Charter Amendments Move Closer to the Ballot with President Green's Endorsement
Voters will have the final say on whether to approve the following proposals:
Board Bill 30FS would expand the Board of Aldermen’s budget authority to align with standard checks and balances practices used in other municipal, state, and federal legislatures. Currently, the Board only has the authority to remove items from the budget. Giving the Board authority to add items—so long as a balanced budget is maintained—gives residents a stronger voice in how city resources are allocated.
Board Bill 61AA proposes the consolidation of city departments to create a unified Department of Transportation. This newly created department would coordinate and oversee street design, maintenance, public safety measures, and other transportation projects; currently those responsibilities are managed by separate departments. If approved by voters, these changes would go into effect in 2029.
Board Bill 72CS would remove the $500 cap on municipal ordinance violations for the specific purpose of holding owners of vacant and distressed properties accountable.
Board Bill 76FS would replace pronouns in the Charter with specific titles and rename the Board of Aldermen to City Council. Outdated job titles and departments would also be updated to reflect modern terminology. These changes reflect that positions within city government are held by women, men, and those who do not fit into that binary.
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