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"Spotlight on Juneau"

"An Informed Voter Is The Best Defense Against Bad Government"

 

April 11, 2006

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LEGISLATURE REACHES 90 DAY MARK

 

For a complete list of all legislation being heard in committee this week go HERE.  For "tools" to contact the legislature go to our Action page.  Most of these meetings will be teleconferenced, and a list of LIO locations are provided HERE.  To watch or listen to committee hearings online go HERE.

 

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GROUP SUPPORTING CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM

HOLD FUND RAISER IN JUNEAU

 

Do you know who pays your Legislature?

 

Find out, what's in their wallet!

 

Join us for an evening of food, fundraising, and a special screening of "Mr. Smith Goes To Washington!"

 

When:  Wednesday, April 12th, 5pm-7pm

Where:  Juneau's Silverbow Bakery in the Back Room

Why:   Campaign Finance Reform Again will be on the August primary ballot.  We need to get the word out to voters so we can get Big Money Out of Alaskan Politics!

  •  Restore campaign contribution limits!

  • Know who is lobbying your government!

  • Find out, what's in their wallet!

Paid for by and contribute to: Big Money Out of Alaska Politics, 4350 Butte Circle, Anchorage, AK , 99504

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KENAI PENINSULA GROUP

SEEKS SUPPORT FOR REFERENDUM

 

In 2005, then Borough Mayor Dale Bagley introduced KPB Ordinance 2005-09 in an effort to raise revenue.  KPB Ordinance 2005-09 has three components. One is a borough-wide sales tax increase from 2% to 3%.  The second component requires recreational packages be calculated on a per person / per day basis.  The third component allows the borough assembly to withdraw money from the principal of the land trust fund.

 

This ordinance was passed by the borough assembly and signed into law by Mayor Bagley.  It would have already taken effect had the Alliance of Concerned Taxpayers (A.C.T.) not intervened.

 

A.C.T. performed a legal maneuver called a referendum which prevented Ordinance 2005-09 from taking effect until AFTER it is voted on by the public.  That vote will be during the regular municipal election in October 2006.  KPB Mayor Williams and the Assembly are determined to overturn the referendum in October.

 

The heart of all political campaigns is MONEY.  With YOUR help, A.C.T. will mount a strong campaign to win support for repealing Ordinance 2005-09.  If this campaign is successful, the borough will not be able to introduce similar legislation for at least two years.  This will give A.C.T. supporters enough time to put other tax control measures in place.

 

Mail your contribution to: ACT-REPEAL; P. O. Box 3293; Kenai, AK; 99611-3293.  Electronic transfers can be made using PayPal on the A.C.T. web site: http://www.act-kpb.org/donations.htm NOTE: See A.P.O.C. regulations on the web site before sending any money.  If you have questions call ACT: 252-3044, 252-4852 or 283-7858.

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MATSU GROUP LAUNCH

TAX CAP AND PROPERTY RIGHTS INITIATIVES

 

On March 29 members of the MatSu Taxpayers Association submitted the Private Property Protection Act and the Tax Cap Reenactment Initiatives.  They are now looking for helpers to collect signatures.  For more information:  http://www.taxcap.org/

 

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CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATOR, SEND LETTER TO THE EDITOR,

OR COMMENTS TO LOCAL RADIO AND TV

 

The Alaska Voters web site Links Page contains a good list making it easy to contact your legislators, send a letter to the editor, or make comments to local radio or TV.  Also listed are links to the state constitution, statutes, administration, and several helpful agencies. 

 

Letters to the editor are already addressed and subject line filled in.  All you need to add is a message and push the send button.  If your issue is of statewide importance, consider sending to every newspaper in Alaska.  It's fast, efficient and VERY effective!

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THE ALASKA VOTERS ORGANIZATION

OPERATES THANKS TO YOUR SUPPORT

 

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