Thursday, July 25, 2013

Two Republicans initiate petition to change Benton County Charter

Measure would require commissioners to represent separate districts ✧ Benton County voters may get the chance to change how the county commissioners are chosen. ✧ Jerry Jackson of Philomath and Gerald Tsupros of Alsea have filed a petition for a ballot measure to amend the county charter to require that each member of the three-person board be elected from a distinct geographic district. Read more at Gazette-Times...

Related:
Corvallis Gazette-Times, July 26, 2013 Letter (Gerry Tsupros): Geographic commission would ensure accountability
Corvallis Gazette-Times, July 24, 2013 Editorial: District elections for commission don't add up

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