Avalon Sets 2026 Election Rules
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Avalon adopted rules for the June 2, 2026 general municipal election, including 200-word candidate statements and a tie-breaking process using a drawing of names. The Council also approved more than $2.05 million in disbursements covering December 8, 2025, through January 2, 2026.
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What this means
The City Council finalized how the June 2 municipal election will be conducted and directed the City Clerk to publish the election notice. If the election produces a tie, the winner will be selected by lot for this election only. The Council also approved the 2026 Annual Growth Policy, modified two transportation permits, authorized fireworks vendors for the Fourth of July show, and advanced a request for proposals for hazardous-waste services.
Key decisions
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- Adopted resolutions calling the June 2, 2026 general municipal election, consolidating it with the statewide direct primary, and setting candidate regulations.
- Limited candidate statements to 200 words and required candidates to pay printing, publishing, and specified translation costs.
- Selected a name-drawing process to resolve any tie in the June 2, 2026 Avalon municipal election, applying only to that election.
- Adopted the 2026 Annual Growth Policy.
- Approved transportation permit modifications for Island Enterprises, Inc. and Avalon History Tours, including an oversized commercial tour vehicle and two electric autoettes.
- Authorized agreements for the 2026 Fourth of July fireworks show and barge services.
- Authorized staff to publish a request for proposals for hazardous-waste packing, removal, transportation, and disposal services.
- Approved disbursements totaling $2,055,904.41 and adopted the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 second-quarter Treasurer's Investment Report.
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