City of Thornton Charter Amendment Question - Section 4.5 Vacancy Upon Declaring Candidacy
Thornton city, Colorado
My vote power: High
What does this measure do?
This charter change makes Thornton's mayor or a council member give up their seat as soon as they formally file to run for any other elected office. It does not change taxes or city services.
Read the official ballot measure
Proposed by: Thornton City Council (ordinance submitting charter amendment)
Thornton's elected city council passed a city law (ordinance) to send this to voters. Changes to the city charter (the city's rulebook) need voter approval.
Source: thorntonco.gov
A YES vote means
A mayor or council member who files paperwork to run for any other elected office, other than Thornton mayor or council, loses their city seat right away.
A NO vote means
The charter stays as it is. Filing to run for another office does not by itself end a Thornton mayor's or council member's term.