To the Editors
MAYOR FISHER UNHAPPY WITH THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS
MAYOR FISHER UNHAPPY WITH THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS because the outcome was not to his liking. The people of Peninsula did exercise their right to vote and defeated Issue 23. They did not support the formation of a committee to develop the language for a Charter Government. The Democratic process played out on May 4th much to the dismay of Mayor Fisher. At the Council meeting on May10th, the Village Solicitor and Mayor had language prepared to hold a special election on the issue that would cost the Village from $500 to $2000. Because the deadline was missed, the Issue will reappear on the ballot in November 2010. Take note that placing this issue on the ballot in November will still be an unnecessary financial burden to the Village. Should we turn our electoral process into a game of rock- paper- scissors and go for 2 out of 3 at the expense of our Village?...If the Cavaliers lose by 10 points do they get a do-over game? Mayor Fisher and some members of Council are turning our Village into a political game. The Charter Committee members on the ballot were mostly hand picked by Mayor Fisher. If you are interested in serving on this committee you need to call Pam Burda at the Town hall and submit your name. You cannot be denied. At a minimum there needs to be no less than 15 residents on the ballot for this issue. As a resident of this Village you cannot be denied access to serve on this Committee. Your name will also appear on the ballot as an interested party to be elected by the people. Should a few people in a position of power be able to negate the will of the people by calling for a new election just because they don't agree with the outcome? THE PEOPLE HAVE ALREADY SPOKEN! The democratic process is being overthrown by allowing the minority to rule the majority.
| Brenda Nichols, Resident |