Revised City Charter and November ballot referendum
Summary
The first substantive charter review since 1963 could go to voters this November. Approved language must reach the Supervisor of Elections by noon August 24, 2026, and fit within a 75-word ballot question — likely one combined yes-or-no vote on the whole package.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Aligning elections with county-run statewide elections means Panama City wouldn't pay for its own expanded polling places and early voting sites.
Voters get more convenient, higher-turnout elections, and residents get a charter that's actually readable.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Public Workshop - Jul 1, 2026
Panama City is overhauling its charter, with final readings July 14 and 28 and a referendum on the November ballot. Key changes shift agenda control to the full commission, move the clerk under the city manager, and align city elections with state and federal cycles. The city plans a public education campaign so voters understand what they're voting on.
Public Workshop - Jun 15, 2026
The first substantive charter review since 1963 could go to voters this November. Approved language must reach the Supervisor of Elections by noon August 24, 2026, and fit within a 75-word ballot question — likely one combined yes-or-no vote on the whole package.
We'll email you when it's on an upcoming agenda and when it's voted on, at most once a day.
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