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Three Referendums to Amend the Home Rule Charter Heading to Voters.

Written by Amy Whipple

  • The May primary ballot for City residents will include three amendments to the Home Rule Charter (similar to a constitution).
  • The referenda include adding an anti-discrimination policy; prohibiting the use of the Home Rule Charter amendment process “to add duties or obligations beyond the lawful scope of the City’s authority”; and restricting the lease and/or sale of the City’s water and sewer system to private entities.
  • The first two referenda are in response to a local divestment advocacy group’s effort to get its own referendum on the ballot, which members of Council worry would hamper the City’s ability to do business.

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City Council · February 4, 2025

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