This just in from a trusted colleague. The discussion with the public and the Charter Commission over whether the position of Sheriff should remain and elected position or be changed to an appointed position is taking place at the location below. Currently, when the Sheriff is elected, if the Sheriff abuses his power or does not perform his duties in a way that the public agrees with, there is no other way to terminate the position of the individual in power save a recall.
Should the Commission decide this should become an appointed position, the Sheriff can be fired at the will of the County Commission. I know this is not necessarily a Saint Paul issue. However if you recall the Ward 5 Forum for City Council almost a year ago and the license the Sheriff took by seizing the cards from the League of Women voters, you will remember a recall was launched that would have required 50,0000 signatures to make the recall valid. If you were incensed about this situation and/or have had other complaints about how the Sheriff has performed his duties, this would be your time to come and have your voice be heard. I would hope that we would bring or friends and neighbors to this important meeting and listen to what the Commission has to say about this urgent matter. Please come prepared to make statements and to show your concern. Signs would be encouraged. Whether they will be allowed in the Chamber or not is yet unclear. The Charter Commission meeting is October 11, 2004, 7-9pm, at the new Ramsey County Public Works Building located at Hwy 96 and Hamline. This meeting is open to the public, so bring the troops! Let's pack the place. Pamela Ellison Como Park Ward 5 Saint Paul _____________________________________________ To Join: St. Paul Issues Forum Rules Discussion Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _____________________________________________ NEW ADDRESS FOR LIST: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe, modify subscription, or get your password - visit: http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/stpaul Archive Address: http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/private/stpaul/
