“The inclusion of the words ‘taxpayers and parents’ is not impartial. Instead it reflects partiality, because it excludes other categories of voters who are not taxpayers or parents.” — Judge Kimberly Knill, in her order

(From the July 12, 2024 LA-ist article, “Judge orders Santa Ana to remove ‘flawed’ language from ballot measure that would allow noncitizens to vote in city elections”)

The ballot question approved by the Santa Ana City Council is: “Shall the City of Santa Ana City Charter be amended to allow, by the November 2028 general municipal election, noncitizen City residents, including those who are taxpayers and parents, to vote in all City of Santa Ana municipal elections?”

Read the entire article here.