Proposition 26 and Franchise Agreements: Should Your County, City, or Special District Pursue a Modification of Terms?

Just last month, the California Supreme Court issued its decision that the trial court should have overruled the City of Oakland’s demurrer in Zolly v. City of Oakland (2020) 47 Cal.App.5th 73. In doing so, this would potentially create a significant impact on local solid waste franchise fees and the terms and rates of local franchise agreements.In Zolly, various solid waste disposal...