CITY OF FAIRFIELD
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-176
SUPPORTING MEASURE Q TO CHANGE THE OFFICE OF CITY CLERK FROM ELECTED TO AN
APPOINTIVE POSITION, WHICH WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026
WHEREAS, on July 7, 2026, the Fairfield City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026 -158 ordering that a measure be submitted to the voters at the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election to change the Office of City Clerk from an elected office to an app ointive office pursuant to California Government Code Sections 36508 through 36510; and
WHEREAS, the council determined that Measure Q would provide Fairfield with the opportunity to recruit and appoint a professionally qualified city clerk possessing the education, training, technical expertise, and municipal experience necessary to administer the increasingly complex legal and procedural responsibilities of the office; and
WHEREAS, the council finds that Measure Q supports the City's strategic goal of o rganizational excellence by promoting professional municipal administration, operational continuity, and compliance with applicable laws governing local government; and
WHEREAS, the council desires to formally express its official position regarding Measure Q prior to the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD HEREBY RESOLVES:
Section 1. The facts set forth in the recitals of this resolution are true and correct and establish the factual basis for the council’s adoption of this resolution.
Section 2. The council hereby declares its official position in support of Measure Q and encourages informed public participation in the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election.
Section 3. Adoption of this resolution expresses the official legislative position of the council regarding Measure Q. Nothing in this resolution authorizes the expenditure of public funds or the use of City resources for campaign activities except as otherwise permitted by applicable law.
Section 4. The mayor shall sign and the city clerk shall certify the adoption of this resolution.
RES. NO. 2026-176
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of August 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: MEMBERS: VACCARO/BERTANI/CARR/PANDURO/SANDHU/TONNESEN/WILLIAMS NOES: MEMBERS: _________________________________________________ ABSENT: MEMBERS: _________________________________________________ ABSTAIN: MEMBERS: _________________________________________________
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK