Lee County Countywide Charter Amendment - Constitutional Officer Term Limits
What your vote means
A YES vote adds a limit of three consecutive four-year terms for Lee County's five elected constitutional officers to the county charter.
A NO vote leaves these five offices without a term limit in the county charter.
Our one-line summary of the official wording.
In plain words
Our summary of the official materials and local reporting.
- This county charter amendment would limit the sheriff, clerk of courts, property appraiser, tax collector and supervisor of elections to three four-year terms in a row. source: gulfshorebusiness.com
- County commissioners already have the same three-term limit, approved by voters in 2014. source: gulfshorebusiness.com
- The County Commission voted unanimously on May 5, 2026 (Resolution 26-05-23) to put it on the ballot. source: lee.vote
Why people want it, and why others object
Why supporters want it
- Tara Jenner, Republican state committeewoman: "just because of name recognition (describing why many incumbents are reelected)" source: gulfshorebusiness.com
Why opponents object
- Marsha Ellis, Lee County resident: "Term limits would not fix "our ethics, campaign finance or lobbying standards." (paraphrase with partial quote, from the article)" source: gulfshorebusiness.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
ballot wording to come We publish ballot wording only after checking it word for word against the official file. Until then, check your sample ballot on the Division of Elections voter lookup (then your county Supervisor of Elections for your sample ballot) .
Latest news
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