Bill > LD1884

This bill proposes a referendum to increase the number of Kennebec County commissioners from 3 to 5, with the vote to be held during the November 2026 statewide election. If approved by a majority of voters, an apportionment commission will be established to redraw the county commissioner districts and create maps showing the new 5-district configuration. The initial terms of the new commissioners will be staggered, with two commissioners serving 2-year initial terms and three commissioners serving 4-year initial terms. The apportionment plan must be submitted to the Maine Legislature by January 15, 2027, for enactment during the 133rd Legislature, and the first election using the new districts will take place in November 2028. The referendum question will appear on the ballot, allowing voters to choose "Yes" or "No" to increasing the number of county commissioner districts and staggering their terms, with the voting process to be conducted in accordance with Maine's election laws.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1884&snum=132