City Attorney Jon Paladini explains how the city charter defines the number of votes a candidate must receive to win outright as the City of Prescott held its primary election for mayor and three council members Tuesday, Aug. 29 in Prescott. /Les Stukenberg/Courier
A change in the way the city calculates the majority vote in a primary election suggested to avoid confusion that often occurs after the vote.
By Cindy Barks | The Daily Courier
Rule changes could be in the works for future Prescott municipal elections, if the Prescott City Council opts to take a host of charter amendments to the voters.
At its study session at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, the council will discuss possible changes to the Prescott City Charter.
Among the categories of potential change: calculations for declaring winners in the city council primary; the city clerk’s duties in verifying nominating petitions; and the length of the mayor’s term.
A city memo notes that any action on the changes would need official council approval at a later meeting, and would then require a public vote.
