Bearing the heft of 251 signatures, nearly 50 more than required by law, the committee heading up the Citizens Parking Initiative filed its petition today. In anticipation of the filing, committee member Judy Chable addressed the City Commission at its parking workshop Wednesday night. She concluded her remarks by telling the Commissioners, Mayor and gathered citizens that, "we look forward to cooperating fully with City Clerk Alice Baird and Elections Supervisor Bob Sweat as they continue to fulfill their statutory obligations related to this unprecedented intitiative."
You may hear rumblings in the next few days related to the Initiative's inability to be placed on a ballot, should that become necessary. Don't believe everything you hear. The City and The Elections Supervisor have little or no discretion going forward as to how the petition will be handled. Florida law and the City Charter govern their obligations, as cited by Ms. Chable, and they are now on the clock. More on all of this to follow. In the mean time, congratulate the Committee on their hard work. Truly democracy in action.
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Friday, August 6, 2010
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