HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2021-61Sponsored by: Council Members Knackstedt and Pettey
KENAI
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-61
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, OPPOSING THE
DOYON COALITION REDISTRICTING MAP AS PRESENTED.
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai has a land area of approximately 29 square -miles with a population
of 7,424 according to the 2020 Decennial Census; and,
WHEREAS, the Alaska Redistricting Board, in accordance with Article 6 of the Alaska State
Constitution and the Federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, is charged with preparing a redistricting
plan based on results from each decennial U.S. Census; and,
WHEREAS, the Alaska Redistricting Board has adopted six plans for inclusion in the public
hearing tour and all maps, with the exception of one keep the City of Kenai whole in one district;
and,
WHEREAS, the Doyon Coalition Proposed Plan, adopted by the Alaska Redistricting Board for
inclusion in the public hearing tour, separates out a portion of the City of Kenai and puts it in a
different district from the rest of the City of Kenai; and,
WHEREAS, the Alaska Division of Elections sets election precincts from the finally adopted
Redistricting Map and does not create split precincts for themselves by crossing district lines; and,
WHEREAS, if the Doyon Coalition Proposed Plan were to be finally adopted by the Alaska
Redistricting Board, as currently presented, it is likely the portion of the City of Kenai located in a
different district from the rest of the City of Kenai will be included in an election precinct with the
majority of the precinct being outside of the Kenai City Limits not only creating a fourth election
precinct for the City of Kenai but also causing a split precinct for local elections; and,
WHEREAS, by adding a fourth precinct the City will realize increased costs for its elections; and,
WHEREAS, additionally, it is very possible that a City of Kenai resident in this portion of the City
separated into a different district could have to travel outside of the City of Kenai to cast their City
of Kenai ballot which could contribute to voter confusion.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. The Council of the City of Kenai opposes the Doyon Coalition Redistricting Map as
currently presented. The City of Kenai has no opposition to other plans or the Doyon Coalition
f map if it is amended to keep the City of Kenai whole in one district.
Section 2. That this resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.
Resolution No. 2021-61
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PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENALALA$KA, this 20"' day of October, 2021.
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TO: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
FROM: Council Members Knackstedt and Pettey
DATE: October 13, 2021
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2021-61
The Doyon Coalition Redistricting Map, as currently drafted, separates a portion of the City of
Kenai and includes it in a different district from the rest of the City of Kenai. Because the Division
of Elections draws precinct lines after redistricting is accomplished, and would not create a split
precinct for themselves with two districts in one precinct, it is likely that the portion of the City of
Kenai separated into another district would be included in an election precinct with the majority of
the precinct being outside of the Kenai City Limits. This potentially creates a fourth precinct for
the City of Kenai to staff, causes a split precinct for local elections, and potentially causes a City
of Kenai resident to travel outside of the City of Kenai to cast their City of Kenai ballot which would
contribute to voter confusion.
Your consideration is appreciated.
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