Charter Amendment Ballot Measure
At a glance
- What: A City Charter amendment on the November 3, 2026 ballot that updates election procedures and timelines to modern standards, clarifies the recall process, aligns the referendum process with new state law, and makes other administrative changes about candidates, petitions and officeholders.
- Where it stands: On June 16, 2026 Council adopted Resolution No. 72,337-N.S. placing the measure on the ballot, all ayes, with 0 speakers.
- Next: Voters decide on November 3, 2026. See also Infrastructure Bond Ballot Measure and Sales Tax Ballot Measure.
Detail
- Action Calendar item 37, from the City Manager; contact City Clerk Numainville. No financial implications listed.
- Motion (Ishii/Humbert), all ayes: (1) adopt the resolution, including the text amendments in Supplemental Communications Packet 2 from the City Manager (supplemental material from the City Clerk Department), and (2) designate Mayor Ishii, Councilmember Taplin and Councilmember Lunaparra to file ballot measure arguments (Elections Code Section 9282).
Sources
- City Council regular meeting minutes, June 16, 2026 (Attachment 4 in the minutes-for-approval batch): https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2026-06/2026-06-30%20Item%2018%20Minutes%20for%20Approval.pdf
Log
2026-06-16 - City Council (regular)
Resolution 72,337 placing the charter amendment on the ballot adopted, all ayes; argument writers designated.