Measure on the ballot in the 2020 Minnesota General Election in Minneapolis.
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Get StartedA proposed charter amendment by referendum amending Articles III, IV, and VII relating to the timing and conduct of special municipal elections and addressing potential conflict with state election law.
A "YES" vote is a vote in favor of amending the City Charter so that special elections can be held on a state-sanctioned Election Day that may be more than 90 days after a vacancy occurs.
A "NO" vote is a vote in opposition to amending the City Charter, meaning special elections will continue to occur within 90 days of a vacancy.
"The city’s charter says a special election must be within 90 days of an elected official’s resignation. State law says most special elections can be only on one of five specific dates. The two don’t always align. This conflict became apparent when Abdi Warsame resigned to take the helm of the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority earlier this year.", in support of Special Municipal Elections (Learn more)
Shall the Minneapolis City Charter be amended to comply with Minnesota election law related to uniform dates for special municipal elections and to provide that a special election be held on a legal election day under Minnesota law that is more than 90 days from a vacancy in the office of Mayor or Council Member?
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