Shane Canfield, Precinct 16, states that despite the hand count required, accuracy can be obtained. Sara Simon, Precinct 27 states that the lower grades might be under represented if this is done electronically. The Benefits Office uses this service for communications they have with staff. Ona Savage, Precinct 3, states that the committee did look at this and is going by the election code that allows questions on the ballot, and perhaps these other options can be addressed in the future and incorporated into the code at that time. Call for the vote.
Motion carries with one abstaining vote.
Ona Savage, Precinct 3, moves to approve. Jenny White, Precinct 6, seconds the motion. Kari Ward Karr, Precinct 20, asks if the resolution has the intent of splinting off the mentioned groups. Sara Simon, Precinct 27, states that it is her understanding that a majority of the consolidated staff kept UNM benefits and that these staff will be disenfranchised as the rest of the hospital is not interested in the UNM benefits package. Beth Morris reminds Councilors that conversations from the Council had included representation for the entire UH system staff and this event would need to come to us from UH, rather from this body to the entire UH staff.