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NC H334

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/20/2023

Primary Sponsor

Donny Lambeth

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Increases Winston-Salem City Council from eight to nine members by adding one at-large seat
  • At-large council member shall be elected by all qualified voters of the entire City of Winston-Salem and must be a resident of the city
  • Maintains eight ward-based seats (North, Northeast, East, Southeast, South, Southwest, West, and Northwest Ward), with each ward representative elected by voters of their respective ward only
  • All council members continue to serve four-year terms; regular municipal elections held in even-numbered years on a partisan basis
  • Repeals Section 12B of the City Charter and becomes effective upon passage, applying to elections held on or after the enactment date

Legislative Description

Establish At-Large Seat/W-S City Council

City Councils; Counties; Elections; Local; Local Government; Membership; Municipalities; Session Laws; Forsyth County; Winston-s

Last Action

Re-ref to Redistricting and Elections. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

5/9/2023

Committee Referrals

Redistricting and Elections5/9/2023
Rules and Operations of the Senate4/20/2023
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/18/2023
Local Government3/13/2023

Full Bill Text

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