This is a
public notice about a referendum to change the number of County Commissioner’s
from 3 to 5 in this year’s election. In
order to do that a few things have to happen.
1. Majority of the elected precinct delegates
need to vote for the change
2. Signatures from 35% of the registered
county voters have to be collected and submitted to the county clerk to get
this referendum on the November ballot.
3. The majority of voters in Rich County
have to vote for the referendum.
Here is a
list of the reasons for voting for 5 Commissioners.
- Increased Representation
- Diverse Perspectives: More
commissioners can represent a wider range of community interests and
demographics.
- Localized Governance: With five
commissioners, each commissioner can be assigned to focus on specific county
and precincts projects, ensuring that local issues are addressed more
effectively.
- Enhanced Decision-Making
- Collaborative Process: A larger
board can facilitate more discussion and collaboration, leading to
better-informed decisions.
- Checks and Balances: More
members can reduce the risk of unilateral decisions, promoting
accountability within the commission.
- Improved Oversight
- Broader Oversight: Five
commissioners can manage the complexities of county operations more
efficiently, especially when the population continues to grow.
- Specialization: Commissioners
can specialize in different areas, budgets, public safety, sanitation,
roads, ordinances, general services, etc.
- Voter Engagement
- More Choices: Voters can have
more options in elections, which can increase voter turnout and
engagement in local government.
- Tailored Representation: With
district-based elections, residents may feel more connected to their
representatives, fostering a better sense of community involvement.
- A requirement for five commissioners
can help to ensure fair representation across the county
- Transitioning from three to
five county commissioners can lead to more representation, accountability,
and a more effective local government, ultimately benefiting the
community as a whole.
Please email 1 if you agree or 6 if you disagree within 2 weeks with this proposal so the delegation will know if there is
enough support to gather the required signatures and submit the reformation
request to the clerk.
Randall Knight - Precinct 5 Secretary
mumknight374@gmail.com
Pam Cornia-RNC
pccornia@gmail.com
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