Astoria City Charter Amendments
Summary
Voters will decide whether to expand the Council from five to seven members with two at-large seats, require Council consent for board appointments, and update vacancy and appointed-official rules. The expansion and consent measures passed 4-1 over the Mayor's objection.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Critics asked for a full accounting of election, staff, and potential new-councilor salary costs, which was not provided.
Residents seeking at-large representation and broader opportunities to serve, per supporters.
Opponents say expansion could lengthen meetings and consolidate power; some worry added scrutiny would discourage board volunteers.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council - Jul 6, 2026
Voters will decide whether to expand the Council from five to seven members with two at-large seats, require Council consent for board appointments, and update vacancy and appointed-official rules. The expansion and consent measures passed 4-1 over the Mayor's objection.
City Council - Jun 2, 2026
The council wants to put three charter changes before voters in November: expanding the council, revising board appointment rules, and language cleanup. Critics say the council skipped the citizen committee promised in its work plan.
City Council Work Session - Apr 27, 2026
Four possible charter changes are on the table: fixing vacancy/quorum language, clarifying appointive officers and the city attorney role, requiring council sign-off on board appointments, and adding two at-large council seats. Decisions must be made by August 14 to make the November ballot.
City Council Work Session - Mar 23, 2026
The council wants a bigger conversation about updating the city charter at its April 27 work session and asked staff to bring more information. What changes are on the table hasn't been detailed yet.
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