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Group has one more week to get enough signatures to put the issue on the ballot.
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Legislators, advocates want the state to intervene.
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The council is fixing legislation it passed by veto override.
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Henry’s departure comes during Olszewski’s congressional campaign.
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They delivered more than 10,000 signatures to the board of elections.
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County Executive Johnny Olszewski vetoed the bill in early June. He said its limits on new housing projects near overcrowded schools would stunt efforts for affordable housing.
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Two schools will serve as bulk pickup zones for families to grab a weeks-worth of breakfast and lunch for their kids.
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Critics say the bill would create more problems, like a lack of affordable housing. But advocates say there’s an urgent need for school relief.
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Council members say they were kept in the dark over escalating costs.
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Voters will decide the issue if the County Council puts it on the November ballot.