NEWS FROM O’FALLON CITY HALL
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Stormwater Utility Referendum Removed from Ballot
O’Fallon, Illinois – December 11, 2007 – The stormwater utility referendum has been removed from the February 5th ballot. Illinois law prohibits the City from spending tax payer dollars on campaign materials used to promote the passage of a ballot question. The short timeframe does not allow ample time for the City to legally provide the pros and cons to the voters in O’Fallon so that you can make an informed decision.
“The City Council and I are committed to providing the voters in O’Fallon with all the facts regarding this complicated referendum question so that you can make an informed decision at the polls”, said Mayor Gary Graham. “Unfortunately, that just was not possible within the short timeframe before the election."
City staff will focus on the core stormwater needs in O’Fallon and propose new options for the City Council to consider. If the City Council decides to place the stormwater utility referendum back on the ballot, the next opportunity to do so will be on the November 4, 2008 ballot.
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Additional Information Contact:
Pamala L. Funk
Asst. City Administrator
624-4500, extension 9-1112
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