Hillhouse Predicts August Vote for County Charter Nov 22, 2008
The charter commission began meeting in June to draft a constitutional "home rule" charter for Franklin County. "I don't know if they will make it under those constraints," Hillhouse said. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
More ominous news for the GOP Nov 22, 2008
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Black Cow liquor license Nov 22, 2008
Mary Grant would bring a Home Rule petition requesting the two licenses to the legislature. Scanlon said the Black Cow project is dependent on the license and American will be enhanced by the license. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Policy points: Financing transportation and the future of mobility in Mass. Nov 22, 2008
What are the opportunities for the state to coordinate transportation investments with local land use decisions in a home rule arena. MARC DRAISEN, METRO AREA PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: The question is correct. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Property appraiser battle headed to court Nov 21, 2008
The county abolished that position and others as constitutional offices in 1958 with its home rule charter. While voters amended the charter in January to elect the property appraiser, rather than continue to have the county mayor appoint one, the office still falls under home rule, Rosenthal said ... The home rule charter and the powers of the Miami-Dade County Commission pursuant to the charter, were made null and void when the electorate voted on Jan. 29 to transfer the office to that of an... (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Selectmen mull tax exemption Nov 21, 2008
Selectmen have voiced a commitment to looking at ways to lessen the tax burden on seniors, an issue that came to light during the recent Town Meeting when resident William Dery petitioned for a Home Rule Petition that would do just that. It failed on the floor of Town Meeting; however, selectmen vowed to look into putting together another proposal for the spring meeting. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Eliminating Offices Nov 19, 2008
There apparently is general agreement among commission members that if the two offices are eliminated in the proposed charter, that could be made an issue among those opposed to home rule, and harm prospects for passage. There is general agreement that the two offices could be eliminated and replaced with an appointed business manager and there would be greater efficiency in county government. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Normal headed towards more spending cuts Nov 17, 2008
-- Increasing the home rule use tax by a quarter percent. Residents pay this fee when purchasing a vehicle. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
State Senator Stresses Importance of Charter Nov 15, 2008
The commission has been working on drafting a document for home rule government since June. Eliminating offices could give people "something to hang their hat on in opposition," commission member Ed Heisel said. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Westwood Station's future clouded Nov 14, 2008
Patrick weighed in briefly on the dispute recently when he called for a reform of the home rule petition process. Home rule petitions, like McMurtry s, receive the approval of local residents before coming to the State House for legislative affirmation. (Canton Journal, MA)
Parish council to seek AGs opinion on land-use petitions Nov 13, 2008
Kuhn told council members he felt portions of the Home Rule Charter allowing a referendum to recall or repeal were in direction contradiction to state statutes and the constitution ... They submitted their proposals and I think the process is clear according to the Home Rule Charter. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Charter Government Nov 13, 2008
More than 67 percent of the voters who cast ballots supported the measure. The victory for a more representative type of county government came as the Franklin County Constitutional Commission continues its study for a charter that will be presented to voters in 2009. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Firm will be hired for $60,000 to analyze DeKalbs current situation (41) Nov 11, 2008
"We need new leadership in the City of DeKalb in April 2009We also need to revoke HOME RULE so we can stop Mayor Povlsen and his "Gang of (7)" from their continued raids on the wallets of the taxpayers of this community.Now, let's all go Ice skating on our New taxpayer funded ice rink. ". Add Comments. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Advice for the president-elect Nov 11, 2008
Since dekalb is home rule, they can raise taxes without referendum. I hope you support getting rid of home rule ... Are you opposing home rule. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Drink tax appeals go to Pa. Supreme Court Nov 11, 2008
The board ruled that the county is invested with the authority over taxes, according to the home rule charter, and that both measures violated state law in seeking to overrule county tax policies. Established with enabling legislation by the state legislature last year, the 10 percent drink tax was put into effect at the start of this year along with a five percent car rental tax, with the formal goal of allowing Allegheny County to provide $32 million in matching funds to. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
30bn Spending Test For Msps Nov 11, 2008
