The California Court of Appeal on Wednesday issued a ruling that allows the current City Council members to cotinue serving while the City's appeal in a voting rights lawsuit is heard.

As a result of the ruling, the City is also not required to hold a special election for all seven Council seats on July 2.

Read More: http://surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2019/March-2019/03_27_2019_Appeals_Court_Rules_City_Council_Can_Remain_Pending_Voting_Rights_Appeal%20.html

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https://smmirror.com/2019/03/court-of-appeals-puts-special-election-on-hold/

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https://www.santamonica.gov/press/2019/03/28/california-court-of-appeal-confirms-stay-on-special-election-pending-disposition-of-the-appeal

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https://www.smdp.com/court-allows-council-to-stay-pending-results-of-cvra-appeal-2/173802