E-News
July 1, 2014

As your representative,
I am here to listen and to help. Please don't  hesitate to contact me.

Rep.Harriet.Drummond
@akleg.gov

IN JUNEAU
Mid-January to mid-April
(907) 465-3875
State Capitol Rm  112
Juneau, AK 99801

IN ANCHORAGE
May to December
(907) 269-0190
733 W. 4^th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501

Voice your opinions!
Here are some way to make sure your voice is heard:

Write a Letter to the Editor
It's the most read section of the newspaper. Submit up to 175 words to the Anchorage Daily News at www.adn.com

Contact the Governor
Governor Parnell's Office may be reached at 907-465-3500, or you can email him at sean.parnell@alaska.gov

You can also visit the state website at www.state.ak.us

Contact your
Congressional Delegation

Senator Mark Begich
www.begich.senate.gov
Anchorage Office
(907) 271-5915

Senator Lisa Murkowski www.murkowski.senate.gov
Anchorage Office
(907) 271-3735

Congressman Don Young
www.donyoung.house.gov
Anchorage Office
(907) 271-5978

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Once Upon a Time...

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

I’m sure by now you have heard a story about how the new oil tax structure will generate more money for the state. But that’s all it is, a story.

The grim truth is that the new tax structure will have very real impacts on the state.

Less Oil -- the last three official projections from the Parnell Administration, including the most recent projection, which was done after SB 21 passed, all show huge declines in future oil production.

Less State Revenue -- lower oil taxes means less state revenue.  That's why the oil industry wanted ACES gone, because it taxed more. Using the Parnell administration's own numbers, less funding will be available for roads, ports, and schools in future years.

Less Funds Available for Education -- with less oil, and less state revenue, education is going to suffer.  Just look forward two years -- education is flat funded, meaning with normal cost increases, there is less available for classroom education.

The message is clear – the current tax bill is not a solution. It’s a giveaway. I urge you to continue to stand up for Alaska. Call legislators, write letters to the editor, and talk to your neighbors about what is going on.

Thank you,

Harriet Drummond

During the 2013 session, hundreds of people showed up at the Capitol
to rally against the Governor’s giveaway.