File #: 9728-23    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 10/2/2023 In control: City Attorney
On agenda: 10/18/2023 Final action: 10/18/2023
Title: Approve a referendum question to present to electors to amend the City Charter and Code of Ordinances providing for a run-off system of elections beginning in 2026, set the date of the referendum election for March 19, 2024, and pass Ordinance 9728-23 on first reading.
Code sections: Charter - Charter
Attachments: 1. Referendum ordinance for run-off elections (version for first reading on 10-18-23).pdf

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Approve a referendum question to present to electors to amend the City Charter and Code of Ordinances providing for a run-off system of elections beginning in 2026, set the date of the referendum election for March 19, 2024, and pass Ordinance 9728-23 on first reading.

 

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SUMMARY: 

On September 5, 2023, a majority of the City Council directed the City Attorney to create ballot language proposing a run-off system of elections in Clearwater.  As directed by the council majority, the ballot language also proposes new election dates beginning in the year 2026.  The ballot question, if approved by Council, will be submitted to Clearwater voters at the March 19, 2024 election.