Ballot question

City of Ishpeming: council vacancy procedures (charter amendment)

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

Should the Charter be amended to require the Council to declare a seat vacant within fifteen (15) days of learning of facts indicating that a vacancy may exist, clarify that petitions are required for candidates for appointment to fill a vacancy and provide a fifteen (15) day additional time limit for the Council to fill the vacancy if they fail to do so within the initial thirty (30) day period?

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote requires the council to declare a seat vacant within 15 days, requires petitions from appointment candidates and adds 15 more days to fill a vacancy.

A “No” vote means

A no vote keeps the current vacancy procedures.

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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