San Ramon Charter Measures P & Q, 2008
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Two San Ramon Charter Measures, P & Q were on the November 4, 2008 ballot in Contra Costa County, California.
Both measures were defeated, with Measure P getting 48.6% and Measure Q getting 49.19% of the vote.
Measure P would have changed the way that compensation for San Ramon's mayor is determined. Currently, the mayor's salary is set at $100/month more than what the members of the city council earns. If P passes, the members of the city council can freely vote on what the mayor earns.
Measure Q would have allowed mayors to serve a total of nine years, depending on the dates of general municipal elections and other considerations.
Measure P asked voters the question, "Shall so much of Article III of the City of San Ramon Charter which currently reads as "Compensation for the elected Mayor of San Ramon shall be one hundred dollars per month more than a City Councilmember" be amended to read "Compensation for the elected Mayor of San Ramon shall be determined by resolution of the City Council."
Measure Q asked voters the question, "Shall the following be added to Article III of the City of San Ramon Charter: Notwithstanding any of the above, if the general municipal election date is changed to the date of the statewide general election, the unexpired term of an incumbent Mayor shall be extended by one year or reduced by one year. If the term is extended, that individual may serve a total of nine years as Mayor."
