HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1990-D5819 Fact SheetRESOLUTION NO. D 8 1 9
A RESOLUTION authorizing the publication and dissemination of
a "fact sheet" related to the Charter Civil
Service amendment election.
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 35.21.860, the City Council
desires to present to the voters at the November 6, 1990
general election, a ballot proposition on whether the City
Charter should be amended to exempt trainee, technical, and
professional City employment from civil service coverage; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is mindful of the restrictions
on the use of public money for campaign purposes found in RCW
42.17.130 and WAC 390.05.271-273; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to publish and dissemi-
nate a "fact sheet" concerning the above -referenced ballot
proposition, the purpose of which is to encourage voter par-
ticipation in said election and to furnish an objective and
fair presentation of facts relevant to said proposition; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has historically authorized
publication and dissemination of such fact sheets" on elec-
tion issues at public expense; and
WHEREAS, the City Council in publication and dissemina-
tion of such fact sheet does not desire to persuade voters
either for or against such proposition but rather it desires
that voters be informed and participate on the proposition
before them, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The City Council finds and declares as follows:
1. That it is in the best interest of the City of Yakima
to publish and disseminate a "fact sheet" on the above -refer-
enced ballot proposition written in a fair and objective man-
ner.
2. That publication and dissemination of such "fact
sheet" is part of the normal and regular conduct of the City
of Yakima.
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3. That such publication and dissemination of such "fact
sheet" is authorized by this resolution which is the usual and
ordinary means by which the Council exercises its power in
these matters. That the Council has broad powers to authorize
such "fact sheet" under Article I of the City Charter.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
YAKIMA:
The City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized and
directed to publish and disseminate a fact sheet which shall
contain a fair and objective presentation of facts relevant to
the ballot proposition described herein.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this n -to day o
1990.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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Mayor