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Niceville, You Have Two Charter Amendments on the Ballot in 2025. Details:

Niceville residents will vote on two charter amendments in the March 11 municipal election. The first would let the Mayor cast a tiebreaking vote when the council deadlocks on appointing a new council member. The second would remove the city residency requirement for the city clerk. Both measures passed recent council votes, with mixed reactions to giving the Mayor additional power but unanimous support for flexibility on the clerk’s residency.

2024 Local Election Results for Okaloosa County

In Okaloosa County’s general election, around 75% of eligible voters cast their ballots, showing strong support for Republican candidates and certain statewide measures. Notable outcomes included the re-election of Matt Gaetz and Senator Rick Scott, the continuation of the EDATE Tax Exemption, and the passing of amendments two and five. However, amendments for recreational marijuana and extended abortion access fell short of the 60% threshold required for state constitutional inclusion.

Mid Bay News

A drone view of the activity on Boggy Bayou before the annual fireworks festival put on every year by the cities of Niceville  and Valparaiso.