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Council discusses charter-change timeline and upcoming community events
Summary
Council members discussed a possible charter change related to mayor pro tem appointments and the August 14 deadline to place a referendum on the November ballot; they also reviewed upcoming local events including a county-wide July 4 parade and a Special Olympics run on Wednesday at 8 AM in the North Publix parking lot.
Council members used the meeting to share community updates and discuss procedural items. The mayor and other council members raised the question of a potential charter change concerning the timing of mayor pro tem appointments, noting the city can place referenda on the November ballot if submission deadlines (cited as August 14) are met.
Members also highlighted community events and volunteer appreciation. Councilwoman Allison praised parade organizers and volunteers; Councilman Hayes recounted attending the Farmer's Banquet and reading to Head Start students. The mayor previewed a county-wide July 4 parade expected to draw participants from across Okaloosa County and encouraged council and public involvement. The City Manager and mayor also urged council members to consider training opportunities such as a Florida League of Cities webinar on March 11 (1 PM local time) and reminded the public of the Special Olympics run scheduled for Wednesday at 8 AM at the North Publix parking lot.
No formal charter action or referendum language was adopted at the meeting; the discussion identified a timeline and suggested staff and council follow up if they want to pursue changes.
