Moving City Elections to November
Summary
Public speakers slammed the 9.27% turnout and urged moving elections to November, citing Burbank's jump to 70% turnout. Mayor Parris said he's open to a non-partisan analysis but worries big-ticket general-election dynamics could skew results.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Standalone elections cost taxpayers roughly $89,000 in postage alone; November elections could cut costs and boost turnout.
All voters would get more convenient, higher-turnout elections.
Officeholders whose terms will shift, and candidates who will need to adjust to a new election calendar.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council Regular Meeting - Nov 10, 2026
Lancaster wants to move its city elections from April to November of even years, combining them with statewide votes. Fewer separate elections could save money, and officials expect more residents to vote in local races when they're already at the polls for bigger contests.
City Council Regular Meeting - Apr 28, 2026
Public speakers slammed the 9.27% turnout and urged moving elections to November, citing Burbank's jump to 70% turnout. Mayor Parris said he's open to a non-partisan analysis but worries big-ticket general-election dynamics could skew results.
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