What is the impetus or why was this process started? Who initiated this process? Why is the Charter Board charged with "writing" a charter document now, and then voting on it in November 2024? Why not first educate the community about Code Home Rule versus Charter, the pros/cons (done tonight, done previously?), then have a referendum to choose to retain Home Rule or choose Charter? then develop the Charter document?! There is the impression that this is being rushed, and perhaps pre-ordained because you are writing the Charter document now! There should also be details now, not after the November 2024 vote, what is the cost to switch governments. Again, being rushed without full facts in order to make an informed vote. It is distressing to hear a Board member comment about resistance from certain County Commissioners. Unfortunately, this further reinforces the narrative this is being rushed.
What is the impetus or why was this process started? Who initiated this process? Why is the Charter Board charged with "writing" a charter document now, and then voting on it in November 2024? Why not first educate the community about Code Home Rule versus Charter, the pros/cons (done tonight, done previously?), then have a referendum to choose to retain Home Rule or choose Charter? then develop the Charter document?! There is the impression that this is being rushed, and perhaps pre-ordained because you are writing the Charter document now! There should also be details now, not after the November 2024 vote, what is the cost to switch governments. Again, being rushed without full facts in order to make an informed vote. It is distressing to hear a Board member comment about resistance from certain County Commissioners. Unfortunately, this further reinforces the narrative this is being rushed.