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by Pete
August 4th, 2013, 11:24 am
Forum: 2013 Minneapolis Municipal Election
Topic: Minneapolis Energy Municipalization
Replies: 63
Views: 34096

Re: Minneapolis Energy Muncipalization

The problem with having it on the ballot for this election is that this is the only chance the public has to vote on it. After that, it's entirely in the hands of the city council. And the election occurs before the feasibility study returns its results. If it goes on the ballot and is approved in ...
by Pete
July 28th, 2013, 9:12 pm
Forum: 2013 Minneapolis Municipal Election
Topic: Minneapolis Energy Municipalization
Replies: 63
Views: 34096

Re: Minneapolis Energy Muncipalization

Here is information on the franchise agreement and potential ballot language (for this November) at the City's site.

http://www.minneapolismn.gov/energyfranchise/index.htm
by Pete
July 28th, 2013, 11:58 am
Forum: 2013 Minneapolis Municipal Election
Topic: Minneapolis Energy Municipalization
Replies: 63
Views: 34096

Re: Minneapolis Energy Muncipalization

Some great information here in helping me understand the municipalization issue. Hopefully the February study will also help. My own opinion is that I would like to see the municipalization authorization for the City on the ballot. If it's voted in, it gives us another option and a bargaining chip w...