On November 8, 2022, voters approved the Home Rule Charter making Princeton a Home Rule "council-manager" form of government.  The Home Rule Charter is the basic foundation of our city government.  The basis of a home rule city is local decisions are made my local residents.  

     Home Rule cities have greater autonomy to govern themselves.  They can enact ordinances (laws), regulate land use, and address local issues without needing the State's approval (as long as they don't conflict with State or Federal laws).  The City Council has the authority to tax residents and spend those tax dollars today and apply for loans on future taxes. 

     There are very few disadvantages of being a Home Rule City; one of them is if the Home Rule Charter is not written well or excludes vital protections.  Another disadvantage is many residents are busy, not interested or do not understand that their input is vital.  Without interested residents home rule can quickly become a detriment and cause more harm than good.

     The goal of Safeguard Princeton is to add basic safeguards to our charter that will help protect all our residents. Everyone's participation is needed and welcomed.