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Council overrides mayor's veto on Brook Park ordinance after mayor cites staff constraints
Summary
Grove City Council voted to override Mayor Stage's veto of ordinance C2225, which would have required council approval before using staff time or funds for Brook Park activities; debate included a mayoral video tour, parks director briefing on Kingston and Brook Park facilities, and police remarks on training use of Brook Park.
Grove City Council on July 21 voted to override Mayor Stage's veto of ordinance C2225, a measure intended to place council review requirements on city actions affecting Brook Park.
Mayor Stage had submitted a written veto and explained to council that he vetoed the ordinance because Section 1 would impose stringent requirements that could require staff to choose between following the ordinance and complying with legal duties. The mayor said he was not willing to direct staff to violate law or to be put in the position of knowingly breaking statutory obligations; he also submitted a draft resolution he said would respond to the same concerns and clarify administrative notification procedures.
Council members debated whether the ordinance unduly restricted staff. Supporters…
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