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Nomination petition signature rules

The revised Article IX would hand petition handling largely to the state's rules and the Board of Elections, while keeping Vandalia's lower signature thresholds — about 20% below state requirements. That makes it easier for citizens to get an issue on the ballot.

4 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 15, 2026

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Mulberry Road development

Council took the first step on annexing the western portion of Mulberry Road from Butler Township into Vandalia. The land is entirely state-owned, and the ordinance lets the law director handle the proceedings.

6 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 5, 2026