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Town of Fayette Proposal 1: appointed highway superintendent

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall the action of the Town Board of the Town of Fayette in approving Local Law No. 5 of 2026 entitled "A Local Law to Abolish the Elective Office of Highway Superintendent and Create the Appointed Office of Highway Superintendent of the Town of Fayette, New York" be approved?

A “Yes” vote means

Local Law No. 5 of 2026 is approved: Fayette's elected highway superintendent office is abolished and replaced by an appointed highway superintendent.

A “No” vote means

Local Law No. 5 of 2026 is not approved, and Fayette's highway superintendent remains an elected office.

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