Selectboard Public Hearing on Charter Change Vote

Past event
Jan 27, 2020, 7 to 9:30 PM

On Monday, Jan. 27, the Essex Selectboard will hold a special meeting for a public hearing about proposed amendments to the Town of Essex Charter. The amendments, which were proposed in a petition from voters, would expand the Selectboard from 5 at-large members to 6 members – 3 of whom would be elected from inside-the-Village and 3 of whom would be elected from outside-the-Village. Residents will ultimately decide whether to approve the changes at a Town Meeting ballot vote on Tuesday, March 3.

The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the Essex High School cafeteria, 2 Educational Drive, Essex Jct. A second public hearing will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3.

In addition to the public hearing on Jan. 27, the Selectboard will conduct some other business including the following items:

* Workshop on FY2021 - 2025 Capital Budget and Plan
* Approve warning for public hearing on FY2021 - 2025 Capital Budget and Plan
* Discussion of legal matter (likely to occur in executive session)
* Approve consent agenda, which includes minutes from Jan. 21, 2020 and check warrants

An official agenda and informational packet will be available online at https://www.essex.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={5F22ADBE-176F-4451-AE43-CEA34565CAA5}

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