City Council Review of Proposed 2026 Charter Updates

Original title: Presentation on the Charter Review Committee Charter Project 2026 Final Report to Council, including the Charter Review Committee’s Recommendation for Placement of a Comprehensive Charter Update Measure on the November 2026 Ballot and Possible Direction by the City Council on Next Steps

Record date · June 15, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The City Council is reviewing the final report from the Review Committee, which recommends placing a comprehensive update to the city's charter on the November 2026 ballot. The Council will discuss the report and provide direction on whether to proceed with this .

Why it matters

This meeting determines whether voters will decide on a major overhaul of the city's foundational governing document in the November 2026 election.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

City Residents

Residents may be asked to vote on a comprehensive update to the city's governing document in November 2026.

Directly affected

City Council

The Council is responsible for reviewing the committee's report and deciding whether to authorize a ballot measure.

Key Facts

The Charter Review Committee has submitted its final report regarding the 'Charter Project 2026'.
The Committee recommends placing a comprehensive charter update measure on the November 2026 ballot.
The City Council is scheduled to review the report and provide direction on potential next steps.
The item is filed under number 26-701.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the City Charter?

The City serves as the foundational governing document for the city, similar to a constitution.

Will there be a vote on this in 2026?

The Review Committee has recommended that a measure be placed on the November 2026 ballot, but the City Council must still decide whether to move forward with that recommendation.

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