The City of Delta will hold a special election on April 1 for voters to decide on the adoption of a new city charter. This follows the 2024 election, in which citizens approved the formation of a Charter Commission to review and update the existing charter, which was originally adopted in 1950.
The elected nine-member Delta Charter Commission, with guidance from the city attorney, city staff and community members, met extensively to assess necessary revisions, taking into account changes in state laws, the Colorado Constitution, and modern municipal governance practices.
After thorough review, the commission determined that a full rewrite, rather than piecemeal amendments, was the most effective approach to streamlining and modernizing the city’s foundational document.