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Charter commission backs staggered four‑year council terms, rejects non‑staggered alternative
Summary
The Stow City Charter Review Commission voted to forward a charter amendment that would change council and some elected offices to four‑year staggered terms — with implementation dates tied to 2027 and 2029 elections — and to grandfather certain incumbents so no one exceeds a 10‑year limit.
The Stow City Charter Review Commission voted to forward a proposal to Stow City Council that would convert council and other specified elected offices to four‑year, staggered terms, with implementation phased in beginning in 2027 and at‑large seats taking effect in 2029. The commission rejected a separate proposal to convert to four‑year but non‑staggered…
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