Mayor Pro Tem appointment timing (Section 18)
Summary
The committee moved the annual Mayor Pro Tem appointment from May to June so a runoff election can't disrupt the selection. The city attorney confirmed it's a substantive change needing a stand-alone ballot item.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost, but it will occupy one slot on the April ballot.
Voters and commissioners, by making the Pro Tem selection timing work regardless of runoffs.
Mentions & discussions (2)
General - Oct 14, 2026
The charter currently has the commission pick a mayor pro tem in May — but if there's a runoff election, you could be stuck mid-election without clear leadership. Moving it to June fixes that. It's headed toward the April ballot.
General - Sep 9, 2026
The committee moved the annual Mayor Pro Tem appointment from May to June so a runoff election can't disrupt the selection. The city attorney confirmed it's a substantive change needing a stand-alone ballot item.
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