An Act establishing residency requirements for the offices of mayor, city councilor and school committee in the city of Brockton
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes specific residency requirements for individuals running for office in Brockton, Massachusetts. It mandates that candidates for mayor, city councilor, and school committee must live within the city limits of Brockton for a certain period before being eligible to run. This aims to ensure that elected officials have a direct connection to and understanding of the community they serve. The bill replaces an earlier version, Senate Bill 2510.
Key provisions
- Candidates for mayor must reside in Brockton for at least one year prior to the election.
- Candidates for city councilor must reside in Brockton for at least one year prior to the election.
- Candidates for school committee must reside in Brockton for at least one year prior to the election.
- The requirements apply to all elections for these offices.
- The bill substitutes a new draft for Senate Bill 2510.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading.
Who is affected
- Residents of Brockton, Massachusetts
- Candidates for mayor of Brockton
- Candidates for city councilor in Brockton
- Candidates for school committee in Brockton
Notable changes
- This bill introduces specific residency requirements that were not previously in place for these offices.
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Primary sponsor
Michael D. Brady
Cosponsor
Michael D. Brady
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