Rep. Pat Duffy

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the city of Holyoke to create local rules banning the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides, a type of pesticide used to kill rodents. It specifically allows the city to prohibit these chemicals even if they are applied by licensed commercial pest control companies. The legislation overrides existing state laws that might otherwise permit such use and takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the Holyoke City Charter to change how certain financial and administrative roles are filled and how long officials serve. It requires the City Council to annually elect an administrative assistant and an assessor of taxes, while also appointing a Director of Internal Audit every three years. All these positions now have fixed three-year terms starting in February, and the Council retains the power to remove any official at any time for sufficient cause. Additionally, the law repeals older state statutes that conflict with these new rules and allows the City Council to approve minor amendments to the bill before it is finalized.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the City of Holyoke Charter to clarify how vacancies in the Mayor's office are handled. It removes references to the city treasurer and establishes specific rules for filling these gaps, such as requiring a new election if the vacancy occurs more than six months before the municipal year ends. If the vacancy happens within the final six months, the city council has the discretion to either call a new election or fill the seat directly. The changes take effect immediately upon passing.

Maddy summaryThis legislation amends the Holyoke City Charter to establish new residency requirements for candidates seeking elected city office. To be eligible for any elected position, a person must be a citizen and have resided in the city for a minimum of two years. This change replaces the existing charter section that governed eligibility for public officials. The new requirements will become effective immediately upon the bill's passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Holyoke City Charter to establish a two-year residency requirement for anyone seeking elected office in the city. Under the new rule, candidates must be U.S. citizens and have lived in Holyoke for at least two years before they are eligible to run for any elected position. The change takes effect immediately upon passage and applies to all future elections, ensuring that only long-term residents can hold public office.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Holyoke's city charter to clarify when an elected or appointed office becomes vacant. It specifies that a vacancy occurs if an official stops living in the city or is convicted of a crime that could lead to imprisonment. The changes apply to all positions established under the city's current laws and take effect immediately upon passing.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Holyoke's city charter to remove the Treasurer from the line of succession for acting mayor. It specifies that when the mayor is unable to serve, the mayor must designate the City Clerk to act as mayor (or the City Clerk automatically assumes the role if no designation is made), with the City Council President as a backup if both the mayor and City Clerk are unable to serve. The change also clarifies that the acting City Clerk cannot make certain appointments or approve ordinances without restrictions, and the City Council may declare a mayoral vacancy after 60 days of absence. The bill directly affects Holyoke's local governance structure during mayoral vacancies.