Emergency clause policy
Summary
Two council members wanted the town to define what counts as an "emergency" for using the emergency clause, which skips the 30-day referendum window. Critics said it has been used on financial matters like bonds, depriving residents of referendum rights. Council ultimately stuck with state statute.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Council Member Flaherty noted skipping the emergency clause on the recent PSPRS bond may have cost the town roughly $600,000-$700,000 in higher interest.
Residents retain their constitutional referendum rights over council actions.
The town may pay higher borrowing costs when it forgoes the emergency clause.
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