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Committee moves forward text to shift several city elections to even‑numbered years
Summary
A charter amendment to align mayor, sheriff, district attorney, city attorney and treasurer elections with even‑numbered statewide and presidential cycles advanced through the Rules Committee with technical edits; proponents cited increased turnout and cost savings while some called for careful planning around bond timing and special elections.
Supervisor Dean Preston introduced a charter amendment to move the election cycle for the mayor, sheriff, district attorney, city attorney and treasurer into even‑numbered years to increase voter turnout and reduce election costs. Preston and supporters cited studies and examples (Los Angeles and San Jose) showing…
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