Charter Debate on Nonpartisan Elections
Below you will find a copy-paste of what I sent to my fellow members on the Charter Review Commission for their consideration as we ponder whether or not to amend the city’s charter so as to adopt nonpartisan elections. I’m quite sure that there are far more great articles – and maybe even scholarly sources – that I could have used, but the limited time with which I have to compile this information forced me to find and forward the best of what a google search had to offer. A
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As always, the School Board still hasn’t published the minutes of their most recent meeting. This week I ordered some campaign material for distribution as I go door to door. I also upgraded this website so that you can easily find it by typing in my name. Regarding the Charter Review Commission, we meet again a week from today at the Council Chambers 5pm and will hold a final decision on at least the issue of nonpartisan elections. Presently, on my campaign facebook page you
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I’m preparing for tonight’s first charter commission meeting at 5pm, so here are the documents you likely came for (ha ha): This Week’s Full Council Meeting Agenda Last Week’s Minutes: Finance Service Capital Improvements Personnel School Board (No Minutes Available) Stay Tuned…
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Since I have a family emergency – which will prevent me from attending tonight’s council and school board meetings -, I will be brief: Last Week’s Full Council Meeting Minutes This Week’s Agenda: Finance Service Capital Improvements Personnel School Board Stay Tuned…
BREAKING NEWS
Just a moment ago I was appointed by Newark City Council to serve as one of the five members on the 2017 Charter Review Commission. You can count on me to serve as your voice in this commission. The primary objective I have is in advocating for all of Newark’s local elections to be nonpartisan. This beneficial for the people for numerous reasons, chief among those reasons being that the people will have representatives who are not beholden to one party or the other. When you
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You may not be surprised to learn that the School Board didn't post any documentation for the recent special meeting they held. Anyways, here are the most recent documents for your Newark City Council: This Week’s Full Council Meeting Agenda This Week’s Minutes: Finance Service Safety Economic Development Stay Tuned…