NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
OF THE CITY OF VALDEZ
February 7, 2023
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to applicable law and ordinances (or Code of Laws of the City of Valdez) a Special Election will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. to vote on the following Proposition:
PROPOSITION NO. 1
Shall the following amendment be made to Chapter 3.12, Section 3.12.040 of the Valdez Municipal Code to increase the residential property tax exemption from fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) to seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000) of the assessed value or the maximum allowed under state law, whichever is greater?
Chapter 3.12 Section 3.12.040 Additional exemptions
Thirty percent of the assessed value, up to a maximum of fifty Seventy-five thousand dollars of the assessed value or the maximum allowed under state law, whichever is greater, of a principal residence owned and occupied by the taxpayer is exempt from taxation. The City Council may by ordinance annually adjust the exemption set forth herein by the amount calculated by the State Assessor to reflect the increase, if any, in the annual average cost of living, using the U.S. Department of Labor CPI-U for Anchorage. Property tax exemptions shall be governed by AS 29.45.050, as of January 1, 2016 or as may be hereafter amended.
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- NO
PRECINCTS, POLLING PLACES
The City consists of three election precincts for all regular and special City elections. The boundaries of these precincts are as follows:
Precinct #1: that portion of the City of Valdez which lies west of Hazelet Avenue.
Precinct #2: that portion of the City of Valdez which lies between Hazelet Avenue and a north/south line drawn through the point where Crooked Creek crosses the Richardson Highway (Salmon Turnaround).
Precinct #3: that portion of the City of Valdez which lies east of a north/south line drawn through the point where Crooked Creek crosses the Richardson Highway (Salmon Turnaround).
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The polling places for these precincts shall be as follows:
Precinct #1: Recreation Center (Teen Center) 414 W Hanagita Street
Precinct #2 City Council Chambers 212 Chenaga Avenue
Precinct #3 Robe River Subdivision Fire Station 114 River Drive
A PERSON IS QUALIFIED TO VOTE WHO
1. Is a United States Citizen;
2. Is 18 years or older;
3. Has been a resident of the State of Alaska and the City of Valdez for 30 days immediately preceding the election;
4. Is registered 30 days prior to the election as required under Alaska Statutes 15.07 and is not registered to vote in another jurisdiction;
5. Is not disqualified under Article V of the State Constitution
Sheri L. Pierce, MMC, City Clerk
