City of Palm Bay Palm Bay Ordinance 2026-20Charter amendment related to the process for filling vacancies on the City Council
What your vote means
A YES vote sets the 12-month rule: appointment for short vacancies, election for longer ones.
A NO vote keeps the current charter process for filling council vacancies.
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In plain words
Our summary of the official materials and local reporting.
- If 12 months or less remain in a council term, the remaining council members could fill the vacancy by appointment; if more than 12 months remain, it must be filled by election. source: votebrevard.gov
Why people want it, and why others object
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Why opponents object
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Who backs each side
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What you will see on your ballot
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