HOMER, ALASKA
Mayor
RESOLUTION 07-85
A RESOLUTION OF THE
WHEREAS,
Several former and current legislators have recently
been indicted for accepting money in exchange for votes; and
WHEREAS, Votes taken by these
individuals may have cost the state more than $1 billion annually in unrealized
oil tax revenues, revenue that is critical to supporting the operations of our
local governments; and
WHEREAS, This
scandal has undermined public confidence in the integrity of
WHEREAS, Adoption of a Clean Elections
system can help restore public trust in government, eliminate the potential for
and perception of corruption, and promote greater accountability to voters; and
WHEREAS, Under Clean Elections, candidates
who demonstrate broad public support and agree to forego private contributions
can qualify for public financing of their campaigns; and
WHEREAS, Clean Elections is law in seven
states and is extremely popular with voters as well as candidates; and
WHEREAS, Clean Elections affirms the
principle of “one person, one vote” by curtailing the influence of special
interest money and enabling citizens of all backgrounds to participate equally
in the democratic process; and
WHEREAS, Clean Elections opens the door to
a greater diversity of candidates who will represent the public interest; and
WHEREAS,
Clean Elections systems save money by eliminating funding for pet projects
advocated by special interests; and
WHEREAS,
The time has come for Clean Elections in
PASSED
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JAMES C. HORNADAY, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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JO
JOHNSON,
Fiscal
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