City of Valparaiso Ballot Question 1Removal of Municipal Residency Requirements for Non-Elected City Officials
What your vote means
A YES vote lets Valparaiso appoint a city clerk, police chief and other listed officers who do not live in the city.
A NO vote keeps the six-month city residency rule for those appointed officers.
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In plain words
Our summary of the official materials and local reporting.
- Today, appointed Valparaiso officials such as the city clerk and police chief must live in the city for six months before being appointed. This would drop that rule for appointed officials. source: okaloosa-soe.s3.amazonaws.com
- The mayor and city commissioners would still have to meet the residency rule. source: okaloosa-soe.s3.amazonaws.com
Why people want it, and why others object
Why supporters want it
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Why opponents object
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What you will see on your ballot
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