Cuyahoga County Issue 93 — City of Rocky River: Proposed Charter Amendment

Ballot measure · November 3, 2026 · Rocky River voters

What it does
Shall Article IV, Section 2 (B) of the Charter of the City of Rocky River be amended to provide that Council may, by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members of Council after public hearing, expel or remove the Director of Law from office for gross misconduct, malfeasance, nonfeasance, misfeasance in or disqualification for office; for violation of their oath of office; for conviction while in office of a crime involving moral turpitude; or for mental or physical disability rendering it impossible for them to perform the duties of the Director of Law?
A YES vote means
Rocky River Council could remove the Director of Law by a two-thirds vote after a public hearing for misconduct, violating the oath, conviction of a crime of moral turpitude, or disability.
A NO vote means
The charter would not add this Council process for removing the Director of Law.
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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Background

Rocky River's Charter Review Commission is appointed by City Council every six years and must recommend any charter changes within five months, which Council then submits to voters, according to the City. A nine-member Commission was appointed in 2026.

Under the current Charter (Article IV, Section 2), the Director of Law is elected every odd-numbered year to a two-year term and forfeits office for listed causes, such as losing qualifications or a felony conviction. The amendment would also let Council remove the Director of Law by a two-thirds vote after a public hearing, for causes including gross misconduct, malfeasance and nonfeasance.

Put on the ballot by Rocky River City Council, on recommendation of the 2026 Charter Review Commission.

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Cuyahoga County Issue 93 mean?
Rocky River Council could remove the Director of Law by a two-thirds vote after a public hearing for misconduct, violating the oath, conviction of a crime of moral turpitude, or disability.
What does a NO vote on Cuyahoga County Issue 93 mean?
The charter would not add this Council process for removing the Director of Law.
How many votes does Cuyahoga County Issue 93 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 93?
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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