City of Lakewood Ballot Question 2H: Start Date for Mayor and Council Terms
Lakewood city, Colorado
My vote power: High
What does this measure do?
Lakewood would start each new mayor's or council member's term at the first regular meeting after election results are certified. This would set a clear handoff date for elected officials; no tax or spending change is proposed.
Proposed by: Lakewood City Council (Ordinance O-2026-25)
Lakewood's elected city council approved this after a public hearing on Aug. 10, 2026. Changes to the city charter (the city's rulebook) need voter approval.
Source: lakewoodtogether.org
A YES vote means
Set the start of newly elected mayor and council member terms at the first regular meeting after the election result is certified.
A NO vote means
Keep the current city charter wording on when newly elected mayor and council member terms begin.