Late yesterday afternoon, Northampton County Exec. John Brown vetoed the residency rule ordinance adopted by a bare majority of Council last week. Since six votes are needed to override the veto, and the ordinance only had the support of five council members, this may have killed any residency rule. "The requirements in the residency rule ordinance are restrictive," said Brown. "The ordinance limits our talent pool and is not conducive to effective and smart government."
Blogger's Note: Originally published 8/25/14, 5:30 pm
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Tuesday, August 26, 2014
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what a shocker!
ReplyDeletepredictable on browns behalf
ReplyDeleteI think Brown acted with good judgment. This shouldn't be passed by the mere majority of votes. This needs to have the people's opinion weighed out to. Since the County is not offering the best of salaries, the employment opportunities should not be whittled down even more to require residency. We need the best people for the job, residents of the County or not.
ReplyDeleteBest decision Brown has made to date.
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Maybe there is some hope for this guy. Maybe. Good move.
ReplyDeleteIt was a stupid idea, supported by stupid people, and proposed by one of the stupidest dopes in the county.
ReplyDeleteBrown did the right thing. He acted in the best interests not only of himself, but all future county executives. McClueless should be shamed for this senseless initiative.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous 9:44 and 9:06 I totally agree
ReplyDeleteIn the end, I think if you want to feed at the trough, you should live in the pen, and do a little refilling yourself.
ReplyDeleteLiving under rules they enforce, subject to the impact of decisions they make and actions they take, and living among those to whom they are ultimately accountable. Same for the schools.
-Clem