A petition filed with the Wellington City Clerk requesting passage of an Ordinance pertaining to the sale of certain cold medicines in Wellington has been determined to be valid. The petition contained the required amount of signatures, and signatures were verified to be those of registered voters.
The City Council now has 20 days upon which to take action; pass an Ordinance that makes certain over-the-counter cold medicines prescription-only drugs, or put the issue to a vote of the citizens. If a referendum is chosen, it must be held within 90days, therefore a special election will be required. A special elections costs between $4,000-$5,000. Because of the petition, the Council cannot vote "against" the Ordinance; the Ordinance must be adopted, or the issue put up for vote.
Let me know your opinion on this important issue. Email me at bjtracy@sbcglobal.net.
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