Sterling Heights City Charter Amendment — City Council Purchasing Approval Threshold
Unofficial result: Failed
Source: results.enr.clarityelections.com
Sterling Heights city, Michigan
My vote power: High
What does this measure do?
Supports: Government Efficiency
Sterling Heights city staff could make purchases and improvements up to $50,000 without first getting City Council approval, up from the $5,000 limit set in 1968. City work could move faster, with council review only for larger purchases.
Proposed by: Sterling Heights City Council (June 2, 2026)
The city's elected council voted to put this on the ballot. It would raise the purchase amount that needs a council vote from $5,000 to $50,000.
Source: app.govly.com
A YES vote means
Purchases up to $50,000 no longer need council approval first.
A NO vote means
Any purchase over $5,000 still needs council approval first.
No financial records found for this ballot measure.
Sources: sterlingheights.gov · publicdocs.sterling-heights.net