I don't believe the sole intention of the change is
just because of central. In 1996 the election got
very vicious in Whittier as well. Unfortunately, when
NRP money comes out some people in some neighborhoods
get greedy. It has not been uncommon in some
neighborhoods (I shall not name names) to organize
tons of people (whether they are eligible or not) to
go to a neighborhood board election in attempts to
take it over. Sheridan is yet another example. Most
neighborhoods are not prepared to officially check
I.D.'s, etc. to ensure eligible voting requirements
are in tact. And...Thank God, in most neighborhoods
it isn't necessary.
I believe some of the other reasons were to free
Neighborhood Associations from the state requirement
in
Non-profit law to be required to post their membership
28 or 30 days in advance of an election. This clause
in non-profit law is a direct contradiction to the
MCDA requirements of allowing and encouraging open
participation with immediate access to it. I am not
sure, but, I will find out all the reasons this change
in law is being iniated and get back to you because I
know Bob Miller is assisting with this.
I think one of the most important lessons I have
learned as both and NRP staff person and a
neighborhood volunteer is that if the election becomes
contentious then HELLO ---- SOMETHING IS WRONG!!! and
more importantly, that something needs to be seriously
examined. I think if both sides of a contentious issue
can eventually sit down and find common ground, the
issue can be worked through. That is often times
easier said than done when there is emotional
attachment to an issue.
Anyway, I will find out more details and report them
back to you.
Barb Lickness
Whittier
Ward 6
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