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Aldermen approve resolution to move city judge election timing; paperwork sent to elections office
Summary
The board approved a resolution to accept a private act amending the city charter to align the city judge's election timing and compensation with other local elections. The measure passed unanimously and staff will transmit paperwork to the elections office.
TULLAHOMA, Tenn. — The Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Monday approved Resolution No. 20 24 to accept a private act amending the City of Tullahoma charter regarding the timing and compensation and qualification of the city judge.
The board approved the resolution by voice vote, recorded as six yes votes. Staff said the city’s elections director requested prompt action because he will be out of town next week and wants the paperwork filed as soon as possible. One board member noted approving the resolution will save money by synchronizing the judge’s election with other elections.
Why it matters: Amending the charter by private act changes the local election timing and administrative handling for the city judge and may alter how election costs are assessed if the judge’s election is moved to coincide with other scheduled elections.
Action and next steps
A motion to approve the resolution was made and seconded on the floor. The mayor said the elections office would be notified immediately; staff present confirmed they would put the required paperwork in motion upon approval.
The resolution passed unanimously at the meeting and the city clerk/elections staff will transmit the approved materials to the election office for processing.
