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Ballotpedia is covering local ballot measures in California for elections on March 5.

In 2024, Ballotpedia is covering local ballot measures that appear on the ballot for voters within the 100 largest cities in the U.S., within state capitals, and throughout California. You can review the coverage scope of the local ballot measures project here.

Ballotpedia is also covering a selection of election-related, including electoral systems like ranked-choice voting, and policing-related ballot measures outside of the largest cities.

See also: Local ballot measure elections in 2024

March 5

Los Angeles County

See also: Los Angeles County, California ballot measures

• Los Angeles, California, Initiative B, City Mobility Plan Implementation Initiative (March 2024):

A "yes" vote supports requiring the city to prioritize the completion of street improvement projects described in the previously approved City Mobility Plan and provide accessible information to the public about the progress of these projects.

A "no" vote opposes requiring the city to prioritize the completion of street improvement projects described in the previously approved City Mobility Plan and provide accessible information to the public about the progress of these projects.

Mono County

See also: Mono County, California ballot measures

• Mammoth Unified School District, California, Measure I, Bond Measure (March 2024):

A "yes" vote supports allowing Mammoth Unified School District to: issue $70 million in bonds to construct below-market rental housing for teachers and staff, classrooms, and physical education facilities; repair roofs; and update heating and air conditioning systems and levy a property tax of $37 per $100,000 of assessed valuation while bonds are outstanding.

A "no" vote opposes allowing Mammoth Unified School District to: issue $70 million in bonds to construct below-market rental housing for teachers and staff, classrooms, and physical education facilities; repair roofs; and update heating and air conditioning systems and levy a property tax of $37 per $100,000 of assessed valuation while bonds are outstanding.

Nevada County

See also: Nevada County, California ballot measures

• Grass Valley, California, Measure B, Sales Tax Increase Measure (March 2024):

A "yes" vote supports enacting a 0.375% sales tax for general governmental purposes for 7 years.

A "no" vote opposes enacting a 0.375% sales tax for general governmental purposes for 7 years.

• Nevada City, California, Measure C, Sales Tax Increase for Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation Program Measure (March 2024):

A "yes" vote supports enacting a 0.5% sales tax for five years to provide funding for the Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation Program in Nevada City.

A "no" vote opposes enacting a 0.5% sales tax for five years to provide funding for the Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation Program in Nevada City.

• Twin Ridges Elementary School District, California, Measure A, Bond Measure (March 2024):

A "yes" vote supports allowing the school district to issue $2.6 million in bonds for repairs, updates, and classrooms and enact a property tax of $30 per $100,000 of assessed value to pay the bonds while they are outstanding.

A "no" vote opposes allowing the school district to issue $2.6 million in bonds for repairs, updates, and classrooms and enact a property tax of $30 per $100,000 of assessed value to pay the bonds while they are outstanding.

Orange County

See also: Orange County, California ballot measures

• Huntington Beach, California, Measure 1, Voter ID and Election Rules Amendment (March 2024):

A "yes" vote supports this charter amendment to: authorize the City of Huntington Beach to require voter identification for elections; provide for at least 20 ADA-compliant in-person voting locations within Huntington Beach; provide that ballot dropboxes are to be monitored for compliance; define an elector as a citizen of the U.S., a resident of Huntington Beach, and at least 18 years old; and state that, in the event of a conflict between the Huntington Beach Charter and California Election Code, the Charter shall prevail.

A "no" vote opposes this charter amendment.

• Huntington Beach, California, Measure 2, Flags Displayed on City Property Amendment (March 2024):

A "yes" vote supports this charter amendment to: prohibit the City of Huntington Beach from displaying flags on city property without a unanimous vote of the city council and provide an exception for the flags of the U.S., California, Orange County, and Huntington Beach, as well as the POW-MIA flag, Armed Forces flags, and the Olympic flag during the Summer Olympic Games.

A "no" vote opposes this charter amendment.

• Huntington Beach, California, Measure 3, Biennial Budget, City Council Vacancies, and Charter Language Amendment (March 2023):

A "yes" vote supports this charter amendment to: require the city to adopt a two-year budget, rather than a one-year budget; allow for the mayor or a majority of the city council to cancel a council meeting, as long as at least one is still held during the month; require that a person appointed to fill a city council vacancy is up for election at the next general municipal election, rather than at the end of the seat's term; changing phrases, syntax, dates, pronouns, and titles in the Huntington Beach Charter, such as changing "he" to "person."

