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File #: 1076-03    Version: 1 Name: MOTION OF THE COUNCIL OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY To lobby the Pennsylvania legislature and the Governor regarding Allegheny County Government reform.
Type: Motion Status: Approved
File created: 2/4/2003 In control: County Council
On agenda: Final action: 2/4/2003
Title: MOTION OF THE COUNCIL OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY To lobby the Pennsylvania legislature and the Governor regarding Allegheny County Government reform.
Sponsors: Wayne Fontana
Attachments: 1. 1076-03.pdf

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MOTION OF THE COUNCIL OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY To lobby the Pennsylvania legislature and the Governor regarding Allegheny County Government reform.

 

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                     WHEREAS, the Voters of Allegheny County want an opportunity to vote on a referendum during a primary or general election regarding the reform of Allegheny County Government; and

 

                     WHEREAS, various laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania allegedly prevent such a referendum from being placed on a primary or general election ballot.

 

NOW THEREFORE, IT IS MOVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY,

 

That this Council requests the Pennsylvania Legislature and the Governor to assist Allegheny  County Council and the Allegheny County Law Department in its efforts to change laws which may be necessary or prudent to withstand legal challenges seeking to reform Allegheny County Government.

 

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