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Council votes to begin district‑based election process; authorizes consultant contract
Summary
Facing a threatened Voting Rights Act lawsuit, the council adopted a resolution of intent to study district elections and authorized the city manager to contract with a redistricting consultant to prepare maps and facilitate public hearings.
The council adopted a resolution of intention to study transitioning to district‑based elections after receiving a demand letter alleging a potential California Voting Rights Act claim. City special counsel explained the demand letter and the law's ‘‘safe harbor’’ provision: if the city passes a resolution of intent and completes the districting process within the statutory window, the plaintiff's attorney’s fees are…
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