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Orange County Legislature authorizes federal lawsuit opposing state election-timing law
Summary
The Orange County Legislature voted 15-5 on Sept. 4, 2025, to authorize the county attorney to join federal litigation challenging a recently enacted state law that moves certain county elections to even-numbered years.
The Orange County Legislature voted 15-5 on Sept. 4, 2025, to authorize the county attorney to commence additional federal litigation opposing recently enacted state legislation that requires elections for certain county offices to be held in even-numbered years.
The resolution, placed on the agenda after a procedural challenge, directs the county attorney to join or initiate federal court action arguing the state law infringes on local home rule. Legislator Benton introduced the measure; Legislator Faggione seconded it. The final roll call recorded 15 ayes and 5 nos.
Why it matters: supporters said the measure defends local…
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