Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Ass'n. v. Whittier Union High School District

Opinion

GATES, J.

The instant case presents an issue of first impression, i.e.: May school districts qualify as “special districts” within the meaning of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (the Act)? (Sts. & Hy. Code, § 22500 et seq.) The trial court concluded they do and entered summary judgment in favor of defendants Whittier Union High School District and Bonita Unified School District. Plaintiffs Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association et al. appeal, challenging that determination. 1

Respondent Whittier Union High School District owns and operates the facilities and grounds at six high…