Post by Poor Richard on Aug 27, 2020 15:29:35 GMT -7
Major Victory for GLA Landowners in 2nd Bylaw Election
"Throw the bums out"
A major victory was achieved by disgruntled Glastonbury Landowner's Association (GLA) landowners on August 22nd, 2020. The 2nd Proposed Bylaws Changes Election results were tallied and every proposal was approved. Turnout was heavy, over 130 ballots were cast from a pool of 330 eligible voters.
The most contentious proposed Bylaw Change was Term Limits. In a Forum article GLA Director Tim Brockett stated his opinion when he wrote:
Director Brockett was harshly criticized for having the audacity to voice his opinion on the Forum. He was told that no GLA director enjoys the constitutional right of "Free Speech". The GLA attorney was contacted and he urged the board to take action. The attorney agreed that Brockett was not entitled to 1st Amendment protection. Landowners paid for his "sage" legal advice. Brockett was censured and the 1st Proposed Bylaws Election was cancelled. The 130 completed ballots which represented the collected voices, learned thoughts and esteemed opinions of landowners were destroyed by Director and Election Committee Chair, Jerri Ladewig in the privacy of her home. Then she carefully disposed of the incriminating evidence. GLA Election Retention Policy was violated, and possibly Montana state law. The GLA Board turned a blind eye to her egregious actions. Landowners were silenced, and the threat of Term Limits seemed to be shredded, as well.
The most contentious proposed Bylaw Change was Term Limits. In a Forum article GLA Director Tim Brockett stated his opinion when he wrote:
I believe the most important Bylaw change is # 15, Term Limits. It would require that any director who has served for two consecutive two-year terms takes one year off before running again. Several directors have served on the GLA Board for over a decade. A handful more have served 5 years or longer. We need fresh faces, new ideas and more energy on the GLA Board. I believe term limits will help further that goal.
Director Brockett was harshly criticized for having the audacity to voice his opinion on the Forum. He was told that no GLA director enjoys the constitutional right of "Free Speech". The GLA attorney was contacted and he urged the board to take action. The attorney agreed that Brockett was not entitled to 1st Amendment protection. Landowners paid for his "sage" legal advice. Brockett was censured and the 1st Proposed Bylaws Election was cancelled. The 130 completed ballots which represented the collected voices, learned thoughts and esteemed opinions of landowners were destroyed by Director and Election Committee Chair, Jerri Ladewig in the privacy of her home. Then she carefully disposed of the incriminating evidence. GLA Election Retention Policy was violated, and possibly Montana state law. The GLA Board turned a blind eye to her egregious actions. Landowners were silenced, and the threat of Term Limits seemed to be shredded, as well.
A 2nd Proposed Bylaws Election Ballot was sent to landowners on July 24th, 2020. No instructional materials were included. A letter with incorrect payment due dates for landowners who pay by installment, was enclosed. Undeterred, landowners flooded the GLA PO Box with fresh ballots. Many used the Forum to review their ballot choices. The people refused to be silenced or intimidated. They spoke loudly, clearly and defiantly. This time, their voices could not be ignored.
The 2020 GLA Annual Election will have eight of twelve director positions up for election. Two longtime directors, Newman Brozovsky and Gerald Dubiel will not be allowed to run in 2020. Next year, 2021, Director Charlotte Mizzi will not be allowed to pursue reelection. All three must take a year off before running again. Landowners will have a chance to elect new faces and bring new talent to the GLA. The 2020 GLA Election promises not only to be a seminal event in the history of Glastonbury, but for its future, as well.
The 2020 GLA Annual Election will have eight of twelve director positions up for election. Two longtime directors, Newman Brozovsky and Gerald Dubiel will not be allowed to run in 2020. Next year, 2021, Director Charlotte Mizzi will not be allowed to pursue reelection. All three must take a year off before running again. Landowners will have a chance to elect new faces and bring new talent to the GLA. The 2020 GLA Election promises not only to be a seminal event in the history of Glastonbury, but for its future, as well.