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County Proposed Charter Amendment No. 25: Concerning the Requirement of Supermajority Approval by Council for County Taxes

On the ballot in
Clark County
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

Concerning the Requirement of Supermajority Approval by Council for County Taxes The Clark County Charter Review Commission adopted Resolution No. 26-08 proposing an amendment to the Clark County Home Rule Charter, concerning the requirement of supermajority approval by Council for County taxes. If approved, after January 1, 2027, this amendment would require any new councilmanic tax assessed, levied, or increased to have a two-third affirmative vote by the Council. Also, if approved, this amendment would not apply to fees, rates and charges, special assessments, or existing taxes levied prior to adoption of the amendment or any renewal or reauthorization of those taxes not seeking an increased tax rate. Should this amendment be:

A “Yes” vote means

Starting January 1, 2027, any new or increased councilmanic tax would need a two-thirds vote of the County Council.

A “No” vote means

Councilmanic taxes could continue to be adopted by the council's usual vote.

Official plain English statement

The Clark County Charter Review Commission proposes requiring a two‑thirds supermajority vote of the County Council to approve any new councilmanic tax or increase to such a tax beginning January 1, 2027. The amendment defines “new councilmanic tax” and excludes existing taxes, fees, rates, and special assessments. The measure aims to strengthen fiscal oversight and limit tax increases without broad council support.

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