Government
Jul. 26, 2022
Why every vote counts
Back in Avalon, the two deadlocked candidates agreed to draw a name out of a hat to determine who would serve on the City Council for a four-year term. For what might have been the first time in California history, the contest was streamed live over the Internet.
James R. Bozajian
Councilmember
City of Calabasas
Email: jbozajian@cityofcalabasas.com
Bozajian is a former prosecutor and Calabasas City Councilmember
At one time or another, many people question the weight of their single, individual vote. Recently, we received a stark reminder of why every vote does count.
Municipal elections were held in the City of Avalon this year in conjunction with last month’s California Primary Election. Weeks after the polls closed and after all ballots were tallied, it was determined that the race for one seat on the Avalon City Council resulted in a tie.
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