An Act authorizing a special election in the city of Methuen to fill a vacancy in the Office of Mayor
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill authorizes the city of Methuen, Massachusetts, to hold a special election to fill a vacancy in the office of Mayor. The legislation was initiated by Representative Ryan Hamilton and approved by the acting mayor and city council. It follows a similar bill from 2023, HD.5513, and addresses a vacancy in the mayoral office.
Key provisions
- Authorizes a special election in Methuen.
- The election is to fill a vacancy in the office of Mayor.
- The bill was initiated by Representative Ryan Hamilton.
- Approved by the acting mayor and city council.
- Similar legislation (HD.5513) was previously introduced.
- Scheduled for a hearing on May 6, 2025.
Who is affected
- City of Methuen, Massachusetts
- Residents of Methuen
- Mayor and City Council of Methuen
Notable changes
- Establishes a process for filling a mayoral vacancy through a special election.
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