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Olivet council votes to move city elections to even years to align with state and federal cycles
Summary
The Olivet City Council approved Resolution 24-08 to shift municipal elections to even-numbered years, citing cost savings and inclusion of the state's nine days of early voting; the change lengthens current council terms by one year.
The Olivet City Council voted Sept. 9 to shift municipal elections from odd years to even-numbered years to coincide with state and federal elections.
Mayor Laura Barlond-Maas introduced the public hearing, saying the change "would save the City time and money and increase the Council’s term by one year." Clerk/Treasurer Amy Huepenbecker explained that aligning with state/federal elections would include the state's nine days of early voting and that the county administers and shares the cost of those elections.
Councilors debated practical impacts briefly; Commissioner Don Walker asked whether the change would secure nine days of early voting (Huepenbecker said yes), and Commissioner Marsh moved to adopt Resolution 24-08, which the council approved 6-0.
What this means: The Council’s current terms will be extended by one year to implement the change so future municipal elections occur in even-numbered years and coincide with statewide/federal schedules. The city clerk will publish the change and update election calendars and materials.
Next steps: The clerk will communicate with Eaton County election officials to implement the calendar change and publish the updated timeline for local candidates and voters.
