On the upcoming November 4 Municipal General Election ballot, voters will be asked ‘Shall the City adopt an act passed by the general court in the year 2025 entitled: An Act establishing a charter for the City of Medford?’

The City’s Charter Study Committee, in collaboration with the The Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for Public Management, developed an updated City Charter that was passed by the legislature and recently signed by Governor Healy. It now will appear on the Municipal General Election ballot to be decided by voters. If approved, most provisions in the Charter would go into effect in 2027.

Some changes to the Charter include:
➡ Hybrid ward representation for City Council
➡ Hybrid district representation for School Committee
➡ Four year term for the Mayor
➡ Regular charter review

You can learn more about the charter and how it compares to the older version at medfordma.org/charter