NEWS: Gara to KABATA, Susitna Hydro: Stop Spending Public Money to Promote Unsanctioned Projects
February 19, 2014
JUNEAU – In letters sent today, Representative Les Gara (D-Anchorage) called on the governor and the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority (KABATA) to stop spending public funds promoting their projects before the public or legislature has sanctioned the project.
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Note from Rep. Gara: That $4 Million Legislative Rent Increase: Not Again, Not Without Your Say
February 14, 2014
Dear Neighbors- As you know, I’m in that camp of folks who think the Legislature DID NOT NEED the new, fancy, and more importantly, expensive Anchorage off-session digs. Not at a price tag that raises our rent and utilities from roughly $680,000 a year to roughly $5 million a year. Not when this state is bleeding from deficits.
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NEWS: Gara, Wielechowski File Bill Requiring Public Input Before Major Legislative Office Rent Increases Allowed
February 14, 2014
JUNEAU – Today, Rep. Les Gara and Senator Bill Wielechowski (D-Anchorage) introduced legislation establishing a mandatory public commentary period before the legislature signs a binding “sole source” contract for new, expanded, or remodeled office as recently occurred in Anchorage in 2013.
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Note from Rep. Gara: Guv’s Budget: No Raise For Kids & A Proposed Governor Pay Raise??
December 13, 2013
Dear Neighbors,
What’s bad for the goose is bad for the gander. Or better put, you can’t ask for yourself what you don’t give to others.
Yesterday the Governor introduced his budget. Smart cuts and efficiencies are needed in light of the $2 billion drop in Alaska revenue projected for next year. And with the Governor’s new oil tax law – which will guarantee multi-billion dollar deficits long into the future, a budget, even a reduced one, should have a vision.
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NEWS: No Raises for Governor, Cabinet While Alaska Suffers Budget Cuts
December 13, 2013
With $2 billion deficit from the governor’s oil giveaway, Alaska cannot afford raises
Today, Representative Les Gara and Representative Scott Kawasaki announced they are filing legislation to prevent recently recommended pay raises for the governor and his top cabinet members from taking effect while Alaskans suffer from cuts to state services and the state is depleting its savings.
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