Porterville charter amendment: council vacancies
City of Porterville · Tulare County · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
Shall the City Charter be amended to require that vacancies on the City Council be filled by appointment of the City Council when less than one year remains in the unexpired term, and by a special election when one year or more remains in the unexpired term?
In plain language
Measure V would change the Porterville City Charter. The charter is the city's main set of rules. It is about how empty City Council seats are filled. A YES vote sets these rules: if less than one year is left in the term, the City Council appoints someone. If one year or more is left, a special election is held. A NO vote means this change does not happen.
Official ballot arguments
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The official arguments will appear here once both sides’ arguments are on file.
What supporters and opponents say — outside sources (not official ballot arguments)
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Supporters say
No public statements in favor were found.
Opponents say
No public statements against were found.