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Anna council approves special election Nov. 4 to ask voters on multiple charter amendments, including term limits and publication of audit
Summary
Council called a Nov. 4 special election to ask voters to approve multiple home‑rule charter amendments, including a variation on council term limits, publication of the annual audit online, board and commission term rules, and a petition signature requirement for ballot access.
Anna, Aug. 12 — The City Council voted to call a special election on Nov. 4, 2025 to present a package of proposed amendments to the city’s home‑rule charter as recommended by the Charter Review Commission and staff. The council approved a procedural motion to re‑order and re‑letter propositions before they are published on the ballot.
The bundle of proposed amendments covers many subjects. Council members pulled several items for separate discussion before finalizing the list; among the most substantive items they debated and advanced to the ballot are: - Term limits and staggered terms for mayor and council: Council approved a variation (called here “variation A”) that moves toward a four‑year term structure with staggered seats while providing a transition framework; the council’s motion passed and the amendment will appear on the ballot as modified language for voters…
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