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Charter Review Commission

Every ten years, the City's Charter calls for a Charter Review Commission to review the Charter and make recommendations regarding any needed changes to the City's Governing Body. The current Charter Review Commission was convened pursuant to Resolution 2025-59 to consider Mayor and City Councilor Powers.

 

 

Click here to view the Charter Review Commission agendas.

Lilliemae Ortiz, Councilor Amanda Chavez nominee (Chair)

Pamela Ray, Mayor Michael Garcia nominee

Renee Villarreal, Councilor Alma Castro nominee

Maria Perez, Councilor Pat Feghali nominee

Brandon Vella, Councilor Paul Bustamante nominee

Rod Gould, Councilor Elizabeth Barrett nominee

Kendal Chavez, Councilor Pilar Faulkner nominee

John Paul Granillo, Councilor Lee Garcia nominee

Rooberta Duran, Councilor Jamie Cassutt nominee

Charter Review Commission Resolution

Current City Charter

City Code

 

Charter Review Commission Meetings & Events

Below is a list of upcoming Charter Review Commission meetings, public hearings, and community events. Agendas, meeting materials, and event details will be posted as they become available.

Community members are encouraged to attend and participate throughout the Charter review process.

Charter Review Commission Table
Event Date [link text="View Agenda"]Agenda[/link]
Charter Review Commission Public Meeting April 13, 2026 https://santafenm.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1462/files/agenda/2478
Charter Review Commission Public Meeting April 30, 2026 https://santafenm.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1474/files/agenda/2552
Charter Review Commission Public Meeting May 28, 2026 https://santafenm.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1507/files/agenda/2729
Charter Review Commission Public Meeting June 25, 2026 https://santafenm.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1514/files/agenda/2803
Charter Review Commission Public Meeting June 30, 2026 https://santafenm.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1515/files/agenda/2939

 

Public Comments to the Charter Review Commission

Use the form below to submit any comments to the Charter Review Commission.

Please provide your contact information below so City staff can follow up with you if needed.




Before submitting your input, please review Resolution 2025-59. When providing comments, we encourage you to reference the relevant section or topic of the resolution whenever possible.

View Resolution 2025-59 (PDF)