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Council holds hearing on possible ballot measure to allow district elections, add vice mayor and expand council
Summary
The city attorney held an informational hearing on a proposed charter amendment that would authorize Lancaster to add a vice mayor, increase council membership and permit district-based council elections; no action was taken.
Lancaster's city attorney held a public hearing to inform the community about a proposed ballot measure that would amend the city charter to authorize three potential changes: increase the number of council members from four to five, add the office of vice mayor, and permit the council to adopt district-based elections consistent with the California Voting Rights Act.
Allison, the city attorney, explained the hearing was…
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