Bill > H714

This bill proposes to amend the city charter of Northampton, Massachusetts to implement ranked-choice voting for all city offices. The key provisions include: (1) requiring all city offices to be elected using ranked-choice voting, where voters rank candidates in order of preference; (2) establishing procedures for tabulating ranked-choice voting results, including rules for defeating last-place candidates and electing candidates who reach a certain "election threshold"; and (3) authorizing the city clerk, with city council approval, to establish procedures to ensure the integrity and smooth functioning of the ranked-choice voting system. The bill also requires a referendum for the city to accept these changes to their charter.