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Cathedral City council opens extended discussion on possible charter amendments, delays rush to 2026 ballot
Summary
Council members debated term limits, council pay and the idea of an at‑large mayor; staff outlined legal steps, deadlines (two public hearings, 21‑day wait, filing deadline Aug. 2026 for Nov. 2026 ballot) and recommended robust public outreach. Council directed staff to pursue a 'charter cleanup' process instead of rushing measures for 2026.
Cathedral City councilmembers spent a major portion of their Nov. 12 study session discussing potential amendments to the city's charter — including term limits, council compensation and whether to replace the rotating mayor with an at‑large mayor or nonvoting mayoral position.
A staff presentation summarized differences between a charter city and a general‑law city under the California Constitution and listed three topics that have surfaced in council conversations: term limits, council pay and changing from five district councilmembers to four with an at‑large mayor. The staff report referenced Cathedral City Charter sections and Cathedral City Municipal Code and noted state legal constraints that apply to charter and general‑law cities.
On compensation, staff…
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