Government
Ballot Initiatives
Open Meetings Law
Silicon Valley Taxpayers' Association v. Santa Clara Valley Water District
Published: Mar. 16, 2013 | Result Date: Feb. 11, 2013 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 1-12-CV-231868 Bench Decision – Dismissal
Court
Santa Clara Superior
Attorneys
Petitioner
James R. Sutton
(Sutton Law Firm)
Respondent
Robin B. Johansen
(Olson Remcho LLP)
Facts
A taxpayers group filed suit against Santa Clara County, seeking to overturn a $543 million parcel tax approved by voters in November. The taxpayers argued that the Santa Clara Valley Water District failed to provide 24 hours notice for a meeting to place the item on the ballot. Instead, the District only provided 23 hours prior notice in posting the agenda of its August 8 board meeting.
Result
The Court found that the mistake was merely a technical deficiency and refused to overturn the tax.
#96143
For reprint rights or to order a copy of your photo:
Email
jeremy@reprintpros.com
for prices.
Direct dial: 949-702-5390