What does a YES vote on City of Benton City Proposition No. 1 mean?

Benton City would change from a mayor-council to a council-manager form of government, effective March 1, 2027, and would remain a Code City.

What does a NO vote on City of Benton City Proposition No. 1 mean?

Benton City would keep its mayor-council form of government.

How many votes does City of Benton City Proposition No. 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 City of Benton City Proposition No. 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.

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.

City of Benton City Proposition No. 1 — Adoption of the Council-Manager Form of Government (Benton County)

Last updated Sat, Nov 7, 4:33 PM ET

Ballot measure · November 3, 2026 · Benton City voters

What it does: Proposition No. 1 City of Benton City Adoption of the Council-Manager Form of Government The City Council for Benton City adopted Resolution 2026-49 concerning a change to the City’s form of government. This proposition would abandon the current mayor-council form of government under Chapter 35A.12 RCW and adopt the council-manager form of government under Chapters 35A.06 and 35A.13 RCW, effective March 1, 2027. Said adoption would not affect the City’s continuing status as a Code City governed under Title 35A RCW. Should this proposition be approved?
A YES vote means: Benton City would change from a mayor-council to a council-manager form of government, effective March 1, 2027, and would remain a Code City.
A NO vote means: Benton City would keep its mayor-council form of government.
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 City of Benton City Proposition No. 1 mean?: Benton City would change from a mayor-council to a council-manager form of government, effective March 1, 2027, and would remain a Code City.
What does a NO vote on City of Benton City Proposition No. 1 mean?: Benton City would keep its mayor-council form of government.
How many votes does City of Benton City Proposition No. 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 City of Benton City Proposition No. 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.

Not sure how to decide? Read our nonpartisan guide to the Benton County ballot.

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