Marlborough City Council (Massachusetts)

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Marlborough City Council
Logo
Seal of Marlborough
Leadership
Council President
Michael H. Ossing
Structure
Seats11 officially non-partisan
   7 ward councilors
   4 at-large councilors
Length of term
2 years
Elections
Last election
2023
Next election
2025
Meeting place
Marlborough City Hall
Website
https://www.marlborough-ma.gov/city-council

The Marlborough City Council is the legislative branch of government for the city of Marlborough, Massachusetts. It is made up of 11 members: 7 ward councilors and 4 at-large members. Councilors are elected to two-year terms and there is no limit on the number of terms an individual can serve.[1]

History[edit]

Marlborough became a city in 1890, previously it was a town, and as a town was administered by a Board of Selectmen. Following its incorporation as a city, Marlborough adopted a mayor–council government.

The City Council currently meets in the City Council chamber located at Marlborough City Hall. Under Marlborough's Plan B charter, the City Council is responsible for "creating laws, reviewing the annual operating budget, confirmation of mayoral appointments, and providing the necessary balance to the actions of the Executive branch of government."[1] The executive branch of government in the city is the mayor of Marlborough. Several former city councilors have gone on to become mayors of the city.

Districts and current council[edit]

District Councilor Notes
Ward 1 Mark A. Vital
Ward 2 David Doucette
Ward 3 Robert Preciado
Ward 4 Teona C. Brown
Ward 5 John J. Irish
Ward 6 Albert Trey Fuccillo
Ward 7 Donald R. Landers, Sr.
(at-large) Michael H. Ossing Council President
(at-large) Kathleen D. Robey Council Vice-President
(at-large) Mark A. Oram
(at-large) Sean A. Navin Council President Pro-Tem

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "City Council | marlboroughma". www.marlborough-ma.gov. Retrieved 2023-04-12.