City of Sebastian Charter Amendment — Two-Year Domicile Requirement for City Council Candidates
Sebastian city, Florida
My vote power: High
What does this measure do?
Requires Sebastian council candidates to have lived in the city for two years before the filing deadline. Newer residents would wait longer to run, with no tax change.
Proposed by: Sebastian City Council (Ordinance O-26-19, July 8, 2026)
The city's elected council acted on its Charter Review Committee's proposals. A city charter is the city's rulebook. Florida law says city voters must approve any change to it.
Source: cityofsebastian.org
A YES vote means
Require candidates to be in the city at least 270 days during a 12-month period. Council members must keep living and being registered to vote in the city while serving.
A NO vote means
Keep the one-year residency requirement before the candidate filing deadline. Do not add the 270-day rule for time spent in the city.