"SAVE THE PFD" CAMPAIGN UPDATE

Last weekend, the Kenai Peninsula Chapter of Alaska Voters kicked off the new "Save the PFD" campaign during the Kenai River Festival in Kenai.  655 people visited the booth and answered our question "can the governor spend your PFD better than you?".  Of those surveyed, 91.4% said NO!  Almost everyone left with a better understanding of what's really going on in the Alaska State Legislature.

A new letter has been put on the special PFD page that more accurately reflects the current situation.  Everyone is encouraged to read this new letter, then send it to the governor and legislature.  Because the "squeaky wheel gets greased", it is also a good idea to have your entire family, plus all friends, neighbors, and associates send this message too.  If we make enough noise, maybe the legislature will actually begin to represent the public's wishes for a change!  Send your letter now.  Remember, there are only 60 of them and 600,000 of us!  Do the math, we are going to win this one!!!

Mary Bise of Anchorage won the drawing for "Brownie".  We congratulate Mary, and thank everyone for participating in the survey and drawing.

LEGISLATIVE WATCHDOG PAGES UPDATED

On the Watchdog pages we keep score of how legislators voted.  This is not a complete list of bills approved by the legislature, only the ones monitored on our Alerts page.  The Alerts page also shows a brief description of the bills and who introduced them. 

In the first session of the 23rd Legislature there were 663 pieces of legislation introduced for consideration.  Once again, the Alaska Voters Organization Research Committee read each piece of legislation introduced, and selected the best or worst for inclusion on our Alerts and Watchdog pages using very specific criteria.

If legislators voted FOR a bill we identified as BAD for Alaska, they received marks in the left hand "Purse Snatcher" column.  Legislators voting AGAINST this BAD legislation are marked in the right hand "Super Saver" column.

If legislators voted FOR a bill we identified as GOOD for Alaska, they received marks in the right hand "Super Saver" column.  Legislators voting AGAINST this GOOD legislation are marked in the left hand "Purse Snatcher" column.

Legislators who failed to vote for whatever reason were placed in the center column.

Also on the Watchdog page is a link below each legislators name that will show you which legislation they either sponsored or co-sponsored.  At the top of each page is a link that takes you to the APOC web site so you can see who contributed to each candidate in the 2002 election.  
Using these three "tools" (contributors, legislation sponsored, and voting records) on the Watchdog page, it is very easy to look at your legislators and figure out who they actually represent.  In most examples shown, legislators are clearly NOT representing the average citizens of Alaska!  In fact AK Voters research indicates that between 68% to 97% of Alaskans are opposed to what the legislature is doing!  

It is very important that average citizens learn the truth about those elected to serve us, and vote OUT those who do NOT represent OUR VIEWS and WISHES.  Remember,  "An informed voter is the best defense against bad government"!  So get informed, and then vote for a better Alaska!

Note: Due to delays in Juneau, the governors section is not complete yet.  If all goes well it should be finished by July 15th.

UPCOMING PUBLIC EVENTS

The Kenai Peninsula Chapter of AK Voters will be at the Nikiski "Family Fun in the Midnight Sun" event on Saturday, June 21 between noon and 5 pm.  Staff will be taking additional surveys, and answering questions relating to the last session.  If you are in the area, stop by and enter this weeks drawing for a cruise to the face of Portage Glacier on board the M/V Ptarmigan, a $30 value.  This might help cool you off after watching the legislature in action this spring!

HOME PAGE SURVEY

Click HERE to answer the survey questions

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