Commission discusses residency proof and candidate disqualification under Article 5

May 28, 2025

Commissioners reviewed Article 5 on nominations and elections and asked staff how the city would verify residency for candidates. Staff said residency is difficult to prove and that an indisputable certified public record could lead to disqualification. The commission did not make a formal vote on Article 5.

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Commissioners reviewed proposed Charter Article 5, which governs nominations and elections, and asked city staff how the city would determine whether candidates actually reside within the city's corporate limits.

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