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Union County voters will consider replacing the sole commissioner with a five-member board

Signed HB 1120 requires an advisory referendum on November 3 asking whether Union County should change from a sole commissioner to a five-member board of commissioners. The Act orders and defines the vote but does not itself create the new board, draw districts, assign powers, set compensation, or establish an implementation date.

Topic: Local government and elections
Place: Union County
Reviewed: August 9, 2026

Reviewed August 9, 2026; check again by November 3, 2026. Check the linked source for later developments.

Why it matters

Voters are being asked for a structural preference before the replacement government has been fully designed. Residents need a clear comparison of representation, authority, cost, district structure, transition legislation, and how budgets, contracts, appointments, zoning, and millage decisions would be divided.

What to watch next

Check the linked source for later developments.

Responsible source

Office of the Governor

Signed local legislation — HB 1120. Confirm current dates, eligibility, and instructions with the responsible source.

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