The charter committee discussed how to present the draft charter to the public, weighing a series of town halls against a single citywide reveal and a media campaign.

Unidentified Speaker (label 4) argued the committee should resume town halls to update residents and answer questions as work continues: "I think the actual town halls need to happen." Other members said plain-language explanations, op-eds and short YouTube videos could reach broader audiences and recommended a staged outreach strategy that includes both smaller engagement events and a citywide reveal after final edits.

Members emphasized two goals: (1) make clear these are committee recommendations that must still go to the legislature and voters, and (2) ensure residents feel included and informed throughout the process so they will vote knowledgeably if the proposal reaches referendum. The committee also discussed practical matters, like venue availability and timing, and agreed to assemble an executive summary of the five most important items the committee wants to communicate.

What’s next: members will compile the committee’s top priorities and prepare a communications plan that includes plain-language materials, recorded short videos and at least one citywide presentation once the draft language is ready.