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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 83-9
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, IN OPPOSITION TO SB29
WHEREAS, Senator Vic Fischer has introduced a bill, referred to as
SB 29, which would change the date of all municipal elections from the
first Tuesday in October to the first Tuesday in May; and
WHEREAS, the effect of SB 29 would be to remove the right of all
municipalities, including Home Rule municipalities, to set another date
for its elections by ordinance; and
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of this body that the right to establish
a date for municipal elections should be vested in the municipality; and
WHEREAS, an undue burden would be placed on the City Clerk's office
if the municipal election process were to begin in February along with
the initial stages of the annual budget process; and
WHEREAS, a new councilmember, elected in May, would be required to
vote on the adoption of a budget prepared by the outgoing Council; and
WHEREAS, voter turn out in fishing communities would be adversely
affected if elections were held in May; and
WHEREAS, a high influx of seasonal workers in some communities could
result in a distorted vote if these transient residents participated in the
May election;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Seward, Alaska, that:
Section 1. The Seward City Council opposes any action by the State
Legislature which would mandate a change in the date of municipal elections.
Section 2. A copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to Governor
Sheffield, Senator Fischer and the City's legislative delegation in Juneau.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska,
this _lA day of February , 1983.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 83-9
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Donald W. Cripps
Mayor
BURGESS, WILSON, SWARTZ, MEEHAN, O'BRIEN,CRIPPS
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(City Seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
HUGHES, THORSNESS, GANTZ, POWELL &
BRUNDIN
Attorneys for the City of Seward
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City Attorney