“The right to propose and enact laws through initiative is a constitutional right of all Alaskans that should not be compromised by Lt. Gov. Meyer or any other state official in the conduct of their official duties.”

The Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly will decide whether to grant the exemption at its next regular meeting on Dec. 12.

“It was actually a great experience; I really, really felt honored to be a part of it,” said Nicholas Dugger, a student veteran who participated in the project and spoke at the reception.