Resolution 19-013(S) Supporting Kachemak Bay Campus and Full Funding of the University

CITY OF HOMER

HOMER, ALASKA

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RESOLUTION 19-013(S)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA, SUPPORTING THE UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA UNDERSCORING THE KEY ROLE THE KACHEMAK BAY BRANCH OF THE KENAI  PENINSULA COLLEGE HAS IN HOMER AND ENCOURAGING CURRENT FUNDING OF THE UNIVERSITY AT EXISTING LEVELS.

WHEREAS, A well-educated public, from kindergarten through college, contributes to the well-being and economy of Homer, the Kenai Peninsula Borough and the State of Alaska; and

WHEREAS, Governor Dunleavy’s proposed budget cut 41% from the University of Alaska overall budget; and

WHEREAS, Governor Dunleavy’s proposed budget for the University of Alaska would directly affect the Kachemak Bay Campus, resulting in the termination of critical services and instruction to the students; and

WHEREAS, The Kachemak Bay Campus provides opportunity for post-secondary education for more than seven hundred students, with an emphasis on smaller classes and individual instruction; and

WHEREAS, The location of the Kachemak Bay Campus in downtown Homer, Alaska is a part of a strong and healthy local college option; and

WHEREAS, The Kachemak Bay Campus provides students an opportunity for post-secondary education at a price and location which makes vocational, college, and adult educational options a viable choice; and

WHEREAS, The Kachemak Bay Campus provides for local jobs and promotes economic development within the community of Homer.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Homer, Alaska supports maintaining current funding of post-secondary education by the State of Alaska and encourages the State Legislature to invest in the youth of Alaska and their future.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy, Senator Gary Stevens, and Representative Sarah Vance.

                PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Homer City Council this 11th day of March, 2019

CITY OF HOMER
 

KEN CASTNER, MAYOR 

ATTEST:

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MELISSA JACOBSEN, MMC, CITY CLERK

Fiscal note:  N/A