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Election Reform Engagement

Belmont is opening up the process for changing how local elections work, and officials want residents to weigh in. If you care about who gets elected and how, this is your chance to shape the rules before they change.

1 mentionLast discussed Feb 19, 2022

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City Council Member Death

Belmont Councilmember Eric Reed died suddenly at 50, leaving a vacant council seat and forcing the city to figure out how to fill it. That means a likely appointment or special election process, plus a temporary shift in council dynamics. For residents, it's a reminder that local representation can change fast—and the replacement decision could affect city priorities.

1 mentionLast discussed Dec 11, 2017