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Pismo Beach council directs staff to prepare ballot measure on four-year mayoral term
Summary
The Pismo Beach City Council voted 3–2 on April 21 to direct staff to return with a ballot measure asking voters whether to change the mayoral term from two to four years; supporters said it would increase continuity, opponents warned it could reduce accountability.
The Pismo Beach City Council voted 3–2 on April 21 to direct staff to return with a ballot item proposing that voters consider changing the mayor’s term from two years to four.
Assistant City Manager Mr. Clark summarized the history and options for the measure, saying the change would require a simple majority and — if approved by voters — the earliest possible implementation would be the November 2028 general election. "The ballot measure would require a simple majority," Clark told…
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