Mayor Selection Process
Summary
San Bernardino leaders are considering ending direct mayoral elections and moving to an appointed mayor system instead. This change would completely strip voters of their power to directly choose their city's top leader.
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Impact analysis
Switching to an appointed mayor could reduce city expenses by eliminating costly campaign seasons and special mayoral elections.
City council members and political insiders stand to gain more influence over the selection of the mayor.
Every local voter loses their direct democratic voice in choosing who sits in the mayor's seat.
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