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Proponent says petition collected more than 1,200 signatures for five-supervisor ballot initiative
Summary
A petitioner told the board they collected 1,239 signatures to place a five-supervisor initiative on the ballot and requested public forums and debates in October to discuss the measure; petitioners said a small number of signatures may be invalid and asked the board to participate in educational forums.
A proponent addressing the board said the group collected 1,239 signatures in three weeks to place a proposal for five county supervisors on the ballot. The speaker estimated some signatures might be invalid and proposed public forums in early October to present both sides of the issue.
"We were able to secure 1,239 signatures in 3 weeks," the speaker said, and added that they expect roughly a small number could be ruled invalid during review. The proponent urged the board to participate in or attend proposed forums so voters can hear viewpoints from both sides ahead of the election window.
The board acknowledged the petition and said staff would follow up on procedural steps for placing the initiative before the election.
