Adopt proposed Duquesne home rule charter
Duquesne city · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
Shall the Home Rule Charter contained in the report, dated July 20, 2026, of the Government Study Commission, prepared in accordance with the Home Rule Charter and Optional Plans Law, be adopted by the City of Duquesne?
In plain language
A VoterDecoder summary of the official measure text.
The question asks Duquesne voters whether to adopt the Home Rule Charter contained in the Government Study Commission report dated July 20, 2026. The official statement says a YES vote adopts the proposed charter, which would change the existing form of government. A NO vote means voters favor keeping the present form of Third Class City Government under the Pennsylvania Third Class City Code.
Plain English Statement
The official plain-English explanation published with this ballot question.
A Yes vote means that you are voting to adopt the Proposed Home Rule Charter for the City of Duquesne, which will change the existing form of government. For more information visit https://www.duquesnepa.us/duquesne-news-board. A No vote means you favor retention of the present form of Third Class City Government, under the Pennsylvania Third Class City Code.
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Supporters say
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Opponents say
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