HB144Introduced in the House of Delegates
Waverly, Town of; amending charter, transitioning town government.
Introduced by Otto Wachsmann, District 83
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Charter; Town of Waverly; emergency. Amends the charter for the Town of Waverly in Sussex County by transitioning the town from a strong mayor form of government to a council-manager form of government. Additional changes to the charter in the bill include (i) shifting town council elections from May to November, (ii) appointing a town manager, (iii) shifting certain duties from an elected mayor to a town manager, and (iv) repealing numerous outdated provisions. The bill contains an emergency clause.
Where it stands
Left in Committee Counties, Cities and Towns
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (4-Y 2-N) · January 23, 2026
4
Yes
2
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
7 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Irene Shin | 8 | Yes |
| Dan Helmer | 10 | Yes |
| Marty Martinez | 29 | Absent |
| Ellen McLaughlin | 36 | No |
| Scott Wyatt | 60 | No |
| Mark Downey | 69 | Yes |
| Jessica Anderson | 71 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed with emergency clause; Offered 01-14-2026 26100146D
Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #1
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (4-Y 2-N)
Left in Committee Counties, Cities and Towns
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