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voters in the City. The total number is 17,380. Given the comparisons it is difficult to make any conclusions on the numbers alone. Yet, the issue of whether recalls are easier when fewer signatures of registered voters in a district are needed to start a recall continues to pose the nagging question of whether Colton has recalls because it has district elections or whether Colton has and will continue to have recalls because of the political culture. Our discussion of this issue should keep in mind the following numbers: Voter Registration Information Number of Registered Voters Signatures Required to Initiate Recall Throughout the City 17,380 3,476 District 91 2,899 580 District 42 2,705 541 District 93 2,725 545 District 94 2,949 590 District 45 3,906 781 District 96 2,194 439 Conclusion: As explained in this memorandum, any change in the City's existing election system involves serious consideration of the political, financial and practical impacts of the new choices. The Council's decisions on these matters will depend on how each of the council members value and judge the options and impacts I have described for you. As we discuss the issues, I am certain that we will come upon new suggestions and you may decide to make a decision based on the information you have or you may request additional information based on new suggestions offered before making your decisions. CC: Daryl Parrish Kathy Kivley Sonia Carvalho Carol Barrera Mike Williams 6