Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: A Time to Give Thanks; Holiday Help Needed by Local Charities
November 21, 2012
Dear Neighbors,
In my life, I tend to be most thankful when a burden has been lifted or I have received something that I didn’t deserve. Unfortunately, I tend to take for granted the little blessings in my life. But shouldn’t we always be thankful? Not only when our burdens are relieved but also when we are experiencing good times and during bad times?
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Berta’s Briefings from Rep. Gardner: There is Hope
November 14, 2012
The election dust has pretty well settled and I want to let you know how much I appreciate the opportunity to be your senator for District H — where I am thrilled to represent Spenard, Midtown, and the University-Medical District. For those who supported me, thank you. For those who did not, I hope to earn your confidence. For all of you, please do keep in touch and let me know what is on your mind.
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NEWS: Legislators to Attend Dedication of New Northeast Fire Station
October 26, 2012
Legislative funding leads to new station, increased safety for Northeast neighborhoods
On Saturday, the Northeast Anchorage legislative delegation will attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Muldoon Fire Station #6 in East Anchorage. Senator Bill Wielechowski and Representatives Max Gruenberg and Pete Petersen secured $6 million in state backing for this project in 2010. Replacing the outdated Fire Station #6 building has long been a top priority for the Northeast Anchorage area, and, as stated in the Municipality of Anchorage’s press release, the new station will be a “symbol of pride for years to come.”
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Note from Rep. Gara: Voting No On Ballot Measure 1: The Constitution Shouldn’t Be Messed With
October 25, 2012
How thrilled are you about the prospects that extremists would re-write our Constitution? I don’t know about you, but that would be, well, pretty schmucky.
Ballot Measure 1 shows up every 10 years to ask if you want a “Constitutional Convention” to re-write our State Constitution. This week I had dinner with a state Founding Father, Vic Fischer, who helped write the constitution. He and his Convention peer, Republican Jack Coghill, think letting people into the Constitution to push their pet peeves is a bad idea, especially in times when extremists on either side have pet peeves they want in the Constitution. The Constitution should be a regal document, not one with extremist ideas in it.
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Rep. Petersen’s Report from the Capitol: Voter Registration Open Over the Weekend!
October 6, 2012
On November 6th, your vote will be your voice as an American citizen. It is your chance to shape your community and hold elected officials accountable. The last day to register to vote or change your registration is Sunday, October 7th. The Division of Elections regional offices in Anchorage are open over the weekend to assist with registrations.
If you haven’t registered to vote or need to update your registration, the Region II Elections office at 2525 Gambell Street, Suite 100 is open this weekend on Saturday from 10 am-4pm and Sunday from 12-4pm. If you’re not sure of your registration status, you can click here to check. You can also register with an online application on the Alaska Division of Elections website which you can submit your application by email, mail, or fax. See you at the polls!
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