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Arizona Supreme Court Affirms Citizens’ Broad Rights to Propose Local Ballot Measures

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The Arizona Supreme Court recently held in Roundtree v. City of Page that the circumstances under which citizens can place a local initiative measure on the ballot are very broad, so long as they propose something that may be...more

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Local Utility Charges Cannot Be Challenged by Referendum

Calif. Supreme Court Decision in Wilde v. City of Dunsmuir - Local utility charges are not subject to referendum, according to a California Supreme Court decision issued Monday that held that water rates fall within the...more

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Citizens’ Initiative Power Cannot Intrude on Public Agency’s Express Authority

Initiatives that Would Change County Government Structure Not Allowed, Calif. Appellate Court Rules - Proponents of a series of initiatives that would dramatically impact San Bernardino County submitted notices of intent...more

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Resolution Adopting New Water Rates Not Subject to Referendum - Calif. Court of Appeal Holds that Referendum Power Not Applicable...

A water agency’s resolution adopting new rates for its water service fees is not subject to referendum, a California Court of Appeal held Friday. The California Constitution’s grant of referendum power excludes local...more

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