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Give the Board of Supervisors 60 days, instead of 30, to call a special election or appoint someone after a vacancy in an elected county office other than the Board itself. Require at least one public meeting for comment before an appointment.
Official source: https://smcacre.gov/elections/november-3-2026-statewide-general-election
Approval requirement: Majority (county listing).
Shall the San Mateo County Charter be amended to extend the period in which the County Board of Supervisors is required to either call a special election or make an appointment in the event of a vacancy in an elected office other than the Board of Supervisors from 30 days to 60 days, and to require the Board to conduct at least one public meeting to receive public comment prior to any appointment?
Official ballot wording and filing (PDF page 5). Wording transcribed from the official filing; line breaks and spacing normalized.
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Official ballot wording and filing (PDF page 5)
Content reviewed 2026-10-08. Source files checked 2026-10-08. Links open the county’s current files, which may change after review.
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