Over the next few newsletters, I’ll recap this past session in greater detail. In this issue, I’ll address water-related issues like ocean acidification, tsunami debris, coastal management and boating safety.
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Read More →Hello! It’s been great to be back in Fairbanks since returning from session in Juneau. I really appreciate the “hands-on” and personal touch, shaking hands and chatting in the stores and at Fox Springs! There will be lots of events and opportunities to enjoy the fantastic summer here in the Interior again, so I hope to see and talk with you all. Even though Joni and I are currently out of town, we’ll be back in a few days. Please - feel free to talk with me anytime.
Just about every household in the district should be receiving a newsletter from Senator Joe Thomas and myself this week. In this Summer 2012 edition, you’ll find it covers a range of issues, including updates on energy, education, and items important to our community as well as the budget summary for our district.
Read More →For more than three years the Municipality has been working to update the West Anchorage District Plan. When adopted, this Plan will establish public policy and direction for growth in the West Anchorage area over the next 20 years.
The West Anchorage District Plan involves a number of issues, including zoning, parks, the coastal trail, and land use conflicts between the community and the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
Read More →I just learned that members of the media and public are invited to a tour of the Campbell Creek Estuary, followed by a discussion of the master plan for the site. The tour and discussion will take place Tonight, Thursday, May 31st, 2012 starting at 5:30pm in the Bayshore Clubhouse located at 3131 Amber Bay Loop in Anchorage. Transportation to the estuary will be provided.
The Campbell Creek Estuary is a 60-acre area on the coast of Anchorage near Jewel Lake that will soon be turned into a park with walking trails and viewpoints for people to enjoy the wildlife and nature.
Read More →This month the Governor signed into law two bills I sponsored during the legislative session. These bills were aimed at two things at the core of my job as a representative: strengthening our economy and protecting Alaskans.
House Bill 269 will promote jobs here in Alaska. It updates our housing development laws to ensure that developments keep moving forward. HB 269 was widely supported by homeowners associations, banks and homebuilders in the state. Under the old law, if housing developments took too longer than anticipated to complete (a common occurrence given the recent real estate slowdown), they could be stopped entirely right in the middle of the project. The new law will help complete housing developments—that means jobs for Alaskans and a boost to our state’s economy.
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