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The Homewood City Council has given its approval to initiate the process of establishing a new council/manager system of government. This proposed model signifies a significant shift in the city's governance structure. Under this model, there would be four city councilors, each designated to represent a specific ward, and a mayor elected citywide who would also hold the position of council president. Additionally, the proposal introduces the appointment of a city manager by the council to supervise the day-to-day operations of the city, with accountability to the entire council.
Presently, Homewood is divided into five council wards, each represented by two elected officials. To implement this change, the ward boundaries would need to be redrawn according to census data by an impartial third party.
Over the next year or so, there will be public meetings to provide comprehensive information about this substantial alteration to the city's government structure. Subsequently, a referendum (vote) by the citizens of Homewood will be required for adoption, expected to take place in either 2024 or 2025.
For more in-depth information and details, please refer to the full video above.
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