Referendums
The right of registered electors, within 30 days after final publication of an ordinance, and by obtaining signatures on a petition, to require the City Council to reconsider the ordinance or submit it to the electorate for a vote.
Petition Signature Requirements
Must be signed by registered electors in a number equal to at least 10% of the total vote cast in the last regular municipal election held by the city.
- Required Signatures for 2023 = 7,316 signatures
Petition Format Requirements
Section 54-121 of the City Code
Approval of Referendum Ordinance
City Council may adopt the referendum ordinance without alteration by a majority vote of all members. If it is not adopted without alteration by City Council, the City Clerk will submit the ordinance to a vote of the registered electors of the city. If a majority of the registered electors vote "yes", the ordinance shall be effective upon certification of the election results. If a majority of the registered electors vote "no" the ordinance shall be repealed in its entirety upon certification of the election results.