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Myrtle Creek council sends residency (ZIP code) charter amendment to May ballot
Summary
The council approved Resolution 26-01 to submit a ballot title for a charter amendment that would specify residency by ZIP code for the city administrator; staff noted an explanatory statement is required by the county and there is a March submission deadline.
The Myrtle Creek City Council voted Jan. 6 to approve Resolution 26-01, sending a ballot title to the county for an amendment to the city charter that would specify residency for the city administrator by ZIP code on the May 19, 2026 primary ballot.
Council and staff discussed wording and the explanatory statement required by the county elections office. One staff member said many residents view the community by ZIP code rather than strict city limits and that using a ZIP-code definition should capture broad support. The council discussed whether to include broader charter changes in the same ballot measure and noted the county requires a March deadline for submissions of ballot titles and explanatory statements.
Councilors debated whether combining multiple charter amendments into one question would confuse voters. A council member raised the option of deferring other charter edits to a November ballot to avoid extra cost and voter confusion. The motion to approve the resolution and submit the ballot title passed on a voice vote.
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