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I met with Lisa Piering to followup on the possibility of getting a measure on the ballot to ban the cameras and to learn the process of placing something on the ballot by petition if the Town Council failed to act. In Rangely, as few as 40 signatures on a petition would be enough (5% of the voters). She told me that neither the Town council or the people could put a measure on the ballot to ban the cameras because it was an "Administrative" decision.
Who are these "Administrators" with the power to make decisions that can not be questioned by a vote of the people? I asked that question in an email to Lisa and she responded in part:
| Apologies it is not the Town Administrators decision it is an “administrative matter” which means it runs thru the budget process like any other capital project. The project it is proposed by department heads, then works through capital project discussions with the Town Manager for further approval by the Town Council. My explanation was to clarify that administrative matters cannot be a ballot question only legislative matters. This is why the Town Council would not put an “administrative” matter on a ballot question. Even if a petition was circulated the Election Clerk would have to qualify if the question was administrative or legislative, before it would move forward to an election. With that being said, it is your right to seek legal advice of how you would want to proceed, if you choose to move forward. | |
| Lisa Piering, Interim Town Manager |
The decision to place the Flock cameras in Rangely was made by the Police Department and Town Manager. It is not clear how much input came from the Town Council, but the Town Council did approve the budget for 2025 which included money for the cameras. Your opinion was nether sought or considered.
There was more discussion at the January 26 Town Council Meeting...
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