Summary
A 16-year-old Costa Mesa teen is asking the city to lower the local voting age to 16 and 17, and the City Council will soon decide whether to take it up. If you care about who gets a say in local politics, this is a push to expand the electorate.
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Impact analysis
The direct cost is likely small, but the city could face election administration and legal review expenses if it moves forward.
16- and 17-year-olds in Costa Mesa, plus advocates who want younger residents engaged in local politics, would gain a direct say.
No groups negatively affected.
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