City charter measure

Spoke in support of the charter, saying it expands democratic principles and gives the city more tools to improve quality of life.

A Rosemead resident of 17 years and vice president of Laborers Local 300 voiced union support for placing the charter on the November ballot.

A small business owner strongly supported the charter, citing local control over public safety and flexibility to use city funds for economic development.

Opposed the charter, citing the 2008 vote where roughly 62% rejected it, concerns about state mandates ensuring accountability, and arguing 20-year term limits are too long.

A 25-year resident and political science scholar called the charter 'lean' and asked the council for a plain-language case, and questioned whether the charter committee discussed ranked choice voting and ethics reforms.