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Committee tables review of draft appropriation language after collective-bargaining concerns

Charter and Rules Committee (Holyoke City Council) · December 12, 2025
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Summary

Two proposed rule additions (items 4 and 5) that would insert dense state-law language on council appropriation powers were tabled Dec. 9 after members raised concerns about collective-bargaining implications and requested a solicitor opinion; the committee said the proposals are intended as educational clarifications of existing law.

Two proposed insertions to the council rules (items 4 and 5) were presented to the Charter & Rules committee Dec. 9. Chair Meg McGrath Smith read written language supplied by Councilor Kevin Jordan that cites state law and charter provisions on appropriation authority and limits.

Councilor Kevin Jordan's text was read into the record: "I will not be able to attend the meeting tonight. However ...…

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