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Executive committee refers ordinance to require elector signatures for alder vacancy applicants
Summary
The Madison Common Council Executive Committee referred a proposed ordinance to require a set number of elector signatures for applicants to fill alder vacancies to the next full council meeting after members raised concerns about timing and accessibility for first-time applicants.
The Madison Common Council Executive Committee on Aug. 5 referred a proposed ordinance that would add section 2.035 to the Madison General Ordinances — requiring applicants for alder vacancies to submit elector signatures — to the next full council meeting for further work and possible amendment.
The measure, introduced during the committee meeting, would create a consistent, citywide requirement for filling alder vacancies. The presenter said the change was prompted by inconsistent practices across past vacancy processes and said the goal was predictability for applicants and staff.
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