PALM COAST, Fla. — The City of Palm Coast has launched an educational webpage detailing three proposed City Charter amendments that will appear on the Nov. 3, 2026, General Election ballot.
The online resource is designed to explain what each proposed amendment would change and what rules would remain in effect if voters reject a measure.
The proposed amendments were developed through the city’s Charter Review process. A Charter Review Committee evaluated the City Charter, gathered public input, and submitted recommendations to the City Council, which approved placing the measures on the upcoming ballot.
For any charter amendments to take effect, the measure must be approved by a majority of voters in the general election.
City Manager Michael McGlothlin emphasized that municipal staff will remain neutral on the ballot measures. “The goal of this resource is to provide residents with clear, factual information about the proposed Charter amendments so they can better understand what will be presented on the ballot,” McGlothlin said. “The City is not advocating for or against any of the amendments. Our role is to provide information and help residents understand the proposals before they make their own decisions at the polls.”
Amendment one addresses accountability for council members and the mayor. The measure would revise provisions governing the forfeiture, suspension, and potential removal of elected officials, including ethics standards, meeting attendance requirements, and a formal process for the City Council to petition the governor for suspension or removal under certain circumstances.
Amendment two focuses on the procedure for filling vacant City Council seats. If approved, the amendment would establish specific circumstances under which a special election would be required and set related election timelines.
Amendment three addresses City Council contracting authority limits. The proposal would increase current charter limits on certain unfunded multi-year and lease-purchase contracts from $15 million and 36 months to $30 million and 30 years. The proposed $30 million threshold would be adjusted annually for inflation, while contracts exceeding those applicable limits would continue to require voter approval.
Each proposed amendment will appear as an independent question on the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot. Complete educational materials and the full proposed charter language are available online here ahead of the election.
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