Jackson Voters to Decide on Appointed Treasurer Position

The city charter amendment will appear on the November 2026 ballot for local residents.

Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in City Hall

Bold flat-color editorial illustration of a municipal building facade, evoking the institutional structure of local government policy. — Jackson residents will vote this November on a city charter amendment to change the municipal treasurer role from an elected position to an appointment. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Should your city treasurer be an elected position rather than an appointed one?

Jackson voters will decide this November whether to change the city treasurer position from an elected role to one appointed by the City Council. The ballot measure seeks to align the treasurer status with other appointed city positions.

Why it matters

Proponents argue that appointing the treasurer will improve government efficiency and accountability, as the council would gain the power to remove officials for misconduct. This change would end the city treasurer status as the only full-time elected role in the local government.

The proposed city charter amendment would transition the treasurer role to an appointed position effective December 1, 2028. Currently, the city manager, clerk, assessor, and attorney are all appointed by the City Council.

The players

Nannette Muntin

She was appointed as city treasurer in 2025 following the death of her predecessor.

David R. Hammontree

He is a candidate for the city treasurer position in the upcoming November election.

Martin Griffin

He was the city treasurer until his death in July 2026.

The details

The treasurer currently handles tax collection and the custody of city funds and securities. If approved, the amendment would allow the council to fire appointees for misfeasance, malfeasance, or nonfeasance.

The City Council voted to place the issue on the ballot in May 2026.
The former treasurer Martin Griffin died in July 2026.
Voters will cast their ballots in the November 2026 election.
The appointment change would take effect on December 1, 2028.

Political Context

Opponents of the charter amendment may argue that moving to an appointment system reduces direct democratic oversight of city financial management. Critics often emphasize that local residents should maintain the right to elect the individual responsible for collecting taxes.

The transition to an appointed treasurer means residents will no longer cast ballots for this role if the measure passes. This shift could alter how tax collection and city fund management are overseen within the municipal government.

The takeaway

Voters should consider whether direct election or council appointment better serves the accountability needs of city financial oversight. Residents can review their local ballot initiatives to understand how this change aligns with the city's broader governance structure.