Marco Island: special elections to fill city council vacancies
Marco Island city · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
Shall Chapter 2026-___, Laws of Florida, amending the charter of the City of Marco Island to require a special election to fill a Council vacancy, unless the vacancy occurs within 1 year before a general election, in which event the Council shall appoint a qualified citizen to hold office until the next general election; and to provide for the Governor to call a special election or appoint a Council member in certain circumstances, become effective?
In plain language
A VoterDecoder summary of the official measure text.
Marco Island voters are asked whether a 2026 state law changing the city charter should take effect. It would require a special election to fill a City Council vacancy. If the vacancy happens within 1 year before a general election, the council would instead appoint a qualified citizen to serve until that general election. The law also lets the Governor call a special election or appoint a council member in certain cases. A YES vote puts the change into effect, while a NO vote does not.
Official ballot arguments
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Supporters say
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Opponents say
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