May 6 Ballot – Two Charter Amendments Proposed in Clawson
Clawson, MI – Voters in Clawson have two proposed charter amendments on the May 6, 2025 ballot. Here is the ballot language:
Clawson Proposed Amendment Number 1 to maintain the size of the Clawson City Council at four members, plus the mayor.
Under the City Charter adopted in 2023, commencing with the 2025 regular city election, the city council shall be expanded from four to six city council members, plus the mayor shall continue to be on the city council. The proposed amendment will provide that the Clawson City Council shall consist of four council members, plus the mayor shall continue to be on the city council. Shall the amendment as proposed be adopted? This proposal is contingent on proposal 2 being approved by the voters at this election.
Charter Amendment No. 2 Clawson Proposed Amendment Number 2 to set the term duration and election schedule of the Clawson City Council Members. Under the current charter adopted in 2023, at the 2025 regular city election, four city council members shall be elected. The three highest vote-getters shall hold office for a term of four years. The fourth highest vote-getter shall hold office for a term of two years. The proposed amendment will provide that the Clawson City Council Members shall be elected to four-year terms every two years. Shall the amendment as proposed be adopted? This proposal is contingent on proposal 1 being approved by the voters at this election.
More info: City of Clawson website
Several communities also have proposals on the ballot. For the full list and more election information visit the Oakland County Clerk’s website.
