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Town Meeting | A Voter’s Field Guide (S3, 19)
In Orleans, the voters are the legislature. Amanda Converse and Mia Baumgarten break down how Town Meeting works, how Annual and Special Town Meeting differ, how to find and read the warrant, and how to get involved well before you take a seat on Town Meeting night.
In This Episode
•Open Town Meeting: why Orleans voters, not a council, make the big decisions
•The 200-voter quorum and why turnout matters•Annual vs. Special Town Meeting: what each one handles, and why "special" doesn't mean less important
•The warrant: what it is, where articles come from, and how residents can petition to add…
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