Special City Council Meeting - June 22, 2026

The City of Killeen held a Special City Council Meeting on June 22, 2026, primarily focused on discussing proposed charter amendments related to city council-initiated investigations, candidate filing fees, initiative and referendum requirements, change order briefings, recall procedures, judicial removal of elected officials, and citizen comment periods. Key procurement-related discussions included the recommendation for quarterly city manager briefings on all change orders affecting city projects, which was ultimately rejected by the council due to concerns about staff workload and existing oversight processes. The council debated candidate filing fees, with motions to require fees or petition signatures for candidacy failing, maintaining the status quo. Significant attention was given to recall procedures, with motions to reduce signature requirements for recall petitions rejected, but an amendment extending the city secretary's response time from one to five days was approved. The council also considered adopting judicial removal provisions consistent with state law, which passed with a 6-1 vote. Throughout the meeting, motions were made, seconded, and voted on regarding these charter amendments, reflecting a focus on balancing oversight, administrative efficiency, and citizen participation in governance and elections.