Summary of Question 5
The proposed question if adopted would amend the term of office for mayor from two years to four years effective at the start of the next mayoral term in January 2024. Section 3-1(b) of the town charter defines the term of office for mayor as two years. A home rule petition on the question was submitted to the General Court, also known as the State Legislature. The General Court enacted Chapter 29 of the Acts of 2022. Pursuant to Section 2 of Chapter 29 of the Acts of 2022, this matter shall be submitted for acceptance to the qualified voters of the city known as the town of Agawam at the 2022 regular election.
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2022 - Agawam - Question 5Shall an act passed by the General Court in the year 2022 entitled ?An Act changing the term of the office of the mayor in the city known as the town of Agawam to 4 years? be accepted?
City/Town | Ward | Pct | Blanks | Total Votes Cast | ||
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Agawam
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4,379 |
6,754 |
268 |
11,401 |
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Totals | 4,379 |
6,754 |
268 | 11,401 |