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April 7th, 2026 General Municipal Election Candidates

Mayor (Unexpired Term): *Ebonee F. Shaw *Tyrone McCain

Council-at-Large: *Rita Crawford-Graham *Tracy Cole

Ward 1: *Barbara Jean Holmes *Emmalene Mitchell

Ward 3: *Robert Martin Brown *Willie Mae Harris *Carolyn Crimes *Theodore Ted Hoskins

Ward 5: *Lisa Willis-James *Diane Phillips *Elias Hindeleh

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PROPOSITION A

The Council salary is set in the Charter. The Charter can be changed by a vote of the people. The council members hold a great responsibility for our community. The last charter amendment for a salary increase was 1986 for the current $175 per month. A charter amendment will be on the April 7th, 2026 election ballot for your consideration. 

"Shall Section 3, Article II entitled "Compensation" of the Council in the Charter of the City of Berkeley, MO be amended to read as follows: "The compensation of each member of the council shall be four hundred ($400) per month. In addition, each Councilperson shall be reimbursed for any necessary and specifically incurred expenses authorized by ordinance or resolution of the Council?"

On the ballot for Proposition A mark Yes if in favor or No if opposed. 

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