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HomeElections CodeDiv. 12Ch. 2§ 12111 Municipal Measure Election Notice

§ 12111 Municipal Measure Election Notice

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§ 12111 Municipal Measure Election Notice

This law says the city elections official must give people a clear summary of any measure on the ballot at least one week before a municipal election, either in a local newspaper or posted in three public places if there is no newspaper.

Key Takeaways

  • •A notice with a short summary of the measure must be published at least one week before the election.
  • •If the city has a newspaper of general circulation, the notice goes in that paper; if not, it must be typed and posted in at least three public places.
  • •The notice must be headed “Measure To Be Voted On” and follow the required format, and it can be combined with the election notice when the measure is placed on the ballot before the election notice is published.

Example

The city wants voters to decide on a new community park. There is no local newspaper, so the elections official types a notice and puts copies in the library, city hall, and the post office a week before the election.

Because the law requires a notice at least one week before the vote, the official follows the rule by posting the typed notice in three public spots so everyone can read what the park measure is about.

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

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§ 12111 Municipal Measure Election Notice

(a) In case of a municipal election on any measure, the city elections official shall publish a synopsis of the measure at least one time not later than one week before the election in a newspaper of general circulation in the city. If there is no newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the city, the notice shall be typewritten and copies shall be posted conspicuously within the time prescribed in at least three public places in the city. The notice shall be headed “Measure To Be Voted On” in conspicuous type and shall be substantially in the following form: MEASURE TO BE VOTED ON Notice is hereby given that the following measure is to be voted on at the ____ (general or special) municipal election to be held in the City of ____, on Tuesday, the ____ day of ____, 2___. (Synopsis of measure or measures) Dated ____ _____ City Elections Official _____ City of ______________ (b) The city elections official shall consolidate the notice of election and the notice of measure to be voted on into one notice if the measure was placed on the ballot before the notice of election is published pursuant to Section 12101. (Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 785, Sec. 10. Effective January 1, 2005.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

municipal electioncity elections officialsynopsis of the measureMeasure To Be Voted Onnotice of election

Related Statutes

  • § 10224.5 Municipal Election Nomination Notice
  • § 12110 Municipal Election Nominee List
  • § 10220 Municipal Candidate Nomination Rules
  • § 10224 Candidate Nomination Deadlines
  • § 10226 Nomination Paper Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 12111.
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