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Eureka adopts ranked‑choice voting ordinance in 4‑1 council vote

City of Eureka City Council · July 16, 2024
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Summary

After a second reading, the City Council adopted amendments to the Eureka Municipal Code to implement ranked‑choice voting for mayor and city council seats. The ordinance passed 4–1 with Council member Fernandez opposed; the city attorney noted a scrivener’s error that will be corrected.

The Eureka City Council adopted an amendment to the municipal code on July 16 to implement ranked‑choice voting for the offices of mayor and city council. The ordinance (identified in the meeting transcript as Bill 1036‑CS) was on its second reading; City Attorney Luna cautioned against major changes at second reading and said she would correct a scrivener’s error after adoption.

Attorney Luna described the item as the second…

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