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The current city council is

Elected "At Large"

  • El Cajon currently elects its city council members “at large.” This means all city council seats are elected citywide.
  • All of the voters in the city get to vote and decide whenever any candidates run for office.
  • Often more expensive for candidates to run for city council because they have to campaign across the whole city.

The new city council will be

Elected "By District"

  • The city will be divided into four or five districts, and council members represent the specific district where they live.
  • Often results in a more diverse city council that represent the diverse interests of the city’s residents.
  • Often makes it easier for candidates to run for city council because they don't have to campaign across the whole city.
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