Adopt residency requirements for City Council candidates

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In Plain English

The city currently has no formal rules about where council candidates must live. This policy would establish specific residency requirements that candidates must meet to run for office. The requirements would likely include living within city limits for a certain period before filing to run.

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Votes

To table the matter indefinitely

Moved by: Councilmember MyrickSeconded by: Councilmember Choi
Passed

5 to 2

Ben ChoiAye
Demnlus Johnson IIIAye
Eduardo MartinezAye
Jael MyrickAye
Melvin WillisAye
Thomas K. ButtNay
Nathaniel BatesNay