As of the July 2011 census update, the population is approximately 170,136. The city operates under a home rule charter, which allows for the initiative process for ordinances. To initiate a petition, the required signature threshold is 25% of the votes cast for mayor in the most recent general election. Before circulating a petition, it must be pre-approved by a registered voter filing it with the county election commission. Petitions should meet specific content requirements outlined in the Chattanooga Charter. Once completed, petitions must be submitted within 75 days of pre-approval and at least 60 days before a regular election to be included on the ballot. After certification, the city council has six weeks to adopt the measure or put it to a special election, unless a general municipal election is scheduled within 90 days. A majority vote is needed for the measure to pass.
Summarize Population as of the July, 2011 census update: 170,136.17) Home rule charter city, authorizes initiative for ordinances.
Ordinances: Signature requirement is 25% of the votes cast for all the candidates for mayor at the last preceding general municipal election. Before a petition may be circulated, at least one registered voter of the city shall file the proposed petition with the county election commission for pre-approval (TCA 2- 5-151). Petition content requirements are in Chattanooga Charter, Sec. 11.24 and 3.18. Completed petitions must be filed within 75 days of pre-approval, and at least 60 days prior to a regular election to appear on that ballot (TCA 2-5-151). After certification, council has 6 weeks to adopt or submit at special election to be held as soon as may be done conformably to law, unless a general municipal election is fixed to be held within 90 days. Majority vote passes the measure.
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