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2023 Nov 7 :: City/Town of Stamford :: Local QuestionShall the Charter be revised to clarify and make it easier for the public to understand' have access to and hold more accountable Stamford's government by the following: (a) create more opportunities for the public to participate in government; (b) clarify' define and make more understandable certain common terms in the charter; (c) require clear reporting and accountability for legislative' legal and fiscal matters; (d) include recognition of diversity' equity and inclusion ("DEI") as an important goal for the City; (e) end the practice of allowing members of decision-making boards and commissions to remain in office beyond the expiration of their term; (f) clarify the requirement that certain appointed executive officials live in Stamford' subject to a waiver provision; (g) allow the Board of Representatives to obtain legal services' as necessary' as do other local legislative bodies in Connecticut (h) create new charter boards and commissions to [see summary of question below]
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Download CSV Data2023 Nov 7 :: City/Town of Stamford :: Local QuestionShall the Charter be revised to clarify and make it easier for the public to understand' have access to and hold more accountable Stamford's government by the following: (a) create more opportunities for the public to participate in government; (b) clarify' define and make more understandable certain common terms in the charter; (c) require clear reporting and accountability for legislative' legal and fiscal matters; (d) include recognition of diversity' equity and inclusion ("DEI") as an important goal for the City; (e) end the practice of allowing members of decision-making boards and commissions to remain in office beyond the expiration of their term; (f) clarify the requirement that certain appointed executive officials live in Stamford' subject to a waiver provision; (g) allow the Board of Representatives to obtain legal services' as necessary' as do other local legislative bodies in Connecticut (h) create new charter boards and commissions to [see summary of question below]
Ballot Question Results
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Total Votes Cast |
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8,485 |
11,101 |
19,586 |