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Finance committee reviews proposed funds for voter education on two ballot initiatives
Summary
The committee introduced an ordinance to approve spending for distributing informational and promotional materials about Proposition 1 (hand counting of in-person ballots) and Proposition 5; an amendment expands the scope to include an education campaign and outlines potential challenges if either passes.
The Kenai Peninsula Borough Finance Committee introduced an ordinance Sept. 2 to allocate funds for distributing informational and promotional materials about ballot Proposition 1, which would require hand counting of in-person ballots on election day if approved by voters. Committee members and staff said an amendment before the committee expands the scope of work to include an education campaign for both Proposition 1 and Proposition 5 and outlines potential operational challenges if either measure passes.
Vice President Cooper asked borough staff about the mix of advertising the program would use; Clerk Turner said the plan envisions an online and social media campaign, printed posters to be displayed in communities across the borough and placements in published newspapers where available. Staff said the inclusion of two citizen initiatives increased the projected cost.
Committee members did not vote on the ordinance at the Sept. 2 meeting; the measure was introduced and an amendment describing the education campaign scope was discussed. No final appropriation or detailed budget breakdown was provided during the introduction.
