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Huber Heights 2024 Charter Amendments

The City of Huber Heights has five (5) City Charter amendments for voters to consider at the general election on November 5, 2024. Simply put, a City Charter is somewhat like a constitution; it establishes a form of government and creates basic rules about how the government operates. Huber Heights’ City Charter had not been reviewed or amended since it became effective in 1984 until 2016-2017.

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proposes giving the Mayor a single vote on Council matters, while removing the Mayor's ability to veto Council decisions.  This amendment changes the Mayor's role to a voting member of the Council without the power to veto.  Currently, the Mayor does not have a vote on Council, but the Mayor has the power to veto Council decisions.  This amendment seeks to align the Mayor's role with that of other Councilmembers, providing clarity on the Mayor's function in the legislative process as typically done in other local communities.

proposes that candidates for the offices of Councilmember and Mayor cannot hold those offices at the time of filing their nomination petition, unless they are in the last year of their current term.  This amendment changes the electoral process by preventing sitting officials from using the advantages of incumbency while running for a new term or a different office.

proposes that board or commission members, as well as Councilmembers, may be removed if they have three or more unexcused absences from meetings.  This amendment sets clear grounds for removal based on attendance.   This amendment establishes attendance requirements for members of boards, commissions, and the City Council, ensuring that all members are actively participating in their duties.  The amendment provides a clear standard for removal in cases of repeated unexcused absences.

proposes that the Clerk of Council can provide public notice of any proposed adoption or recodification of the City Code by posting it on the City’s website and in at least three public places within the City for at least ten days prior to adoption.  This amendment modernizes the process of notifying the public about changes to the City Code by incorporating digital platforms to ensure wider and more timely dissemination of information.

proposes that the residency requirement for the City Manager be determined by existing Ohio State Law and as negotiated by the City Council.  This amendment allows flexibility in setting residency requirements.  This amendment provides flexibility in the residency requirements for the City Manager, allowing the City Council to consider the specific circumstances of each candidate and align the residency requirement with state law.

This year, the City Council appointed nine interested voters to serve on a Charter Review Commission to review the City Charter and recommend any changes to the City Council. The Charter Review Commission unanimously approved and recommended these City Charter amendments to the City Council. The Huber Heights City Council then reviewed and approved these recommendations from the Charter Review Commission and submitted these five (5) City Charter amendments to the voters for consideration.
The Huber Heights City Council appointed a Charter Review Commission in 2024 to conduct a review of the City Charter. During this review process, the Charter Review Commission considered suggestions made by residents of Huber Heights, commission members, the Law Director, City Staff, City Council, and referenced the City Charters of at least 20 area cities. Following months of research, review, and discussion, the Charter Review Commission provided detailed recommendations for amendments to the City Charter. Before placing the proposed City Charter amendments on the ballot, the City Council carefully considered the recommendations made by the Charter Review Commission.
These proposed amendments are the result of the Charter Review Commission's review and recommendations to the City Council. As you review the proposed changes, the reasoning behind some of the amendments may not be obvious. You are encouraged to call City Hall at (937) 233-1423 with any questions or you may contact members of the Charter Review Commission or the City Council for more information. If you would like a copy of the complete text of the Huber Heights City Charter, a link is provided on this webpage or paper copies of the Huber Heights City Charter are also available at City Hall.

The City Charter plays a crucial role in the governance of Huber Heights. Please take the time to review the proposed changes. Thank you for your attention to this important issue.