§ 2975 Municipal Utility Control Elections

Public Utilities Code·California

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Key Takeaways

•Cities can have multiple votes on whether they control things like water or electricity.
•But they can’t have more than one of these votes in a 12-month period.
•Even if they voted before, they can vote again later if they want to change their mind.

Example

A city votes in March on whether to keep control of its trash pickup service.

They can’t vote again on the same issue until next March. But if they voted last year, they can vote again now if they want.

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§ 2975 Municipal Utility Control Elections

The holding of a special election, or the submission of propositions at any general municipal election, under any of the provisions of this chapter, shall not be construed to preclude the holding of a subsequent special election or the subsequent submission of propositions at a general municipal election, on the question of the retention or surrender by a municipal corporation of its powers of control respecting any class of public utilities. However, not more than one such special election shall be held within any period of 12 months. (Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

special election general municipal election retention or surrender powers of control public utilities

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 2975.

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