The City Council formed a Charter Review Committee in April 2016.  The Charter Review Committee has met several times to review the City Charter amendments and provisions.  The City Council adopted the Committee recommended amendments and will move these forward for the November 4, 2016 ballot for voters to decide.  Proposed Charter Amendments: http://www.kelso.gov/city-council/city-charter-review

Also, "pro" and "con" statements and additional information regarding the amendments is available on page 113 of the Cowlitz County local voters pamphlet.  https://wei.sos.wa.gov/county/cowlitz/en/pages/default.aspx