Summary
For the first time since 2007, the city will review its full charter through an open application process — seven voting members plus two council liaisons, serving one year starting September 1. Applications are due August 11, with appointments expected August 25.
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Last discussed Jul 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Minimal direct cost — mostly staff liaison time and the city attorney's meeting attendance.
Residents who want a voice in how city government operates; the whole city benefits from an updated, consistent charter.
The mayor herself is harmed by hostile treatment, and that can ripple into city morale and governance.
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Mayor and City Council (Work) — July 22, 2026
A new seven-member committee will spend a year reviewing the city charter and recommending changes — the first formal look at the city's governing document in a while.
Mayor and City Council (Work) — July 14, 2026
For the first time since 2007, the city will review its full charter through an open application process — seven voting members plus two council liaisons, serving one year starting September 1. Applications are due August 11, with appointments expected August 25.
Mayor and City Council (Work) — May 12, 2026
City staff proposed a citizen committee of 7–11 members to do the first comprehensive review of the city charter in roughly two decades, with public engagement sessions, a formal report, and changes likely taking effect after the current administration ends.
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