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 House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes specific residency requirements for individuals running for office in Brockton. Specifically, candidates for mayor, city councilor, and school committee must live within the city of Brockton to be eligible to hold those positions. This aims to ensure that elected officials have a direct connection to and understanding of the needs of the community they serve. The amendment modifies existing legislation to include these residency rules.
Key provisions
- Candidates for mayor must reside in Brockton.
- Candidates for city councilor must reside in Brockton.
- Candidates for school committee must reside in Brockton.
- Residency must be continuous for a specified period prior to the election.
- The amendment substitutes for Senate Bill 2957.
Who is affected
- Residents of Brockton
- Candidates for mayor of Brockton
- Candidates for city councilor in Brockton
- Candidates for school committee in Brockton
Notable changes
- Introduces residency requirements for local elected officials.
- Specifies that residency must be within the city of Brockton.
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Primary sponsor
Thomas P. Walsh
Cosponsor
Thomas P. Walsh
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