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246 the City is in the median, that some cities give more, some less. Council spoke in favor of support to the Chamber of Commerce, feeling it was difficult to appreciate effectiveness, and the $15,000 is well spent. Council discussed the Fiesta edition Advertising ($1,250), which Assistant City Manager advised covered a full page, whereas previous practice had been to purchase one-half page in the Fiesta edition. If past practice is to be continued, this amount could be reduced to $625. Council indicated approval of reduction as stated. Acct. 483 (Elections) - Councilman Henderson recalled discussion prior to the recent Municipal Election concerning request for Council policy relative to requiring candidates to share in printing costs for candidates' state- ment, noting that it had been agreed to consider the matter at budget time. It was her feeling also that potential for elections suggested a larger amount than $1,000 for this item, naming sewer bond elections, potential for annexation of a populated area adjacent to Redwood City, and possibility that election will be required in the event vacancy occurs on the Council, if legislation proposed is adopted. Councilman Henderson moved that Council adopt the policy that candidates' statements which are mailed out with sample ballots be made part of City expense, rather than charged to candidate. Mayor Bury asked Vice -mayor Keckley to assume the chair in order to offer the second. In the discussion, differing opinions were expressed, some feeling the policy would help some candidates with limited finances. Others felt this should not be the City's expense, and that the statements offer the best kind of advertising for its nominal cost, and further, that it is only a minor amount in the expense of conducting an election campaign. Councilman Henderson added that her support of this policy was predicated on Staff recommendation, and in the event that had changed, she would withdraw. In additional discussion, it was brought out that under present policy, the candidates are billed on pro -rata basis after printing cost had been determined, and does not cover the incidental costs involved. The practice in the County of requiring an advance filing fee was discussed, which provides for rebate if, after costs are determined this would be applicable. It was noted this would involve double processing, in which the Auditor's office would also be involved. Motion lost on roll call vote, Councilman Henderson and Mayor Bury voting yes; and Councilmen Arnett, Keckley, Petersen, Rhodes and Weymouth voting no.