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Oroville council places two charter amendments on November ballot, including deletion of treasurer post
Summary
Council adopted a resolution to place two measures on the November 3, 2026 ballot: remove the vacant City Treasurer position (estimated savings ~$65,000) and clarify the Park Commission's advisory role; members emphasized clearer public outreach than prior efforts.
The Oroville City Council voted unanimously to place two charter amendment measures on the November 3, 2026 municipal ballot.
The first proposed amendment would delete the vacant and no‑longer‑needed City Treasurer position, described in staff materials as saving the city approximately $65,000. The second measure would explicitly affirm that the Park Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the council.
Councilmembers discussed prior confusion when a similar treasurer proposal was previously presented and said clearer language and public engagement are needed this time. Vice Mayor Smith noted that earlier efforts drew public speculation and called for transparency: "clarity is of the utmost importance." Staff said they will hold a public meeting to answer questions about duties, vacancy duration and the source of the estimated savings.
The council adopted the resolution to place both measures on the ballot; the motion passed unanimously.
