Charter changes on Nov. 4 ballot

A special election Nov. 4 will see Elgin voters weigh in on 14 proposed amendments to the city’s governing document.

Potential changes to the Elgin Home Rule Charter — which outlines the city’s governing structure and powers — include technical clarifications, administrative reform and procedural updates. Charter amendments followed a series of petitions, public hearings and input from a designated committee to reach the ballot box.

Each of the 14 proposed changes appears as a separate proposition on the ballot, allowing registered residents to vote “for” or “against” each individually.