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NC H519

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/28/2019

Primary Sponsor

Donny Lambeth

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Divides Winston-Salem into five wards (Ward 1-5) with specific boundaries based on 2010 Census blocks and voting tabulation districts, replacing the previous eight-ward system.

  • Changes city council structure to five ward-elected members and three at-large members, with ward members elected only by voters in their respective wards.

  • Reduces mayor and city council member terms from four years to two years, with elections held biennially in even-numbered years aligned with county elections.

  • Grants the mayor voting rights on all council matters except tie-breaking votes.

  • Modifies the process for filling council vacancies with unexpired terms of 12+ months through special primary and general elections conducted by Forsyth County, while shorter vacancies filled by mayoral appointment.

Legislative Description

Revise W-S Charter/Elections/Redistricting

Last Action

Ref to the Com on Redistricting, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

4/1/2019

Committee Referrals

Redistricting4/1/2019

Full Bill Text

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