Good news for election method enthusiasts is coming your way from Daily Hampshire Gazette by LUIS FIELDMAN

More than 20 years after changing from a town to a city form of government, Easthampton officials are considering extending the mayor’s term from two to four years, a move that would follow in the footsteps of nearby Northampton and Holyoke.

In addition, city officials are also considering revamping how municipal election winners are determined for precinct councilors and the mayor through ranked-choice voting.

The City Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday to petition the state Legislature to amend the city charter to implement ranked-choice voting for the city’s five precinct councilors and mayor elections – and to increase the mayor’s term to four years. The changes would need to be approved by a majority of Easthampton voters in a November election. The public hearing will take place at the Municipal Building at 50 Payson Ave. at 6:15 p.m.

See the full story here. Other states and localities that have recently seen legislation proposed to make the switch to ranked choice voting include Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, New Jersey, the city of Baltimore, and at least two cities in Utah. Click those links for the latest related Democracy Chronicles coverage!