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Laguna Hills City Council convenes closed session over potential California Voting Rights Act claim; Council Member recuses

Laguna Hills City Council · September 16, 2025
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Summary

On Sept. 16, 2025, the Laguna Hills City Council met in closed session under Government Code section 54956.9 after receiving a written notice from the law offices of Michelle R. Jackson alleging a California Voting Rights Act violation; no reportable action was taken and Council Member Erica Paisled recused herself from the matter.

Laguna Hills City Council convened a special meeting on Sept. 16, 2025, and moved into closed session under Government Code section 54956.9 to consider anticipated litigation after receiving a written notice from the law offices of Michelle R. Jackson alleging a violation of the California Voting Rights Act.

City Attorney Simonian told the council the closed session authority as listed on the special meeting agenda, citing "significant exposure to litigation" and one potential case brought by the law offices of Michelle…

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