tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10814078.post8952170696307505773..comments2023-08-20T18:19:26.096-04:00Comments on Laurel Connections: Referendum Results AnalysisRick Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12831569452059694187noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10814078.post-16547431584921432832009-10-12T15:19:18.921-04:002009-10-12T15:19:18.921-04:00I found it interesting that less people opposed th...I found it interesting that less people opposed the Mayor's increase than opposed the City Council. I suppose that means that more people think the Mayor does a better job than the Council.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10814078.post-55334946471304767262009-09-16T15:51:42.160-04:002009-09-16T15:51:42.160-04:00Looks like Mike is right.
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http://www.explor...Looks like Mike is right. <br /><br />///<br /><br />http://www.explorehoward.com/news/65338/after-referendum-whats-next/<br /><br />How will City Council react?<br /><br />Now that the election is over and residents have made their choices on the ballot questions, it is up to City Council members to decide when and if they will introduce legislation to reflect the referendum’s outcomes.<br /><br />///Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10814078.post-71525968681131442982009-09-12T19:33:01.904-04:002009-09-12T19:33:01.904-04:00People are usually married for many years before t...People are usually married for many years before they take on their mate's attitudes and temperments. Looks like a pre-wed situation here. <br /><br />The Resolution is indeed binding upon the Council to legislate the will of the voters. I don't know what Mike was thinking when he made his comment, but I'm sure a conversation with the City Attorney will clear his understanding. Regardless, Mike was against the salary increase for both Mayor and Council. This issue will not return until it does in compliance with City Code, where another citizens committee will be involved. Perhaps their will be volunteers who want to take on this review.Carol Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10814078.post-67549698493781451742009-09-10T13:23:58.341-04:002009-09-10T13:23:58.341-04:00The Council voted to make it binding, yet this app...The Council voted to make it binding, yet this appeared today in the Leader: "In the meantime, Leszcz said, the voters’ decisions on the referendum questions will be implemented, “if the council is so disposed."" (Voters say no to salary increases, Laurel Leader, Sept 10, 2009). Binding, yet they'll act on the voters' decisions if they feel like it? Now I'm really glad the city spent so much money on the election!Angela Pelletiernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10814078.post-80381934475173935472009-09-09T18:27:23.302-04:002009-09-09T18:27:23.302-04:00Tom: The council voted to make the results of the...Tom: The council voted to make the results of the referendum binding. So the referendum sounds like it is more than an opinion poll. However, how much more seems to be part of Mike Sarich's lawsuit. I must admit that I am supremely unqualified to explain any of this.Rick Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12831569452059694187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10814078.post-50321170089894427782009-09-09T08:58:10.300-04:002009-09-09T08:58:10.300-04:00Question from a mildly curious West Laurelite (pee...Question from a mildly curious West Laurelite (peering over the garden fence). What is the significance of the election results? <br /><br />If i understand it - and, I'm uncertain that I do - if the questions were advisory in nature, then nothing actually happens from this. For something to actually happen, either the public would have to petition actual Charter language changes to the ballot or the City Council will have to adopt a Charter Amendment Resolution and put the specific language up for a vote. <br /><br />Yes/No? <br /><br />Maybe I should read the Leader more often? ;-)<br /><br />Tom DernogaTom Dernoganoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10814078.post-85021711278059697332009-09-09T08:25:56.648-04:002009-09-09T08:25:56.648-04:00There was an election yesterday? Why wasn't t...There was an election yesterday? Why wasn't there anything in the paper about it??Elden Carnahanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387593571625846519noreply@blogger.com