Charter Amendment For Merit System Passes Easily

Unofficial Election Results For Question A: Charter Amendment For  Merit System – Hiring Individuals with Disabilities

For                                299,791                    80.39%
Against                             73,141                   19.61%

The Montgomery County League of Women Voters and MyMCMedia present this description of Question A moderated by host Don Mooers. Alicia McLeod, of the League of Women Voters speaks in support of Question A while Diane Hibino, also of the League of Women Voters speaks against Question A. Then, a succinct statement of what voting “yes” or “no” will mean is presented.

This is what was printed on the ballot:
Amend Section 401 of the County Charter to allow the County to operate a program within the merit system to recruit and select qualified individuals with severe physical and mental disabilities on a noncompetitive basis.

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