Bill > H4158

This bill proposes to expand the select board of the town of Weston from three to five members, increasing the local governing body's representation. If approved by voters in a special election, the town will establish a five-member select board that will serve as the chief executive and policy-making body, with members serving staggered three-year terms. At the 2026 annual town election, two new select board positions will be added to the ballot - one for a three-year term and one for a two-year term. Voters will be asked to approve the change through a ballot question that must receive a majority of affirmative votes to take effect. The bill requires that the candidates receiving the highest number of votes will be elected, with the top two vote-getters serving three-year terms and the next highest vote-getter serving a two-year term. This local legislative action allows the town of Weston to potentially increase democratic representation and diversify its local governance structure.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4158