The changes include a stipend for elected officials and new titles, including “mayor.”
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South Orange Charter Changes
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GovernmentSouth Orange
UPDATE: South Orange Leaders Table Charter Changes Amid ‘Thorny’ Questions Concerning Stipend
“There are people in this town that are flush with cash. There are people in this town who live check to check. We should have means in place that allow them to run for office,” said Trustee Summer Jones.
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“Since the Village was settled, people served the community because they wanted to do the right thing for the Village, not because they were looking to supplement their income. This tradition … should not be changed.”
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GovernmentSouth Orange
South Orange to Host Community Discussion on Proposed Village Charter Changes July 19
South Orange to hold in-person community discussion on the proposed Village Charter changes on July 19, 7 pm at the Loft at SOPAC.
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Besides changing titles for the Village President, Trustees, Township & Treasurer, the charter changes would move the municipal election to November and allow for stipends for elected officials.
