Ballot Measure 6-167 April 11, 2018
The City of Coos Bay, like most cities in Oregon, is a chartered city which allows its citizens to create and later amend the City’s Charter. The City Charter is a document that defines the organization, its powers, functions, and the essential procedures of city government. Since Coos Bay’s first City Charter was enacted back in the early 1900’s, the voters have amended the Charter numerous times to meet the evolving needs of the City and voter wishes.
On February 20, 2018, the Coos Bay City Council unanimously approved a resolution to ask the voters to consider adjusting the frequency of Council meetings; removing unnecessary and unconstitutional provisions of the current City Charter; to clarify the term roadways in the utilities definitions; and to modify the process for issuing revenue bonds. These proposed amendments will be on the May 15, 2018 ballot.
To view the fact sheet for the proposed Coos Bay City Charter Amendments please click on this hyperlink Ballot Measure 6-167