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Controversies
Prescott
A controversy arose in the city of
Prescott in late 2009 when residents tried to have an initiative placed on the
November 3, 2009 ballot. The issue stemmed from the necessary signatures needed to put the initiative up for a public vote.
City Clerk Elizabeth Burke told petition gatherers that they needed to get 2,058 signatures. This number represented 15 percent of the voters in the previous election. However,
Gary Kidd, the City Attorney, disputed that the effort required at least 25 percent of voters' signatures.
The dispute began when officials pointed out that there was conflicting initiative procedures between the Arizona Constitution and the state statute. The initiative could appear on the November ballot, but legal action could be taken afterwards.[1]
A letter from Councilwoman Lora Lopas can be read here, along with other case-related document. In her letter, Lopas described her discontent with the way the situation on this issue was handled.
See also
References
- ↑ The Daily Courier, "Prescott council says earlier vote on initiative will stand", August 31, 2009
