NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a countywide ballot referendum will be held in Leon County, Florida, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in conjunction with the general election. The following ballot question, placed on the ballot by the Leon County Board of County Commissioners by Ordinance No. 26-06, will appear on the ballot for consideration by the qualified electors of Leon County:

COUNTY ORDINANCES TO PREVAIL OVER MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES AS PROPOSED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

"Shall the Leon County Charter be amended to provide that County ordinances adopted after January 1, 2027, shall prevail over conflicting municipal ordinances in the event of conflict, to the extent permitted by law, so that the County may establish regulations and standards on matters affecting residents in both incorporated and unincorporated areas?”

A Spanish translation of the ballot question is available at LeonCountyFL.gov.

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on election day. Information on voting locations, early voting and vote-by-mail is available from the Leon County Supervisor of Elections at LeonVotes.gov or (850) 606-8683.

This notice is published pursuant to Section 100.342, Florida Statutes.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, LEON COUNTY, FLORIDA

Publication Dates:
10/02/2026 01:17 PM