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Charter review advances ballot ideas

San BernardinoMay 28, 20263 min read

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The committee advanced multiple charter amendment ideas for a June 10 special meeting, including proposals on the mayor’s authority, line-item veto power, term limits, and public outreach.

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Charter Review Committee

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The committee continued working through possible changes to the city charter and took several votes to keep the process moving. It agreed to hold a special meeting on June 10 to further discuss recommendations that could go to the city council for the November 2026 ballot. Members also agreed to add a focused discussion of mayor and city council term limits to that special meeting and to hold public outreach workshops at future regular meetings.

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Approved the April 22, 2026 regular meeting minutes.
Voted to hold a special meeting on June 10, 2026 to discuss potential charter amendment recommendations for the November 2026 election ballot.
Added a June 10 special-meeting agenda item specifically on mayor and city council term limits.
Agreed to host public outreach workshops on the city charter at future regular meetings.

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Regular Meeting of the Charter Review Committee

May 28, 2026, 1:00 AMcompleted

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