Lauderdale-by-the-Sea: vacancy appointments without two-year break
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea town · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
Shall the Town Charter be amended to clarify that the Town Commission may appoint a qualified person to fill a vacancy in the office of Mayor-Commissioner or Commissioner, even if that person would otherwise be required by the Town Charter to take a two-year break in service, potentially increasing the number of persons available for appointment?
In plain language
A VoterDecoder summary of the official measure text.
The town charter requires a two-year break in service for certain people before they can be appointed to a commission vacancy. This measure would let the Town Commission appoint a qualified person to fill a vacancy even if that person would otherwise have to take the break. The measure could increase the number of people available for appointment. A YES vote allows these appointments without the two-year break, and a NO vote keeps the break requirement.
Official ballot arguments
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Opponents say
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