Resolution No. 14-2026
A Resolution of the City Commission of Kissimmee, Florida Calling for Municipal Referendums to Amend the City Charter; Setting the Date of the Referendums to be August 18, 2026, and Providing for Notice Thereof; Establishing the Ballot Titles and Questions for Referendums; and Providing for an Effective Date
WHEREAS, Article III, Chapter 1, Section 1 of the Charter of the City of Kissimmee provides for the date General Municipal Elections are held; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Kissimmee proposes two (2) charter amendments subject to approval by the electorate via referendum; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to submit the two (2) proposed Charter amendments to the qualified electors of the City of Kissimmee for approval or rejection at the General Municipal Election to be held on August 18, 2026; and
WHEREAS, notice of the proposed Charter Amendments must be provided as required by law; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KISSIMMEE:
Section 1. Referendum Called.
A municipal referendum is hereby called to submit proposed amendments to the Charter of the City of Kissimmee to the qualified electors of the City. Such referendum shall be held in conjunction with the General Municipal Election on August 18, 2026, during the legal hours of voting, for the purpose of voting upon the proposed Charter amendments described herein.
Section 2. Charter Amendments to be Submitted.
The following proposed Charter Amendments shall be submitted to the electors of the City of Kissimmee for consideration:
Referendum 1:
Shall the City Charter, Chapter 2, Section 2, be amended to revise the term limits for the Mayor-Commissioner and City Commissioners from two (2) consecutive four-year terms to three (3) consecutive four-year terms?
Referendum 2:
Shall the City Charter, Chapter 2, City Commission, Section 7, be amended to require all candidates for elected office to consent to a background check to verify eligibility for office?
Section 3. Ballot Form.
The proposed Charter Amendments shall appear on the ballot in the following form:
Official Ballot
General Election — City of Kissimmee
Charter Amendments — August 18, 2026
Referendum Question 1:
Title: Extend term limits from two (2) consecutive four-year terms to three (3) consecutive four-year terms
Shall the City Charter, Chapter 2, Section 2, be amended to revise the term limits for the Mayor-Commissioner and City Commissioners from two (2) consecutive four-year terms to three (3) consecutive four-year terms?
☐ Yes for approval
☐ No for rejection
Referendum Question 2:
Title: Amend candidate qualification to require a background check
Shall the City Charter, Chapter 2, City Commission, Section 7, be amended to require all candidates for elected office to consent to a background check to verify eligibility for office?
☐ Yes for approval
☐ No for rejection
Section 4. Notice of Referendum.
The City Clerk shall provide Notice of the Referendums in the manner required by law and shall publish such notice in a newspaper of general circulation within the City of Kissimmee at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the election.
Section 5. Election Administration.
The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to coordinate with the Osceola County Supervisor of Elections to ensure the placement of the proposed Charter Amendments on the ballot and to take all actions necessary to conduct the referendum election, including a provisional review of the ballot, in accordance with applicable law.
Section 6. Effective Date.
The resolution shall take effect immediately upon adaptation.