ASSEMBLY AGENDA/MANAGER'S REPORT
THE CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU, ALASKA

Emergency Ordinance 2020-30: An Emergency Ordinance Amending the Elections Code Relating to Candidate Nomination and Write-in for the Vote by Mail October 6, 2020, City and Borough of Juneau Municipal Election.

MANAGER'S REPORT:

At the regular Assembly meeting on May 18, 2020, the Assembly authorized the October 6, 2020, election to be conducted by mail due to COVID-19 issues. Ordinance 2020-24 updates the CBJ election code so a vote by mail election can be conducted fairly and efficiently. Due to the Charter required 30 day delay before ordinances become effective, this emergency ordinance is necessary to clarify certain candidate deadlines for this year’s municipal election:

1. Candidate nominating petitions for Assembly and School Board positions are due between July 17 and July 27.

2. Any candidate nominated may withdraw their nomination by July 31.

3. Write-in candidates must file a letter of intent before September 29.

The Committee of the Whole reviewed this topic on June 22, 2020. 

RECOMMENDATION:

The City Manager recommends the Assembly adopt this emergency ordinance, which would require an affirmative vote of six Assemblymembers.