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Charter Review Panel Keeps Single‑Member Districts after Commissioner’s Presentation
Summary
After a presentation from Commissioner Jim Reininger on workload, redistricting and campaign costs, the Clay County Charter Review Commission voted to retain single‑member district voting rather than adopt at‑large seats.
Commissioner Jim Reininger told the Clay County Charter Review Commission that the county’s five single‑member districts reflect population patterns and local needs and warned that switching to countywide at‑large seats would increase campaign costs and dilute local knowledge. "You need a pretty thick wallet to run countywide," Reininger said, estimating a district campaign at about $20,000 and a countywide bid at $80,000 to $100,000. He also noted…
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