Election
BY SAMANTHA DOUTY
Celina City Council continues term-limit, charter discussions during a March meeting and gave further instruc- tion to staff during an April 9 meeting. The major topic of discussion April 9 was whether council wanted to conduct a citizen survey, which staff The specifics City staff will look to use a lottery system to cre- ate A Charter Commission instead of City Council
Celina City Council discussed adjusting the city charter to potentially amend the city’s no-term- limit policy with a May 2025 election. The details The charter topics, which has to get public approval, that could be seen on a future ballot includes: term limits, role of City Council in appointing and terminating department heads, and clarifying relationship of mayor and council. The council discussed the charter amendments
appointing the participants, Satarino said. Commission members will bring their ideas regarding charter updates to council regularly ahead of the election for guidance before council makes a final decision. Details of the charter topics and commission have not yet been finalized.
recommended against, and when to hold the potential election—November 2024 or May 2025, Strategic Services Manager Anthony Satarino said. Most of the council opted to hold the election in May, while council members Philip Ferguson and Wendie Wigginton preferred to hold the election in November because of voter turnout.
City's recommended timeline The Charter Commission will be a group of community members that will guide what could be seen on the May ballot.
April 2024
2025
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May
May
June
July
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Sept.
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Nov.
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March
City council gives direction to staff during a work session.
The city will host a meeting where attendees can sign up to be part of the commission.
The commission will meet monthly to discuss amendments.
Charter amendments will be presented to council where changes can be proposed.
City attorney will confirm ballot language. Council must put on the ballot by Feb. 28.
Election prep
May 3 election
SOURCE: CITY OF CELINA/ COMMUNITY IMPACT
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