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Palm Beach County League of Cities opposes state effort to standardize municipal election dates
Summary
At a Dec. 15 workshop, the Palm Beach County League of Cities told the county’s legislative delegation it opposes bills that would force municipal elections onto the November general-election calendar, arguing local governments should decide dates to preserve staggered terms, turnout and manageable runoffs.
The Palm Beach County League of Cities told the county legislative delegation on Dec. 15 it opposes legislation that would require municipal offices to be elected on the same day as state and federal general elections. Joaquin Elmasana, vice mayor of Belle Glade and the League’s District 5 representative, said the League’s position is grounded in concerns about local control, staggered terms and the cost and practicality of runoffs.
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