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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 1Pt. 3Ch. 1Art. 2§ 2931 Municipal Utility Control Vote

§ 2931 Municipal Utility Control Vote

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§ 2931 Municipal Utility Control Vote

Key Takeaways

  • •The city can ask voters if they want the city to keep control over things like water, electricity, or trash services.
  • •The city leaders can decide to ask voters this question if at least 60% of them agree.
  • •People in the city can also ask for this vote by signing a petition.

Example

Your city wants to know if people still want the city to handle trash pickup or if a private company should do it.

The city can put this question on the ballot for everyone to vote on. Either the city leaders (with 60% agreement) or the people (with a petition) can make this happen.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 2931 Municipal Utility Control Vote

The question whether any municipal corporation shall retain its powers of control respecting one or more classes of public utilities may be submitted to the qualified electors of the municipal corporation, as provided in this chapter, either at a general municipal election or at a special election. The question may be submitted, either (a) in pursuance of an ordinance of intention adopted by a vote of three-fifths of all the members of the legislative body of the municipal corporation, declaring that the public interest requires the submission of, and that it is the intention of the legislative body to submit the question to a vote of the qualified electors of the municipal corporation or (b) in pursuance of a petition of qualified electors of the municipal corporation. (Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

municipal corporationpublic utilitiesqualified electorsordinance of intentionthree-fifths of all the members of the legislative body

Related Statutes

  • § 2933 Municipal Petition Signature Requirements
  • § 2934 Petition Verification Process
  • § 2971 Utility Control Transfer
  • § 10051 Municipal Utility Sales Authority
  • § 10052 Municipal Utility Sale Approval

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 2931.
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