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Council approves placing five charter amendments on May ballot
Summary
Ordinance 2026-05 was approved to place five proposed home-rule charter amendments on the May 2 ballot, covering council compensation, the comprehensive plan, council benefits, petition rules, and borrowing thresholds; the motion passed with six yes and one abstention.
Danielle presented Ordinance 2026-05 to order a special election on May 2 for five proposed amendments to the city's home-rule charter. Mayor Benton summarized the five items for council review: compensation for council members, removing the comprehensive plan, benefits parity for council members, changes to petition procedures, and raising the approval threshold for borrowing without a bond election.
Councilmembers discussed the policy trade-offs and agreed to proceed. The mayor noted this was the council's last opportunity to add or remove items prior to the ordinance deadline; Councilmember Jessica moved approval and the ordinance passed with six votes in favor and one abstention. Councilmembers were urged to educate voters about the proposed changes ahead of the May election.
