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Capitola schedules special meeting to consider CVRA demand and district elections; forms ad hoc committee
Summary
Facing a California Voting Rights Act demand alleging racially polarized voting, the Capitola City Council voted to schedule a special April 30 meeting to consider a resolution of intent to transition to district elections and to review demographer proposals; council appointed an ad hoc committee to assist staff.
The Capitola City Council voted unanimously April 23 to schedule a special meeting on April 30 to consider a response to a California Voting Rights Act (CVRA) demand letter and to begin a voluntary transition process to district elections.
City attorneys briefed the council that the CVRA demand alleges Capitola’s at‑large voting system dilutes Latino voting strength; the city disputes the allegation but noted the CVRA permits a voluntary safe‑harbor process to convert to district elections, which can avoid costly…
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