Litigation
Jul. 28, 2016
OC judge cites drought in rejecting water rates referendum
In a case watched around the state, Superior Court Judge Robert J. Moss on Monday rejected an argument from the Yorba Linda Water District that the water rates were tax levies protected from voter referendums under Article II, Section 9 of the state Constitution.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
An Orange County judge has rejected a bid by a taxpayers' association to order a water district to repeal increased water rates or place them on the ballot, despite a successful voter referendum.
In a case watched around the state, Superior Court Judge Robert J. Moss on Monday rejected an argument from the Yorba Linda Water District that the water rates were tax levies protected from vote...
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