§ 50030 District Formation Petition Requirements

Public Utilities Code·California

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•People can ask for something by signing a paper instead of just talking about it.
•At least 25% of the people who voted in the last big election must sign the paper.
•The paper goes to the board of supervisors.

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A group of people want a new park in their neighborhood.

If they get enough signatures from people who voted in the last big election, they can give the paper to the board to ask for the park.

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§ 50030 District Formation Petition Requirements

Instead of a resolution, a petition may be presented to the board of supervisors signed by voters within the proposed district equal in number to at least 25 percent of the total vote cast at the last general election. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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resolution petition election

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 50030.

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