Astoria council discusses charter revision process, arts RFP failure and accessibility accommodations
Councilors agreed to consider a citizen charter-revision committee and to schedule a retreat; staff reported no responses to an arts program RFP and recommended a direct personal-services contract if solicitation failed. Mayor Fitzpatrick described his profound hearing impairment and asked colleagues to help keep meetings accessible (identify speakers, avoid talking over one another).
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Councilor Davis asked the council to launch a citizen committee to review potential charter revisions with the goal of placing measures on a 2026 ballot; Councilor Adams supported the review and urged broad community input and League of Oregon Cities involvement. City Manager Scott Spence said he will add the topic to a council retreat and coordinate timing.
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