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Folsom City Council is shaking things up by placing three pivotal measures on the November 2026 ballot, including a proposed $500 cap on campaign contributions!

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Council advances three charter/code ballot questions and backs $500 candidate contribution limit for November
After a lengthy discussion and public comment, council agreed to place three charter/code changes on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot (Section 4.03 — city attorney appointment; Section 4.07 — boards/commissions language; municipal code change to raise campaign contribution limits) and approved a proposed $500 individual contribution limit for voter consideration (4–1).
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June 2, 2026 at 12:19 PM
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Folsom City Council is making major changes to its charter, but residents are raising alarms over potential loss of voter power and transparency!

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Folsom Council receives charter review report, narrows ballot items after heavy public opposition
The council received the ad hoc charter review committee's report and dissolved the committee, instructing staff to return with more information on three items (city attorney appointment, boards and commissions language, and campaign contribution limits) after residents and unions largely opposed removing voter approval for franchising and automatic council pay increases.
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May 15, 2026 at 4:24 AM
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The Folsom City Council has voted to raise their salaries despite widespread public outcry and concerns over budget shortfalls.

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Folsom council approves pay increase over public objections; vote splits 3-2
After extensive public comment urging restraint, the Folsom City Council adopted Ordinance 1366 and Resolution 11584 to raise council salaries under SB 329; both measures passed on 3-2 votes (Leary and Aquino opposed). Several council members said they would not accept higher pay if serving at the time it takes effect.
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April 17, 2026 at 11:17 AM
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Folsom residents are raising alarms over the controversial annexation deal that they believe is hurting their city—will the council take action?

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City officials address Folsom Ranch annexation deal concerns
Officials respond to claims linking city's issues to Folsom Ranch annexation deal.
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June 26, 2025 at 1:27 PM