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Town of Lincklaen Proposal One: appointed highway superintendent

On the ballot in
Town of Lincklaen
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

"Shall Local Law No. 1 of 2026, entitled "Change from Elected Town Highway Superintendent to an Appointed Highway Superintendent and the term of office of the Appointed Highway Superintendent will be a two-year appointment commencing January 1, 2027, be adopted?"

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote adopts Local Law No. 1 of 2026: Lincklaen's highway superintendent becomes an appointed post with two-year appointments starting January 1, 2027.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the local law; the highway superintendent remains an elected office.

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