Lehigh charter: publish notices in one newspaper

The question asks Lehigh County voters whether to amend several sections of the County Home Rule Charter so the County can publish notices in at least one newspaper of general circulation instead of two. Notices cover items such as adopting the operating budget, setting or changing taxes, and adopting or repealing zoning ordinances. The County could still publish in more than one newspaper but could not publish in fewer than one. The official statement says the change would take effect immediately if approved. A YES vote approves the change, and a NO vote rejects it.

Purpose The purpose of this amendment is to change the requirement that the county publishes notices for items including, but not limited to, adopting the operating budget, establishing or changing taxes, adopting or repealing zoning ordinances, in two newspapers of general circulation in the County to one newspaper of general circulation. Limitations The County will be required to publish in "at least" one newspaper of general circulation. It can publish in more but not less. Effects If the referendum to amend the Charter is approved by the Electors of Lehigh County, it would be effective immediately.