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County Referendum 3: Allow Vacancy Election To Sync Up With Other Election; Establish Municipal Qualifying Standards Charter Amendment
County Referendum 3: Allow Vacancy Election To Sync Up With Other Election; Establish Municipal Qualifying Standards Charter Amendment
The County Commission could align mayor or commissioner vacancy elections caused by resignations to run for office with scheduled elections. It would set minimum filing periods for municipal candidates.
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Proposal impacts
Impact on County voters
The county election ballot could include a vacancy contest alongside a scheduled election if commissioners call one early.
The county election ballot follows today's vacancy process. Commissioners can appoint a replacement or call a separate election.
Impact on Municipal clerks
The candidate filing calendar would follow county deadlines. It must open at least 84 days before voting and close at least 70 days before voting.
The candidate filing calendar currently follows each city's rules. Miami's published window opens 60 days before an election and closes 45 days before.
