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Council holds first reading of Ordinance 378 to move aldermanic elections to even years and lengthen terms
Summary
The City Council conducted a first reading of Ordinance 378 to amend the city code to move aldermanic elections to even‑numbered years and convert alderman seats to staggered four‑year terms; staff said all four seats will appear on the upcoming November ballot to reset staggering.
The City Council of Crooks held a first reading of Ordinance 378, which would amend the city code to move aldermanic elections to even‑numbered years and change alderman seats from two‑year to staggered four‑year terms.
A council member (Committee member, S3) summarized the practical effect: “So by passing this, we’re changing the alderman seats to 4 year terms,” and asked whether all four seats would still be on the ballot this November. Staff (Staff member, S4) replied that, because of the statutory transition, all four seats will appear on the ballot this year, with a staggered setup (some seats for two years, others for four) so future elections are staggered.
The item was presented as a first reading; no final adoption occurred. The council did not alter the ordinance text during the meeting. Staff said the change is part of an electoral cleanup process that began last year and noted the city will work through the timing and any required orders or petitions. The matter will return to the council for subsequent readings and any final vote.
