NOTICE OF REVISIONS TO THE CITY OF MARCO ISLAND’S PROCEDURES FOR FILLING VACANT CITY COUNCIL SEATS
To be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, as provided by
HB 4003 Filed in the Office Secretary of State and,
approved by the Governor on June 25, 2026.
Notice is hereby given that a referendum will be held in the City of Marco Island, Florida on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 to amend the City of Marco Island Charter, created by Chapter 97-367, Laws of Florida and as amended by local ordinances; requiring a special election be held to fill any vacancy on the City Council upon a resolution adopted by the Council; providing an exception for vacancies occurring within 1 year before a general election; revising the circumstances under which the Governor is required to fill vacancies; providing for the Governor to call a special election in certain circumstances.
The holding of a referendum to amend the City of Marco Island Charter has been authorized under House Bill No 4003 by the Governor of Florida on June 25, 2026, which approved the following ballot question for the Charter referendum:
REVISIONS TO CITY OF MARCO ISLAND’S PROCEDURES FOR FILLING VACANT CITY COUNCIL SEATS
Shall Chapter 2026-188, 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?
( ) YES.
( ) NO.
In accordance with the Constitution and laws of the State of Florida and the municipal charter of the City of Marco Island, all qualified electors of the City of Marco Island, Florida shall be entitled to vote in the Charter referendum to which this notice pertains. The polls at said referendum will be open as determined by the Supervisor of Elections, on November 3, 2026, and will be held at polling places in the several precincts of the City.
The City of Marco Island shall be authorized to amend Subsection (3) 3.05, Article III of Chapter 97-367, Laws of Florida, by the question hereinabove set forth only if such question is approved by vote of a majority of the qualified electors of the City of Marco Island voting thereon.
By order of the Legislature of the State of Florida.
By: Joan Taylor, City Clerk
City of Marco Island, Florida
Publication Date: Monday September 28, 2026
Expiration Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026