RESOLUTION NO. 26-146
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE CALIFORNIA REGARDING PROPOSITION 39, WHICH ESTABLISHES ADDITIONAL VOTER IDENTIFICATION AND CITIZENSHIP VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS, WHICH THE CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL HAS LABELED “PROHIBITS CITIZENS FROM VOTING UNLESS THEY PRESENT GOVERNMENT-ISSUED IDENTIFICATION” WHEREAS,The right of eligible citizens to participate in free, fair, secure, and transparent elections is a fundamental principle of representative government, and public confidence in the integrity and accuracy of elections is an important component of trust in democratic institutions; and WHEREAS, California’s November 3, 2026, General Election will include Proposition 39, a statewide constitutional initiative that would establish additional requirements related to voter identification, verification of voter eligibility, and maintenance of voter-registration records; and WHEREAS, Proposition 39 would establish requirements for government-issued identification for in-person voting, identification procedures for voting by mail, verification of citizenship and eligibility for voter registration, and enhanced auditing and maintenance of voter-registration records; and WHEREAS, The City Council recognizes that election procedures are designed to both facilitate participation by eligible voters and ensure that elections are conducted in accordance with applicable laws governing voter eligibility and ballot administration; and WHEREAS,The City Council recognizes that election administration includes procedures intended to verify voter identity and eligibility, maintain accurate voter-registration records, and ensure that ballots are processed and counted in accordance with state law; and WHEREAS, The City Council further recognizes that election procedures should be implemented in a manner that preserves access for eligible voters, provides appropriate accommodations consistent with law, and ensures that all legally cast ballots are counted; and WHEREAS, The City Council acknowledges that Proposition 39, if approved by California voters, would apply statewide and that election procedures are administered by state and local election officials in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, The City Council finds that accurate voter-registration records, consistent application of election procedures, and clear identification and eligibility standards are components of election administration that may contribute to orderly and transparent elections; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of San Clemente, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. Reference to Proposition 39:
The City Council of the City of San Clemente hereby takes note of Proposition 39, scheduled for the November 3, 2026, General Election.
SECTION 2. VOTER IDENTIFICATION:
The City Council recognizes voter-identification procedures as one component of election administration intended to assist in verifying the identity of individuals casting ballots, consistent with applicable law and protections for eligible voters.
SECTION 3. VERIFICATION OF CITIZENSHIP AND ELIGIBILITY
The City Council recognizes that voter-registration systems include procedures for determining voter eligibility, including citizenship and other qualifications as required by law and as may be affected by Proposition 39.
SECTION 4. ACCURATE VOTER ROLLS
The City Council recognizes that voter-registration records are maintained and updated by election officials and that such records are subject to review, maintenance, and auditing under applicable state law.
SECTION 5. ACCESS TO VOTING
The City Council recognizes the importance of ensuring that election procedures are implemented in a manner that allows eligible voters to participate in elections and that provides for lawful accommodations where applicable.
SECTION 6. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATION
The City Council recognizes that election laws and procedures are intended to be applied uniformly in accordance with state and federal requirements governing election administration.
SECTION 7. PUBLIC INTEREST IN ELECTION ADMINISTRATION
The City Council recognizes that election administration practices, including voter identification, eligibility verification, and voter-registration maintenance, are components of the broader public interest in orderly, accurate, and transparent elections.
SECTION 8. STATEWIDE ELECTION
The City Council notes that Proposition 39 is a statewide measure to be decided by California voters at the November 3, 2026, General Election.
SECTION 9. TRANSMITTAL
The City Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the Governor of California, the Secretary of State, the California State Senate, the California State Assembly, the City’s state legislative representatives, and other appropriate governmental officials.
SECTION 10. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this _____ day of __________, 2026, by the City Council of the City of San Clemente, California.
ATTEST:
___________________________ __________________________
City Clerk of the City of Rick Loeffler, Mayor of the City of San Clemente, California San Clemente, California
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) §
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE )
I, LAURA CAMPAGNOLO, City Clerk of the City of San Clemente, California, do hereby certify that Resolution No. _________ was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Clemente held on the _______ day of _______________________, _________, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Clemente, California, this _____ day of _________________, ________. __________________________
CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California
Approved as to form:
_________________________
City Attorney
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