As you’ve likely heard, last night the Assembly put the finishing touches on the 2011 budget, thereby allowing allowing us to set mill levies. I’ll provide a few more details shortly but first a couple neighborhood announcements.
Tomorrow morning Assembly committees will be officially announced, though slightly differently than what Assembly members learned Friday night. Here’s what we heard then:
As regular readers know, earlier this month I offered my best guess as to the expected results of the Assembly’s upcoming leadership elections – wrong again, it seems, was I.
Alright insiders, with the election over at long last I’m happy to present the results of our latest edition of Assembly insider baseball. And kudos to the participant who correctly answered 10 of the 12 questions (11 of 13, if you include the two-parter)! Here goes:
Thank you very much to my friends and neighbors who made my re-election campaign a success! Your generous support means a great deal to me and I’ll do my best to meet your expectations. In the meantime, you may be asking what’s next for the Assembly so here’s the scoop:
Well faithful readers, tomorrow (April 5) marks the conclusion of yet another campaign season. Win or lose that’s something to celebrate (though I hope I win; I really do enjoy working for my neighbors on the Assembly). And, since you may have heard there won’t be an “official” campaign central tomorrow evening, that makes two darn good reasons to throw a little party. So I will, here’s the details: (more…)
One of the things I enjoy about serving on the Assembly is the direct interface between those of us who make decisions and those whom those decisions impact. Local governance truly is where the rubber meets the road, and we witness the effect of our actions every day. Given that, I was intrigued by the following opportunity:
Another day on the campaign trail, another surprise. On Thursday afternoon I received a call from a reporter who has worked for two different conservative-leaning, web-based media outlets during my tenure on the Assembly. Turns out she now works at YourAlaskaLink.com, which you likely know better as channel 13, Anchorage’s ABC affiliate.
I recently received an e-mail with good news about the recently re-established Mountain View branch library. Here ’tis:
Mountain View LEED Gold Award Celebration
Our newest branch has achieved LEED Gold status, one of the highest levels of green building design. Mayor Sullivan will unveil a special LEED plaque with help from Senator Begich. Followed by a tour of the building by architect Jason Gamache of McCool Carlson and Green. Cake, drinks and music provided.
Tuesday, April 19, 4 – 5 pm, Mountain View Branch.
Sadly, there’s an Assembly meeting that night so I won’t be able to attend but I’d encourage anyone who hasn’t seen this fabulous facility, or who just wants to learn more about sustainable construction practices, to drop by and enjoy the event!
Regards,
Patrick
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