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Assembly authorizes staff to prepare ordinance for up to $50,000 for public information on potential ballot measures
Summary
The Committee of the Whole voted June 2 to have staff introduce an ordinance to appropriate up to $50,000 for public information about potential ballot measures and directed staff to prepare materials and guidance on compliance and outreach options.
The Committee of the Whole on June 2 voted to direct staff to introduce an ordinance at the June 9 meeting and a corresponding resolution for July 28 to provide up to $50,000 for public information about potential ballot propositions.
City Manager Kester briefed the committee on the issue, noting multiple citizen-initiated measures circulating at the time — including petitions for a seasonal sales tax, an exemption of sales tax on food and utilities, and a mill-rate cap. Manager Kester said staff must register with Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC) and…
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