FY2008-15 Clean Elections SystemKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. FY2008 -15
Introduced by: Mayor Selby
Requested by: Mayor Selby
Drafted by: Mayor Selby
Introduced: 12/06/2007
Adopted: 12/06/2007
A RESOLUTION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY
SUPPORTING ADOPTION OF A CLEAN ELECTIONS SYSTEM IN ALASKA
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 system saves 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, BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
BOROUGH that Governor Sarah Palin and the Alaska State Legislature be urged to
expeditiously implement a Clean Elections system in Alaska.
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS SIXTH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2007
ATT T:
N a M. Javier, CMS Borough Clerk
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
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Jome M. Selby : • - - = - =
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