VIDEO: Rep. Kito enjoying the 6th Annual Rotary Day at the Pool at Dimond Park Aquatic Center.
July 10th marked the 6th Annual Rotary Day at the Pool, at Dimond Park Aquatic Center. The community swim meet was open to all ages and included prizes awarded, food, and a dunk tank. Admission was free, and the swim was sponsored by the Glacier Valley Rotary Club, the Glacier Swim Club, and Juneau Parks and Recreation. Among the participants for the Dunk Tank were Police Chief Bryce Johnson, JPD Lt. Kris Sell, CBJ Aquatics Manager Julie Jackson, and Rep. Sam Kito.
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VIDEO: Operating Budget – House Floor 3
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Action Alert: AMHS public engagement meetings
This week, the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities continues to hold public meetings on the Alaska Marine Highway System. The goal of the meetings is to lead a constructive dialogue around the fiscal challenges that face AMHS.
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VIDEO: Press Conference March 3rd, 2015
Press conference with House Democratic Leader Rep. Chris Tuck, Representative Adam Wool and Representative Sam Kito III.
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Rep. Kito’s Newsletter: Action Alert
This isn’t my usual “Southeast Spotlight” newsletter (that will be coming to you in the next couple days). Instead, I wanted to send a quick heads up about an additional opportunity to testify on the operating budget. After expressing concerns that many Alaskans would be unable to testify during the scheduled times due to work obligations, I am pleased to report that the Committee Chair will be providing additional opportunities to testify by telephone in the evening hours
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News: Proposed Cuts to Public Education Funding Dangerous and Unacceptable
Juneau – Education is Alaska’s best investment and the members of the Alaska Independent Democratic Coalition adamantly object to a proposal to reduce public education funding by over 18 percent. The House Finance Budget Subcommittee for the Department of Education and Early Development approved the FY 2016 budget proposal Tuesday night despite the objections of Rep. Sam Kito III (D-Juneau) and Rep. Dan Ortiz (I-Ketchikan).
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Rep. Kito’s Newsletter: Southeast Spotlight: budgets, health care, and capitol creep
As we work our way through session, we have been fortunate to be able to visit with many constituents and advocacy groups. Thank you to those of you who have contacted us and come by our office. We appreciate hearing from you. Here’s where we find ourselves on the 35th legislative day.
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Rep. Kito’s Newsletter: Legislative Update
Dear Neighbors,
I hope everyone is weathering the recent stormy weather safely – strong winds have kept some flights in the district grounded (Juneau and Haines), and ferries in port.
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NEWS: The Alaska Independent Democratic Coalition Will Work to Protect Values Threatened by Ongoing Fiscal Crisis
JUNEAU – The Alaska Independent Democratic Coalition released the following statement on Governor Bill Walker’s proposed FY 2016 budget.
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NEWS: House Minority Members Respond to Governor’s State of the Budget Address
JUNEAU – Alaska Governor Bill Walker presented his first State of the Budget address Thursday night. Governor Walker outlined both short and long-term plans to deal with a daunting fiscal crisis brought on by declining oil production and prices. The House Minority, made up of Democrats and an Independent, appreciates the care Governor Walker took in suggesting ideas for the Alaska Legislature to consider in the coming months.
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