A "no" vote opposes this charter amendment.

San Francisco County

See also: San Francisco City and County, California ballot measures

• San Francisco, California, Proposition B, Minimum Police Staffing Amendment (March 2024):

A "yes" vote supports amending the city charter to make the following changes only if voters approve a new tax or amend an existing tax to fund these requirements: Set minimum police officer staffing levels; Require the city to budget enough money for at least five years to pay the amount of police officers employed in the previous year; Require the Police Commission to request enough money to pay for minimum police staffing levels; Authorize the San Francisco Police Department to introduce amendments to its budget; and Create a fund for police recruitment that will last for five to 10 years.

A "no" vote opposes amending the city charter to make the proposed changes only if voters approve a new tax or amend an existing tax to fund these requirements.

How to cast a vote

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How to cast a vote in California

Poll times All polls in California are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Pacific Time. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote. Registration Check your voter registration status here. To vote in California, an individual must be a U.S. citizen and California resident. A voter must be at least 18 years of age on Election Day. Pre-registration is available at 16 years of age. Pre-registration automatically registers voters when they turn 18. On October 10, 2015, California Governor Jerry Brown (D) signed into law Assembly Bill No. 1461, also known as the New Motor Voter Act. The legislation, which took effect in 2016, authorized automatic voter registration in California for any individuals who visit the Department of Motor Vehicles to acquire or renew a driver's license. Automatic registration California automatically registers eligible individuals to vote when they complete a driver's license, identification (ID) card, or change of address transaction through the Department of Motor Vehicles. Online registration See also: Online voter registration California has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website. Same-day registration California allows same-day voter registration. Californians must be registered to vote at least 15 days before Election Day. If the registration deadline has passed for an upcoming election, voters may visit a location designated by their county elections official during the 14 days prior to, and including Election Day to conditionally register to vote and vote a provisional ballot. The state refers to this process as Same Day Voter Registration. Residency requirements To register to vote in California, you must be a resident of the state. State law does not specify a length of time for which you must have been a resident to be eligible. Verification of citizenship See also: Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States California's constitution requires that voters be U.S. citizens. When registering to vote, proof of citizenship is not required. Individuals who become U.S. citizens less than 15 days before an election must bring proof of citizenship to their county elections office to register to vote in that election. Verifying your registration The site Voter Status, run by the California Secretary of State's office, allows residents to check their voter registration status online. Voter ID requirements California does not require voters to present photo identification. However, some voters may be asked to show a form of identification when voting if they are voting for the first time after registering to vote by mail and did not provide a driver license number, California identification number, or the last four digits of their social security number. The following list of accepted ID was current as of March 2023. Click here for the California Secretary of State page to ensure you have the most current information. “ Current and valid photo identification provided by a third party in the ordinary course of business that includes the name and photograph of the individual presenting it. Examples of photo identification include, but are not limited to, the following documents: driver's license or identification card of any state; passport; employee identification card; identification card provided by a commercial establishment; credit or debit card; military identification card; student identification card; health club identification card; insurance plan identification card; or public housing identification card. Any of the following documents, provided that the document includes the name and address of the individual presenting it, and is dated since the date of the last general election…: utility bill; bank statement; government check; government paycheck; document issued by a governmental agency; sample ballot or other official elections document issued by a governmental, agency dated for the election in which the individual is providing it as proof, of residency or identity; voter notification card issued by a governmental agency; public housing identification card issued by a governmental agency; lease or rental statement or agreement issued by a governmental agency; student identification card issued by a governmental agency; tuition statement or bill issued by a governmental agency; insurance plan card or drug discount card issued by a governmental agency; discharge certificates, pardons, or other official documents issued to the individual by a governmental agency in connection with the resolution of a criminal case, indictment, sentence, or other matter; public transportation authority senior citizen and disabled discount cards issued by a governmental agency; identification documents issued by governmental disability agencies; identification documents issued by government homeless shelters and other government temporary or transitional facilities; drug prescription issued by a government doctor or other governmental health care provider; (R) property tax statement issued by a governmental agency; vehicle registration issued by a governmental agency; or vehicle certificate of ownership issued by a governmental agency. ”

See also

• Local ballot measure elections in 2024
• California parcel tax on the ballot
• Local sales tax on the ballot