Sterling Heights City Charter Amendment — Council Vacancy Special Election Requirement
Unofficial result: Passed
Source: results.enr.clarityelections.com
Sterling Heights city, Michigan
My vote power: High
What does this measure do?
Sterling Heights would require a special election to fill an empty elected office when the City Council does not appoint a replacement or when two or more years remain in the term. Voters, not the council, would choose who fills longer vacancies.
Proposed by: Sterling Heights City Council (June 2, 2026)
The city's elected council voted to put this on the ballot. It would require a special election when a council seat opens with two or more years left.
Source: app.govly.com
A YES vote means
Voters choose replacements by special election in those cases instead of a council appointment.
A NO vote means
The current vacancy rules stay.
No financial records found for this ballot measure.
Sources: sterlingheights.gov · publicdocs.sterling-heights.net