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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS-1990-043-R-90d-d-yU 8-21-90 43-R-90 A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Submission of an Advisory Referendum Question on the Allocation of the "Peace Dividend" • WHEREAS, the City of Evanston has been asked to consider the submission of an advisory referendum question, as hereinafter specifically set forth, on the question of the "Peace Dividend"; said question to be submitted to the voters of Evanston at the general election scheduled for November 6, 1990; and WHEREAS, the results of such local referendum will constitute the opinion of the residents of Evanston regarding application of the "Peace Dividend"; and WHEREAS, a local public opinion on such matter is important to local public officials, state legislators and federal legislators in a determination of what is wise public policy, for the people of the State of Illinois and this city; • and WHEREAS, it is deemed by the Council of the City of Evanston to be in the best public interest to survey the opinion of the voters by submitting such question to the voters at the general election; BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of Evanston, Cook County, Illinois: It is the determination of the Council of the City of Evanston that the following question of public policy shall be submitted to the voters of this city as an advisory referendum at the general election scheduled for November 6, 1990, to wit: "Should the electors of the City of Evanston ask the Congress of the United States to reduce the military budget by $30 billion a year for each of the next five years and use the "Peace Dividend" to provide better health care, improved education programs, low-cost housing, environmental protection programs, • . increased employment, and better public transportation facilities." SECTION 2: Said referendum shall be conducted, in all respects, in accordance with the 1 43-R-90 provisions of the Illinois Election Code pertaining to the conduct of the general election, and in accordance with the ordinance of the City of Evanston calling said election for November 6, 1990, and providing for the pertinent publications, • ballots, polling places, and election judges. SECTION 3: This resolution shall be in full force C] and effect from and after its passage, approval in the manner provided by law. �1 Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk Adopted: 3 , 1990 I F,