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Commission votes to join Select Board in opposing Steamship Authority term‑limit legislation
Summary
The commission voted unanimously Aug. 25 to prepare a letter opposing proposed state legislation that would impose term limits or change appointment authority for Steamship Authority commissioners, citing the value of institutional knowledge and local appointment discretion.
The Nantucket Planning and Economic Development Commission voted Aug. 25 to join the Select Board in opposing proposed state legislation that would impose term limits and alter appointment authority for the Steamship Authority board.
The motion, made during the meeting and seconded on the record, directed staff to draft a letter opposing the measures at the State House. The motion carried unanimously.
Why it matters: Nantucket is represented on the Steamship Authority by an appointed commissioner whose role,…
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