Another Change Approved in Municipal Election Date
In this city, just knowing when to show up may be the most confusing part of voting in a municipal election.
City leaders in the past decade have changed Tustin’s election dates several times--from its own date in April to consolidation with the state’s primary in March, back again, and (for now) to November 1998.
“We’re the only city I know of that’s changed four times in 10 years,” said Councilman Mike Doyle, who has generally opposed changes to the city election dates but supported this week’s proposal.
Past changes have been made generally in an effort to save money, increase voter turnout and simplify the election process, according to city officials.
The decision this week was a financial one: a consolidated election in November is expected to cost about $18,200, as opposed to a June consolidated election (about $23,000) and a separate April election (about $40,000).
Doyle said he favors setting a permanent election date, and will propose that voters settle the issue themselves.
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