Charter Amendments — Procedure for Filling Councilmember Vacancies Exceeding Half a Term (Monroe County)
Ballot measure · November 3, 2026 · Voters in the city of Islamorada, Village of Islands
- What it does
- The Village Charter provides that if a councilmember vacancy occurs and 50 percent or more of the term remains the remaining councilmembers must appoint a replacement by majority vote. In this scenario, the proposed amendment requires the remaining Councilmembers to appoint an interim councilmember within 30 days and call a special election within 6 months to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term. Shall the above described Charter amendment be adopted?
- Needed to pass
- A simple majority
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Also on Monroe County ballots
- Charter Amendment 1 — Amending Sec.3.01(A) of The City Charter to Increase the Term of Mayor from Two Years to Four Years in 2028.
- Charter Amendment 2 — Amending Sec.3.01(B) of The City Charter to Increase the Limit of Service from Eight Years to Twelve Years for Future Mayors of The City of Key West.
- Charter Amendments — Three-Year Staggered Terms for Councilmembers With Limit of Three Terms
- Charter Amendments — Requiring A Supermajority Vote Relating to Village-Owned Property
Quick answers
- How many votes does Charter Amendments need to pass?
- A simple majority
- Should I vote yes or no on Charter Amendments?
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- When is the vote?
- The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting and mail-ballot deadlines vary by state; check your state or county election office.