Charter Committee


SAVE THE DATE: CHARTER HONORING JIM TARBELL

Join the Charter Committee on May 14, 2009, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Hall to honor former Charter Councilmember and Vice-Mayor Jim Tarbell. Admission $50.

CHARTER COUNCIL ENDORSEMENTS


The Charter Committee of Cincinnati is pleased to announce the following endorsements for the 2009 Cincinnati City Council election:

CHARTER OPPOSES ANTI-TRANSIT CHARTER AMENDMENT

The Charter Committee is opposed to the proposed charter amendment that would require a referendum or referendums before the city invests money in mass transportation projects and planning. The charter is the city‘s version of the constitution. Amendments to the charter should be reserved to changing the basic structure and function of city government; they should not be used as a veto on individual issues. The Charter Committee also opposed the ban on red light cameras as a frivolous amendment to the city charter.

Charter Committee Values & Vision Statement Values.

  1. Independence. The Charter Committee (Charter) is an organization of politically independent and diverse citizens that believes independent thinking and local non-partisan action should be used to assist and encourage effective city government. Good, effective government enables Cincinnati to be a great place to live, work, play, and do business.
  2. Good Government. Charter believes that good and effective government is the result of high standards in professional management. Charter will advocate to uphold these standards and to promote excellence in public employees. High standards of professionalism in elected officials are also essential.
  3. Informed Electorate. As an organization, Charter welcomes diversity of thought and ideas. To help ensure effective and responsive local government, Charter works to increase citizen participation and to build an informed electorate. Citizen participation is increased and citizens are best represented by an at large system of electing city council that is fair and equitable.
  4. Pride in Cincinnati. The Charter Committee understands that Cincinnati’s magnificent assets, its unique history and its diverse communities and culture are tremendous strengths. We must celebrate these strengths, for it is these strengths that can lead the way for our neighborhoods and urban center to flourish and attract new residents. Long term planning for Cincinnati and a 21st century vision for the region are essential to our area’s prosperity.
  5. Support for Candidates. Charter will nominate and work to elect candidates to elective office who uphold these values.

See full Charter Committee Vision Statement.