My View

Living, playing and working in western Alaska is a blessing and challenge to all of us. The land and water provides for our families and it is important to protect these valuable resources for our children. The fish and game in our region provides food and financial security that must be protected, and not diminished or threatened by outside interests. Since elected to the Alaska House, I have chaired Health & Social Services, Community Regional Affairs, Economic Development, Tourism, Trade, and served on Judiciary, Resources, Fisheries, Legislative Council, Bush Caucus & Veterans’ Caucus. I also served on the Alaska Northern Waters Task Force that has highlighted the Bering Sea and how its vitality and economic potential will require local infrastructure funding for docks, ports, harbors and airports. I have had the priviledge to work with a Southwest Alaska legislative team that has focused on addressing the high cost of energy.