Summary
Tustin is switching to district-based elections, but the city council is totally split on how fast to make the change. This is a massive shift in how local leaders get chosen, and the timeline is up in the air.
At a glance
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Impact analysis
Drawing up new district lines and managing potential legal challenges could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
Local neighborhoods that historically feel ignored by city hall will finally get a dedicated council member fighting for their specific block.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (3)
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