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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 1Pt. 3Ch. 1Art. 3§ 2962 Special Election Timing Rules

§ 2962 Special Election Timing Rules

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§ 2962 Special Election Timing Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •If a city or town wants to have a special vote, they have to wait at least 74 days before holding it.
  • •The special vote must happen on a normal election day, not a random day.
  • •The countdown starts when the city leaders decide to have the vote or when people ask for it with a petition.

Example

Your town wants to vote on building a new park.

The town can't vote right away. They have to wait at least 74 days and pick the next normal election day to ask everyone.

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

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§ 2962 Special Election Timing Rules

A special election shall be held on the next established election date not less than 74 days after the adoption of the ordinance of intention, or the presentation of the petition to the legislative body. (Amended by Stats. 1973, Ch. 1146.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

special electionordinance of intentionlegislative body

Related Statutes

  • § 2961 Municipal Election Proposition Submission
  • § 2963 Municipal Special Election Procedures
  • § 2965 Municipal Utility Control Ballots
  • § 2966 Special Election Canvassing Rules
  • § 2967 Election Proposition Results Declaration

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 2962.
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