Amador County – Staff of the city of Ione prepared for a larger crowd to attend Tuesday’s regular meeting when the City Council will discuss a possible lawsuit against a potential ballot measure that would do away with the Ione Police Department. The meeting will be held at Evalynn Bishop Hall instead of at City Hall, because of an expected large turnout. The hall seats 650 people. City Manager Kim Kerr said the council will hold a 4:30 p.m. closed session at city hall, and convene the regular council meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday at Bishop Hall. The council on March 2nd requested additional information on filing deadlines for the proposed measure. The measure is called the “City of Ione Law Enforcement Services Act.” Kerr in a report for Tuesday’s meeting said the deadline for the initiative is June 24th, for placement on the November ballot. City Clerk Janice Traverso must first certify the signatures and submit the ballot initiative to the city council for certification for placement on the November ballot. The measure was proposed by Jackson Valley resident Jim Scully, and Ione resident Denise Robertson. It would remove the authority of the Ione Police Department and require that the Amador County Sheriff’s Office take over law enforcement duties in the city. Scully requested that a ballot measure title be created by the city, and Robertson authorized Scully to gather signatures on the petition for the ballot measure, and to also file the petition with the city (if she chooses him to do so). Scully needs 206 signatures, or 10 percent of registered city voters. The council on Tuesday could “vote on pursuing litigation to prevent the ballot initiative.” Kerr in the report asked the council to discuss pursuing litigation and also “the timing of the potential litigation.” Included was a letter from Ione Junior High principal William Murray, in which he said the school supports IPD. Murray said the department “is an integral part of what has helped this community have safe and healthy schools.” 2 local residents, Sharon Long and Jack Brotherton, last week submitted a letter of support for the department. They spoke with and heard support from Sheriff Martin Ryan, Jackson Police Chief Scott Morrison, District Attorney Todd Riebe, Amador County Combined Narcotic Enforcement Team Commander Jackie Long, and the attorney general’s office. They expect those or their representatives to all speak Tuesday in support of keeping the Ione Police Department. Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Monday, 15 March 2010 01:50
Ione to Discuss Suit vs. Ione Police Ballot Measure
Amador County – Staff of the city of Ione prepared for a larger crowd to attend Tuesday’s regular meeting when the City Council will discuss a possible lawsuit against a potential ballot measure that would do away with the Ione Police Department. The meeting will be held at Evalynn Bishop Hall instead of at City Hall, because of an expected large turnout. The hall seats 650 people. City Manager Kim Kerr said the council will hold a 4:30 p.m. closed session at city hall, and convene the regular council meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday at Bishop Hall. The council on March 2nd requested additional information on filing deadlines for the proposed measure. The measure is called the “City of Ione Law Enforcement Services Act.” Kerr in a report for Tuesday’s meeting said the deadline for the initiative is June 24th, for placement on the November ballot. City Clerk Janice Traverso must first certify the signatures and submit the ballot initiative to the city council for certification for placement on the November ballot. The measure was proposed by Jackson Valley resident Jim Scully, and Ione resident Denise Robertson. It would remove the authority of the Ione Police Department and require that the Amador County Sheriff’s Office take over law enforcement duties in the city. Scully requested that a ballot measure title be created by the city, and Robertson authorized Scully to gather signatures on the petition for the ballot measure, and to also file the petition with the city (if she chooses him to do so). Scully needs 206 signatures, or 10 percent of registered city voters. The council on Tuesday could “vote on pursuing litigation to prevent the ballot initiative.” Kerr in the report asked the council to discuss pursuing litigation and also “the timing of the potential litigation.” Included was a letter from Ione Junior High principal William Murray, in which he said the school supports IPD. Murray said the department “is an integral part of what has helped this community have safe and healthy schools.” 2 local residents, Sharon Long and Jack Brotherton, last week submitted a letter of support for the department. They spoke with and heard support from Sheriff Martin Ryan, Jackson Police Chief Scott Morrison, District Attorney Todd Riebe, Amador County Combined Narcotic Enforcement Team Commander Jackie Long, and the attorney general’s office. They expect those or their representatives to all speak Tuesday in support of keeping the Ione Police Department. Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Latest from
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