About the vote count
As you watch these results, keep in mind:
- As of Friday, Nov. 15, Orange County voters had returned nearly 1.4 million ballots and 1.36 million had been tallied.
- The county has about 1.9 million voters considered to be active.
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Keep in mind that in tight races the winner may not be determined for days or weeks after Election Day. This is normal. Here's why.
In Orange County vote updates will the released each weekday by 5 p.m. until the last official results are posted.
In California, ballots postmarked on or before Nov. 5 are counted toward the results as long as they arrive within seven days of the election. The California Secretary of State's Office is scheduled to certify the final vote on Dec. 13.
What is at stake in this race
Measure EE would clean up outdated language in Santa Ana’s charter, give the city attorney and city clerk limited spending authority, and give the city council the authority to adopt new rules for investigating ethics violations.
Why this race mattered
Cities that have a charter, which is like a constitution for cities, can only amend that charter with majority approval by the city's voters. Many cities periodically review their charter to suggest changes such as removing outdated language and procedures, or to reflect new priorities.
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Scott Schmerelson was unanimously elected Tuesday to lead the LAUSD board after defeating a well-funded challenger in November’s election. -
Nguyen was able to take office weeks early to fill the vacancy caused Do’s resignation. -
Nathan Hochman succeeds George Gascón, known as the godfather of progressive prosecutors.
Most of the amendments contained in Measure EE fall into the former category. For example, the measure proposes eliminating a section of the charter that calls for a capital improvements fund, in other words, money for maintenance, repairs and renovations of city property. The city currently already funds this kind of work through its regular budget, and capital improvement plans go through the planning department and are reported to city council.
Proponents said all of these changes will "save taxpayer time and money."
