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Hudson Council directs staff to advertise for Ward 2 vacancy as special-election option remains on table
Summary
After debate over charter timelines and whether to appoint or hold a special election, Hudson City Council voted to direct staff to advertise the Ward 2 council vacancy and accept applications for interviews, aiming to complete the process within the charter’s 60-day window.
Councilors on the Hudson City Council voted on Nov. 18 to direct city staff to advertise and accept applications for the Ward 2 council vacancy, with a plan to interview candidates and consider nominations before the charter deadline.
During the regular meeting, Mayor read the charter provision (article 3, section 3.11) that requires council to fill vacancies within 60 days of resignation, a clock that began Nov. 5. Several councilors said they preferred to let residents apply and for council to vet applicants rather than immediately appoint an interim member. “We have to give them the…
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