Proposed Amendments to the Bloomfield Hills City Charter

Among the items voters in Bloomfield Hills will see on the Nov. 5 ballot are these four proposals to amend the City Charter. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. See more about who's running for Bloomfield Hills City Commission.

Proposition A: To signify that city commissions are voted in for two-year terms at the odd-year November election, beginning this fall. Commissioners passed a resolution earlier this year shifting the dates from annual May elections.

Proposition B: Stipulates an organizational meeting for elected commissioners where they decide who sits as mayor and mayor pro-tem, should be moved the first Monday following the vote to a regularly scheduled meeting in November. 

Proposition C: Prohibits city commissioners from voting for any contract or expenditure if he or she is financially interested in the proceeds of the contract or expenditure. 

Proposition D: Changes the due date of the annual budget from May 10 to the second Tuesday in May.

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