California: Democrats vote to stall citizen vote on mayoral powers
A decision on whether to give San Diego voters the option of making the strong-mayor form of government permanent has been delayed. The City Council’s 6-2 vote yesterday fell along party lines, with Democrats supporting a delay and Republicans wanting to put it on the June 8 ballot. The delay was sought by Councilwoman Donna Frye, who opposes the strong-mayor form of government. Voters temporarily created the government structure by approving Proposition F in 2004.