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Meeting will consider reforming Worcester's charter

  • Posted by Worcester News May 1, 2024 - Filed in News - #Worcester  #Worcester State University  #Guillermo Creamer  #charter reform  #Ellen Shemitz  #Domenica Perrone  - 930 views

    WORCESTER — Worcester residents are gearing up to participate in a dynamic discourse on the city's governance system and potential avenues for reform.

    Set to take place Wednesday night at Worcester State University's Student Center in the North/South Room, the community meeting will be an engaging platform for residents to delve into the intricacies of Worcester's city charter.

    Attendees are encouraged to arrive prepared to contribute their perspectives, ideas, and feedback on the current state of governance in the city.

    The meeting is structured into 2 informative segments, the first providing attendees with an overview of Worcester's existing city charter. This foundational understanding will lay the groundwork for a lively panel discussion featuring community figures deeply involved in Worcester's civic affairs.

    Panelists include Guillermo Creamer, a former mayoral candidate and Human Rights Commissioner; Domenica Perrone, a seasoned community engagement practitioner and former City Council candidate; and Ellen Shemitz, Chair of the Worcester Human Rights Commission.

    Key topics slated for discussion include the merits of an elected mayor versus an appointed city manager, the evolving role of the City Council, the importance of maintaining co-equal branches of government, and strategies for implementing oversight and anti-corruption measures.

    Central to the meeting's agenda is the solicitation of community input regarding desired reforms and improvements to Worcester's governance structure. Attendees are encouraged to share their visions for an ideal city government, fostering an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives can be heard and considered.

    As anticipation builds for this pivotal community gathering, organizers extend an open invitation to all Worcester residents to participate in shaping the future of their city. By coming together in a spirit of collaboration and civic engagement, attendees have the opportunity to play an active role in charting the course for Worcester's governance trajectory.

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