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Erie City Council is considering expanding a study on a new form of government to include options beyond home rule.

The proposed ordinance would push the ballot referendum on whether to form a study commission to May 2026.

If approved, a nine-member commission would study various government forms and make recommendations to voters.

The city of Erie is still poised to let voters weigh in on whether the city should study a new form of government.

However, Erie City Council is considering expanding the scope of that study and pushing any ballot referendum into 2026.

City Council, at its Aug. 6 meeting, is expected to consider a first-reading ordinance related to what’s known as a home rule form of government.

Council gave final approval to a different home rule char

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