City of Somerville, Massachusetts - File #: 212546

• File #: 212546
• Version: 1
• Type: Mayor's Request
• Status: Approved
• File created: 10/13/2021
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 10/14/2021
• Final action: 10/14/2021
• Enactment date: 10/14/2021
• Enactment #: 212546
• Title: Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to provide for legal voting rights in municipal elections for non-citizen residents of the City of Somerville.
• Code sections: Home Rule Petition -
• Related files: 25-0417

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/20/2021	4	BOA	Mayoral Approval
10/14/2021	3	City Council	Approved

  Agenda Text

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Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to provide for legal voting rights in municipal elections for non-citizen residents of the City of Somerville.

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Official Text

To the Honorable City Council:

I hereby request your consideration and approval of a home rule petition to provide for legal voting rights in municipal elections for non-citizen residents.  This petition was approved by the Legislative Matters Committee on October 7, 2021.

As always, I am available to answer any questions you may have.

Respectfully,

David P. Shapiro

Assistant City Solicitor