Measure E and voter approval of the general plan amendment
Thousand Oaks
Summary
Several speakers argued the project should go to a public vote under Measure E, the 1996 slow-growth initiative. Staff said the project is exempt because the land is city-owned surplus property, and the city attorney confirmed no vote is required.
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Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Your property values and future development costs could change depending on how you vote.
The council and project proceed without a costly citywide election.
Residents who wanted a public vote on the density increase feel their input was bypassed.
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Thousand Oaks City Council Regular Meeting (Closed Session) - Jun 23, 2026
Several speakers argued the project should go to a public vote under Measure E, the 1996 slow-growth initiative. Staff said the project is exempt because the land is city-owned surplus property, and the city attorney confirmed no vote is required.
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