Richland senators seek city government question on ballot

The resolution carries no weight in law, but has the full support of the four senators who represent the state's largest city.

This resolution follows a similar proposal drafted earlier this year when the city was in the throes of electing a new mayor.

That resolution similarly asked that residents be given a voice in changing the government from a council-manager form of government to a strong mayor form, but that resolution was not supported at the time by Sen. John Scott, D-Richland.

Scott said he objected because he felt such a question would confuse the pending mayoral election.