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Council advances election-code amendments on first reading; members discuss changing candidate filing fee
Summary
On first reading the council approved an ordinance to amend local election rules, including electronic filing and examples of residency proof; council also discussed a resolution to set candidate-filing fees to 1% of council salary (roughly $83 based on current compensation).
The Village of Tequesta advanced an ordinance on first reading that amends sections of the village code dealing with elections and candidacy requirements, and council members discussed a companion resolution to change the candidate filing fee.
Ordinance changes (O 2-25): Keith (staff) summarized ordinance O 2-25, which modifies Chapter 2 (Administration), Article 5 (Elections). The amendments presented on first reading include: - Allowing the village to opt out of electronic filing procedures for campaign-finance…
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