[CRNMC] yes there will be an item on the May 20 Board of Supes mtg

[Tim Rice]

On Thu, 15 May 2014, edward Oberweiser wrote:

> Hi everyone,
> 
> I just heard from Supervisor Dan Gjerde about an anti fracking ordinance on
> the May 20 meeting agenda (see below).

This brings up some interesting questions in relation to our effort.

I would guess that those that think our ordinance was developed to
"ban fracking" might get excited that the Sups may do an "anti fracking
ordinance" too.

Some of us (hopefully most) joined this effort to get a "community rights"
ordinance on the ballot. We chose  fracking as its "single issue" in the
hopes that it will have the least push back in the county. Understanding
that the concept of "community rights" has been forgotten in this country
for about 150 years and so might require some education to get it passed.
Once the idea that a community has the right to make decisions on matters
that effect the community takes hold (again), there are more "issues" to
be looked at.

So what effect might the Sups ordinance have on our effort?
Like so many things, the answer is, it depends.

We could end up with a county ordinance on the books at election time.
Then if the voter knew about it, they might look at our ordinance and
say "Why do we need another one?"

We could end up with 2 ordinances on the ballot causing enough confusion
to cause both to fail.

The Sups could decide to just put our ordinance on the ballot. Would
that be a good thing? Maybe, maybe not. It would depend on if
that would enhance or detract from our "community rights" education.
We can't change our world without changing our thinking. Our community
rights ordinance is part of changing our thinking.

I'm sure there are numerous scenarios. Some more likely, some less.

I guess I'll just hold the vision of shortly being able to ask just
about anybody in the county "Who Decides?", and they'll answer
"We the people".

Nothing happens unless we dream it first.

> Ed Oberweiser
> OPC Chair
> 
>  Dan Gjerde
> 8:34 AM (1 hour ago)
> 
> 
>  Ed,
> 
> We have a very simple agenda item. It's direction to staff, showing support
> For an anti fracking ordinance.
> 
> If at least three board members vote in favor, staff will bring back a
> complete ordinance for adoption at a later meeting.
> 
> A show of support by audience attendance.
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 

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