H 5171·MA·house
An Act removing the Treasurer as Acting Mayor in the Holyoke Charter
Signed into LawFiled Feb 26, 2026
Sponsor: Patricia A. Duffy (D)
Latest Action
Executive: Signed by the Governor, Chapter 253 of the Acts of 2026
Oct 21, 2026
Summary
The bill rewrites the city’s succession plan so that, if the mayor is unable to serve, the mayor may name the city clerk to act as mayor, or the clerk assumes the role automatically. If the clerk cannot serve, the city council president steps in. The acting official has most mayoral powers but cannot remove officials, make appointments, or approve ordinances without council oversight and time restrictions.
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