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Sutter County board discusses special election options after LaMalfa vacancy; consolidation could lower costs
Summary
Board members and staff debated whether to hold a standalone special election or consolidate the LaMalfa vacancy contest with the June primary, noting a past Prop 50 election cost of over $300,000 and an incremental consolidation cost estimated at roughly 10% (about $30,000); the board discussed sending letters to state authorities and the Supreme Court but took no formal action.
The Sutter County Board of Supervisors discussed options for filling the vacancy in Congressional District 1 following LaMalfa’s departure, including whether to hold a standalone special election or consolidate the vacancy contest with the June primary.
County staff explained that the last election tied to Prop 50 cost the county…
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