As Derby has continued to transition to a city of the first class following a proclamation last November, staff and the city council have continued to update charter ordinances to maintain operations as they were prior to that designation. Changes so far have not been substantive, but the ordinance brought before the council at its Jan. 12 meeting had at least one significant change proposed. Addressing the selection of mayor and city council election policies in Derby, the regularity of redistricting was brought into question with the new charter ordinance. From a legal standpoint, and with the city’s continued growth (leading it to become a city of the first class), City Attorney Jacque Butler recommended reviewing the boundaries of Derby’s four wards on a more regular basis instead of every 10 years.
Source: Derby Informer | News
