2008 Special Election Information
Proposed Charter Amendment Questions
A. Term of Office of Council Members.
The Charter currently provides that four Councilmembers are selected at each election; two receive two-year terms and two receive four-year terms. It is proposed that the Charter be amended to provide that, at each election, three Councilmembers are elected to four-year terms, with a transition to maintain staggered terms and to assure conformity of provisions.
Shall the above-described Charter Amendment be adopted? Yes [ ] No [ ]
B. Term of Office of Mayor.
The Charter currently provides for the Mayor to be elected for a two-year term of office. It is proposed that the Charter be amended to provide that, commencing with the election of 2009, the Mayor shall be elected to a four-year term of office.
Shall the above-described Charter Amendment be adopted? Yes [ ] No [ ]
C. Filling of Vacancies.
The Charter currently provides that Council vacancies are filled by the Mayor, subject to Council approval, notwithstanding the time remaining in the vacating Councilmember’s term. It is proposed that the Charter be amended to 1) provide that if the remaining term is one year or longer, the vacancy will be filled by election and 2) authorize the Council to enact implementing legislation.
Shall the above-described Charter Amendment be adopted? Yes [ ] No [ ]
D. Charter Update.
It is proposed that the Charter be amended to 1) remove outdated and unnecessary transitional provisions and 2) reflect non-substantive stylistic and technical changes, along with any amendments needed for conformity, implementation and consistency of Charter amendments.
Shall the above-described Charter Amendment be adopted? Yes [ ] No [ ]
Early Voting Schedule
October 20 - November 2
“Election Day”
November 4
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