Thank you Alaska US Senator Mark Begich for helping us with Lake Otis and Tudor

In 2003 Mark Begich became mayor of Anchorage.  He also owned the land on the east side of the Lake Otis and Tudor Intersection.  Now this intersection could have never had the traffic problems resolved until current US Senator Mark Begich sold the land he owned at a good rate to complete the project.  The Alaska State DOT also added some artwork to make the work real nice.  Again Anchorage commuters thank you for help make a troubled intersection better.
 

Alaska's department heads needs to accountable to the people

Alaska's department heads need to be held accountable to the people.  The best way for Alaska to do that is to be like most states.  Have the following departments have their department heads elected by the people.  This will require a ballot measure.  The legislature should never be involved in a changing Alaska's constitution.  Only citizens with the measure process.  The following heads need to be elected instead of appointed.  Secretary of State this would State Corporations, State Seal and Elections.  Lt. Governor should only supervise the legislature.  Attorney General should be elected.  This allow the state attorney to be an independent not accountable to the governor.  This also can help Alaska be more consumer friendly.  Superintendent of Alaska's Education this will allow the education chief to be accountable to the people not the governor's agenda.  Auditor this person will make sure state tax dollars are spent wisely and properly.  Commissioner of Public Lands this will give accountability to the people not bureaucrats in controlling Alaska's Fish and Game.  Having high elected department puts more accountability on public officials.  Please support more accountability by electing high department heads instead of appointing them.

Idaho's governor wants to continue state control of the liquor industry

Idaho governor Butch Otter believes the state can do a better job selling you liquor than a citizen. Plus this will give people more opportunities and places to purchase alcohol. The people of Idaho and myself supported you to save tax dollars and allow more freedoms to Idahoans. Keep your promise Butch allow privatization of Idaho state run liquor stores.

Students should not be socially promoted to the next grade

Public school students should not be socially promoted. If student does meet the standards then for the benefit of the child you have them repeat the grade. If they end up repeating the same three or more times then they need to attend a special school. We also need to end standardized testing. These tests do not benefit the students only the administrators, politicians and teacher unions. We are not preparing our students for the future with social promotion it does not prepare the student for college or the real world by doing this. We need not all students will be Rhodes scholars and prepare some for a trade.

If you would like to save a great outlet to helping Spokane's homeless

My friend Marty McKinney who runs Truth Ministries in Spokane needs donations of money, clothing and basic items.  You can drop off your donations at their location at 1910 E Sprague Ave at the corner of East Sprague Avenue and South Magnolia Street in East Central Spokane.  He and I nearly twenty years ago used to volunteer at City Gate Fellowship together in Downtown Spokane.  You can call them at (509) 456-2576 or e-mail them at truthmartyjulie@yahoo.com.  They help the homeless in Spokane and also provide a positive spiritual environment.

Seattle taxpayers money would be better spend without transportation advocate on payroll

Again Seattle's Premier Mike McGinn has once again decided to waste taxpayers buddies by hiring one of his bicycle buddies. You that $87,000 a year would be better spent creating either Downtown Seattle free parking space or creating a park. Even though this is not Communist Seattle's behavior how about return it to the taxpayer.

Anchorage needs a tougher law on alcohol sales to include bars

Last Tuesday May 24, 2011 the Anchorage Assembly approved an ordinance making that all liquor stores must request identification from patrons. The law did not go as far as the voters intended to have restaurant and bars request identification from customers. The Anchorage Cabaret, Hotel, Restaurant and Retailers objected to mandatory identification checks and do not care about the customers which is not a surprise when in 2010 they chose to no longer use taxis for their off the road instead use limos which is more expensive to the taxpayer. They also strong armed the assembly to water down the ordinance. Please your assembly you want the law tougher.