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San Leandro council approves agreement to extend CVRA safe-harbor, sets timeline for district elections
Summary
The City Council voted unanimously April 7 to enter a written agreement extending the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA) safe-harbor period to allow public hearings and adoption of a district‑based elections ordinance by July 5, 2025; the agreement conditions a later charter amendment vote in June 2026.
The San Leandro City Council on April 7 approved a written agreement with a prospective plaintiff that extends the safe‑harbor period under the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA), giving the city additional time to conduct public outreach and adopt an ordinance to move to district‑based council elections.
The agreement, approved 7‑0, requires the council to adopt an ordinance establishing district elections by July 5, 2025, and anticipates a citywide charter amendment for voters to decide in the June 2026 primary. The agreement caps the plaintiff’s recoverable fees at $30,000 plus an inflation adjustment if the parties meet the safe‑harbor terms.
City staff described the timeline the council will follow if it approves the…
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