By John Glidden

Benicia may soon join other Solano County cities by making the switch from at-large elections to district-based races for its City Council.

During its meeting this Tuesday, the Benicia City Council will consider adopting a resolution of intention to start the process of changing the method of how its members are elected.

Multiple municipalities, local and statewide, have faced demand letters stating that the the at-large election method they use violates the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA) because it “impairs the ability of a protected class to elect candidates of its choice or its ability to influence the outcome of an election.”

Source: Benicia eyes moving to district elections for councilmembers – Times-Herald