York County Referendum: Abolish the Elected County Treasurer
York County, Maine
My vote power: High
What does this measure do?
York County's treasurer would be appointed by the five county commissioners after the current elected term ends, and must be qualified in business and finance. Voters would no longer elect the treasurer; county finance staff already do the job's daily work.
Proposed by: York County Commissioners (vote of May 6, 2026)
The county's elected commissioners. Supporters say the elected treasurer's job is ceremonial because county finance staff do the work. Voters rejected the same idea in 2018.
Source: yorkcountymaine.gov
A YES vote means
After the current term, voters would no longer elect the treasurer. County commissioners would appoint a qualified person instead.
A NO vote means
York County voters would keep electing the treasurer. The appointment system would not begin.
Sources: yorkcountymaine.gov2
Source: biddeford-gazette.com