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Commission schedules full discussion, vote on ranked‑choice and related council structure amendments for June 12 amid heated public comment

3489256 · May 24, 2025
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After public commenters offered both support and opposition to ranked‑choice voting, the commission set June 12 for discussion and a vote on Amendment 31 (ranked‑choice voting and related council structure changes); public comment at the meeting was strongly divided.

The Charter Review Commission set June 12 for a full discussion and vote on proposed Amendment 31, a package that includes ranked‑choice voting and changes to council composition. The item drew the most sustained public comment at the meeting, with speakers both urging adoption and warning of negative effects.

Public commenters expressed a wide range of views. Supporters argued ranked‑choice voting could broaden representation and encourage…

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