Ballot question

City of Ishpeming: competitive bidding limits (charter amendment)

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

This amendment will increase the dollar limits for competitive bids to require oral bids for purchases of $8,000.00 or less, written bids for purchases of $25,000.00 or less, and sealed bids for purchases over $25,000.00. These competitive bidding categories were last amended in 1996. Statement of Purpose: This amendment will increase the dollar limits for competitive bids to require oral bids for purchases of $8,000.00 or less, written bids for purchases of $25,000.00 or less, and sealed bids for purchases over $25,000.00. These competitive bidding categories were last amended in 1996.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote raises bid limits: oral bids up to $8,000, written bids up to $25,000 and sealed bids over $25,000.

A “No” vote means

A no vote keeps the bidding limits last set in 1996.

Sources

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

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