Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: How to Get Your Alaska Grown
Summer is turning to Fall and Farmer’s Markets are happening almost daily around town. Supporting Alaska Grown is a personal priority and I’m a supporter of these markets (when I didn’t grow it myself!). To learn more about my bill to increase Alaska Grown click…
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Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: August Primary Elections
Early voting for this year’s August 19th Primary election began Monday! Voting early has many benefits: it provides greater access to voting, avoids waiting in line on Election Day, and is reported to improve both voter satisfaction and poll worker performance.
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Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: Two Important Deadlines- Voter Registration & Net Neutrality
There are some important dates on the horizon for Alaskan Voters. Collaborative Governance, Net Neutrality, Got a Bike?
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Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: NO to new office furniture, Welcome Bass Pro & AYEA Opportunity!
My colleagues and I find ourselves disappointed by the Republican Majority vote to increase spending to $500,000. We need to have functional offices for ourselves and our staff so we can serve our constituents, but I personally think that we have good options already. There is no need, in these tight fiscal times, to spend such an excessive amount of public funds on prettier chairs.
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Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: Our Short, but Strong, Growing Season
First, a reminder: The Mountain View Street Fair is tomorrow from 12-4 pm at Clark Middle School. Senator Ellis and I will have a booth, with Otter pops for the kids. See the flyer below for more information!
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Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: Happy Solstice!
Tomorrow is the Summer Solstice – the longest day of the year! In Alaska, this means that we have 22 hours of daylight. This year is the first summer solstice to fall on a Saturday in eight years, and it won’t happen again for another eight, so come out and celebrate with us!
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