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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 1Pt. 3Ch. 1Art. 3§ 2961 Municipal Election Proposition Submission

§ 2961 Municipal Election Proposition Submission

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§ 2961 Municipal Election Proposition Submission

Key Takeaways

  • •The city government can decide to have a special vote on a new rule or idea.
  • •People in the city can also ask for a vote by signing a petition.
  • •The vote can happen either at a special time or during a regular city election.

Example

A group of neighbors wants a new park in their area.

They can collect signatures and ask the city to hold a vote. The city can then decide to have a special vote just for this or add it to the next big election.

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

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§ 2961 Municipal Election Proposition Submission

Upon the adoption of an ordinance of intention, or the presentation of a petition, as provided in Article 2 (commencing with Section 2931), the legislative body of the municipal corporation shall, by ordinance, order the holding of a special election for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the municipal corporation the propositions set forth in the ordinance of intention or in the petition, as the case may be, or the legislative body shall, by ordinance, order the submission of the propositions at a general municipal election. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 101, Sec. 151.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

ordinance of intentionpetitionspecial electiongeneral municipal election

Related Statutes

  • § 2965 Municipal Utility Control Ballots
  • § 2962 Special Election Timing Rules
  • § 2972 Municipal Utility Control Surrender
  • § 2975 Municipal Utility Control Elections
  • § 2932 Local Ballot Measure Propositions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 2961.
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