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Board backs studying a home-rule charter; staff outline estimated outreach, legal and election costs
5798493 · September 17, 2025
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Summary
Trustees generally supported pursuing home rule but emphasized public education; staff presented an estimated budget for outreach, legal counsel and a potential special election.
Trustees discussed pursuing a home-rule charter and asked staff to budget for public education, legal counsel and potential election costs to determine whether residents would support the change.
Staff outlined an illustrative budget range: marketing and community education campaigns (vendor firms such as Slate or Magellan were suggested), a public survey to…
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