Palm Bay Charter Amendment Related to the Process for Filling Vacancies on the City Council
Palm Bay city, Florida
My vote power: High
What does this measure do?
Palm Bay would let the City Council appoint someone to a vacant council seat when 12 months or less remain in its term. A vacancy with more time left would still require an election; the change sets no new tax.
Read the official ballot measure
Proposed by: Palm Bay City Council (Ordinance 2026-20)
The city's elected council. A city charter is the city's rulebook. Florida law says city voters must approve any change to it.
Source: votebrevard.gov
A YES vote means
Allow the remaining council members to appoint a replacement when a seat has 12 months or less left; require an election for longer vacancies.
A NO vote means
Keep the current city charter rules for filling vacant council seats.
Source: palmbayfl.gov