Speakers deride current system of government, see need for mayor in Amherst

Speakers deride current system of government, see need for mayor in Amherst

AMHERST — Several residents concerned with Amherst’s government, featuring an elected 13-member Town Council and an appointed town manager, are asking the Charter Review Committee to recommend revisions to the town charter that might include adding a mayor as part of enhanced checks and balances.

An Elected Mayor? - Amherst Indy

Many friends and colleagues who share my dislike of our current Home Rule Charter and the governance that emanates from it believe that an elected mayor should replace our current appointed town manager. I am not so sure and would like to explain why in the hopes that those friends and colleagues will show me