Committee Members
Chairman: Brian Kehoe (6-5-10, 3E)
Matt Straley (A-33, EMS-3)
Kevin McManus (E-44, 3C)
Jeff Brenner (6-5-6, 2E)
Scott Koziel (T-38, 1C)
Paul Jedrzejak (Retired)
Dennis Warfield (E-35, 3D)
Dave Bresnahan (Retired)
Matt Adamik (5th-D, 3E)
Arlett Payne (4-5-3, EMS-4)
2025 Special Referendum Election Timeline
Election Committee Meeting Minutes
Election Meeting – Minutes – 2024 – 04 – 009
Election Meeting – Minutes – 2024 – 03 – 005
Election Meeting – Minutes – 2024 – 02 – 006
Upcoming Constitution and By-Law Resolutions for ballot:
Article III, Section 10, Subsection 15 – Robert’s Rules of Order 2020
Synopsis: This would amend the language in Article III.10.15 to change from Atwood Rules for Meetings to Robert’s Rules of Order – 2020 Edition. It would also add additional language to allow the Executive Board to update to newer editions dependent on two thirds vote.
Article III, Section 10 – AMEND STANDING RULE 15 Resolution Robert’s Rule of Meetings
Article III, Section 10 – Addition of Standing Rule 16
Synopsis:
This would amend the language in Article III, Section 10 to add language that unauthorized recordings are prohibited during Union meetings.
Article V, Section 1.A & Article V, Section 5.A – December Nominations
Synopsis:
This would change the nomination month from January to December and increase the amount of time to mail the ballots from time of nomination from 50 days to 75 days.
Article VI, Section 2 – Detached President
Synopsis:
This would amend the language in Article VI, Section 2 to add language stating that the President must be detached, unless they are a retired member of Local 2.
Article VI, Section 3.A & – Exempt Election Committee
Synopsis:
This change would exclude the President from being a member on the Election Committee.
Article VIII.3 Publication of Updated C&B Book
Synopsis:
The proposed amendment introduces Article VII.3 to ensure the publication of an updated Constitution and By-Law book every four years, or whenever substantial updates occur.
Article X, Section 1 & Section 9.D – Facilities Committee
Resolution to Amend Constitution & By-Law Article X, Section 9.D – Constitution and By-Law Committee
Article X, Section 9.B.f & Article V, Section 5.C – Extended Deadline
Synopsis:
This would change language to increase the amount of time between when ballots are mailed until they must be counted. It will also adjust the language that sets a deadline to count ballots for runoff elections.
Article X, Section 9.B.6 – PO Box Language
Synopsis:
This would change language regarding who secures the PO box and adds new language that addresses who and when the PO Box can be accessed.
Article XI, Section 1, Section 1.A.a, and Section 1.C – In Person Voting
Synopsis:
This change would define the process for in person voting during Union elections.
Article XIII, Section 4, Paragraph 2, Subsections A – D – Death Benefits
Synopsis:
This would amend the language in Article XIII.4.2.a-d to be gender neutral.
Article XV.6 Chief Steward
Synopsis:
Adds the Chief Steward to Constitution and By-Laws.