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(Circleville)- In a special election held in Circleville last August, voters elected 15 fellow citizens to study and draft a constitutional form of government known as a City Charter for the people of Circleville. To meet that goal, charter members have adopted the mission statement: “We aspire to create, design and communicate a form of government that will empower the Citizens of Circleville.”
Circleville currently operates under a Statutory form of government meaning regulations (statutes) are specified in the Ohio Revised Code. Unlike the ‘one size fits all’ system now in place, a city charter is customized to meet the needs of local residents. It provides a system of checks and balances and creates a structure that will allow for self-governance, much like a constitution.
Presently, the charter commissioners are researching options, accepting input from citizens and developing a plan to improve the city government in a way that will empower the voters and improve the quality of life for all residents. In the spring of 2022, the charter commissioners will publish and mail the final charter proposal to registered voters. Citizens can review and get all their questions answered before heading back to the polls in August of 2022 for the purpose of voting on whether or not to adopt an Ohio Home Rule City Charter for the people of the City of Circleville.
Charter meetings are held at 7 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of each month at the Pickaway County Community Foundation office, 770 N. Court St. Meetings are open to the public and input is encouraged. Times and dates published on the Commission website as well as other news outlets: https://cvillecitycharter.wixsite.com/cvillecharter
You may email the Charter Commission with any questions, concerns or comments at circlevillecitycharter@gmail.com
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I received the “Charter booklet” in the mail today. In reading through the booklet, I liked the changes that would be made.
I have to say I lost interest when I saw the names of the Charter Commission members. All the names are of people who are in literally everything in this town. Why are there never members who represent those who live in this town who ar not wealthy? Those who don’t live on the north end of town? Those who don’t have their hands in everything in this town?
I read the booklet and would love to see these changes implemented. I would just have loved to see members that represent the diverse population of this city.