Charter City Workshop #2 February 26, 2026

Town of Atherton — City Council Subcommittee Workshop · February 26, 2026

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A committee member (S1) framed the session around housing as the town's biggest recent issue and noted limited local control because state law often preempts charter authority; other committee members agreed. The discussion introduced the central question: would becoming a charter city change Atherton's ability to control housing policy?

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Workshop discussion of a proposed charter for the Town of Atherton, focusing on what home-rule would and would not change (notably limited effect on state housing mandates), next steps for neighborhood outreach, and timing for potential placement on the November ballot.

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