An Act to promote responsive city government

This bill introduces a new form of city government called "Plan G" for Massachusetts municipalities, which would replace existing structures with a council system. Under this plan, a city council of at least nine members would be elected at large using closed-list proportional representation, with one member serving as mayor and another as a public advocate. A unique feature of Plan G is that council members are tied to political associations, meaning they must remain members of their association to keep their seat, and these associations can trigger early elections if they choose. The legislation also defines rules for political associations, including how they form, maintain membership, and submit candidate lists for elections.