Pro-Chicken
A4E supported this ordinance which allows for backyard chickens. You can see more information about the ordinance here.
Voting yes on allowing chickens: Bailey, Hamby, Bell, Herod, Wright, Link, Girtz, Dickerson
Voting no: Sims (Mayor Denson noted her strong opposition, but was not able to cast a vote)
Absent: NeSmith
Proposal made by: Girtz
Tried to procedurally delay vote: Sims, Dickerson
Passed on May 5, 2015
FY 2016 Budget
A4E supported this budget because of the inclusion of Sunday Bus Service and Body Cameras for ACC Police Officers.
Voting yes to approve the budget: Hamby, Bell, Herod, Dickerson, Sims, NeSmith, Wright, Link, Girtz
Voting no: none
Absent: Bailey, Girtz
Proposal made by: Sims Passed on June 2, 2015
Removing Wetland Buffers
A4E opposed this legislation because of potential damage to our wetland areas and ultimately our streams, rivers and wildlife. We supported the CDO (Commissioner-Defined Option) put forth by Commissioner Girtz which was defeated.
Voting yes on removing wetland buffers: Hamby, Bell, Herod, Dickerson, Sims, Mayor Denson [tiebreaker] Voting no: NeSmith, Bailey, Wright, Link, Girtz
Proposal made by: Dickerson
Opposed CDO made by: Girtz
Passed on August 4, 2015
Delay repaving of Chase Street
A4E supported this legislation to allow for better complete streets implementation.
Voting yes on delaying repaving: Hamby, Bell, Herod, Dickerson, Sims, NeSmith, Bailey, Link
Voting no: none
Absent or Temporarily Out-of-Chamber: Girtz, Wright
Proposal made by: Link
Passed on September 1, 2015
Adopt Securus Tech Contract
A4E strongly opposed this contract because we believe it is inappropriate to treat prisoners (many of whom have not been found guilty of any crime) as a revenue source.
Voting yes on adopting contract: Hamby, Bell, Herod, Dickerson, Sims, NeSmith, Bailey, Wright
Voting no: Link
Absent: Girtz
Proposal made by: Hamby
Passed on September 1, 2015
Allow Food Trucks
A4E supports allowing food trucks because it benefits both small business and consumers alike.
Voting yes on allowing food trucks: Hamby, Bell, Herod, Dickerson, Sims, NeSmith, Bailey, Wright, Girtz, Link
Voting no: none
CDO made by: Herod, Proposal made by: Dickerson
Passed on November 3, 2015
Keep Domestic Partnership Benefits for County Employees
A4E supports this proposal even though gay marriage is now allowed nationwide, because there is a large diversity of relationship types. All people in relationships deserve to benefit; if they were allowed previously, they should not suddenly be refused simply because they are not married.
Voting yes on keeping benefits: Hamby, Bell, Herod, Dickerson, Sims, NeSmith, Bailey, Wright, Girtz, Link
Voting no: none
Proposal made by: Girtz
Passed November 3, 2015