Standing Committee on Municipal and Legislative Operations – Aug 17, 2026
- Where
- Esther Howland (South) Chamber
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What was decided
Sixteen residents spoke on charter review, fifteen in favor and one in opposition. Members discussed charter change options and asked the City Clerk and City Solicitor for reports. Members voted 3-0 to recommend holding the charter review order and a related communication.
Decisions recorded
- Approved the minutes of the May 20, 2026 meeting, 3-0. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Recommended holding the Plan E City Charter review order (item 3a) and the City Clerk's communication on charter review options (item 4a), 3-0. page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Recommended placing the City Clerk's communication on advertisements for the August 17, 2026 meeting on file, 3-0.
- Recommended placing the City Manager's communication on a process to establish a charter review commission on file, 3-0.
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Agenda
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Source
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