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NC H334
Bill
Status
Engrossed
4/20/2023
Primary Sponsor
Donny Lambeth
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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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