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Stayton council outlines charter changes to send to voters; targets May 2026
Summary
After a multi-topic presentation by the city attorney, the Stayton City Council reached consensus on a package of charter updates to present to voters, including clarifying annexation language, making the mayor a voting council member, removing the mayor's reconsideration authority, and adding a seventh council seat.
City Attorney Ross Williams briefed the Stayton City Council on potential charter amendments and the council provided direction to draft a package for voter consideration, with staff recommending a May 2026 election timeline.
Ross walked the council through sections of the charter including annexation language (section 4), the mayor's role (section 9), vacancy procedures (section 33), city manager appointment/removal (section 34) and other housekeeping topics. He…
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