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City of Montrose Charter Amendment - Police Chief

Montrose city, Colorado
My vote power: High

What does this measure do?

Requires Montrose's city council to approve the city manager's choice to hire or fire the police chief. Your elected council would gain a say over the job, with no tax change.

More about this measure

Proposed by: Montrose City Council

Montrose's elected city council voted to put these charter changes on the ballot. Council member Dave Frank resigned in September 2026 amid conflict over the changes.

Source: kvnf.org

A YES vote means

Require council approval to hire or fire the police chief. The city manager would still oversee the police department's daily work.

A NO vote means

Keep the city manager's power to hire or fire the police chief without council approval.

Sources: cityofmontrose.org · montrosecounty.net