Every member of the Saratoga Springs City Council is praising the Charter update on the back of the November 6 ballot. Read their own words:
Mayor Meg Kelly recommends a yes vote: “This year’s proposal provides crucial updates and amendments to our City Charter and I encourage you to vote Yes.” Her 10/22/2018 letter sent to editors.
Commissioner of Public Works Peter Martin: “I think that every one of the changes that’s proposed in this revised charter is a good change and will if adopted improve our form of government; improve the workings of our government within the Commission form of government.” His comments during the 10/2/2018 City Council meeting.
Finance Commissioner Michelle Madigan: “This is long overdue and always missed by (previous) Charter groups with zeal to change our form of government…. Much needed efficiency changes.” She posted on 9/23/2018 on Facebook.
Plus, Department of Public Works Commissioner Skip Scirocco and Accounts Commissioner John Franck also spoke out enthusiastically for this first update of the Commission form of government in 17 years.
I will vote YES on Question #1 on the back of the ballot.
- Bonnie Sellers
