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MA S2516

MA S2516
Amending the charter of the City of Everett


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Introduced
05/09/2018
In Committee
09/04/2018
Crossed Over
11/15/2018
Passed
11/21/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
11/27/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to amend the charter of the City of Everett. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill amends the charter of the City of Everett by changing the residency requirement for city council candidates from 1 year to 30 days. Specifically, the bill amends two sentences in Section 2-3(a) of Article 2 of the city's charter, reducing the residency requirement from 1 year to 30 days. This change is intended to make it easier for individuals to run for city council by reducing the length of time they must have resided in the city prior to the election.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 314 of the Acts of 2018 (on 11/27/2018)

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