It’s been 17 years since the voters of this City last approved updates and amendments to our Charter, despite the fact that it has been on the ballot numerous times since then.
Each and every time it was previously on the ballot, it was accompanied with an attempt to change our form of government, which the voters did not support.
While debate over our commission form of government can be healthy, and will undoubtedly continue, we must recognize that opportunities have been missed to make the continued and necessary updates and improvements to our Charter that normally accompany the passage of time.
Mayor Kelly established the 2018 Charter Review Commission to prevent yet another missed opportunity and we are proposing amendments intended to both update our Charter and provide efficiencies and organizational improvements to better serve the people of Saratoga Springs.
I am proud of our work and believe the final product furthers the purpose for which the Commission was established and fulfills the charge placed upon us. I encourage everyone to review the proposed amendments on the City website, or at the Public Library and Recreation Center; and to vote on November 6.
- Vincent J. DeLeonardis
Chair, 2018 Charter Review Commission
