Bill > H4090

This bill addresses the process of filling a vacancy for a district city councilor position in Boston during the year 2025. Specifically, if a vacancy occurs in 2025, the bill stipulates that instead of holding a special municipal election, the vacancy will be filled by the person elected to that district's city councillor position in the regular municipal election scheduled for November 4, 2025. The newly elected councilor will be required to take and subscribe to the standard oaths of office as soon as possible after receiving their election certificate and will serve from the time of taking those oaths until the expiration of their elected term. The bill includes a standard severability clause, which means 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.

Government Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4090