Ballot question

City of Jackson: appointed city treasurer (charter amendment)

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

Currently, the City Treasurer is elected from the City at large. This amendment would make the treasurer position a City Council appointed position effective as of December 1, 2028, which is the expiration of the current City Treasurer term of office. Shall Sections 5.3, 7.1, 7.4, 7.10 and 11.5 of the Jackson City Charter be amended to make the elected Office of Treasurer a City Council appointed position effective December 1, 2028, which appointee shall serve at the pleasure of City Council after that date?

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote makes the elected city treasurer a position appointed by the City Council, effective December 1, 2028.

A “No” vote means

A no vote keeps the city treasurer an elected office.

Sources

Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Jackson County (every precinct) · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center

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