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Pearland launches charter review commission; meetings open to public
Summary
Pearland officials said a seven‑member Charter Review Commission convened in January 2025 to review the city’s home‑rule charter; the advisory panel will meet publicly for roughly six months, vet recommendations and forward any proposed amendments to the council and then to voters.
Mayor Mary Cole and City Attorney Darren Coker said January that Pearland’s charter review process has begun and that a seven‑member commission will meet publicly to evaluate whether the city charter needs changes.
"A charter is essentially... a constitution for your city," City Attorney Darren Coker said, explaining that Pearland became eligible for a charter after reaching 5,000 residents and adopted a…
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