The resolution would create a seven-member Committee. Those appointed must be voters in the Village. It is proposed that each Councilmember would appoint one member to the committee, and the remaining two members would be selected by a majority vote of the Council.

The Committee is expected to meet at least once a month, and all meetings will be open to the public. The plan is to have a deadline of May 31, 2026, to prepare a final report advising the Village Council of any proposed amendments.

Any recommendations must first be approved by the Council and then placed on the November 2026 ballot for approval by a majority of Islamorada voters.  

What is the Village Charter: The charter is like our constitution…  it defines governance structure, powers, and operational procedures. It outlines the roles of elected officials, including the mayor and village council members, and establishes processes for enacting laws, levying taxes, and managing budgets.

In the last 25 years the Village Charter has been amended numerous times - changing Council terms from 4 years to 2 years; limiting council members to a total of 8 years on council, increasing Council compensation from $300/month to $1000/month; changing election of council from March to November, adding a 35’ height restriction.

Islamorada residents interested in serving on the Charter Review Committee should contact individual Council members or submit an email to the Village Clerk at clerk@islamorada.fl.us.  Hopefully there will be dedicated individuals, who reflect Islamorada’s diverse community, willing to volunteer their time, knowledge, ideas, and experiences by serving on the Charter Review Committee.

Click here to see the Village Charter.