FILING ARGUMENTS & REBUTTALS FOR THE MEASURE ON THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 BALLOT
(Updated on August 2, 2024)
- Please note the San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted to opt out of the requirements from Assembly Bill 1416 (2022). Please click here to view the San Diego County Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 24-064 adopted on June 25, 2024.
DEADLINES
Arguments must be submitted to the City Clerk and may be changed until and including the applicable deadline date, after which no arguments for or against the measure may be submitted, withdrawn or changed.
· Primary Arguments in Favor of and Against: August 15, 2024, 5:00 p.m.
· Rebuttals Thereto: August 20, 2024, 5:00 p.m.
PRIMARY ARGUMENTS
Each argument may have from one to five signers.
Argument signers must sign the Statement AND the argument. Please refer to California Elections Code Sections 9600, 9283 and 9285. A primary argument is limited to 300 words (words are counted pursuant to California Elections Code Section 9). There are only two acceptable headings for arguments (California Elections Code Section 9282).
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE __
ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE __
Please TYPE the names of the signers at the end of the argument and on the forms. Each signer must sign the argument itself and the Statement form. Although every attempt will be made to follow your instructions, shifting the names and titles around is necessary to meet space requirements.
REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS
If an argument in favor of and an argument against the measure have been selected to be printed in the voter information guide, the City Clerk will “trade” arguments with the authors on both sides shortly after the filing deadline to prepare rebuttal arguments.
Argument signers must sign the Statement AND the rebuttal argument.
Rebuttal arguments are limited to 250 words (words are counted pursuant to California Elections Code Section 9). There are only two acceptable headings for rebuttals. Please include the appropriate heading above your text.
REBUTTAL TO THE ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE
REBUTTAL TO THE ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE
Please TYPE the names of the signers at the end of the argument and on the forms. Each signer must sign the argument itself AND the attached form. Although every attempt will be made to follow your instructions, shifting the names and titles around is sometimes necessary to meet space requirements.
The author or a majority of the authors of the argument may submit the rebuttal argument or may authorize in writing another person or persons to prepare, submit, or sign the rebuttal argument (California Elections Code Section 9285).
PUBLIC EXAMINATION PERIODS
The California Elections Code provides for a 10-calendar-day examination period during which any voter in the jurisdiction or the elections official may seek a writ of mandate or an injunction requiring any or all of the materials to be amended or deleted. The writ of mandate or injunction request shall be filed no later than the end of the 10-calendar-day public examination period.
The 10-day public examination periods are as follows:
Primary Arguments: August 16 – 25, 2024
Rebuttal Arguments: August 21 – 30, 2024
Form for Argument / Rebuttal Form
Email this form with the list of supporters/opponents above, if applicable, to jpablo@lemongrove.ca.gov and deliver a hard copy to the Office of the City Clerk at 3232 Main Street, Lemon Grove, CA 91945.
Ballot Measure Timeline
On Tuesday, July 16, 2024 the City Council voted and adopted Resolution No. 2024-4040 to place the measure on the November 2024 Ballot. The following deadlines apply for Arguments for and Against the Measure, Rebuttals and the dates for public examination is provided below.
Date |
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August 9, 2024 |
Ballot text and consolidation resolution due to the Registrar of Voters |
August 15, 2024, by 5:00 p.m. |
Arguments in favor of or against the ballot measure are due at the City Clerk’s Office |
August 16 - 25, 2024 |
Public examination period for arguments |
August 16, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. |
City Attorney’s impartial analysis is due at the City Clerk’s Office |
August 17 - 27, 2024 |
Public examination period for impartial analysis |
August 20, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. |
Rebuttal arguments are due at the City Clerk’s Office |
August 21 to August 30, 2024 |
Public examination period for rebuttal arguments |
* California Elections Code 9285 provides for a 10 calendar day examination period during which any voter in the jurisdiction or the elections official may seek a writ of mandate or an injunction requiring any or all of the materials to be amended or deleted. The writ of mandate or injunction request shall be file no later than the end of the 10 calendar day public examination period.