City of Gainesville Gainesville Charter Amendment (Ordinance No. 2026-165): filling vacancies on the City Commission
What your vote means
A YES vote has the city commission fill empty mayor or commission seats by appointment instead of holding special elections.
A NO vote keeps the current rule: appointment if less than six months remain, a special election if more remain.
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- This would change how an empty seat for mayor or city commissioner is filled in Gainesville. source: news4jax.com
- Today, if less than six months are left in the term, the other commissioners appoint someone; if more time is left, the city holds a special election. source: news4jax.com
- Under the change, the remaining commissioners would appoint a replacement no matter how much time is left, and that person would serve until the next regular city election (or the rest of the term if there is not enough time before qualifying). source: news4jax.com
Why people want it, and why others object
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