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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

Roberta 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 & Time Meeting Details [link text="View Agenda"]Agenda[/link]
Charter Review Commission Public Meeting April 13, 2026 | 5pm Council Chambers, City Hall - 200 Lincoln Avenue https://santafenm.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1462/files/agenda/2478
Charter Review Commission Public Meeting April 30, 2026 | 5pm Council Chambers, City Hall - 200 Lincoln Avenue https://santafenm.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1474/files/agenda/2552
Charter Review Commission Public Meeting May 28, 2026 | 5pm Council Chambers, City Hall - 200 Lincoln Avenue https://santafenm.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1507/files/agenda/2729
Charter Review Commission Public Meeting June 25, 2026 | 5pm Council Chambers, City Hall - 200 Lincoln Avenue https://santafenm.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1514/files/agenda/2803
Charter Review Commission Public Meeting June 30, 2026 | 5pm Council Chambers, City Hall - 200 Lincoln Avenue https://santafenm.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1515/files/agenda/2939
Charter Review Commission Community Input Event - District 2 July 23, 2026 | 6-8pm National Education Association (NEA) - 2007 Botulph Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Charter Review Commission Community Input Event - District 4 August 6, 2026 | 6-8pm Genoveva Chavez Community Center (GCCC) - 3221 Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507
Charter Review Commission Community Input Event - District 3 August 20, 2026 Santa Fe Business Incubator, 3900 Paseo del Sol
Charter Review Commission Community Input Event - District 1 September 3, 2026 | 6-8pm City of Santa Fe Convention Center - 201 W Marcy St, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Charter Review Commission Community Input Event - District 2 September 17, 2026 | 6-8pm National Education Association (NEA) - 2007 Botulph Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Charter Review Commission Community Input Event - District 3 October 1, 2026 More Information Coming Soon
Charter Review Commission Community Input Event - District 4 October 15, 2026 More Information Coming Soon
Charter Review Commission Community Input Event - District 1 November 2026 More Information Coming Soon

 

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)