Chapter 6: Elections

Section 25 removed by special election May 19, 2026.Section 26. State Law. City elections must conform to state law except as this Charter or ordinances provide otherwise. All elections for City offices must be nonpartisan.

[As amended by special election May 19, 2026; special election held May 19, 1981; and general election November 7, 2006 (section renumbered).]

Section 27 removed by special election May 19, 2026.Section 28 removed by special election May 19, 2026.Section 29. Nominations. The Council must adopt an ordinance prescribing the manner for a person to be nominated to run for mayor or a city councilor position.

[As amended by special election May 19, 2026; special election held May 21, 1954; and special election held May 19, 1981; and general election November 7, 2006 (section renumbered).]

Section 30 removed by special election May 19, 2026.Section 31 removed by special election May 19, 2026.Section 32 removed by special election May 19, 2026.