02/12/2008 Resolutions 2008-55RESOLUTION 2008-55
WHEREAS, a request has been made to ban smoking in all businesses, bars,
restaurants and public places in Grand Island, Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, a model ordinance that may be adopted if a majority of the voters at the
next general primary election approve this ballot measure is available for public inspection at the
office of the Grand Island City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Grand Island wish to place
this issue before the voters of the City of Grand Island for their decision at the statewide primary
election on May 13, 2008; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that the ballot language set forth below be adopted
for such measure to be submitted at the statewide primary election scheduled for May 13, 2008.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
(1) Pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 18-2520, in lieu of a separate special election, the following
ballot shall be submitted at the statewide primary election on May 13, 2008:
(OFFICIAL SAMPLE BALLOT)
OFFICIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION BALLOT
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Smoking Ban Proposal:
Shall the Mayor and City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, adopt an
ordinance which would prohibit smoking in all enclosed public places within the
City of Grand Island, and which would further prohibit smoking in all enclosed
facilities within places of employment, and which would further prohibit smoking
within ten (10) feet outside of an enclosed area where smoking is prohibited?
Vote for or against the foregoing proposal.
^ FOR the proposal
^ AGAINST the proposal
(2) The City Clerk is directed to immediately certify the above issue to the Election
Commissioner in the manner and form provided in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 18-2520.
Approved as to Form c
February 12, 2008 n City Attorney
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on February 12, 2008.
Margaret rnady, ayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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