Sitkans will vote May 28 on limiting cruise ship traffic

Sitka voters will cast their ballots May 28 on a citizens initiative to limit the number — and days — of cruise ship passengers in town. If approved, the limits would take effect next year.

The Sitka assembly approved the special election March 27.

Advocates of limits on cruise ship visitors to town, Small Town SOUL, collected almost 700 petition signatures, more than enough to earn a spot on the ballot.

The yes-or-no question on the ballot will determine whether or not Sitka limits cruise ship port calls May through September; sets aside at least one day a week for no cruise ships; imposes a...

 
 

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