CARLSBAD: The Chamber of Commerce board has voted to support Proposition D, the city's proposal to adopt a charter.
A charter gives cities more authority over some municipal affairs, freeing them from some state laws that apply to general-law cities.
“Allowing Carlsbad to be a charter city will allow more local control and has the potential to save the city millions of dollars in public improvements,” chamber board Chairman Lou Storrow said in a statement.
Carlsbad City Council members have said a charter will give the city more flexibility over contracting for construction projects.
The proposed charter is on the June 3 ballot.
The chamber board is composed of 30 local businesses and six members of the community. – M.B.
