NEWS: Rep. Kawasaki to Host Town Hall Meeting this Weekend

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 20, 2014

JUNEAU – Representative Scott Kawasaki will host a town hall meeting in Fairbanks on Sunday February 23 in the Noel Wien Library from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Kawasaki invites Fairbanksans to a discussion on a variety issues including the proposed AK LNG gas line project, education funding, and the cost of energy.

“The Legislature is in the midst of discussing extremely important issues for the Interior and the state,” Kawasaki said. “Public input is critical in this process, and I look forward to having an open, honest conversation.”

Aside from the event at the Noel Wien Library on Sunday, Representative Kawasaki will attend a number of other events over the weekend.

I encourage anyone who sees me around to stop and say hello.

Saturday, February 22

    9:30 AM – Breakfast Meet and Greet (The Diner)

    11:00 AM – UAF Engineering Building Open House (UAF Engineering Bldg)

    1:00 PM – Tired Iron and Iron Dog event (Cushman Street Bridge)

    5:00 PM – Effie Kokrine Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser (Effie Kokrine Charter School)

    6:00 PM – Women of Distinction Dinner (JP Jones Community Development Center)

Sunday, February 23

    10:00 AM – Coffee with Kawasaki (Alaska Coffee Roasting Company)

    12:00 PM – SFE Leadership Development Speech (UAF Reichardt Building)

    2:00 PM – Town Hall Meeting (Noel Wien Library)

(Events are subject to change. Some events are fundraisers for various non-profit organizations)

If you have additional questions please call Erik Hernandez at 907-465-3466.

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