VOTE "YES" FOR CHARTER AMENDMENTS

Vote "yes" for City Charter Amendments

 Sherri Myers

Wants you to Know

                                  Nov. 4^TH

You Will Decide

      Balance of Power - or - Dictatorship__

The City Council is the governing body of the City of Pensacola, per the City Charter.  There are two branches of government in the City – the Legislative branch which is the City Council and the Executive branch.

CHECKS & BALANCES

Under the US Constitution and the Florida Constitution the members of the legislative branch of government have the IMPLIED POWER to hire and fire their own staff. President Obama does not hire and fire the staff of members of Congress.  Governor Rick Scott does not hire and fire the staff of members of the Florida legislature.  In contrast, in the City of Pensacola the current City mayor hires and fires all staff that perform work for the City Council. This has led to domination and control over the city’s legislative body by the executive branch – a practice that is inconsistent in a Republic form of government where a balance of power is necessary to ensure transparency and accountability in government.

 

In order for the city council to legislate, make policies and have budgetary oversight of the city’s funds, the council must have the ability to hire and fire its own staff. To ensure that the City Council can make independent and informed decisions it is necessary to amend the City Charter to expressly provide that the City Council has a duty, responsibility and authority to hire and fire its staff.

Finally, Dear Voter - Do I want to be re-elected to City Council? You bet I do!  But, what is more important is that you vote “yes” to amend the charter, expressly allowing the council to hire its own staff and preventing any future mayors from dominating, controlling and manipulating the city council for his or her own agenda and that of their powerful friends.

Stand up for Democratic Principles

                                  > Yes - Re-elect Sherri Myers to city council.

  VOTE :::        >Yes - Charter Amendment for council staff

                                  > Yes - Charter Amendment giving citizens the right to recall elected officials.

Vote early:  Oct. 20 through Nov. 1st or on Nov. 4th

For polling locations contact:  escambiavotes.com, or call (850) 595-3900

Contact me at:  526 Parker Dr. Pensacola, Florida 32504, (850) 484-0902, cell (850) 346-8168

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