Laguna Beach voters will see a diverse lineup this November, with nine candidates — including three incumbents — running for three open seats on city council. The Nov. 3 election will also include a vote for Ballot Measure E, a voter initiative to implement term limits for city council members.
This year’s candidates, as they will appear in on the ballot following the Aug. 13 randomized alphabet drawing by the secretary of state, are Sue Kempf (incumbent), Ashley Cintas, Laura Parisi, Mark Orgill (incumbent), Nick Aronoff, Edward Bayuk, Joy Berry, Alex Rounaghi (incumbent) and Karen Martin.
Ballot Measure E will have voters select “yes” or “no” for the following question:
“Shall an ordinance to amend the Laguna Beach Municipal Code by enacting a limit on consecutive years of service by members of the City Council to a combined total of two four-year consecutive terms, with the ability to again serve as a Councilmember after a lapse of service of at least two years, be adopted?”
This measure was qualified and placed on the ballot via City Council Resolution #25.100 after citizen proponents gathered enough verified signatures. Under current city law, there is no term limits for council members. If approved, this ordinance would enact local municipal term limits to prevent council members from serving indefinitely. Council members would only be able to serve a combined total of two four-year consecutive terms, or eight consecutive years, but could serve again after a lapse of two years.
The remaining election timeline is :
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Sept. 24: First Day of Mailing Voter Information Guides
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Oct. 5: First Day of Mailing Vote by Mail Ballots
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Oct. 5: First Day of Early Voting at the Registrar of Voters Office
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Oct. 19: Last Day to Register Online to Vote
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Oct. 24: 11-Day Vote Centers Open
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Oct. 27: Vote by Mail Ballot Replacement Request Deadline
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Oct. 31: 4-Day Vote Centers Open