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A IC: imirmb all ill NEWS <br /> • <br /> (ACTION - A Committee to Inform Our Neighbors) <br /> --What is happening in Mounds View? <br /> You are going to vote on a charter on December 4th. <br /> --ghat is a charter? <br /> A charter is the constitution of the city. <br /> It directly affects the welfare of all residents and landowners <br /> of Mounds View. In a democratic country, we the people are supposed <br /> to be able to manage our own affairs. It is essential that we be <br /> able to understand and control our government and not take time away <br /> from our jobs. <br /> --What do we have now? <br /> At present, we are a "statutory city," which means the state <br /> legislature has some jurisdiction over some of our city government. <br /> --Why do we oppose the charter? <br /> The charter is a minority charter. <br /> - A minority of Mounds View residents asked for the charter. <br /> - A minority of the Charter Commission drafted it. <br /> - A minority of Mounds View residents can vote it in. <br /> - A minority of Mounds View residents can amend it. <br /> - A minority of Mounds View residents can install a city- <br /> wide storm sewer system. <br /> - A minority of Mounds View residents can defeat park <br /> improvements and street repairs. <br /> Join the MAJORITY <br /> and stop this railroading by a vocal minority; <br /> VOTED CemErIt* ° <br /> Distributed by ACTION, a growing number of Mounds View residents who oppose the charter. <br />