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Ontario council votes to hold March special election on two Unite Here worker initiatives
Summary
After lengthy public comment, the council voted 5-0 to schedule a special municipal election on March 24, 2026 to let voters decide two initiatives filed by Unite Here Local 11; staff estimated the special election will cost about $1.25 million, a key point of contention during public comment.
The Ontario City Council voted 5-0 to call a special municipal election on March 24, 2026 to place two initiative measures circulated by Unite Here Local 11 before voters: one addressing hotel-worker protections, retention and minimum wages, and another requiring voter approval for major hotel and event-center projects.
City Manager (unnamed) summarized the initiatives, noting they were certified by the county elections office and…
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