VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Voters in New Smyrna Beach approved two out of seven city charter amendments during the election last night.
The amendments that passed include a new section prioritizing cultural arts, which received 51% approval, and a mandate for city charter reviews every 10 years, which was approved by 61% of voters.
Despite the approval of two amendments, five others were rejected by the voters.
Notably, a proposal to increase the salaries of the mayor and city commissioners was overwhelmingly defeated, with 75% voting against it.
The rejected amendments included a measure to extend the mayor’s term.
Here’s how each amendment was voted out:
- Amendment 1 – Mayor Term: No — 61.94% (3,943 votes)
- Amendment 2 – Primary Majority: No — 64.88% (4,125 votes)
- Amendment 3 – City Clerk: No — 59.55% (3,757 votes)
- Amendment 4 – City Commission Salary: No — 74.76% (4,701 votes)
- Amendment 5 – Historic Preservation: No — 58.02% (3,610 votes)
- Amendment 6 – Cultural Arts: Yes — 51.07% (3,117 votes)
- Amendment 7 – Charter Review: Yes — 61.35% (3,864 votes)
See the unofficial election returns on the Volusia County supervisor of elections website.
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