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Jemison to hold wet/dry election
Published Monday, November 16, 2009
The Jemison City Council approved a resolution Monday night setting a special election for a wet/dry referendum.
A petition was presented to the council with 336 signatures, 230 of which were registered voters of the city. The petition had to bear a minimum of 220 signatures from registered voters to warrant a referendum.
The election will be held Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010 at the Jemison Fire Station located at 191 Main St. from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Mayor Eddie Reed said the council approved the resolution in order to give citizens an opportunity to vote on the issue.
“It’s the people’s decision, not the council’s decision,” he said.
A new law enacted by the Alabama Legislature allows municipalities with a population of 1,000 or more to hold a wet/dry referendum. The minimum number of signatures equals 30 percent of the registered voters who turned out for the city’s last general election.
The question will appear on the ballot as follows: “Do you favor the legal sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages within the city limits of Jemison, Alabama?”
Voters will then mark either “Yes” or “No” on their ballot.
In other business, new water lines have been connected in the recently annexed Oak Grove community, Reed announced. The next step is to pave roads in the area. The city is currently awaiting contractors.
Also, the council discussed possibly changing the date for the Christmas Tree Lighting. A final date and time will be announced later.
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Posted by ladybug2 (anonymous) on November 17, 2009 at 5:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Well, I wonder how big a can of worms this article will open...
Posted by my2cents (anonymous) on November 17, 2009 at 8:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Legalizing the sale of alcohol is the only way Jemison will ever draw buisnesses to the city. Our interstate exit will remain fast food and gas without it.
Posted by mtfarms (anonymous) on November 17, 2009 at 9:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I hope it passes we need something more than fast food. Also the drinkers are gonna drink no matter where they have to drive to get it so why not keep the money in jemison
Posted by kwsrgraves (anonymous) on November 17, 2009 at 11:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Ladybug, I can see where changing the date for lighting the Christmas tree would open a can of worms! LOL!
Posted by Likeitreallymatters (anonymous) on November 17, 2009 at 1:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
When you say "Can of worms," Do you mean "Can of beer?"
Because i can see how this would open a can of beer.
Posted by CrimusK8T (anonymous) on November 17, 2009 at 2:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I saw someone who had been pulled over by a trooper on 44 one Saturday night with what appeared to be at least one can of opened beer....
Posted by bama1870 (anonymous) on November 17, 2009 at 5:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Yep, gotta open'em before you can drink'em....
Posted by kwsrgraves (anonymous) on November 17, 2009 at 6:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
What's the fine for having a can of open worms in your vehicle?
Posted by gonefishen (anonymous) on November 17, 2009 at 10:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I think this vote should be like the voting process for the county commision seats. 6 cans/bottles per six pack - 6 votes.
Posted by gonefishen (anonymous) on November 17, 2009 at 10:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
"commission" dang it.
Posted by kwsrgraves (anonymous) on November 17, 2009 at 10:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Gonefishn, stop drinkin' an start votin'! LOL!
Posted by Likeitreallymatters (anonymous) on November 18, 2009 at 8:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Let's hope no one is drinking on the drive to the voting booth.
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