Rick’s in the Metro Council chambers this evening gouging his eyes out with the rest of the press. He’s checking in periodically with updates.
So far:
Jim King (D-) was elected president council, votes 18-8. Kelly Downard (R-16), Robin Engel (R-22) and Doug Hawkins (R-25) all voted for King. Rest of the Rs went for Kevin Kramer (R-11).
Rick Blackwell (D-12) was elected caucus chair, Judy Green (D-1) elected vice chair. Many expected David Tandy (D-4) to win chair. Vote was 8-7 in favor of Blackwell.
RE the smoking ban: Currently on break, discussion to resume shortly. Was unanimous during the caucus meeting that there will be no exemptions to the smoking ban.
Stay tuned, boys and girls.
2 responses so far ↓
1 Steve Magruder // Jan 10, 2008 at 6:49 pm
The smoking ban ordinance was just passed 23 to 2 a little while ago.
2 Phillip M. Bailey // Jan 11, 2008 at 12:37 am
Tandy’s loss came as a surprise to those I spoke with. It completely shattered the farm system the Democrats had in place (as Stephen George outlined in his Representin’ column).
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