Odessa City Council and City Attorney respond concerning campaign ordinance
Channel: OdessaMO64076
Date: 2012-01-24

A question was asked for clarification on Ordinance number 6.100-7 "political activities".  It states that "Employees are expected to exercise their right to vote in municipal elections but shall not engage in or participate in any other way in any municipal elections."   City attorney, Clay Barton, responds with "I have met with the board of alderman about this situation and given them my opinion and I think things are as they should be at this time".  When Mr. Barton was asked for his opinion of the actual ordinance and further clarification, Mr. Barton would not make any further comment.  City administrator, Jon Holmes, responded that at this time the board has made a statement publicly and any further questions can be addressed with Mr. Holmes at City Hall.