Scottish Lib Dem leader Tavish Scott MSP said: "Labour wants no change to Scotland's parliament and the SNP wants independence. "The two extreme parties on this issue need to accept strengthening Scotland's parliament within the UK, a real home rule settlement, is the preferred choice of the majority of Scots. " Share this article HEAD on the beach killer Aleksandras Skirda gets his kicks in jail by murdering prostitutes in a blood-soaked computer game. ANDY MURRAY froze out one of his top... (Glasgow Daily Record)
(More)Facing the dragon Nov 11, 2008
The new resolution was possible thanks to DePue voters, who approved making DePue a home rule municipality on the Nov. 4 election on a 398-128 vote. In August, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in Chicago ruled against DePue s attempts to fine Exxon/Mobil Corp. and CBS 750 per day for their failure to clean up the site. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
April vote just as important as November's Nov 9, 2008
boomer44 wrote on Nov 8, 2008 8:31 AM:" Agree, DeKalb voters will have a chance in the next election that we have to vote either yes for keeping Home Rule or voting NO and getting rid of Home Rule in DeKalb. Unfortunately,we just do not seem to be able to acquire the type of Mayor and council that will use Home Rule correctly. It can be of great service but when our city leaders and city staff consistently use Home Rule to do things that keep increasing our taxes and cost of living in this... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
County has record turnout Nov 6, 2008
Somewhat unusual were the large number of undervotes in the Home Rule Charter and one-cent sales tax initiatives. Elections figures show that 15,361 people did not vote for or against the charter, while 9,371 didn't vote for or against the sales tax increase. (The St. Augustine Record)
(More) Two out of three county referenda get nods Nov 6, 2008
Voters in DePue also gave the thumbs up to a request from the village board to make the village a home rule unit. Mayor Don Bosnich said the goal of becoming a home rule unit would be to aid the village in its legal action concerning the Superfund clean-up. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Grimes County incumbents re-elected Nov 6, 2008
In Navasota, all 38 proposed amendments to the city's home rule charter were approved by voters. Grimes County Voter Registrat Jeanne LeNorman said Tuesday night that 4,722 voters went to the polls out of the 14,373 registered voters in the county, or 32. (Navasota Examiner, TX)
Election: Discuss tonight's election Nov 5, 2008
markcharvat wrote on Nov 5, 2008 4:06 AM:" Hey DeKalb County Residents!Now that Pat Vary Won reelection to the DeKalb County Board (narrowly), get ready for her to push for HOME RULE in DeKalb County.This Will mean HIGHER TAXES - guaranteed!Also, watch Pat Vary Push for another Jail Tax in the April Election! Pat loves taxes! ". Amy Redding wrote on Nov 5, 2008 4:23 AM:" At least the wealthy are finally going to be taxed at a higher rate. If I read Obama's immediate plans correctly, middle class... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Charter, sales tax defeated Nov 5, 2008
Instead of paving the way into the future, the proposed Home Rule Charter and 1-cent sales tax increase are now disappearing in St. Johns County's rearview mirror. Both measures fell Tuesday in a contest that -- especially with the charter -- often became confrontational. (The St. Augustine Record)
Charter and local measures results (879) Nov 5, 2008
-- Home rule charter measure was failing, 57 percent to 33 percent (8,452 to 4,973 votes). -- Klamath Communtiy College bond was failing, 54 percent to 41 percent (7,696 to 5,871 votes). (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Election tracker Nov 5, 2008
Switzer and Hukill both ran unopposed in their races Tuesday, but their positions were at risk if voters approve a proposed home rule charter that would have changed the county s current government ... Posted 11:15 p.m., Tuesday, CHARTER FAILING: A home rule charter proposal, to change the form of Klamath County government, was apparently failing as of press time Tuesday night ... "Posted 8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 4: WASHINGTON (AP) Barack Obama was elected the nation's first black president Tuesday... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Charter and local measures resultsUpdated 10:15 p.m.: Charter local bonds, levies failing Nov 5, 2008
-- Home rule charter measure was failing, 64 percent to 36 percent (10,427 to 5,987 votes) ... -- Home rule charter measure was failing, 57 percent to 33 percent (9,365 to 5,469 votes). (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Have you voted yet?Informal survey: Klamath Basin vote nearly equal on home rule charter Nov 4, 2008
Informal survey: Klamath Basin vote nearly equal on home rule charter. Monday, November 3, 2008 10:17 AM PST Klamath Basin voters supporting the home rule charter are slightly ahead of those opposed to the change in county government ... Of 468 survey respondents, 47 percent voted "yes" for the home rule charter, while 46. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Almost over! Nov 4, 2008
The proposed home rule charter for Klamath County will fail ... On the local level, she said her husband s campaign is unique in that instead of going up against a candidate, he s competing against the ideology of a new form of government in the form of the proposed home rule charter ... The home rule charter will lose, garnering only 30 percent of the vote. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Frustrated by assessment Nov 3, 2008
