Alaska panel dismisses complaint against Palin’s comments on mine pollution measure
By APSaturday, May 9, 2009
Complaint over Palin’s mining comment dismissed
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A state panel has dismissed a complaint that accused Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin of breaking election law by taking a public position on a mining ballot initiative days before the vote.
The Alaska Public Offices Commission voted unanimously Friday to reject the claim filed by Brian Kraft.
Kraft has said it was illegal for Palin to announce that she opposed the measure aimed at limiting pollution at the Pebble Mine gold and copper prospect in Bristol Bay. The initiative called for tougher pollution discharge requirements for large mines.
Palin had said she was taking off her “governor’s hat” when she announced her opposition six days before the vote.
Kraft is the founder of the Bristol Bay Alliance, a group that opposes the mine.
Information from: Anchorage Daily News, www.adn.com
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