INDIANA CODE...... 2002
IC 36-4-6-3 (b)
The legislative body shall adopt an ordinance to divide the city into six (6) districts.
IC 36-4-6-3 (g)
The divisions under subsection (b) shall be made in 2002, and every ten years after that.
On Novemebr 4, 2002, an Ordinance to redistrict was placed on the City Council agenda for a vote.
NOVEMBER 4, 2002..... COUNCIL MINUTES
G-02-14 REDISTRICTING OF NEW ALBANY VOTING DISTRICTS
"Councilman Goldberg introducted Bill G-02-14 for the 1st reading and the motion was seconded by Councilman Coffey. A discussion ensured about the changes being requested-and shouldn't there have been a committee formed to discuss these changes?
President Schmidt assigned Councilman Goldberg, Councilman Percy and Councilman Garner to further investigate the redistricting.
The Clerk read BILL G-02-14 in it's entirety and read the roll call of membership for the first reading.
The vote for the first reading was Ayes 7 and Nays 2.
"Councilman Pearcy and Councilman James Garner voted Nay."
NOVEMBER 21, 2002..... COUNCIL MINUTES
G-02-14 REDISTRICTING OF NEW ALBANY DISTRICTS
"Councilman Goldberg introduced Bill G-02-14 for the 2nd and 3rd readings. Councilman Pearcy suggested that this item needs further examination. Mr Pearcy ask City Attorney Keith Henderson for his opinion. Mr Henderson responded that the statue is clear. The redistricting process should have been completed by November 8. He advises against proceeding. Stan Robinson concurred with Mr. Henderson's opinion and the November 8 date.
Councilman Goldberg withdrew the bill from the table."
Freedom of Speech would like to ask the following QUESTIONS:
1. Why did Councilman James Garner vote "NO" on the first reading on the Ordinance to redistrict council districts?
2. Why did Councilman Maury Goldberg pull the ordinance to redistrict off the table and, thus, kill the ordinance?
3. Why didn't Councilman Maury Goldberg table the ordinance in order to continue the discussion?
4. The ordinance to redistrict was voted on for the first reading and was approved on November 4, 2002 which was prior to the November 8 date being discussed.
5. Did City Attorney Keith Henderson and Attorney Stan Robinson produce documentation to verify the necessary November 8th deadline to the City Council?
Freedom of Speech would also like to ask former Councilman Maury Goldberg to justify his lack of actions in regards to "Redistricting of the New Albany Districts."
