Barnstable County counsel outlines how a charter study commission would be created and elected

Jul 9, 2026

County counsel explained how a voter question on Nov. 3 would create an elected 15‑member charter study commission, how votes are weighted by town population, what nomination and filing deadlines apply, and what the commission’s duties, budget and timeline would be.

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County counsel Lauren Goldberg told the Barnstable County Commissioners on July 8 that a question asking voters whether to elect a charter study commission will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot if the commissioners file the required resolution under Chapter 801.

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