Ballot question

City of Sterling Heights: filling vacancies in elective office (charter amendment)

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall the City Charter be amended to require that any vacancy in elective office be filled by a special election on the next regular election date provided by state law that is more than 180 days from the date of the occurrence of the vacancy when either an appointment is not made by City Council to fill the unexpired term of office, or when 2 or more years remain in the unexpired term of office?

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote amends the charter to fill a vacancy by special election when the council makes no appointment or when 2 or more years remain in the term.

A “No” vote means

A no vote leaves the charter's vacancy rules unchanged.

Sources

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

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