[RP TownTalk] Town Government Reform and due process; where we are at

[Alan K. Thompson]

Hi Marsha,

To catch up on messages on this list, you can read the archives (available
at http://riverdale-park.org/pipermail/towntalk/).   Most of the traffic on
change of government is in March and April.  Messages with relevant about
former CM Ebbeler's departure start in June 2015, with many in late
February / early March of this year.

The archives of the Town Crier also contain information about both.  Those
are available at (for instance)
http://www.riverdaleparkmd.info/Crier2016.cfm and
http://www.riverdaleparkmd.info/Crier2015.cfm

Minutes of Town Council meetings are available at
http://www.riverdaleparkmd.info/meetingminutes.cfm

I'm happy to answer any questions you have if that's not enough information
for you (or it's too hard to dig through).  Any conversation will be from
my perspective, and you might want to talk to other people to understand
other viewpoints as well.

Best regards,

Alan


On Wed, May 4, 2016 at 9:38 PM, Marsha D. <ehmteadee at gmail.com> wrote:

> I apologize that I have not been more involved and aware about what has
> been transpiring in our town government. I'm still fairly new to the area
> and trying to get informed.  Is there a way to easily get caught up in what
> has been going on related to the town's reform and departure of a council
> member?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Marsha
>
> Sent from my Android. Please excuse my brevity and any typos.
> On May 4, 2016 5:58 PM, "Vernon Archer" <varcher at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Friends and neighbors,
>>
>> I write today to inform you about where we are in the process of
>> reforming town government to a Council/Manager model and address some
>> questions related to the process of implementing those changes.
>>
>> First, the legislation, as amended, was passed unanimously by the town
>> council at Monday's legislative meeting (5-0). Go to the town's website to
>> view the legislation:
>> http://www.riverdaleparkmd.info/Legislation/Charter%20Amendment%20Resolution%202016-CR-01%20Form%20of%20Government%20Clean%20Copy.pdf
>>
>> Next, the process of making any and all changes to the Town's Charter (in
>> effect our constitution) is dictated both by state law and our charter.
>> Thus, due process is defined in advance of a governing body taking action,
>> not by creating some new or ad hoc process after the fact. The town council
>> has not only scrupulously followed the process but has in fact gone well
>> beyond what was required to insure: 1) the public was informed about the
>> significant changes being considered; 2) residents had opportunity to be
>> heard; and 3) questions and comments were answered and addressed.
>>
>> We are now in the waiting period prior to the legislation taking effect
>> 50 days after passage (June 21). The waiting process, along with options
>> for repeal by residents is described in detail by state law and is included
>> in the legislation itself as posted on the website.
>>
>> You may rest assured that the town council and government will continue
>> to follow the process as set forth by law.
>>
>> Best wishes,
>>
>> Vernon
>> __
>> Vernon Archer, Mayor
>> Town of Riverdale Park, Maryland
>>
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