I want to know is this why there are people against Home Rule ... " markcharvat wrote on Nov 3, 2008 1:14 AM:" Please Note: PAT VARY who is running for re-election LOVES TAXES and if she has her way, DeKalb County Will be a HOME RULE COUNTY. ... Vote YES on CON CON. If this passes, we can re-write the Ill Constitution to REMOVE thisHIGH Tax PLAGUE known as Home Rule. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
More of this story Nov 2, 2008
However, the town s ballot which includes 20 questions on proposed amendments to Westerly s Home Rule Charter is expected to lengthen the time voters spend at privacy booths ... Like Westerly, Charlestown s ballot has 10 proposed amendments to the town s Home Rule Charter. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Developers fight charter Nov 1, 2008
The chairman of Citizens for Voter Education, an electioneering committee opposing the proposed St. Johns County Home Rule Charter, said Friday that developers had been helping finance an advertising campaign aiming to defeat the charter. Former County Commission Chairman Craig Maguire of St. Augustine Beach said his committee spent $40,000 on advertising fliers and stickers. (The St. Augustine Record)
Your 2008 ballot Nov 1, 2008
Voters in DePue will be asked whether their village should become a home rule unit. The goal of becoming a home rule unit would be to aid the village in its legal action concerning the Superfund clean-up. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Erickson makes first run at public office Oct 31, 2008
Then in 2006, what Erickson describes as pork-barrel legislation enacted the Home Rule charter. After this happened, Erickson was approached once again and was asked to run for office. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Letters to the Editor (Oct. 30) Oct 30, 2008
In the past four years, I have worked to bring back to Needham over $2 million in new Chapter 70 education funds, as well as over $200,000 in METCO reimbursement, $50,000 for suicide counseling services in the Needham Public Schools and ushered through home rule legislation to keep the new high school project on track and on budget, potentially saving the town tens of millions of dollars. In addition, I ve secured over $17 million in local transportation improvement projects and crucial funding... (Needham Tab, MA)
Poll: Charter, sales tax to fail Oct 30, 2008
The Home Rule Charter and the 1-cent sales tax increase for conservation lands are both heading toward defeat in the Nov. 4 General Election ballot, according to a random telephone poll of 2,233 likely St. Johns County voters taken this week. Jon Woodard, managing partner of Dixie Strategies LLC of St. Augustine, said the poll consisted of voters from all political parties, including those with no party affiliation, and had a margin of error of 2 percent. (The St. Augustine Record)
Tax options vary for seniors Oct 30, 2008
Lexington filed a home rule petition to tweak the guidelines for the deferral program in the state s legislature. It passed in this legislative session, and would allow Lexington to lower the age limit and adjust the income requirement if it wants. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Voters reject senior tax break plan Oct 30, 2008
A small group of Hamilton citizens Monday night voted down a home rule petition to give seniors 65 and older a property tax break. Just 198 registered voters filed into the auditorium at the Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School for the town s fall special Town Meeting. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Pat Vary means higher taxes (31) Oct 28, 2008
Pat is also in favor of pushing through home rule for the county ... If you live in the city of DeKalb, you can see how Mayor-select Povlsen and the city council have used (and abused) home rule to increase your sales tax, water rates, meter fees and gasoline taxes over the past year ... Cliff Seldal vigorously opposes home rule for the county. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Land-use plan foes cry foul Oct 27, 2008
Opponents of the Washington Parish Comprehensive Development Document, better known as the land-use plan, say the parish councils failure to act on their request to circulate a petition to repeal Ordinance 08-465 and Ordinance 06-376 is in violation of the parishs home rule charter ... In order to begin the petition drive, four organizers Bradley Cooper, Larry Knight, Troy Crain and Perry Talley hand delivered a letter addressed to council chairman Charles Nassauer submitting the... (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
A push for tougher gun penalties Oct 27, 2008
I WAS pleased to see that Adrian Walker's Oct. 21 column ("," City & Region) gave important attention to my home rule petition to close a loophole in our gun laws by increasing penalties for illegal guns found in homes. However, I regretfully read his misinformed idea that I am waging a gun battle with Police Commissioner Edward Davis, whose department pushed for people to voluntarily turn in their guns with the Safe Homes initiative. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Candidates: We hear you, taxpayers Oct 26, 2008
bobbymagic wrote on Oct 25, 2008 10:36 AM:" " County salaries are determined and negotiated with the County Board"You are correct. The MAUREEN JOSH Proposed this salary increase (Shame on her) and the County Board Rubber stamped it.PAT VARY, who is running for re-election, SUPPORTED this and the other EXPENSIVE raises including that of the County Administrator and she supports ANOTHER JAIL TAX referendum and worse yet, she supports COUNTY HOME rule, which will mean MORE TAXES! She loves to TAX... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
