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City of Charlevoix: 4-year council terms (charter amendment)

On the ballot in
City of Charlevoix
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall Article II Section 2.4 Council – Terms, Article IV Section 4.8 Election of Council Members of the City Charter, and Article XIV Initial Election and Terms of Office be amended to increase the term for each Council member from 2 years to 4 years?

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote amends the city charter to lengthen each council member's term from 2 years to 4 years.

A “No” vote means

A no vote keeps 2-year council terms.

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