Lawyer Janet Conway discusses the municipal incorporation of West Hills and a lawsuit filed by landowners to halt the process.
Incorporation allows for local representation and decision-making on land use and services. The lawsuit centers on the right of property owners to opt out of incorporation, which they can do initially but not if their property is added later.
Conway highlights the legal issues, including equal protection and uniform operation of laws, and noted that the incorporation petition would not have succeeded under the new voter threshold. The lawsuit aims to prevent the measure from reaching the November ballot.
