Village of Islamorada Three-Year Staggered Terms for Councilmembers With Limit of Three Terms
What your vote means
A YES vote changes council terms to three-year staggered terms with a three-term limit, starting with the November 2026 winners.
A NO vote keeps two-year council terms with the current eight-year limit.
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In plain words
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- Village council members now serve two-year terms with an eight-year limit. source: votemonroeflkeys.gov
- This would change terms to three years, staggered so not every seat is on the ballot at once, with a limit of three terms. source: votemonroeflkeys.gov
- To start the change in November 2026, the three top vote-getters (or unopposed winners) would get three-year terms and the others two-year terms. source: keysweekly.com
Why people want it, and why others object
Why supporters want it
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Why opponents object
- Islamorada Councilwoman Deb Gillis (on staggered two-year terms, as discussed before the final version): "I do not agree with staggered terms on two-year terms because that means every year we're going to have an election." source: keysweekly.com
Who backs each side
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What you will see on your ballot
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