SCOTT TRUXELL/
independent writer
Van Wert City Council has taken another step toward placing a charter government issue on the November 2 general election ballot.
During Monday night’s meeting, council members voted 6-1 to approve an tordinance seeking voter approval to form a charter commission. First Ward Councilman Jeff Agler was the lone no vote.
“This establishes a two-step process on the ballot,” Council President Jon Tomlinson said. “One is do you approve, yes or no, of establishing a charter commission to look at a charter for the City of Van Wert.”
“If it’s yes, a committee of 15 would write and create a charter and then a year from now that charter would be mailed to every voter in the City of Van Wert so they can read it, then it would be on the ballot next year to accept said charter as the new governing document,” Tomlinson added. “It’s a two-year process.”
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CONVOY Convoy Fire and EMS will be having a drive-thru Pancake & Sausage Breakfast on Saturday, February 6, from 7 a.m. to noon.
The event will be held at the Convoy Community Building in Edgewood Park. Those participating should enter off Sesame Drive and drive around to the north side of the Community Building.
Convoy Fire and EMS is also conducting a Pork Raffle, with first prize being a whole hog, while 2-5 prizes are half a hog. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20. Tickets can be purchased from fire personnel, with a drawing to be held at noon on February 6. Winners need not be present to win.