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Council signals intent to begin charter update to meet fall 2026 ballot deadline
Summary
Councilors discussed prioritizing an update to the Astoria City Charter and signaled a majority in favor of starting the process this year so changes can reach the fall 2026 ballot.
Councilor Mazzarella raised the possibility of prioritizing an update to the Astoria City Charter and asked that the council consider starting that work sooner rather than later.
"I'm just looking at page 24 with the updating Astoria City Charter," Councilor Mazzarella said, asking that charter changes be elevated in the work plan. Councilors debated timing and whether to make it a top priority. Mister Spence asked whether that reflected council consensus so staff would have final direction.
Councilor Davis told the council it "needs to start this year because, the the clock is ticking for it to get on the ballot in 20 26 fall." The mayor noted there appeared to be a majority in favor of beginning the charter process. No formal motion or vote was recorded at the work session; staff will proceed based on the council's direction and report back as needed.
