From The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Monday, August 2, 2010:
The Borough Clerk last week compiled ballot language for the home heating initiative.Fairbanks North Star Borough voters on Oct. 5 will be asked to vote yes or no on the following statement: “The borough shall not ban, prohibit, or fine residents for the use of home heating devices.”
If the ballot measure passes, the outcome is a matter of debate.
The Borough Attorney said she won’t issue a legal opinion on the measure unless the voters approve it.
Sponsors say their goal is to repeal regulations on home heating devices, but some local leaders think approval of the ballot measure effectively would turn over air quality enforcement to the state.
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