Expanding the Board of Supervisors of Elections
City of Annapolis
Summary
The bill grows the elections board from three to five members to fix quorum problems and add unaffiliated-voter representation. The committee's amendment shifts appointment power from the council to the mayor with council confirmation and sets a 10% threshold for third-party seats — a change that split the committee 2-1.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 1
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 14, 2026, up from 1 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
No direct fiscal impact flagged, though a larger board means more people administering city elections.
Voters, especially unaffiliated voters who currently have no seat at the table.
Mentions & discussions (6)
City Council (Special) - Oct 26, 2026
A charter amendment would grow the elections board from three to five members and change how nominees are selected and vacancies filled, with two amendments by Alderman Smith-Brown attached.
Rules and City Government Committee - Regular Meeting - Oct 1, 2026
The bill grows the elections board from three to five members to fix quorum problems and add unaffiliated-voter representation. The committee's amendment shifts appointment power from the council to the mayor with council confirmation and sets a 10% threshold for third-party seats — a change that split the committee 2-1.
City Council (Regular) - Sep 14, 2026
A plan to grow the elections board from three to five members stalled and went back to committee over an unfinished amendment, with timing pressure ahead of the 2029 election.
Rules and City Government Committee - Special Meeting - Jul 23, 2026
The city wants to grow the election board from three to five members and change how nominees are picked and vacancies filled. The vote was pushed back while a merged amendment is drafted.
City Council (Regular) - Jun 8, 2026
A public hearing was scheduled on a charter amendment, sponsored by Aldermen Savidge and Huntley, that would grow the Board of Supervisors of Elections from three members to five and change how nominees are selected and vacancies filled. This affects how election oversight is run in Annapolis.
City Council (Regular) - May 11, 2026
A charter amendment would grow the election board from three to five members and change how nominees are picked and vacancies filled. It goes to committee before a final vote.
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