California § 34877 - The proposition of altering legislative districts shall be printed on the ballots

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§ 34877. The proposition of altering legislative districts shall be printed on the ballots

The proposition of altering legislative districts shall be printed on the ballots substantially as follows: “Shall members of the legislative body of the City of ____ be elected by (or from) districts described in Ordinance No. ____?” or, if applicable: “Shall members of the legislative body of the City of ____ be elected by (or from) districts described in Ordinance No. ____, and the Mayor of the City of ____ be elected on a citywide basis by the voters of the entire city?” followed by the words “Yes” and “No,” so printed that the voters may express their choice.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 34877 cover?

Section 34877 ("The proposition of altering legislative districts shall be printed on the ballots") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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