Cuyahoga County Issue 43 — City of Independence: Proposed Charter Amendment

Ballot measure · November 3, 2026 · Independence voters

What it does
Shall Article IV, Sections 2(a) and 2(b) of the Charter of the City of Independence be amended to provide that the position of the Finance Director transition from an elected office to a position appointed by the Mayor, effective January 1, 2028, subject to confirmation by at least five (5) members of Council and serving until he or she resigns, dies, or is removed by at least five (5) members of Council; and provide that a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and have at least five years of experience in government accounting or public finance be required?
A YES vote means
Starting January 1, 2028, the Independence Finance Director would be appointed by the Mayor with confirmation by at least five Council members instead of elected, and would need a bachelor's degree and five years of government accounting or public finance experience.
A NO vote means
The Finance Director would stay an elected office.
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).

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Cuyahoga County Issue 43 mean?
Starting January 1, 2028, the Independence Finance Director would be appointed by the Mayor with confirmation by at least five Council members instead of elected, and would need a bachelor's degree and five years of government accounting or public finance experience.
What does a NO vote on Cuyahoga County Issue 43 mean?
The Finance Director would stay an elected office.
How many votes does Cuyahoga County Issue 43 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 Cuyahoga County Issue 43?
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 is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting and mail-ballot deadlines vary by state; check your state or county election office.

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