Citywide Single Vote election change and voter education
Summary
Starting November 2026, you vote for one council candidate instead of two; the top two win. The city is spending $120,000 on mailers, Spanish-first materials, and community outreach because a survey showed most voters don't yet understand the change.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jan 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
The outreach campaign is budgeted at $120,000 — $90,000 this fiscal year and $30,000 after July 1.
All SLO voters get plain-language education so their ballots count, with extra outreach to seniors, students, and Spanish-speaking residents.
Voters and candidates pushing for a sharp change in city policy are the ones who lose out if these leads hold.
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Starting November 2026, you vote for one council candidate instead of two; the top two win. The city is spending $120,000 on mailers, Spanish-first materials, and community outreach because a survey showed most voters don't yet understand the change.
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