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Charter reviewers debate mayor residency and succession rules; no final vote
Summary
Committee members discussed adding a one-year residency requirement for mayoral and council candidates and explored options for mayoral succession and temporary absence, but deferred final decisions to a future meeting for additional research and redrafting.
The Charter Review Committee discussed — but did not adopt — proposed changes to mayoral qualifications and the succession process on March 5, saying the items require more research and clearer drafting.
Members revisited a past recommendation to require a one-year residency before filing to run for mayor. The requirement previously was recommended by a prior review commission but removed by council before going to voters;…
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