Proposition One is our grocery tax referendum that will GET RID OF THE SEASONAL/WINTER GROCERY TAX (September through May) in the cities of Soldotna and… Continue reading
On October 6, 2015 when voters of the Central Emergency Services (CES) Area visit their polling place they will be asked to vote on several… Continue reading
There are two ways to address an unpleasant truth: You can confront it, or you can deny it.The University of Alaska has chosen the latter… Continue reading
I came to Alaska as an idealistic young man. A few years out of college and filled with grand ideas, I landed a summer job… Continue reading
I am Dawson Slaughter from Anchor Point and I want to be the next Borough Assemblyman from District 9. This is a huge and diverse… Continue reading
1. Has the borough struck the proper balance between sales tax and property tax? Are changes to the tax structure needed?Willy Dunne: The Borough currently… Continue reading
I believe that our local municipal elections are the most important elections that we have. The decisions we make right here at home affect all… Continue reading
District 1 has some tough issues facing it in the next few years. Annexation being one of them, one I have come out swinging against… Continue reading
When my wife and I first visited the Kenai Peninsula back in the ’70’s, we were struck by the natural beauty but most of all… Continue reading
I am Robin Davis and I am running for Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly, District 1.I will bring to the Borough Assembly experienced, cooperative leadership that… Continue reading
At this moment, thousands of refugees are fleeing some of the worst places on Earth — Syria, Iraq, Eritrea, among others — and streaming into… Continue reading
1. Has the borough struck the proper balance between sales tax and property tax? Are changes to the tax structure needed?Robin Davis: I believe the… Continue reading
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” I agree with the Kenai Council member who spoke in 1999 against amending Kenai’s Charter. Kenai is extremely… Continue reading
My life experiences have well prepared me to serve the citizens of Kenai as a member of the City Council. I have raised my family… Continue reading
I have no specific agenda in running for City Council. I believe that the most important and basic part of city government is the individual… Continue reading
1. Is there something in the city’s budget you would like to see changed?Mike Boyle: I have no earthshaking comments to make about the budget,… Continue reading
Alaska officials should severely limit state travel — particularly given the latest $91,000 trip taken by 42 legislators and staff.Seventeen legislators and 25 staff members… Continue reading
Pope Francis has enjoyed a high-spirited welcome in the United States. The infectiously likable pope kissed babies along his parade route in Washington, D.C., and… Continue reading
UA’s budget strategy is akin to climate change denialThere are two ways to address an unpleasant truth: You can confront it, or you can deny… Continue reading
Earlier this week, Lieutenant Governor Byron Mallott and I enlisted the help of seventh-grader Shania Sommer from Palmer to announce the amount of this year’s… Continue reading
