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Domestic News
April 30, 1947
The Seward Polaris
Seward, Alaska
What is this article about?
Seward City Council met to discuss budget with George Jones and opposed expansion of Seward Light and Power's electric system due to expired franchises. Resolution passed against enlargement; notice served by Chief Lee.
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At a special meeting of the City Council last night which was called to confer with George Jones in regard to the City Budget, another matter which had been pending for some time was brought before the council members for discussion.
This was in regard to the placing of new poles-an extension-of the present system of the Seward Light and Power.
The council passed a resolution against any enlargement or increase of the electric system beyond the present capacity of the Seward Light and Power.
The Seward Light and Power at present have no franchise according to the City Clerk; one franchise having expired in 1940 and the last in 1944.
A number of years ago the people of Seward voted against authorizing any new franchise to the company.
In a letter addressed to the City Clerk, Attorney General Rivers stated that no company could operate without a franchise in an incorporated area.
When contacted at their office the Superintendent had no statement to make regarding the stoppage of his extention.
Chief of Police Lee served the notice Tuesday morning.
This was in regard to the placing of new poles-an extension-of the present system of the Seward Light and Power.
The council passed a resolution against any enlargement or increase of the electric system beyond the present capacity of the Seward Light and Power.
The Seward Light and Power at present have no franchise according to the City Clerk; one franchise having expired in 1940 and the last in 1944.
A number of years ago the people of Seward voted against authorizing any new franchise to the company.
In a letter addressed to the City Clerk, Attorney General Rivers stated that no company could operate without a franchise in an incorporated area.
When contacted at their office the Superintendent had no statement to make regarding the stoppage of his extention.
Chief of Police Lee served the notice Tuesday morning.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Infrastructure
What keywords are associated?
Seward City Council
Light And Power
Franchise Expiration
Resolution
Electric Extension
What entities or persons were involved?
George Jones
Attorney General Rivers
Chief Of Police Lee
Where did it happen?
Seward
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Seward
Event Date
Last Night
Key Persons
George Jones
Attorney General Rivers
Chief Of Police Lee
Outcome
council passed resolution against enlargement of electric system; notice served tuesday morning
Event Details
Special City Council meeting discussed budget and opposed extension of Seward Light and Power system due to expired franchises in 1940 and 1944; public previously voted against new franchise; Attorney General confirmed need for franchise