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Two-year terms

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Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 5, 2026.

Public comments (3)

OpposedNora ArmstrongOct 5, 2026

Urged passage of both charter items — calling the manager residency requirement a no-brainer — and sharply criticized the $500,000 parks matching grant as a 'nice to have' the town can't afford under state oversight.

Board of Commissioners (Regular) - Oct 5, 2026 · 1:18:32 →
SupportiveJohn MartinsonOct 5, 2026

Called on the board to vote immediately to restore two-year terms, noting the 2018 referendum rejected four-year terms 57-43 and urging the board to correct the prior board's 'power grab.'

Board of Commissioners (Regular) - Oct 5, 2026 · 1:24:30 →
OpposedElise CraverSep 21, 2026

Former Commissioner Craver asked the board to restore two-year terms for all elected officials and require the town manager to live in town, citing the 2018 vote where 57% rejected four-year terms.

Board of Commissioners (Regular) - Sep 21, 2026 · 2:13:50 →