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NOTICE OF ORDINANCE 1.2.WPD

NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of Monroe, Louisiana on the following Ordinances, Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber at Monroe City Hall.

(1)         Ordinance proposing an amendment to the Home Rule Charter of the City of Monroe, Louisiana, to amend Section 2-13(c) (Submission of Ordinances to the Mayor) so as to reduce the vote required for the council to override a mayoral veto from two-thirds of its authorized membership to a majority of its authorized membership; providing that the amendment shall become effective only upon ratification by a majority of the qualified electors voting thereon; directing submission of the proposed amendment to the electorate pursuant to Section 7-04 of the Charter and Article VI, Section 5 of the Louisiana Constitution; and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

(2)         Ordinance prohibiting discrimination, harassment, retaliation, race-based decision-making, and the misuse of official position to knowingly or recklessly make materially false attributions of racial motive by persons exercising governmental authority on behalf of the city; preserving executive authority, civil service rights, confidentiality, and all remedies provided by law; and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

Carolus S. Riley, CMC, MMC
City Clerk

NOTICE PUBLISHED IN THE MONROE NEWS-STAR ON JUNE 26TH, 2026.

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