2 ballot measures for St. Johns Oct 26, 2008
The charter government proposal is known as "home rule" and would change the default county government structure set forth by the state ... Shall St. Johns County electors adopt a home rule charter county government; provide for charter amendment methods and limitations; limit charter commissioner terms to eight consecutive years; provide non-partisan election of charter commissioners; provide for charter commissioner recall, residency requirements, and campaign finance regulations; require... (Florida Times-Union)
Charter commissioner candidate no longer qualifiedJim Caylor registered to vote in Washington County Oct 25, 2008
Friday, October 24, 2008 10:38 PM PDT Jim Caylor is not a registered voter in Klamath County and therefore is no longer a viable commissioner candidate under the proposed home rule charter ... But the proposed home rule charter states anyone running for commissioner must be a registered voter in Klamath County. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Is it time for the Bloc to broaden its horizons? Oct 24, 2008
Home Rule for Ireland is much less threatening to the coherence of the nation-state that Quebec independence, but the political objections and calculations were little different. The Bloc is obviously a sovereignist party, and it may actually be in the long-term interest of the independence movement to remain aloof from government. (Globe and Mail)
OUR VIEW: Issues outweigh form of city government Oct 23, 2008
Mike P wrote on Oct 22, 2008 2:32 PM:" There is a site that lists many cities in Illinois, with online city ordinances. Illinois Municipal League legal department. It lists towns as small as 400 some. Charleston's aren't there yet. Mattoon's goes so far as to spell out in their punishments section, city workers aren't accountable for code violations, unless a code specifically says they are. I looked for obvious violations that could apply. If its in the rules, that only rules that specifically... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Fire union addresses combat salary petition Oct 23, 2008
The Medford Firefighters Local 1032 went before city officials last week to weigh in on a proposed home rule petition to extend full salary benefits to city employees in an active tour of combat with the U.S. armed forces. Where presently the city pays the difference between a deployed employee s base salary and his or her military pay, the petition would up the city s contribution to 100 percent of base salary. (Medford Transcript, MA)
LETTER: Vote 'No' Nov. 4 on constitution convention Oct 22, 2008
Mike P wrote on Oct 20, 2008 6:27 PM:" The ability to establish home rule, was one change. It was favorable to the chicago area, and Charleston has now sought to bring it to this area. Home rule has its value, but many associated flaws as well. I don't understand the gains the city hopes to see by converting to home rule. I don't currently understand the pitfalls that come with homerule adoption. Its up for vote, but has not been addressed in a pro/con honest presentation. I think if the city... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Waging a gun battle Oct 22, 2008
Under his home rule petition, which would require legislative approval, concealed weapons in the home would carry the same mandatory sentence as concealed weapons on the street, 18 months ... The Legislature regards home rule petitions as a low priority because, by definition, they don't affect most lawmakers or their constituents. (Boston Globe)
Support Pat Vary for county board Oct 22, 2008
markcharvat wrote on Oct 21, 2008 11:32 AM:" Herb,there you go again...you just LOVE taxes!Pat Vary very supports yet another REFERENDUM for a Jail Tax = MORE TAXES!!PAT is also in FAVOR of pushing through HOME Rule for the COUNTY! = MORE TAXES and more bloated Government!PAT also voted to Hike the Bloated Salary of Ray Bockman. Pat likes to TAX and SPEND!Another (4) years of Pat = HIGHER Taxes for for the citizen's of DeKalb CountyVOTE CLIFF SELDAL!Cliff is Against The Jail Tax and most... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
How will commissioner vacancies be filled? Oct 19, 2008
Some opponents of the home rule charter proposal worry about what would happen if a commissioner stepped down and a new one had to be appointed the prospect of current Commissioner Bill Brown getting such an appointment was even suggested. Proponents say that s unlikely. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
PACs support, oppose the charterCampaign fundraising totals for charter measure released Oct 19, 2008
Saturday, October 18, 2008 10:09 AM PDT A local political action committee supporting a home rule charter ballot measure spent about $9,428 for printing and advertising as of Oct. 10 and raised $13,524, according to the Oregon Secretary of State's Office. The PAC against the charter measure spent $7,335 on printing and advertising as of Oct. 10 and raised $12,820. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Charter removes political affiliation Oct 18, 2008
Partisanship simply has little to do with county government, home rule charter proponents argue. Some opponents sort of agree, some don t.. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Debating the cost of change Oct 17, 2008
Proponents say the home rule charter proposal would decrease the cost of county government. Opponents disagree with some of the numbers and say costs could increase after the first year. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
