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YMCA
ordinance to go to voters
Arguments for voter pamphlet due by Aug. 7
In a bid put the proposed land swap between the city and the
YMCA to a vote of Flagstaff residents, the Anti-Landshark Political
Organization turned in 1,438 signatures on July 5. On July 8, City
Clerk Carolyn Jagger confirmed that the group had gathered more than
enough valid signatures to put Referendum # 2002-02 on the November
ballot. ALPO turned 1221 valid signatures, well over the 838
required. The question of whether or not the city should move ahead
with negotiations aimed at allowing the Y to build on city land at
the corner of Cedar Avenue and Turquoise Drive will go to voters
Nov. 5.
In a press release, ALPO said, “We believe we collected
signatures from each of the 30 Flagstaff precincts, therefore, as we
suspected, this is not just a neighborhood topic, but is a broader
issue of city policy concerning publicly held lands.
“This is an arduous and exacting process.
The outpouring of community support surrounding this issue
has overwhelmed us and we appreciate the contributions made by the
volunteers and the Flagstaff residents that took the time to sign
the referendum petition.”
The city is now accepting arguments for and against the
referendum. The arguments will be published in a voter pamphlet to
be sent to all city voters prior to the election. Those wishing to
have their argument published must pay $350 to help offset the cost
of the pamphlet. Arguments must be no longer than 300 words and must
be turned in to Carolyn Jagger in the city clerk’s office no later
than Aug. 7 at 4 p.m. For more information, call Jagger at 779-7685,
ext. 201.
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