Allows resident non-citizens to vote in Northampton's preliminary and city elections.
This bill amends the special act charter of the city of Northampton to allow resident non-citizens to vote in preliminary and city elections. It modifies the qualification for voting to include non-citizens who are not otherwise disqualified under state law. This change applies to all preliminary, special, and regular city elections. The amendment takes effect upon the bill's passage.
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