Hosts Sloan Simmons joins veteran municipal practitioner James Sanchez and Governance Practice Group Co-Chair Ryan Tung to discuss the election process and the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA), including the legal requirements and practical impacts of the CVRA, as well as best practices for California public entities following the transition from at-large to trustee area elections.

Show Notes & References

1:57 – California Voting Rights Act (CVRA), Elections Code sections 14025-14032 2:10 – At-large method of election3:34 – By-district or by-trustee area elections4:39 – Demand letters and litigation5:47 – Notice received and timelines7:47 – Low probability of successful defense of at-large election challenges10:15 – Pico Neighborhood Association et al. v. City of Santa Monica11:08 – Court of appeal decision and California Supreme Court review11:48 – Transition process from at-large elections14:32 – Unique issues for public agencies17:40 – Redistricting requirement19:54 – Post-transition time

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