California Trial Court Refuses to Stop Del Mar From Holding an Internet Advisory Election

On January 30, a trial court in San Diego County, California, refused to enjoin the city of Del Mar from holding an internet election on an advisory ballot measure. The court allowed the election to go ahead, despite the California election code, because the measure is only to gage public opinion and has no legal effect. The case is Mohns v City of Del Mar. Here is a link to commentary by the attorney for the voter who tried to stop the election, decrying the outcome. Here is an article that explains how the city is conducting the election. Every resident of Del Mar receives a unique passcode from the city. The election asks voters to indicate a preference for one of three proposed designs for a new city hall. Thanks to Rick Hasen for the link to the commentary.


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