Charter City Recap from Second Public Hearing held on July 7, 2026

On July 7, 2026, the Fremont City Council held a second public hearing to consider a draft City Charter based upon the Charter Advisory Committee's recommendations and subsequent City Council amendments requested at the first public hearing on June 2, 2026. At the second public hearing, the City Council received public input and directed City staff to include a provision in the draft City Charter stating that the City Charter does not include the ability to impose a real property transfer tax. On July 28, 2026, the City Council will hold its third and final hearing to consider the amended draft City Charter and decide whether to place the City Charter on the ballot for consideration by the City of Fremont voters at the November 3, 2026, election.

More information on the City of Fremont's City Charter Initiative can be found on the City's website. This webpage is regularly updated by City staff and contains a compilation of information that was presented at the Charter Advisory Committee meetings and City Council public hearings.