Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: Fall Community Councils
September 6, 2013
It’s that time of year: Neighborhood community councils have started meeting again!
After a short summer hiatus, most neighborhood community councils start meeting again in September. Community Councils are open to all residents or property owners, and are a great way to get to know your neighbors, stay active in the development of your community, and find out about events and projects that directly impact your lives.
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: North to Alaska: Ventures in the Interior
September 4, 2013
I have been fortunate all summer to attend many community events, meeting with friends, new and old, from our midtown district as well as the greater Anchorage area. Recently, I took a trip to the Interior to attend the Chena Renewable Energy Fair as part of my duties with the House Special Committee on Energy. While I was in the north country, I had several other meetings to better educate myself on issues facing Alaskans.
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Note from Rep. Gara: Ducking Responsibility: Losing 217 More Education Staff; Police Cuts; and a Volunteer Opportunity
August 29, 2013
Dear Neighbors,
Sometimes the news reports things as if they just happened out of the blue. With dwindling reporters, it’s hard for the media to connect actions by the Governor and Legislature with what happens months later. Well, let’s talk about that. And let’s talk about that feel-good, but unsustainable spike in drunk driving enforcement you may have read about, and ….opportunities and sobering facts relating to Hunger Action Month.
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Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: Campbell Elementary School Town Hall with Senator Begich Tomorrow Evening
August 27, 2013
Tomorrow evening Senator Mark Begich will be hosting a town hall meeting at Campbell Elementary School in our area. If you have school-aged children or are concerned about education, I hope you will consider joining me at the following event.
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: Want to discuss the Northern Access Road?
August 23, 2013
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
I have heard from a great number of you regarding the Northern Access Road project, otherwise known as the Bragaw Bypass Extension. Now is your time to be heard by the State Department of Transportation, the Municipality of Anchorage, and the lead engineering firm on the project, DOWL HKM.
Please do not miss the first public meeting discussing the project this Tuesday August 27th, from 6 to 8pm at East High School (commons area)!
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