Initiatives voted down, won’t be on ballot

Fri, Aug 7 2009 — Source: Peninsula Clarion

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly reversed its July decision, voting against sending the mayor/manager question to the electorate Tuesday evening. The initiative failed on a 5-4 vote after Homer Assemblyman Bill Smith switched his previous vote in support of the ordinance to a ‘no’ vote on Tuesday. Seward Assemblyman Ron Long moved for reconsideration of Ordinance 2009-31, which passed on a 5-4 vote, opening discussion back up on the topic and requiring a new vote.