HomeMy WebLinkAboutOct 1997 election resultsCity of Seward, Alaska
October 16, 1997
City Council Minutes
Volume 33, Pa/?e 168
Council was free to draft a resolution, or pass any statement pertaining to the issue that was noticed
for tonight's meeting.
MOTION (Anderson/Keil)Amend by adding that the findings
of the Alaska State Troopers will be
forwarded to the State Division of
Elections, the Alaska Public Offices
Commission and the District
Attorney.
Motion Passed.Unanimous
MOTION (Keil/Anderson)Amend the sixth Whereas clause by
adding, "and any other corrupt
election practices."
VOTE ON AMENDMENT
Motion Passed.YEs: Anderson, Bencardino,
Blatchford, Keil
NO: King
Certification of October 7,1997 Municipal Election.
MOTION (Anderson/King)Certify the October 7, 1997
Municipal Election.
Motion Passed.YES: Anderson, Bencardino, Keil,
King
NO: Blatchford
The results of the election were certified as follows:
Regular Ballots Absentee/Questioned Mal
Mayor (1 to be elected)
BENCARDINO, Louis A.
SATIN, Bob
224
395
47
36
271
431
City Council (3 to be elected)
ORR, Nathan
GAGE, Marie A,
SNOWDEN, Brad
SHOTT, Michael W.
KEIL, Marianna C.
ANDERSON, Margaret
319
331
117
136
177
198
44
44
13
12
34
30
363
375
130
148
211
228
City of Seward, Alaska
October 16, 1997
City Council Minutes
Volume 33, Pa/?e 169
CALHOON, Michael B.
CALLAHAN, Patrick J.
197
329
23
35
220
364
Proposition No.1
Amend City Charter Section 4.8
YES 398
NO 163
48
15
446
178
Proposition No.2
Amend City Charter Section 3. 6A
YES 341
NO 224
34
29
375
253
TOTAL VOTES CAST: 651
TOTAL VOTES COUNTED: 651
91
85
742
736
COUNCIL COMMENTS
None.
I CITIZENS' COMMENTS
WES JONES, Mile 23, Seward Highway, thanked the Council for taking this action,
expressed appreciation that the Council would allow an independent body to examine the election
allegations and Jones would remain available to answer any questions.
WEVLEY SHEA, attorney, 329 F. Street, Anchorage, expressed his opinion that the City
Attorney was wrong and the City should not certifY this election.
MIKE WILEY, 219 6111 Ave, Seward, wondered why Mr. Shea was in Seward. Wiley spoke
in favor of certifYing the election in view of the resounding vote to replace the current
councilmembers.
PATRICK L. STERLING, Slip D-9, Seward Harbor, stated that people voted for change.
COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
I The meeting was adjourned