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HomeWater CodeDiv. 5Pt. 1Ch. 1Art. 3§ 8023 Special Election Notice Requirements

§ 8023 Special Election Notice Requirements

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§ 8023 Special Election Notice Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •The city must tell everyone about a special election before it happens.
  • •They have to share the same info that was in the first announcement about the election.
  • •This notice must come out after the first announcement but before the election day.

Example

The city decides to have a special vote on building a new park.

After they first say there will be a vote, they must send out another reminder with all the same details about the park vote before the actual voting day.

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

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§ 8023 Special Election Notice Requirements

The city council shall publish, after the publication of the resolution or ordinance calling the election and prior to the day of holding the special election, a notice of the election, which shall set forth substantially all the matters contained in the resolution or ordinance calling the election. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

city councilnotice of the electionresolution or ordinancespecial election

Related Statutes

  • § 8021 Special Election Bond Requirements
  • § 8026 Bond Approval By Election
  • § 8015 City Project Cost Determination
  • § 8020 City Debt Election Process
  • § 8024 City Special Election Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 8023.
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