Council appoints Charter Review Commission amid calls for a more open application process

Jul 16, 2026

Council appointed a slate of seven members to the Charter Review Commission after public comment urging broader notice and use of the city application process; some council members raised process and transparency concerns.

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Council moved to appoint a seven‑member Charter Review Commission and approved a slate of nominees brought forward by councilmembers. A public commenter who said she would like the opportunity to serve urged council to use the city’s public application process so interested residents could apply and be considered on equal footing.

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