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Council refers proposed expansion of candidacy residency requirement to committee for further study

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Summary

Councilmember Padilla's motion to expand residency requirements for municipal candidates was referred back to committee after legal advisers warned of constitutional limits; the council will seek additional research and reports from the City Administrative Officer and City Clerk.

The City Council voted to refer a motion requesting expanded residency requirements for candidates to committee for further study and reports from the City Administrative Officer (CLA) and City Clerk.

Councilmember Gil Padilla asked that the matter be returned to committee and that the CLA and City Clerk provide a joint report. Legal counsel at the meeting…

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