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Bolivar council votes 4–3 to keep municipal elections in May
Summary
After a first reading of ordinances to move local elections to November, the Bolivar City Council voted 4–3 to keep the city’s municipal elections in May. Supporters cited potential grant coordination and cost savings; opponents said such a change should be decided by a future council or face legal challenges.
Bolivar City Council voted 4–3 to maintain municipal elections in May after debating two ordinances (2024003 and 2024004) that would have shifted some or all council terms to align with the November general election.
At a first reading the mayor presented three options: take no action (keeping elections in May), approve ordinance 2024003 (which would extend terms for some members and move those seats to November…
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