County Referendum 5: Miscellaneous Matters And Technical Changes Charter Amendment
County Referendum 5: Miscellaneous Matters And Technical Changes Charter Amendment
Certain notices require newspapers today, and the charter would allow other lawful methods. The charter would also let commissioners participate electronically and update place names and writing conventions.
A Yes vote
A No vote
Proposal impacts
Impact on County residents
County residents could find ordinance hearing notices through another method state law permits.
County residents currently find ordinance hearing notices and summaries in a daily newspaper.
Impact on County notice staff
County notice staff could use another method allowed by state law to announce proposed county laws.
County notice staff currently must place summaries of proposed laws and hearing dates in a daily newspaper.
Impact on Ordinance hearing attorneys
Ordinance hearing attorneys could hear proposed county laws identified by tracking number instead of title.
Ordinance hearing attorneys currently hear proposed county laws read by title at advertised hearings.
Impact on County property owners
County property owners could request mailed or emailed ordinance notices if the county publishes them online.
County property owners currently have access to printed summaries of proposed laws before county hearings.
