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Council receives timeline for possible charter review; next eligible election set for November 2026
Summary
City Manager Jeff Jenkins briefed the Taylor City Council on steps for a potential charter review and election. Because the city adopted charter changes in 2024, state rules require a two-year gap; Mr. Jenkins said the next possible charter election date is November 2026. The council voted to receive the update unanimously.
City Manager Jeff Jenkins briefed Taylor City Council on April 24, 2025 about a possible charter review process and a timeline for a future charter election. Jenkins said state timing rules tied to the city's 2024 charter amendment mean the next possible charter election would be in November 2026.
Why this matters: a charter review can change the city's governing document (its home-rule charter) and therefore affect council structure, election timing, and other municipal authorities. Council members discussed committee composition, timing relative to the next council seated after the May election, and statutory constraints such as resign-to-run rules.
Presentation and recommended steps Mr. Jenkins reviewed the…
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