Natick Charter Commission Campaign
It’s been 45 years since Natick adopted its current form of government in 1980. A lot has changed!
Natick voters deserve an independent look at our Town Charter, which is the foundation of our local government.
The Natick Charter Commission Campaign seeks to give the voters of Natick a fair, open and thorough consideration of how our local government should be structured. We welcome you to participate! Get in touch here.
Why Consider a Change Now?
A lot has changed since 1980. Challenges to Town government today include:
> Finding new volunteers with the time and the means to serve
> Hiring and retaining qualified Town employees
> Responding to an unpredictable economy
> Increasing demands on Town resources, and
> Keeping Natick affordable without compromising our quality and availability of services.
A recent report by the Town Governance Study Committee concluded that the time is now for a newly elected, independent, and transparent body to consider and make recommendations to Natick voters. That’s a Charter Commission.
In fact, over the past 20 years, more than 20 municipalities in Massachusetts have considered changing their forms of government to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and representation.
Regardless of any committee recommendation(s) - status quo, tweaks, or a total overhaul - Natick voters deserve a say in what will work best for us.