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Mayor's veto of proposed local laws and stating legal infirmities
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Speaker Adams asks Goode-Trufant about her commitment to advising the mayor to state all legal infirmities in writing when vetoing a proposed local law. Goode-Trufant agrees to this commitment.
- Speaker Adams references Section 37 of the charter, which requires the mayor to submit a statement of objections when vetoing a proposed local law
- Goode-Trufant commits to advising the mayor to state all legal infirmities in writing in the statement of objections
- This exchange emphasizes the importance of transparency and clear communication in the legislative process, particularly when the mayor opposes a proposed law on legal grounds