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City Council Closed Session: Southwest Voter Registration Education Project v. City of Huntington Beach

Original title: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Southwest Voter Registration Education Project, et al. v. City of Huntington Beach; OCSC Case No. 30-2024-01397379-CU-CR-NJC.

Record date · June 2, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Huntington Beach City Council and Public Financing Authority have scheduled a closed-door meeting to discuss ongoing litigation involving the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project. This session is held under legal provisions allowing for private discussions regarding existing lawsuits.

Why it matters

The City Council is meeting privately to discuss legal strategy or potential settlement options regarding a lawsuit filed by the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project against the City of Huntington Beach.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

City of Huntington Beach residents

The outcome of this litigation may impact city legal expenditures or municipal policies related to voter registration.

Directly affected

Southwest Voter Registration Education Project

They are the plaintiff in the active lawsuit against the city.

Key Facts

The City Council and Public Financing Authority will hold a closed session meeting.
The meeting concerns existing litigation: Southwest Voter Registration Education Project, et al. v. City of Huntington Beach.
The case is filed in Orange County Superior Court under case number 30-2024-01397379-CU-CR-NJC.
The meeting is authorized under Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code.

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The agenda item is filed under file number 26-507.
The meeting date is set for May 27, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the public attend this meeting?

No, this is a meeting, which means it is not open to the public.

What is the lawsuit about?

The document does not provide details on the specific claims of the lawsuit, only that it is existing litigation involving the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project.

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Active Litigation on Voting

The city is currently engaged in formal litigation with a voter registration advocacy group, which may indicate ongoing disputes regarding local election administration.

Southwest Voter Registration Education Project City of Huntington Beach

Connected Entities

Southwest Voter Registration Education Project, 30-2024-01397379-CU-CR-NJC, City Council/Public Financing Authority and 1 more

OrganizationSouthwest Voter Registration Education Project“Plaintiff in the lawsuit against the City of Huntington Beach.”Map →

other30-2024-01397379-CU-CR-NJC“Orange County Superior Court (OCSC) case number for the litigation.”Map →

OrganizationCity Council/Public Financing Authority“The bodies meeting in closed session.”Map →

locationCity of Huntington Beach“Defendant in the lawsuit and the governing body holding the meeting.”Map →

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Controversy80
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