Ward system for electing city commissioners
Summary
The commission decided to put wards on the ballot as two questions: whether to switch from citywide at-large elections to neighborhood wards, and if so, whether ward commissioners are elected only within their ward or citywide. Voters will decide in the charter election.
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Last discussed May 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct fiscal impact yet — a fiscal note will be required if a larger commission or ward system is adopted.
Voters get a direct say on whether neighborhood-based representation replaces citywide elections.
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