Vague City Charter Amendment Proposals Pass
City concerned implications of the ballot measures were unclear.
November 06, 2024
The two measures that were on the 2024 ballot to amend the City Charter both passed. One would have changed the way chiefs of police and fire are hired and fired, the other would have changed the way separation of power disputes between a mayor and city council are handled.
The language on the ballot did not explain the nuances of the Charter amendments and may have been unclear. These amendments may have to be reviewed by the courts. Councilors opted against adding funding for voter education that would have helped inform the community about these two proposals.
“Transparency is a cornerstone of our democracy, and we’ve heard concerns that the language on the ballot was too vague,” said Mayor Tim Keller.