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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1908
Page
6
A long OCR text outlines proposed amendments to Seattle City Charter articles including direct referendum powers, initiative procedures, franchise regulation, and city finances. It covers multiple amendments numbered 18 through 22 with details on legislative powers, franchise bidding, salary panels, health commissioner, library board, and open market controls.
Resolution 4338 proposes amending Section 1 of State XVII of the City Charter to provide for submitting the proposed amendment to the qualified voters for approval. The measure targets formalizing the process for voter consideration of the amendment.
Resolution 1141 proposes amending Section 6 of Article IX of the City Charter and calls for submission to qualified voters at the next general election. The measure outlines the method and timing for voter consideration of the amendment.
Resolution proposes amending Article XTi Section 2 to require annual fitness exams for engineers in charge of steam water protection. A three member Civil Service Board will conduct exams and certify applicants under Civil Service rules. Board members receive an annual city salary. Submittal set for the next general election March 3 1908.
Resolution 1184 proposes amending Subdivision Twenty-first of Section 18, Article V, to regulate burial grounds within and near Seattle, prohibit new cemeteries within city limits, authorize land purchase or condemnation beyond limits, and submit the measure to voters at the March 3, 1908 general election. The City Council signed the measure December 30, 1907, with publication beginning February 1.
Resolution No 1135 proposes Amendment No 2g to Subdivision Sixteenth of Section 18 Article IV. The measure outlines submission procedures and formalities for the proposed city charter change while detailing authority and process to adopt the amendment.
Resolution proposes amending Section 18 of Article IV to authorize planting shade or ornamental trees and funding via special assessments on benefited property. City council submits amendment to voters at the next election, with officials Reynolds and Carrollis certifying. First publication occurs February.
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