Monday, April 7, 2008

Why Will it Take 12-18 Months for CRC to Review City Charter?

I guess I shouldn’t be surprised to hear from Mark O'Brien that it will be 12 to 18 months before the Charter Review Committee sends their recommendations to the City Council. After all, this is Pensacola.

But, what is the hold up? I know the charter review process is very important and experts must be brought in to help the CRC craft their recommendations, but do they really need to take over a year to complete this task?

I guess I’m just concerned that if the CRC takes too long to put forth their recommendations for amending the charter, the City Council will be less willing to listen to them. The recent push to amend the charter could lose its momentum.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

"I guess I’m just concerned that if the CRC takes too long to put forth their recommendations for amending the charter, the City Council will be less willing to listen to them. The recent push to amend the charter could lose its momentum."


Probably exactly right. And don't forget its an election or anniversary year for the council members.

Chris Olson said...

That's true - who's to say the new council will be willing to listen to the recommendations.