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San Fernando council approves first reading to move municipal elections to March/June cycle; debate centers on turnout and outside money
Summary
After a divided hearing and extensive public comment, the council voted 3‑2 to approve first reading of an ordinance moving San Fernando’s general municipal election date from November to the statewide March/June primary schedule beginning June 2, 2026.
The San Fernando City Council on Oct. 6 approved, on first reading, an ordinance to change the city's general municipal election date from November to the statewide primary election cycle that alternates between March and June of even‑numbered years, starting June 2, 2026. The council vote was 3‑2 after a lengthy public hearing that drew dozens of callers and in‑chamber speakers who offered both support and opposition.
City Clerk Julia Fritz summarized the state framework and cost estimate provided by the Los Angeles County Registrar: a consolidated June 2, 2026 election would cost the city roughly $74,953, compared with a roughly $40,000 estimate for a November…
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