Changes to Ashland City's Mayor and Councilman Election Process
This proposed bill would change how mayors and councilmen are elected in Ashland City. Previously, the method of election was not specified in this context. Under the new proposal, the mayor would be voted on by all electors from the town at large, while councilmen would be chosen by electors within their respective wards. Additionally, elections would become nonpartisan. This change is subject to local approval and amends Chapter 121 of the Private Acts of 2004.
The previous version did not specify how mayors and councilmen were elected or whether elections were partisan.
This proposed bill would change how mayors and councilmen are elected in Ashland City. Previously, the method of election was not specified in this context. Under the new proposal, the mayor would be voted on by all electors from the town at large, while councilmen would be chosen by electors within their respective wards. Additionally, elections would become nonpartisan. This change is subject to local approval and amends Chapter 121 of the Private Acts of 2004.