Will Ramapo Have To Do A Ward Referendum Do-Over? Two year battle by Preserve Ramapo awaits a courts decision. The fate of the referendum — which asked voters whether to establish a ward system and whether to add two Town Board members — has been in the hands of the state Supreme Court Appellate Division since Ramapo appealed state Supreme Court Justice Margaret Garveys order that a new vote be held, invalidating the Sept. 30 referendum. lohud/story/news/politics/2015/01/23/ramapo-activists-await-court-decision-ward-vote/22239465/ The ward system will address the situation in the Town of Ramapo by: Breaking down the voting districts of Town of Ramapo into smaller sections. Making it easier for local residents to run for office because they only need to campaign in their own neighborhood and be elected by their own friends and neighbors who are familiar with them. Electing dedicated representatives on the town board who can better represent the specific needs and opinions of their constituents. Improving communications between the Town Board and the residents because each elected official can speak more openly about what is happening in the town without fearing losing the support of residents in other wards. Allowing for diverse opinions to be considered in Town Board meetings and help eliminate the rubber stamping that comes from a less diverse board. Reducing the probability of majority and super majority vote without real consideration and consensus. Reducing the power of special interest groups and large campaign contributors in the governance of the town. vote6wards.org/why-a-ward-system-for-ramapo/ Lets spread the momentum. Lets go Clarkstown!
Posted on: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 10:33:00 +0000
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