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"Spotlight on Juneau" "An Informed Voter Is The Best Defense Against Bad Government"
September 16, 2005 _______________
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS TO BE HELD IN EARLY OCTOBER
Campaign signs and advertisements are springing up from one end of Alaska to the other as the municipal elections season arrives. There will be many important decisions made concerning local issues. Everyone is encouraged to spend a little time prior to the election and make INFORMED decisions. Study each candidate or issue to make sure you understand their impact on your everyday life.
Many of the municipalities, candidates, and proposition supporters/opposition have information available on their web sites. The Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC) has a list of campaign contributions, which can be interesting reading on a chilly fall evening!
REMEMBER TO GET OUT AND VOTE ON OCTOBER 4, 2005! _______________
BRISTOL BAY BOROUGH RESIDENTS TO ELECT ONE ASSEMBLY MEMBER AND TWO SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Three people have filed for one 3 year term on the Borough Assembly and six filed to fill two 3 year terms on the School Board. Complete details can be seen on the official Bristol Bay Borough web site Announcement Page.
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FAIRBANKS BALLOT PROPOSITION WILL INCREASE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION
Ordinance 2005-28, Section 2, would increase the allowable area-wide and non area-wide residential property tax exemption for qualifying taxpayers from $10,000 to $20,000. Shall Fairbanks North Star Borough Ordinance 2005-28, Section 2 be ratified?
Several Assembly and School Board races also to be decided during October 4, 2005 election. A complete list of candidates can bee seen on the Fairbanks North Star Borough official web site.
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CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU ELECT ASSEMBLY AND SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS, PLUS SEVERAL IMPORTANT BALLOT PROPOSITIONS
Juneau Voters to elect three Assembly Members and two School Board Members for three year terms. Four ballot propositions will also be decided. Complete details can be found at the CBJ official web site.
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KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH VOTERS WILL ELECT A NEW MAYOR, THREE ASSEMBLY AND SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS, PLUS SEVERAL IMPORTANT BALLOT PROPOSITIONS
Six men have filed for the 3 year Borough Mayor's seat, eight people have filed for the three 3 year Assembly seats, and five have filed for three 3 year School Board seats. There are also a lot of service area seats up for grabs and five ballot propositions. Two of the ballot propositions were the result of initiatives sponsored by a municipal watchdog group called the Alliance of Concerned Taxpayers (ACT). The other three propositions were placed on the ballot by assembly vote including a new sales tax on accommodations. For details see the KPB official web site.
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MAT-SU BOROUGH VOTERS CHOOSE ASSEMBLY AND SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS, PLUS SEVERAL IMPORTANT BALLOT PROPOSITIONS
Five people have filed for two Assembly seats, six people have filed for two School Board seats. Eight ballot propositions will also be considered. Current bonded indebtedness for this borough is about $1/4 BILLION! Complete details on the election can be found on the Mat-Su Borough official web site.
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CITY & BOROUGH OF SITKA TO ELECT FOUR ASSEMBLY AND TWO SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS, PLUS DECIDE THE FATE OF 10 BALLOT PROPOSITIONS
Six people have filed to fill four Assembly seats, while two people have filed for the two School Board seats. Ten ballot propositions will also be considered. Some general information on this election can be found on the City & Borough of Sitka official web site. Details will require some digging!
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