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NC H519
Bill
Status
3/28/2019
Primary Sponsor
Donny Lambeth
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Grants the mayor voting rights on all council matters except tie-breaking votes.
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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