Bill > HB1693

This bill expands the number of Grafton County commissioners from 3 to 5, creating five distinct geographic districts within the county. Each district will elect one commissioner, with the districts covering specific towns and areas: District 1 includes Hanover, Lyme, Orford, Piermont, Warren, and Wentworth; District 2 covers Enfield and Lebanon; District 3 includes Bath, Benton, Bethlehem, and several other towns; District 4 encompasses Campton, Holderness, Plymouth, and other towns; and District 5 includes Alexandria, Ashland, Bristol, Canaan, and several additional towns. The bill changes the election terms so that commissioners will now be elected to 2-year terms, with the new district boundaries taking effect for the 2028 state general election. Importantly, the bill stipulates that current commissioners' terms will not be immediately affected, and any vacancies before 2028 will be filled under existing county commissioner laws. The fiscal note indicates that adding two new commissioners will increase county expenditures by approximately $38,551 in fiscal year 2028, with ongoing costs in subsequent years.

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