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Mayor appoints Charter Review Commission; council members sharply debate selection process
Summary
Mayor Zafford announced appointments to a Charter Review Commission under the Municipal Home Rule Law, prompting a heated exchange among council members over whether the process was unilateral and partisan.
Mayor Zafford announced appointments to a Charter Review Commission “pursuant to section 36 4 of the Municipal Home Rule Law,” naming Vince DeLeonardis as chair and listing 11 other members, and said the panel will evaluate the city charter and may present a proposed revision for the 2026 general election.
The announcement prompted immediate and pointed objections from several council members who said the mayor made the selections unilaterally and questioned whether the commission represents a bipartisan process. Commissioner Cole argued that prior…
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