NEWS: Bi-partisan Work Leads to Housing Solutions, Vibrant Communities
June 26, 2013
Rep. Gara Applauds signing of bill to lower housing costs and help local businesses
Today, Representative Les Gara (D-Anchorage) applauded the signing of a bill that will make it easier for the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation to build affordable housing and vibrant communities in Alaska. Rep. Gara co-authored the legislation with Representative Mia Costello (R-Anchorage), which they co-sponsored, after a business in his downtown district called his office concerned about a law that was forcing it to close a popular community restaurant at Inlet Towers.
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NEWS: GOP Redistricting Board Splits Neighborhoods for Political Advantage
June 26, 2013
Gara calls for end to gerrymandering and for Court to appoint independent master
Today Representative Les Gara (D-Anchorage) called for the GOP-dominated Redistricting Board to stop offering election maps that tear apart neighborhoods in order to create a GOP tilted election map. The courts have already rejected two Board plans as illegal.
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Rep. Andy Josephson’s Newsletter: Planning for UMed and More…
June 13, 2013
Thank you to everyone who attended the community picnics at Cuddy Park and/or David Green Park. I truly enjoyed sharing some BBQ and good conversation with our neighbors! The picnics are a great way to meet new, as well as longstanding, members of our community.
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NEWS: Rep. Tarr Statement on Jerry Active Case
June 6, 2013
Today, Representative Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) released the following statement after attending the Attorney General’s press conference on the Jerry Active case.
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Note from Rep. Gara: A Fishing Story, Howie, Special Olympics, and a Money Saver
June 6, 2013
Dear Neighbors,
I think winter might be over. I flinched when I said that, but I think it’s true. It must be, because I’m off to take a few days to go fishing. But before I leave, I wanted to give you a few updates – one for your heart, and one for your wallet.
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