Mountain View · Charter amendment · Nov 3, 2026
Measure E: City Charter amendment: modernizing provisions
Measure E is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot in Mountain View. This page summarizes the official documents; every statement links to its source, and we take no position on how you should vote.
The question on your ballot
“Shall the measure amending the City Charter to modernize provisions by replacing gender-specific terms with gender-neutral language; extending the time to take action to fill a council vacancy from 30 to 60 days; eliminating the requirement to read ordinances and resolutions in full; authorizing Council to establish qualifications for legislatively created boards, commissions, and committees; updating outdated terminology; improving internal consistency, and making clarifying edits to align with State law and current practices, be adopted?”A YES vote means
A yes vote would amend the Mountain View City Charter to update and modernize several of its provisions, including extending the time to fill a Council vacancy from 30 to 60 days and removing the requirement that ordinances and resolutions be read before adoption.
City Attorney's Impartial Analysis of Measure E · Jul 16, 2026
A NO vote means
A no vote would leave the Mountain View City Charter as it is, without these amendments.
City Attorney's Impartial Analysis of Measure E · Jul 16, 2026
What it takes to pass
Passes with a simple majority (more than 50% yes).
City Attorney's Impartial Analysis of Measure E · Jul 16, 2026
How it got on the ballot
The Mountain View City Council, by unanimous vote, placed this measure on the ballot.
City Attorney's Impartial Analysis of Measure E · Jul 16, 2026
The official arguments
These are the arguments filed with the county for the official voter guide. They are written by their authors, not by the city or by us. We summarize what each says, not whether it is accurate.
Argument in favor
Says Measure E modernizes the Charter by correcting typographical errors, updating outdated terminology, improving consistency, and reflecting state law and City practices. Says it also extends the vacancy-filling period from 30 to 60 days and improves Council meeting efficiency.
Signed by Emily Ann Ramos, Mayor; Chris Clark, Vice Mayor; Lucas Ramirez, Councilmember; Laura Casas, Vice President, Foothill-DeAnza CCD; Charles DiFazio, President; Mountain View Whisman School District Resident
Argument in Favor of Measure E (county-posted filing) · Jul 29, 2026
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