§ 10055 Public Utility Sale Approval

This law says that at least two‑thirds of the people who vote in the election must say yes to sell the public utility.

•You need a super‑majority – two‑thirds – not just a simple majority.
•Only the people who actually vote count; non‑voters don’t affect the number needed.
•If the required number isn’t reached, the public utility cannot be sold.

A town wants to sell its water company. The city holds an election and 600 residents cast ballots.

To be allowed to sell the water company, at least two‑thirds of those 600 voters (so 400 votes) must be in favor.

Required yes‑votes = (2/3) × Total votes cast

600 people voted in the election.

Result: Required yes‑votes = (2/3) × 600 = 400 votes

This law says that at least two‑thirds of the people who vote in the election must say yes to sell the public utility.

•You need a super‑majority – two‑thirds – not just a simple majority.
•Only the people who actually vote count; non‑voters don’t affect the number needed.
•If the required number isn’t reached, the public utility cannot be sold.

A town wants to sell its water company. The city holds an election and 600 residents cast ballots.

To be allowed to sell the water company, at least two‑thirds of those 600 voters (so 400 votes) must be in favor.

Required yes‑votes = (2/3) × Total votes cast

600 people voted in the election.

Result: Required yes‑votes = (2/3) × 600 = 400 votes

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