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Brentwood council adopts advertising guidelines, renames old town hall and approves charter ballot language for staggered council terms
Summary
At its April 15 meeting the council adopted advertising guidelines for the Brentwood Lamplighter, approved a resolution renaming the old town hall to the Brentwood Community Center, and voted to place a staggered four-year council-term charter amendment on the 2026 special-election ballot.
The Brentwood council adopted a policy governing submissions and paid advertisements in the Brentwood Lamplighter after a reading and brief discussion (policy clarifies eligibility of resident and business submissions, content restrictions and fee schedules). Councilmember Jerry Burgess moved adoption; the motion passed by roll call with council members voting in favor.
The council also unanimously adopted Resolution 2025-03 to rename the former Brentwood Town Hall (4339th Place) the Brentwood Community Center and directed staff to update signage and notify state election authorities that the polling location name has changed. Council discussed timing and temporary signage options prior to permanent fabrication.
Separately, council approved Resolution 2025-04 to place a charter amendment question on the 2026 special-election ballot to move council members to staggered four‑year terms (the mayor would be excluded from the change). The approved ballot language explains that in 2027 the two candidates with the highest votes would receive four-year terms and the other two would receive two-year terms to initiate staggered cycles; voters will decide whether to amend the charter.
Council members noted public outreach will be necessary before the referendum and that information sessions will be provided if voters request more background.
