by the Journal-Opinion
Last night, the Thetford Selectboard considered warning a vote for town meeting in March asking residents whether non-citizens should be eligible to vote in local elections.
Burlington, Montpelier, and Winooski have all taken such action in recent years relying on legislative action to enact the rules.
Unlike those three towns, Thetford, in eastern Orange County, lacks a municipal charter making its pathway less clear, according to discussion.
“The charter is typically the mechanism to alter state statutes at the local level,” said Thetford Town Manager Brian Story.
Ultimately, the board took no action and instead will consult Vermont League of Cities and Towns about its options.
Relatedly, the board voted 3-2 against warning an item to move town meeting to Australian ballot. Instead, the board told supporters to submit a petition if they want a vote on the change.
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