City's investment earnings down from 2007 Oct 16, 2008
" Wolf said the city's sales tax revenues and home rule tax revenues are running 5 percent ahead of where they were a year ago this time."We're in a little pocket of prosperity here " he said.He said it's a good sign for Pekin when "a major staple of our revenue. sales and home rule taxes, are rising. (Pekin Times, IL)
Views differ on charters creation Oct 16, 2008
Home rule charter opponents express suspicion about how the proposal was created, with little or no public input ... Brown started working with others and eventually as many as 30 people met and decided there was ample interest and support to pursue a change in county government to a home rule charter form. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
County board candidates: Growth, economy of concern Oct 15, 2008
markcharvat wrote on Oct 15, 2008 4:27 AM:" Mr Seldal indicated to me his wllingness to slam the county checkbook SHUT. Gibe up this notion of further taxing the citizen's of this county by proposing ANOTHER JAIL referendum.When asked about HOME RULE for the County, Pat indicated to me she was clearly be in favor of that. BAD Idea..we all know how Home Rule in the City of DeKalb is taxing us to death, We do NOT need this on the County Level. I will be supporting Mr Seldal. If you value your... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Forums on charter, issues dot calendarCharter, candidates's night, fire district presentation among them Oct 15, 2008
An informational meeting on the proposed home rule charter hosted by the group that drafted it will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Klamath County Government Center. Commissioners from Hood River County, another charter county, will be present and providing information along with local charter group members. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
All about the charterHerald and News series continues Wednesday Oct 15, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 3:42 PM PDT In Wednesday's Herald and News print edition, home rule charter opponents and proponets address the following. -- How would the charter handle reimbursement for expenses to commissioners and what potential financial abuses could come about. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Will the charter cost more to operate? Oct 15, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 11:40 PM PDT Home rule charter opponents believe that a loophole could inadvertently cost the county up to $1 million more a year in personnel costs. Proponents simply reply they don t think that will happen. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
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What do you think of home rule. Bloomquist said he understood why it was attractive but that it probably opened up accountability issues. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Police station funding package moving forward Oct 14, 2008
markcharvat wrote on Oct 14, 2008 4:28 AM:" CITIZENS of DEKALB: This is a prime example of why we urgently need to:REVOKE HOME RULE in DeKalb. This would require Voter approval for any and all new tax levies. (info at http://barbcityteaco.com)In April 2009...Vote out of office:Mayor Povlsen and Ald Gorski. Ald Gorski has absolutely sickened me in her TAX raising deeds over the past (9) months. She has rubber stamped every Fee increase and new tax that has been put out there. Though I respect... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
More or less taxes? Oct 14, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008 11:22 PM PDT Klamath County home rule charter proponents say Dan Golden is resorting to scare tactics when he says the proposal provides additional taxing opportunities. Golden, assistant director of the county s juvenile department and head of the anti-charter Limit Our Government political action committee, says he s simply considering things from a practical point of view. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
The Garden State is uniquely vulnerable Oct 13, 2008
The governor also might include a reminder to legislators and the public of the high cost in property taxes of the addiction to home rule that has blanketed this little state with 566 municipalities, 616 school districts and 186 fire districts. It would be a good occasion to evangelize for municipal shared-service agreements and outright mergers. (NJ.com -- Times)
Police station funding vote on Monday Oct 10, 2008
150,000 - Home Rule Sales Tax (taken from General Fund) ... markcharvat wrote on Oct 10, 2008 5:00 AM:" The Only way to STOP this CITY COUNCIL MADNESS isA. REVOKE HOME RULEB. Vote Out Ald Gorski, Ald Teresinski (a big disappointment so far) and Mayor Polvsen in April 2009.These politicians are out of touch with the Citizen's on DeKalb and lack concern for the financial well being of the community. I feel very sorry for the senior citizens of this community who are living off their now "reduced"... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Letter: The Hamilton Stage Play Oct 10, 2008
Most recently, Mr. William Dery, a Hamilton resident, collected over 200 signatures to form a citizens home rule petition and have a special Town Meeting to vote on his proposal, which is basically to provide tax relief for the house poor seniors. He also requested, along with others, that the Town Meeting be held during the day on Saturday so that the elderly and those who can t drive at night could attend. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
