City of Key West Charter Amendment 1Amending Sec.3.01(A) of The City Charter to Increase the Term of Mayor from Two Years to Four Years in 2028.
What your vote means
A YES vote makes the Key West mayor's term four years, beginning with the mayor elected in 2028.
A NO vote keeps the mayor's term at two years.
Our one-line summary of the official wording.
In plain words
Our summary of the official materials and local reporting.
- Key West mayors now serve two-year terms, while city commissioners serve four-year terms. source: keysweekly.com
- This charter change would make the mayor's term four years, starting with the 2028 election. source: votemonroeflkeys.gov
- The question was first set for a November 2025 special election (Ordinance 25-13) and was moved to the November 3, 2026 ballot by a 2026 ordinance. source: keywestcity.granicusideas.com
Why people want it, and why others object
Why supporters want it
- Key West Mayor Danise "Dee Dee" Henriquez: "A four-year term would provide greater stability, stronger continuity in leadership." source: keysnews.com
Why opponents object
- Key West City Commissioner Sam Kaufman (also a 2026 mayoral candidate): "The issue for me is accountability." source: keysnews.com
Who backs each side
No public record found of a campaign committee or campaign money for either side.
In each side's own words where we could find them, quoted or summarized with a link to the source. We don't endorse either side.
What you will see on your ballot
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