Oakland's mayor would become the city's chief executive with veto power, while the City Council would gain powers to override vetoes and confirm some department directors.
A Yes vote
A No vote
Proposal impacts
Impact on Oakland councilmembers
Council compensation would rise by an estimated $36,000 to $108,000 in salary and benefits per member.
Council compensation today includes an annual salary of about $114,000 under the current pay rules.
Impact on Oakland taxpayers
Taxpayer-funded city costs would rise by an estimated $2 million to $2.6 million in the first year.
Taxpayer-funded city costs today include council salaries adjusted under the current charter rules.
Impact on Oakland residents
City decisions affecting residents would face a mayoral veto that the council could override with six votes.
City decisions affecting residents today follow mayor and council rules that let the mayor break a council tie.
Impact on Oakland city attorney
The city attorney's salary would follow the Public Ethics Commission's revised pay rules for elected officials.
The city attorney's salary today follows the existing charter rules, with annual pay set at about $338,000.
