City Council votes Thursday overrode mayoral vetoes of three resolutions aimed at curbing the mayor's power to hold special events such as a controversial carnival she authorized in October.
The override required a five-member super-majority. Councilman Cory Storch took part by phone to join council members Charles Eke, Rebecca Williams, Bridget Rivers, William Reid and Adrian Mapp in a unanimous vote to overturn the mayor's action. Vera Greaves was absent.
The mayor will no longer be able to sign off on permits for carnivals and other special events, which now will require council approval, 45 days' advance notice to the governing body and a new fee of $2,500 per day.
Also at the special meeting Thursday the council passed resolutions conveying condolences to the families of Clarence Walker and Josef Gutenkauf. Mr. Walker was the beloved uncle of Eric Jackson, director of the Department of Public Works & Urban Development. Mr. Gutenkauf was remembered for his extensive community involvement, along with his wife, Dottie, who shared three anecdotes with the council and public after receiving the resolution.
--Bernice
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I was unable to attend last night due to work, but I am ecstatic that the City Council showed some backbone. If not, I think they knew that their political careers were on the line. I'm also glad to see people recognized, especially Josef Gutenkauf. I'll miss him at meetings.
ReplyDeleteHopefully, this is an indication of council doing the right thing, while it holds the majority of Slimy Jerry Green's puppets. If you think the Republicans are going to lead America over the fiscal cliff- hold on Plainfield while a full year of Sharon RobinsonBriggs and Jerry Green's council puppets lead Plainfield into the flames of HELL!!!
ReplyDeleteI am grateful to the Council for their resolution about Joe--my family will treasure it.
ReplyDeleteI'm also grateful for the Council's UNANIMOUS override of the Mayor's veto of those three ordinances. Perhaps it inaugurates a new beginning--I certainly hope so!
Best holiday wishes to all...
Wow! Way to go Council! Working together for the whole of Plainfield -- more to come?? I hope so!
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