HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-02-2026 SM_Item 1_Armenta, AndrenaFrom:Andrena Armenta
To:PublicComments
Subject:Public Comment Opposing Proposal to Remove Voter Input in Mayoral Selection
Date:Sunday, February 1, 2026 6:17:19 PM
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Dear Mayor and Members of the City Council,
I am writing to formally oppose the proposal being rushed forward that would remove the
ability of San Bernardino residents to vote for and elect their mayor.
The right to vote and to participate in local governance is foundational to a healthy democracy.
Any change that limits public input, especially one advanced through a special meeting with
limited accessibility, undermines transparency, public trust, and community voice.
Decisions of this magnitude deserve broad community engagement, ample time for public
discussion, and the consent of the people most affected. I respectfully urge the Council to
pause this process and protect the residents’ right to participate directly in choosing their city’s
leadership.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Andrena Armenta
City of San Bernardino
Parks, Recreation, & Community Services Commissioner, 6th Ward