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Council discusses charter amendments; attorney says votes cannot simply be rescinded
Summary
President Ciotti said he wants to rescind a prior referendum vote and pursue charter changes; Town Attorney Smith told the council that prior votes cannot be rescinded and outlined the proper procedure: a workshop, adopt a resolution to amend the charter, then place the amendment on the ballot.
President Ciotti said he would like to rescind his prior vote on referendum changes from 2022 and pursue new charter amendments. TM Gonzalez clarified existing issues and noted the town would need to work with the Supervisor of Elections.
Attorney Smith advised the council that previously cast votes cannot be rescinded and recommended a procedural path: hold a workshop to craft changes, adopt a resolution to propose amendments, then place the question on the ballot through proper election procedures. Council indicated they will schedule a workshop and prepare a resolution for future consideration.
