CITY OF HOMER

HOMER, ALASKA
                                                                          Mayor

RESOLUTION 07-85

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA SUPPORTING ADOPTION OF A CLEAN ELECTIONS SYSTEM IN ALASKA.

 

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            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 Alaska’s elected officials; and

 

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 Alaska.

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Homer, Alaska urges Governor Sarah Palin and the Alaska State Legislature to expeditiously implement a Clean Elections system in Alaska.         

 

            PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of Homer, Alaska this 13th day of August, 2007.

 

CITY OF HOMER

 

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                                                                                    JAMES C. HORNADAY, MAYOR

 ATTEST:

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JO JOHNSON, CMC, CITY CLERK 

 

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