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Council approves first reading of charter amendments to lengthen terms and limit runoffs
Summary
On first reading, the council approved Ordinance No. 2026-05 to increase council terms from two to three years and to restrict runoffs when a candidate receives at least 35% of valid votes; a referendum is scheduled for March 9, 2027.
The council approved the first reading by title of Ordinance No. 2026-05, proposing two charter amendments: increasing town council terms from two years to three years and eliminating most runoff elections when a candidate receives 35% or more of valid votes. The ordinance language also sets a referendum for March 9, 2027 and includes standard severability and effective-date provisions.
The ordinance was read aloud by the town attorney; the town manager described the changes as a cleanup of the charter and said the second reading will be held in September before placement on the March ballot. "Shall the town charter be amended to provide the term of office for each town council member be increased from 2 years to 3 years," the reading stated. Council voted 4-0 to approve the item on first reading.
