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City Council/EMID unanimously directed staff not to pursue becoming a charter city until after the November 3, 2026 election, while also telling staff to fast-track an economic development study and look for more ways to address vacant properties.
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The council decided not to move forward now with a ballot measure to become a charter city. Officials said the issue may come back after the 2026 election, possibly at a future annual retreat. The council also moved to speed up a study on economic development and asked staff to identify more tools in the municipal code to address vacant properties. For residents, that means city leaders are pausing one major governance change while focusing next on empty storefronts and similar vacancies.
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