Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Stonewall Democrats Votes to Not Endorse the Strong Mayor Initiative

At the monthly Sacramento Stonewall Democrats meeting membership and allies had the opportunity to hear arguements for and against the "Strong Mayor Initiative".

The forum presented in a moderated debate format with opening remarks from the panelists followed by prepared questions and ended with audience questions.
The moderator was Sacramento State Assistant Professor Jacqueline Irwin.

The panel participants were:
Proponents:
Jeff Dorso, Sacramentans for Accountable Government
Chris Tapio, Charter Reform Committee - Minority Report
Opponents:
Ann Molander, Support Accountability, Voice and Ethics in Sacramento
Alan LoFaso, Charter Reform Committee - Majority Report

The membership voted to publicly not support the "Strong Mayor Initiative".

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