BILL NUMBER: AB 254 VETOED DATE: 10/01/2015 To the Members of the California State Assembly: I am returning Assembly Bill 254 without my signature. This bill would eliminate two currently authorized off-cycle election dates from state law. Earlier this year I signed SB 415 which will consolidate most off-cycle local elections with established statewide elections, with certain exceptions. While I share the author's desire to boost turnout in local elections, I am hesitant to restrict local governments from availing themselves of the full election authority contained in SB 415. Sincerely, Edmund G. Brown Jr.