College Park’s measure to let noncitizens vote did not actually pass
WASHINGTON — Noncitizens will still not be able to vote in local elections in College Park, Maryland, after city officials said Friday it did not have the required number of votes to adopt a much-debated measure. The announcement came several days after city council seemingly passed the measure Tuesday.
The measure, known as Charter Amendment 17-CR-02, would have allowed noncitizens to vote in local elections. But according to the statement from College Park officials released Friday night, there were not enough votes.
Most council actions require a simple majority, but changes to the charter require affirmative votes from six elected officials. That requirement came after the city charter was amended in June.
On Tuesday, when the measure was thought to have passed, the city council voted 4-3, with one abstention. That was actually not enough to pass the charter amendment.
More proof that the media do not do any research before reporting a story. How much effort would they have expended to find out this was a charter amendment requiring six votes for passage? But no, they went for the sensational story, even though not true.
For the vote to be this close on such an absurd amendment just shows how much trouble our country is in. NO illegal immigrant should ever have the same rights as an American citizen.
More proof that the media do not do any research before reporting a story. How much effort would they have expended to find out this was a charter amendment requiring six votes for passage? But no, they went for the sensational story, even though not true.
ReplyDeleteFor the vote to be this close on such an absurd amendment just shows how much trouble our country is in. NO illegal immigrant should ever have the same rights as an American citizen.
ReplyDeleteImagine that a lawmaker who doesn't know the rules.
ReplyDeleteA few sane councilmen still there.
ReplyDeleteWouldn't it be ironic if the illegals did vote and voted the council members out of office and elected illegals to replace them.
ReplyDeleteDoes that now make it "fake news"?
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