Measure I

In plain language

Measure I would change the City of Folsom's Charter. A YES vote would let the City Council appoint and direct the City Attorney. It also makes some related operational changes. A NO vote means the Charter stays as it is now. No change is described in the evidence.

Impartial analysis

CITY OF FOLSOM City Clerk’s / Elections Official’s Impartial Analysis of Measure “I” Charter Amendment to Change the Procedure for Appointing and Removing the Folsom City Attorney and Making Related Procedural Changes The Folsom City Charter requires the City to be legally represented by a City Attorney. The City Attorney is a City department head and his/her duties include: (i) legally advising the City Council, individual Councilmembers, the City Manager and department heads regarding the law relating to City affairs, (ii) representing the City in all legal proceedings, (iii) preparing all ordinances and other needed legal documents, (iv) reviewing and approving all City contracts as to legal form, and (iv) performing such other duties as may be prescribed by ordinance. The Charter also authorizes the City Attorney to retain outside special legal counsel to assist the City as needed. The City Charter currently provides that the City Attorney is a department head who may be appointed and removed by the Folsom City Manager. On July 14, 2026, the City Council placed Measure “I” on the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election ballot. If passed by a majority of Folsom voters (50%+1), Measure “I” would amend the City Charter to provide that the City Council, and not the City Manager, shall have the power to appoint, suspend or remove the City Attorney. Measure “I” requires the Council to appoint a City Attorney through an employment agreement, like other City department heads under the City Charter. Measure “I” expressly requires the City Attorney to be a member of the California State Bar and chosen solely on the basis of administrative qualifications. The City Attorney is not required to be a resident of the State or City and shall be paid a salary fixed by the Council commensurate with the responsibilities of the position. Measure “I” provides that the City Attorney shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council and may be removed or suspended by the City Council as provided herein. The City Attorney has the right to a public hearing prior to being removed or suspended, which hearing shall be held and a Council decision made only after 10 days' published notice is provided. Measure “I” further prohibits the City Council from removing, suspending, requesting the resignation of, or reducing the duties, salary or benefits of the City Attorney during a period of 90 days immediately following the installation of any newly elected or newly appointed City Councilmember. A “yes” vote on Measure “I” will authorize a Charter amendment to give the City Council the authority to appoint, suspend or remove the City Attorney, subject to the procedural and timing rules above. A “no” vote on Measure “I” will not authorize a Charter amendment to give the City Council the authority to appoint, suspend or remove the City Attorney, subject to the procedural and timing rules above. The above statement is an impartial analysis of Measure “I”. If you desire a copy of the Measure, please call the City’s elections official at [phone number omitted] and a copy will be mailed at no cost to you. s/Christa Freemantle City Clerk/Elections Official ***YOU CAN FIND THE MEASURE ARGUMENTS FOLLOWING THE FULL TEXT OF THIS MEASURE***

Official ballot arguments

Filed for the official voter guide by each side, printed as submitted.

The official arguments will appear here once both sides’ arguments are on file.