NEWS: Rep. Kito Supports Governor Walker’s Decision to Halt the Controversial Juneau Access Road Project
Juneau – With the release of his budget today, Governor Walker announced his decision to select the “no build” alternative for the Juneau Access Road project to improve transportation between Juneau and the northern Lynn Canal communities of Haines and Skagway. Governor Walker originally paused the project in January of 2015 but allowed the completion of the Record of Decision, a federal decision document, in order to assure reimbursement for the work done to date.
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Rep. Kito’s Newsletter: Municipal elections and PFD time
We are now well in to election season, and it is time for us to exercise our civic responsibility to vote. Below you will find information about elections and voting in District 33 communities.
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Rep. Kito’s Newsletter: School is Back in Session
Fall is in the air, and school has started for students in northern Southeast Alaska. A very big welcome to the teachers, staff, students, and families that have transitioned back to school! While summer has passed, it is exciting to think about students and teachers getting to know their new classes and gearing up for the year ahead. It is time to enjoy those early morning swim practices, after school activities, and evenings of homework. With school in full swing again, please be aware of changes on the roads: watch for school buses, keep an eye out for speed limits in school zones, buckle up, and put away your cell phones.
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Rep. Kito’s Newsletter: Southeast Spotlight: Interim Events
With special sessions concluded, I have been busy visiting communities, settling in to new temporary office space, and catching up with constituents. I have also hired Crystal Koeneman, who will be working in my Juneau office this interim with Bianca. Please say hello to her when you call my office.
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Rep. Kito’s Newsletter: End of 5th special session
On Wednesday, the House sent a letter to the Senate inviting them to join us in a joint session on Friday to review the Governor’s budget vetoes – Friday being the last day for the Legislature to vote to override any of the Governor’s decisions. The Senate declined the invitation, effectively allowing the vetoes to stand. On Friday, after a week of few public meetings or hearings, the House adjourned, sine die, thus ending the 5th special session.
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