California Voting Rights Act, COVID-19, District Elections, Executive Order,
by Betsy Martyn on May 6, 2017
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Elections,
Legislation that took effect in January allows special districts to switch from “at large” to “by district” elections for their governing boards. Our memorandum describing this new legislation, and how it can help districts avoid Voting Rights Act liability, is linked here: Memorandum
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At Large Elections, By District Elections, California Voting Rights Act,
