Ballot question

City of Southgate: charter amendment to remove term limits

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall Sections 37, and 56, of the Southgate City Charter be amended to eliminate term limits for the offices of Mayor, City Clerk, City Treasurer, and City Council?

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote amends the city charter to eliminate term limits for mayor, city clerk, city treasurer and city council.

A “No” vote means

A no vote keeps the charter's term limits for city elected officials.

Sources

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

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