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MA H838
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ryan Hamilton
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Methuen City Council to call a special election to fill the mayoral vacancy, to be held no less than 64 days after being called and no later than December 14, 2024
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Overrides section 3-8(a) of article 3 of the Methuen city charter and any conflicting general or special laws regarding mayoral vacancy procedures
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Requires candidates to collect a minimum of 150 voter signatures to appear on the special election ballot
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Eliminates the preliminary election requirement for this special mayoral election
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Includes a retroactive ratification clause validating any actions taken consistent with the act if not in effect by October 7, 2024
Legislative Description
Authorizing a special election in the city of Methuen to fill a vacancy in the Office of Mayor
Last Action
Read second and ordered to a third reading
8/28/2025