Summary
Right now, a council member has to resign their seat before running for mayor, triggering appointment musical chairs. The amendment going to the November 3 ballot would end that requirement, but questions remain about how the resulting vacancy rules should work.
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Last discussed Jun 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Council members considering a mayoral run and voters who want a say in filling seats.
Critics say it could let a member keep their seat as a fallback, taking an opportunity from candidates who would otherwise run for it.
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