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St. Helens council directs staff to draft ballot measure requiring voter approval for new nonutility fees
Summary
Council voted to send language to staff for a ballot referral that would amend the city charter to require voter approval before the council adds new fees to utility bills that are unrelated to utility service.
The St. Helens City Council on July 16 directed staff to draft a ballot referral that would amend the city charter to require voter approval for any new fees placed on utility bills that are unrelated to utility service.
The motion, which passed unanimously, asked staff and council to prepare referral language for council review and to return it for further discussion before a final action to place the measure on the ballot.
Why it matters: supporters said the change would protect voters from…
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