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Adoption of Resolution Calling for the Holding of a Consolidated Municipal Election in the City of Alameda on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the Submission of a Proposed Charter Amendment to Amend and Repeal Outdated Provisions, Establishing the Policies and Procedures for Such an Election, requesting that the County of Alameda Conduct Such an Election, and Authorizing City Councilmembers to File Written Arguments For or Against the Measure. (City Clerk)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Lara Weisiger, City Clerk
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A City of Alameda (City) Council Charter Review Subcommittee would like City Council to consider amending various sections of the City Charter (Charter) that are outdated or no longer applicable. If City Council is in support of the amendments to the Charter, City Council should adopt a resolution placing the measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot. If the measure is placed on the ballot, the resolution also authorizes the City Council, or members thereof, to submit arguments for or against the measure.
BACKGROUND
In 2025, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft formed a Charter review subcommittee. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft and Vice Mayor Pryor served on the subcommittee and met to review and propose Charter amendments. The subcommittee directed staff to proceed with bringing three proposed amendments to City Council, including a cleanup measure.
DISCUSSION
Election Code Section 1415 establishes when Charter proposals may be submitted to the voters. This measure proposes cleanup of outdated language and provisions. The proposed ballot question and ballot measure language for the measure is being presented to City Council for approval to be submitted to the voters. Any City Council action to advance a measure to the November ballot does not equate to City Council support or opposition to the measure, which would be addressed through the ballot arguments discussed below. Placing the measure on the ballot provides Alame...
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