Residents Urged To Attend Town Hall On District Elections

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA — Rancho Santa Margarita residents were urged to be a part of a town hall designed to discuss the process of transitioning to by-district elections, the city announced Monday.

According to the city, the town hall is being held to discuss changes to the state's voting laws expected to take place in 2024. Starting next year, voters will vote for one city council member who lives in their district.

This new system will replace the current system of at-large citywide elections, where voters can vote for all city council members.

Residents can learn more about the new voting process at the community workshop on Saturday, Sept. 23. The workshop starts at 10 a.m. and is expected to last until noon at the city's Bell Tower Regional Community Center.