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Council directs staff to prepare ballot measure to make city treasurer an appointed position

Clear Lake City Council · February 20, 2026
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Summary

Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance to place a November 2026 ballot measure asking voters to change the city treasurer from an elected to an appointed post; staff cited government code requirements and the city manager's current role as de facto treasurer.

Clear Lake — The City Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance to submit a ballot measure to voters that would convert the city treasurer from an elected to an appointed position, likely taking effect at the end of the incumbent’s current term if approved.

Staff noted the legal process under the Government Code (including…

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