HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 1828 - Charter Clerk and TreasurerCITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER STITES
Council Bill No. 15
Ordinance No. 1828
Series 2025
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING A BALLOT QUESTION TO THE
VOTERS OF THE CITY AT THE NOVEMBER 4, 2025, REGULAR
MUNICIPAL ELECTION, TO AMEND THE WHEAT RIDGE HOME
RULE CHARTER TO ELIMINATE OFFICES OF ELECTED CITY
CLERK AND CITY TREASURER
WHEREAS, pursuant to Charter Section 16.8 and C.R.S. 31-2-210, the City Council
of the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado has the authority to refer ballot questions
amending the City’s Home Rule Charter to the electorate; and
WHEREAS, the Council wishes to refer a ballot question amending the Charter to
eliminate the offices of elected City Clerk and City Treasurer; and
WHEREAS, the Council wishes to set a ballot title for the same.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT
RIDGE, COLORADO:
Section 1. Ballot question referred and ballot title set.
The following ballot question is hereby referred to the electorate of the City at the
November 4, 2025, municipal election:
Ballot Question and Title:
SHALL THE HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE COLORADO
BE AMENDED TO ELIMINATE THE ELECTED POSITIONS OF CITY CLERK AND
CITY TREASURER, EFFECTIVE UPON A VACANCY OCCURRING IN SAID OFFICES
OR NOVEMBER 2, 2027, WHICHEVER FIRST OCCURS, AND TO MAKE
NECESSARY CONFORMING CHANGES WITHIN THE CHARTER?
Yes: _________ No: __________
Full Text of proposed Charter Amendment:
•Amend section 3.7 (Election of city clerk) to add a new subsection (b) to read:
“(b) THIS SECTION 3.7 IS REPEALED UPON A VACANCY OCCURRING IN THE
OFFICE OF CITY CLERK OR NOVEMBER 2, 2027, WHICHEVER FIRST
OCCURS.”
• Amend section 3.9 (Election of treasurer) to add a new subsection (b) to read:
“(b) THIS SECTION 3.9 IS REPEALED UPON A VACANCY OCCURRING IN THE
OFFICE OF CITY TREASURER OR NOVEMBER 2, 2027, WHICHEVER FIRST
OCCURS.”
• Delete subsection 3.11(c) of the Charter (vacancies in offices of elected City Clerk
and elected City Treasurer) in its entirety:
(c) If a vacancy occurs in the office of the city clerk or city treasurer, no
special election shall be called but such vacancy shall be filled by
appointment by the council for the remainder of the term.
Section 2. Safety Clause. The Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that
this Ordinance is promulgated under the general police power of the City of Wheat Ridge,
that it is promulgated for the health, safety, and welfare of the public and that this
Ordinance is necessary for the preservation of health and safety and for the protection of
public convenience and welfare. The City Council further determines that the Ordinance
bears a rational relation to the proper legislative objective sought to be attained.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon
adoption at second reading and signature by the Mayor as permitted by Section 5.11 of
the Charter.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT
RIDGE, COLORADO:
INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of 8 to 0 on this
11th day of August 2025, ordered published in full on the City’s website as provided by
the Home Rule Charter, and Public Hearing and consideration on final passage set for
August 25, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat
Ridge, Colorado.
READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final reading by a
vote of 8 to 0, this 25th day of August 2025.
SIGNED by the Mayor on this 26th day of August 2025.
Bud Starker, Mayor
ATTEST:
Margy Greer, Senior Deputy City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
Gerald E. Dahl, City Attorney
First Publication: August 12, 2025
Second Publication: August 26, 2025
Effective Date: August 25, 2025
Published:
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