15. Proposition 1 states that open burning will be allowed all year, and this is in the wording printed on the ballot.

      The ballot language also states that paper and cardboard can be burned with certain restrictions.  However, there are no penalties in the ordinance that will be in effect if Proposition 1 passes, so effectively, there are no restrictions. People will be able to burn all types of trash, burn during the night, and burn without a container. City staff and the fire department will not be able to take action if

Text Box: Kay Kasiske, editor 7719 Walnut Acres Rd. Lohman, MO 65053-9585 Text Box: people burn improperly. In addition, Proposition 1 removes the authority of the mayor or the fire chief to ban open burning in times of emergency. Again, this language is not on the ballot, but it is contained in the ordinance that will be in effect if Proposition 1 passes. Proposition 1 was drafted with the goal of allowing “unlimited” open burning, and if voters approve it, much more burning is likely. Be sure to go vote against this measure. If concerned and sensible people stay home, Proposition 1 might pass! Your vote matters. -- Celeste Koon Text Box: Your Vote Against Proposition 1 Counts

Chapter members living in the city limits of Jefferson City will vote on Proposition 1 on November 6. This is the only issue on the ballot.  The purpose of Proposition 1 is to allow unlimited open burning inside Jefferson City throughout the year.

      The language of Proposition 1 accomplishes this in two ways. First, it extends the period of open burning for yard waste in the city.  At present, the open burning of yard waste is restricted to four months, from November 15 through March