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Council agrees to study ballot measure for direct mayoral election; Murphy moves to agendize discussion

5705685 · September 2, 2025
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Councilmember Murphy successfully moved on Sept. 2 to have staff return with materials and a future discussion about whether Pinole should pursue a ballot measure to switch to a directly elected mayor. The motion passed on roll call; council asked for the item to return before year-end.

Councilmember Murphy on Sept. 2 moved to place a discussion on whether the city should pursue a ballot measure to change Pinole—s system so the mayor would be directly elected by voters. The motion asked staff to return…

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