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Commissioners unanimously approve statement opposing Nov. 5 charter ballot question that would expand assembly’s spending authority
Summary
Barnstable County commissioners voted unanimously to release a statement opposing November ballot question #6, which would amend the county charter to expand the assembly's authority to initiate supplemental appropriations. Commissioners cited legal inconsistency with state law, transparency concerns, and potential bond-rating and litigation risks.
Barnstable County commissioners voted unanimously to approve and release a statement opposing 11/05/2024 ballot question number 6, which the board said would amend the county charter to let the assembly initiate supplemental appropriations—an authority the county contends is executive in nature under state law.
Commissioner (Speaker 3) summarized the board's objections: the proposed amendment, drafted by the assembly and…
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