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Cleveland council removes proposed sixth seat from May 3, 2025 ballot, moves some charter changes to 2026
Summary
After debate about voter confusion and timing, the Cleveland City Council voted to order the May 3, 2025 general election for mayor and two council seats while removing a proposed council position 6 from that ballot and approving timing changes for other charter amendment propositions.
The Cleveland City Council voted to order a general election for May 3, 2025 for mayor and council positions 1 and 2, but removed a proposed council position 6 from that ballot.
Councilmember Rachel Hall moved to approve the ordinance ordering the May 3 election with part d (council position 6) removed; Councilmember Buckley seconded. The motion carried 5-0.
The change followed several council members urging voters be given a separate, clearer choice about whether to add a sixth council seat and related charter changes. Council members said placing a new office on the same ballot as a charter amendment that creates that office could confuse voters and complicate how ballots are ordered under state election rules.
Council also approved amendments to the city charter propositions…
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