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Issue 17: Barberton charter amendment on the parks and recreation division

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall Section 4.02 be amended to establish a Division of Parks and Recreation under the direct reporting of the Director of Public Service and shall Section 6.03 be amended to require the Parks and Recreation Commission to serve in an advisory capacity?

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote creates a Division of Parks and Recreation reporting to Barberton's Director of Public Service and makes the Parks and Recreation Commission advisory.

A “No” vote means

A no vote leaves Sections 4.02 and 6.03 of Barberton's charter unchanged.

Sources

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