Last Call for Ballot Issue Speakers

The Tilles Park Neighborhood Association will sponsor a State & Local Ballot Issues Forum at 7 p.m., Tues., Sept. 26 at the SLPOA Hall, 3710 Hampton. The event is open to the public. Moderator for event will be Dave Drebes, Publisher, Arch City Chronicle.

Proponent and opponent speakers have been secured for Constitutional Amendment 2 (stem cell), Constitutional Amendment 3 (tobacco tax), and the Police Dept. Residency Nonbinding Vote.

Proponent speakers have been secured for Proposition B (minimum wage), the proposed Recreation Sales Tax, and Increase in Fines Charter Amendment.

Both proponent and opponent speakers are still sought for Constitutional Amendment 6 (tax exemption for veteran groups) and Constitutional Amendment 7 (state pension forfeiture). A speaker has come forward to provide a neutral explanation for the three charter amendments regarding civil service (Ord. 66911, Ord. 66912, Ord. 66913) but proponent and opponent speakers would be welcome.

Ballot issues with both proponent and opponent speakers will follow a debate format. Issues with only one side will follow a Q&A with audience format. State issues will go first, then city issues.

Groups wishing to send a representative to speak for or against a ballot issue currently without a similar speaker may contact tillespark@aol.com or 314.630.7599 but should do so before noon Mon., Sept. 25.