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Complete city charter review a possibility

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Complete city charter review a possibility

Elgin’s City Charter has remained largely untouched since its inception several decades ago, but council members are considering enlisting local voters for a complete review.Discussions earlier this month about a potential City Council term length and compensation increase led to a larger conversation about Elgin’s constitution during the July 16 council meeting. Following the lead of neighboring municipalities, City Manager Tom Mattis suggested incorporating a charter review process to be completed every five years.“This item, I think turns into a much larger discussion, as far as a review of the city charter,” said Mattis. “Elgin’s in a very unique spot ...

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