Contract have evolved since 1949, but the City has not. The small changes being proposed create big savings and help move procurement along faster and cheaper for the City.

Runoff elections are expensive, tiresome and lead to less voter and candidate participation. Changing the method to instant runoff creates more opportunities for individuals to run for office. More choice, more voter participation, healthier elections.

These changes allow you to grow our City. We will be able to better respond to today’s ever changing needs.  Our City has been left behind, creating a stagnant and more expensive local government.

We created a whole set of facts to help you understand how these updates got here and why.

“These updates will help the City move forward towards a better future and more productive government.”

Bill Brand, Mayor

“These Charter updates start to fix our severely outdated 1949 Charter. We are being left behind by other Cities, costing taxpayers significant money and slows progress.”

Nils Nehrenheim, Mayor Pro Tem

“Residents will see quick results and an increase in projects being finished on time and under budget.”

Todd Loewenstein, Council Member

Christian Horvath, Council Member

Zein Obagi Jr., Council Member

Laura Emdee, Council Member