Boston City Council is considering waiving a special election after Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson announced her resignation. This decision was prompted by concerns about high costs, low potential voter turnout, and inadequate time for voters to learn about candidates. Council President Ruthzee Louijeune and Councilor Liz Breadon have filed a petition to bypass the special election, which is required by the Boston City Charter more than 180 days before the general election. Elected officials like Secretary of State William F. Galvin, State Sen. Liz Miranda, and State Reps. Chynah Tyler, John Moran, and Christopher Worrell are supporting this move to avoid multiple elections in quick succession. Local advocates also believe that skipping a special election is necessary to ensure equitable participation by residents who may already face barriers to voting. The decision to waive the special election is seen as a responsible course of action to allow adequate time for residents to vet candidates and to ensure a higher turnout in the upcoming general election.
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