Bill > S2511

This bill addresses how vacancies for district councilor positions in Boston will be handled in 2025. Specifically, if a vacancy occurs in that year, the bill stipulates that it will not be filled through a special municipal election, but instead will be filled by the person already elected to that district council seat during the regular municipal election on November 4, 2025. The newly elected district councilor will be required to take the standard oath of office as soon as possible after receiving their election certificate and will serve from the time of taking the oath until the end of their elected term. The bill includes a severability clause, meaning that if any part of the legislation is found to be unconstitutional, the rest of the bill remains in effect, and it will take effect immediately upon passage. This legislation appears to simplify the process of filling district councilor vacancies in Boston by eliminating the need for a separate special election and instead relying on the results of the regular municipal election.

Government Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2511