🗳 On Sept. 23, city commissioners will cast their final votes on ballot language for seven proposed City Charter amendments voters will decide on in a Nov. 4 special election. We’re going through each item one by one this week, continuing with whether candidates for office should be declared the winner if they receive over 50% of votes cast in a primary election, allowing them to bypass the general election. Some argue this would relieve candidates from having to campaign an additional 11 weeks

🗳️ On Sept. 23, city commissioners will cast their final votes on ballot language for seven proposed City Charter amendments voters will decide on in a Nov. 4 special election. We’re going through each item one by one this week, starting with whether to increase the mayor’s term of office from two to four years. Some argue this would allow mayors to gain more on-the-job experience and focus on long-term policy goals without the physical and financial pressures of impending reelection campaigns.