About Measures EV and EL
Two Reforms. One Simple Goal:
A Whittier Government That Works Better for You.
Measures EV and EL modernize how Whittier elects and limits its City Council, saving money, boosting turnout, and keeping elected officials accountable to the people they serve.
Whittier's election rules haven't kept up with the times. Right now, City Council elections are held in April, a separate, lower-turnout election that costs the city extra money to run every single cycle. And there's no limit on how long a council member can stay in office. Measures EV and EL are two straightforward, common-sense reforms that fix both problems. This November, Whittier voters have the chance to modernize their local government. Here's what each measure does.
Measure EV: Move Whittier's Elections to November
Measure EV consolidates Whittier City Council elections with the November General Election, when voters already vote for President, Governor, and other statewide races.
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Saves taxpayer dollars. Running a separate stand-alone April election costs the city money every cycle. Consolidating with the November election eliminates that duplicate cost.
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Increases voter turnout. More Whittier residents vote in November than in a stand-alone April election. Moving council races to November means more voters have a say in who represents them.
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Stronger representation. When more people vote, city government better reflects the whole community, not just the smaller slice of voters who turn out in an off-cycle spring election.
MEASURE EL: 12-Year Term Limits for City Council
Measure EL sets a 12-year limit on how long any one person can serve on the Whittier City Council.
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Greater accountability. Term limits ensure elected officials remain accountable to voters rather than settling into office indefinitely.
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Room for new leadership. A 12-year cap opens the door for new voices and fresh perspectives on the issues facing Whittier, while still giving council members enough time to gain real experience and see projects through.
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Consistent with reform trends statewide. Term limits are a widely adopted good-government standard in California cities and counties.
This November, Whittier Votes to Do Better.
Whittier's elections shouldn't cost more than they need to, and the people who represent us shouldn't be able to stay in office indefinitely. Measures EV and EL fix both of those problems by moving City Council elections to November, when more residents already turn out to vote, and by setting a 12-year limit on how long any one person can serve. Together, they save taxpayer dollars, strengthen representation, and hold our elected officials accountable to the voters they serve.
This November, you can put those reforms into place. Join your neighbors in voting yes on both measures to help build a city government that works the way it should.