Town of Fabius Referendum — Four-year terms for supervisor, clerk and highway superintendent (Onondaga County)

What it does

Should the term of the office for Town Supervisor, Town Clerk and Town Highway Superintendent be changed from two to four years, effective November 3rd 2026 for the general election for the aforesaid offices to be held on that date, with the four year terms commencing on January 1, 2027.

A YES vote means

The Fabius Town Supervisor, Town Clerk and Highway Superintendent terms would change from two to four years, starting with the November 3, 2026 election and terms beginning January 1, 2027.

A NO vote means

These Fabius town office terms would stay two years.

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).

The YES and NO lines are SpectrumVote's plain-language reading of the official text above; the official text is what you vote on.

Official text: source

Background

At its June 15, 2026 meeting, the Fabius Town Board discussed lengthening the two-year terms of Town Supervisor, Town Clerk and Highway Superintendent to four years. The minutes say the Town believes the change would provide greater continuity in those offices.

The board voted 5–0 to propose Local Law #1 of 2026 (Resolution #2026-3) and scheduled a public hearing for July 20, 2026.

At the July 20 public hearing no public comment was received, and the board adopted Local Law #1 of 2026 by a 5–0 vote (Resolution #2026-4).

Put on the ballot by Fabius Town Board, 5–0, July 20, 2026 (Local Law #1 of 2026; Resolution #2026-4).

From official source 1, official source 2.

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Town of Fabius Referendum mean?

The Fabius Town Supervisor, Town Clerk and Highway Superintendent terms would change from two to four years, starting with the November 3, 2026 election and terms beginning January 1, 2027.

What does a NO vote on Town of Fabius Referendum mean?

These Fabius town office terms would stay two years.

How many votes does Town of Fabius Referendum 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 Fabius Referendum?

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.