Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: Earthquake Preparedness
September 25, 2014
As we were just reminded with a 6.1 earthquake this morning, earthquakes can happen suddenly and without warning. It is a good idea to keep up to speed on the proper procedures in such an event, and how to make adequate preparations in case of injury or a breakdown in essential services such as water or electricity.
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Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: Hunger Action, Celebrating Tradesmen, & More
September 19, 2014
September is Hunger Action Month – The Paper Plate Project
The Alaska Food Coalition and Food Bank of Alaska want to help shine a light on hunger!
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Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: How to Get Your Alaska Grown
August 29, 2014
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!
August 29, 2014
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
August 27, 2014
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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