Town of Simsbury Question 1 — Charter Revision (Capitol Planning Region)

What it does

Shall the Charter of the Township of the Town of Simsbury be amended as proposed by the Simsbury Charter Revision Commission to take effect December 7, 2026 as approved by the Simsbury Board of Selectmen?

Needed to pass

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Left–right lean

Not a left–right issue: a procedural or local question that liberals and conservatives don't typically split on (AI read of the official ballot summary).

Official text: source

Background

The Charter Revision Commission filed its Final Report and Proposed Revised Charter with the town clerk on April 6, 2026; the Board of Selectmen held a public hearing on March 2, 2026 and approved the proposed charter as submitted on April 20, 2026, according to the board's June 8, 2026 resolution.

On June 8, 2026 the Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to put the revised charter to voters as a single question, with the changes taking effect December 7, 2026 if approved, according to the minutes.

The explanatory text the board approved on September 14, 2026 lists changes including requiring alternates seated on a board to be from the same party as the absent member when available, removing members absent for three consecutive meetings, and requiring an annual Board of Selectmen review of the Town Manager.

It also lists a redefinition of the Police Commission's powers, including reviewing procedures for citizen complaints and meeting with the Boards of Selectmen and Finance before collective bargaining agreements.

Put on the ballot by Simsbury Board of Selectmen, unanimous, June 8, 2026 (resolution setting the referendum question).

From official source 1, official source 2, official source 3.

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Quick answers

How many votes does Town of Simsbury Question 1 need to pass?

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Should I vote yes or no on Town of Simsbury Question 1?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.

When is the vote?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.