HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.064-09 RESOLUTION NO.
(Series of 2009)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO,
SUBMITTING TO
2009, SPECIAL ELECTION ON ELECTORATE OF THE CITY OF ASPEN AT THE NOVEMBER 3,
AN ADVISORY QUESTIONS REGARDING INSTANT RUNOFF
VOTING.
WHEREAS,the City Council is authorized pursuant to Section 5.7 of the Aspen Home Rule
Charter to,on its own motion,submit questions to a vote of the electorate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ASPEN,COLORADO,THAT:
Section 1.
The following question relating to Instant Runoff Voting shall be placed on the ballot at the
November 3,2009 election: fr(`` 6
Do you support the retention of Instant Runoff Voting Proce res for the
Election of Mayor and City Council Members?
Yes:
No:
INTRODUCED,READ AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Aspen on the
day of August,2009.
Michael C. Ireland,Mayor
Regular Meeting Aspen City Council August 24,2009
Councilman Romero noted there is a sunset provision and Council will review this
annually to assess the impacts of this initiative. Councilman Romero said with those
safeguards,he can support a limited vote on the tax and will support it. Councilman
Romero agreed real estate and construction are not something the community can depend
on for the long term. Councilman Torre noted there is a sunset in 5 years and the tax will
come back to Council and the citizens at that time. Councilman Johnson said the sunset
provides assurance. Councilman Johnson pointed out this tax came from a grassroots
effort and from the people who this economy is affecting. Councilman Johnson said he
would like Council to support this and to get to the business of marketing Aspen.
Roll call vote;Councilmembers Romero, yes; Skadron,no;Torre, yes; Johnson,yes;
Mayor Ireland,no.
RESOLUTION#64,SERIES OF 2009—Ballot Question
Councilman Torre said he does not like the word"retain"and would like the question as
clear as possible. Jim True,special counsel,suggested"continue to use". Mayor Ireland
said he has been through both run off elections and instant run off elections and they both
have advantages and disadvantages.
Marilyn Marks said she had hoped for a different style question. Ms. Marks noted the
questions ask about"retention of the procedures". Ms.Marks said even proponents of
IRV would vote against this because the procedures will have to be changed. Council
agreed to eliminate the word procedures.
The question will be Shall the City of Aspen continue to use Instant Runoff Voting
Method for the Election of Mayor and City Council Members.
Mayor Ireland moved to approve Resolution#64, Series of 2009, as amended; seconded
by Councilman Torre. All in favor,motion carried.
Councilman Torre moved to adjourn at 6:15 p.m.; seconded by Councilman Romero. All
in favor,motion carved.
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ZKathS. Koc City Clerk
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