Amador County – The Ione City Council today could discuss the local effort to force a ballot initiative for law enforcement services, and will see a letter that the mayor sent to residents notifying them about the city council’s actions on the issue thus far. City Manager Kim Kerr reported to the city council March 31st on recommendations regarding the ballot initiative for law enforcement services, being sought by Jackson Valley resident Jim Scully and Ione resident Denise Robertson, who are trying to place the initiative on the November ballot. The city council directed staff to draft a letter to send out with the city’s sewer billing statement regarding its actions at its March 16th regular meeting. The report included “no new information,” but shared a copy of the letter, prepared by City Attorney Kristen Castanos and Mayor Schaufel and signed by the mayor. The undated letter was addressed to citizens of Ione, and stated that its purpose was “to make you aware of a petition currently being circulated to Ione residents seeking to place a measure on the November ballot that would transfer law enforcement services from the city of Ione to the Amador County Sheriff’s Office.” The letter said Castanos “has provided the necessary title and summary as required by California elections law,” and Scully and Robertson have until August 17th to return the petition (with 206 signatures that necessary) to the city for certification. Schaufel said in the letter that during the March 16th meeting at Evalynn Bishop Hall, representatives from the Amador County Sheriff’s Office and a majority of residents in attendance “spoke in support of keeping local control of law enforcement services.” Schaufel’s letter said the “city council voted 5-0 not to support the ballot initiative and in support of keeping law enforcement service with the Ione Police Department. In a separate action, the “council voted 3-2 not to pursue litigation against the ballot initiative proponents at this time,” Schaufel said. The letter urged residents to contact Ione Police Chief Michael Johnson or Kerr with “any questions or concerns you have regarding the services provided by the Ione Police Department.” The city council meets 6 p.m. today at city hall. Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Monday, 05 April 2010 18:00
Ione Mayor Notifies Community of City Council Law Enforcement Stance
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Amador County – The Ione City Council today could discuss the local effort to force a ballot initiative for law enforcement services, and will see a letter that the mayor sent to residents notifying them about the city council’s actions on the issue thus far. City Manager Kim Kerr reported to the city council March 31st on recommendations regarding the ballot initiative for law enforcement services, being sought by Jackson Valley resident Jim Scully and Ione resident Denise Robertson, who are trying to place the initiative on the November ballot. The city council directed staff to draft a letter to send out with the city’s sewer billing statement regarding its actions at its March 16th regular meeting. The report included “no new information,” but shared a copy of the letter, prepared by City Attorney Kristen Castanos and Mayor Schaufel and signed by the mayor. The undated letter was addressed to citizens of Ione, and stated that its purpose was “to make you aware of a petition currently being circulated to Ione residents seeking to place a measure on the November ballot that would transfer law enforcement services from the city of Ione to the Amador County Sheriff’s Office.” The letter said Castanos “has provided the necessary title and summary as required by California elections law,” and Scully and Robertson have until August 17th to return the petition (with 206 signatures that necessary) to the city for certification. Schaufel said in the letter that during the March 16th meeting at Evalynn Bishop Hall, representatives from the Amador County Sheriff’s Office and a majority of residents in attendance “spoke in support of keeping local control of law enforcement services.” Schaufel’s letter said the “city council voted 5-0 not to support the ballot initiative and in support of keeping law enforcement service with the Ione Police Department. In a separate action, the “council voted 3-2 not to pursue litigation against the ballot initiative proponents at this time,” Schaufel said. The letter urged residents to contact Ione Police Chief Michael Johnson or Kerr with “any questions or concerns you have regarding the services provided by the Ione Police Department.” The city council meets 6 p.m. today at city hall. Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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