Previously I discussed the new presentation item for the agenda – a discussion of how well we are moving to achieve our strategic goals and objectives (Click Here). Here’s what else is coming up Tuesday night.
REDISTRICTING (Item 19)
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Last year, faced with potential multi-million dollar lawsuit, the Council adopted district elections, but after extensive meetings it wasn’t clear that the Council made the best decision in selecting what districts to use. Click Here for that discussion.
Tuesday night we will review the district selections and possibly change to a district that more adequately meets the original requirement.
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CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS (Item 18)
A few weeks ago the Council voted on moving forward with establishing campaign contribution limits and regulations and these are coming back to us now in a formal ordinance to vote on. Click Here for the previous discussion.
TERM LIMITS (Item 17)
A few weeks ago the Council voted on moving forward with establishing real term limits and this ballot measure is coming back to us now in a formal ordinance to vote on.
Since that time I conducted an opinion poll on Lake Forest Town Square and over 70% of the people chose a 2 term limit. The second favorite was a 3 term limit (16%).
COUNCIL COMPENSATION (Item 16)
A few weeks ago the Council voted on moving forward with modifying council compensation and this ballot measure is coming back to us now in a formal ordinance to vote on. Click Here for the previous discussion.
CENSURE (Item 15)
The censure hearing for Councilman Voigts had to be postponed and has been re-scheduled for Tuesday night. Click Here for background information.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Jim Gardner is on the City Council for Lake Forest where he serves as Mayor. You can check him out on LinkedIn and/or Facebook and you can share your thoughts about the City at Lake Forest Town Square on Facebook. His Twitter handle is @DrJimGardner. His comments are not meant to reflect official City Policy.
Dr. Gardner has office hours every Tuesday from 4 pm to 6 pm at the City Hall. In addition, he holds a town hall meeting every quarter. The next meeting will be May 17 at 7 pm at the Lake 1 Clubhouse (Ridge Route).
