Summary
Brezovec reported the referendum signature requirement is set in the city charter, so changing it requires a charter amendment — not practical until the next Charter Review Commission cycle.
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Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
A special election for a charter change would carry election costs.
Any future petitioners seeking easier referendum paths.
Petition organizers currently face the 35% bar within a 30-day window.
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City Council - Aug 18, 2026
Brezovec reported the referendum signature requirement is set in the city charter, so changing it requires a charter amendment — not practical until the next Charter Review Commission cycle.
City Council - Jun 16, 2026
A speaker noted Ohio raised the petition threshold to put an issue on the ballot from 15% to 35% of gubernatorial voters, with only 30 days to collect. Brezovec wants Council to look at lowering it locally, as home-rule cities like Chagrin Falls use 5%.
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