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Council accepts certification of housing initiative petitions and opts to place measure on Nov. 3, 2026 general election
Summary
After staff confirmed the 'Responsible Housing Initiative' petition had the required valid signatures, the council accepted certification and voted to place the initiative on the Nov. 3, 2026 general municipal election (cheaper than a special election) and designated up to three council members to prepare opposition arguments; staff noted special election costs could exceed $1 million.
The City Council accepted certification Nov. 18 that the Responsible Housing Initiative petition contained the required number of valid signatures and then chose among statutorily permitted options for next steps.
City staff reported the Orange County Registrar validated the petition and that more than the required number of signatures were verified. The initiative — described by proponents in public comments as a measure to reserve 2,900 affordable units in the general plan for very low to moderate income…
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