effective spending cap in place to add dis - cipline to all spending. 2. Long Term Fiscal Sustainability: I support funding core government ser- vices, delivering those services efficient - ly, and making sure that all government spending is affordable and sustainable over the long term. 3. Protect the Permanent Fund: The Permanent Fund is one of Alaska’s greatest assets and we must protect it for future generations. The fund is our legacy and we must safeguard it. 4. Economic Growth: We need to think about the long term, and invest in reve- nue generating projects that create much needed jobs, bring revenue to the state and local communities through sales, property and corporate taxes, and help build national and global confidence in our state so investors want to invest their money in Alaska. I would be honored to continue serv- ing in the state senate to make certain Alaska remains a place where future generations can find jobs and raise a family. Alaska has vast resources, as well as people with grit and creativity needed to turn our economy around, no matter the challenges. We have to work together and keep a long-term approach in mind as we make decisions this next legislative session. Senate District M Sen. Josh Revak, Republican Candidate Earthquakes, plummeting oil pric- es, wildfires, and COVID-19 government mandates have all wreaked havoc on Alaskans’ ability to earn a living. It is time to rise to the challenges we face and apply the economic principles that made America great to spur an economic recovery. Developing our natural resources has paid the cost of over 90% of all govern - ment services, created our Permanent Fund, and created jobs and opportunities. Natural resource development such as oil and gas, mining, and fishing can contin - ue to contribute to the state’s economy. What Alaska needs is leadership to clear obstacles that Democrats have placed in the path of resource development. We have 52,000 pages of restrictions and regulations that are strangling responsible development. I will work to clear the path to the creation of new wealth for Alaska. We all have to live within our means, but bureaucrats think that doesn’t apply
Senate District L Roselynn Cacy, Democrat Candidate At 18, I came to Alaska as a VISTA after my freshman year at the University of Wisconsin. The Village Council had asked for 2 male carpenters, but got a teach - er from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and me. Our responsibility was Community Development, helping others develop their ideas. We started an adult education program and helped High School students continue their studies when they returned from Boarding Schools for family emer- gencies. After a year, we asked the Village Council whether they wanted carpenters and plumbers for the next year. They said they wanted us to stay another year. When I asked what we did, the response was “Nothing.” After a silence, they said “We have good luck while you’re here.” We stayed another year. After returning to the University of Wisconsin to complete my BA in Social Welfare, I then went to Washington, DC, and worked for US Senator Mike Grav- el, who had just released the Pentagon Papers. We worked to end the Vietnam War, stop the Amchitka underwater nu- clear testing, get Federal Highway status and funds for the Alaska Marine High- way System, seek a fair settlement of the Alaska Native Land Claims Settlement, and an Amendment that allowed the building of the Alaska Pipeline. I became Senator Gravel’s Office Man - ager in Fairbanks, married a third gener- ation Alaska Vietnam Veteran from Circle, and attended the University of Alaska where I earned my master’s in business administration. I am a tax advisor and an Enrolled Agent. Miners can expect me to listen to them and help them navigate and change gov- ernment regulations so that they make sense. I have a deep and genuine passion for our state and a willingness to work hard. While I have firm beliefs about some issues, I am also able to listen deeply and encourage multiple viewpoints to shape the final result. I am very concerned with the future fiscal health of our state and I am ready to make the tough decisions and help be part of the solution. My four core priorities are: 1. Spending Cap: We cannot continue to spend down our savings. We need an Natasha Von Imhof, Republican Candidate
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The Alaska Miner
October 2020
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