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Ballot initiative litigation

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Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 11, 2026.

Public comments (6)

OpposedLynn SwainSep 11, 2026

Says 80 residents at a fundraiser were outraged the city is spending tax dollars fighting its own taxpayers instead of letting the 30,000 who signed petitions vote.

City Council — September 11, 2026 · 6:00 →
OpposedAndrew GherkinSep 11, 2026

Echoes the notice problem and says the city should 'just do the right thing' and let the people vote.

City Council — September 11, 2026 · 8:28 →
OpposedNancy SkinnerSep 11, 2026

A longtime council observer says she hopes the initiatives reach the ballot soon, especially the district-voting measure, and wishes the council would work with residents rather than against them.

City Council — September 11, 2026 · 11:56 →
OpposedJoy BrennerSep 8, 2026

Former councilmember said the council has a moral duty not to waste taxpayer money fighting citizens in court to keep initiatives off the ballot.

City Council — September 8, 2026 · 48:42 →
OpposedUnidentified ResidentSep 8, 2026

Seconded Brenner's comments, calling the litigation political suicide for council members facing re-election.

City Council — September 8, 2026 · 51:00 →
OpposedSusan SkinnerSep 8, 2026

Said a judge found the city obstructed three citizen initiatives and the special election could cost $1.5 million; blasted the council's conduct as unethical.

City Council — September 8, 2026 · 1:30:44 →

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