Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: How to Get Your Alaska Grown
Summer is turning to Fall and Farmer’s Markets are happening almost daily around town. Supporting Alaska Grown is a personal priority and I’m a supporter of these markets (when I didn’t grow it myself!). To learn more about my bill to increase Alaska Grown click…
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Note from Rep. Gara: Hearing on GCI Cell Tower Delayed; Best Wishes to Rose, Toby and now, Joe!
The delayed-again City Planning and Zoning Commission Public Meeting on GCI’s proposed cell tower in South Addition has been, well, delayed. It’s now been moved to October 6 so there is time for a meeting in September at the South Addition Community Council.
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Note from Rep. Gara: Some ABCs on Volunteering To Help Alaska’s Students
I wasn’t thrilled that the Legislature continued three years of educator cuts for yet another three years. In Anchorage we’ll lose roughly 400, or more, staff over the next three years, on top of over 600 staff lost statewide since 2011. While I voted to reverse these party-line cuts, it doesn’t mean we can’t work as individuals to help increase student opportunity, even if a majority of your elected leaders won’t.
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Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: August Primary Elections
Early voting for this year’s August 19th Primary election began Monday! Voting early has many benefits: it provides greater access to voting, avoids waiting in line on Election Day, and is reported to improve both voter satisfaction and poll worker performance.
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Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: Two Important Deadlines- Voter Registration & Net Neutrality
There are some important dates on the horizon for Alaskan Voters. Collaborative Governance, Net Neutrality, Got a Bike?
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