Cliff Notes #2
Serving House District 18
(Government Hill, JBER, and parts of North Muldoon, Downtown, Fairview, and Mountain View)
Hello!  I will be hosting my first Town Hall Meetings on Saturday, February 4th, and Sunday, February 5th. The event on Saturday, February 4th, will be held at Subway on Government Hill (751 East Loop Road) from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm. The event on Sunday, February 5th will be held at McDonald's in North Muldoon (255 Muldoon Road), also from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm. I want to hear and listen to people about their concerns and the best ways to address them. These town halls are open to the public, and everyone is invited to attend the meetings. I look forward to seeing you there.
Meeting with Constituents and Others

This week, I have been meeting with government officials—including the Commissioner of Revenue and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget—and school administrators.   I have also been discussing with other legislators the elements of a comprehensive long-term fiscal plan to address our state’s structural deficit. I got to have a conversation about Alaska’s public finances with Wendy Lindskoog, a Government Hill constituent and Regional Vice President of Government Relations for Royal Caribbean Group. I also had the pleasure of speaking with Stacy Barnes, a Government Hill constituent and Director of Governmental Relations & Public Affairs for Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, about creating affordable housing in Anchorage.
Wendy Lindskoog, a Government Hill constituent and Regional Vice President of Government Relations for Royal Caribbean Group
Stacy Barnes, a Government Hill constituent and Director of Governmental Relations & Public Affairs for Alaska Housing Finance Corporation
Heather Brakes and Wendy Chamberlain, part-time residents of Government Hill who also lobby for the Anchorage School District
Meeting with Government Officials

Are you interested in serving on a board or commission of the State of Alaska?   There are dozens of seats that come open from time to time.  Let me know if you are interested in serving, and I will contact Jordan Shilling, Director of Boards and Commissions. 

I had a good discussion about domestic violence and sexual assault with Diane Casto, Executive Director of the Alaska Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.   We made plans to work together to combat these two plagues on our state.    
Jordan Shilling, Director of Boards and Commissions
Diane Casto, Executive Director of the Alaska Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Meeting with Non-Profit Organizations

Earlier this week, I met with Mike Walsh, Vice President of Public Policy for the Foraker Group, about how staff cutbacks in the State of Alaska’s Department of Health have delayed the distribution of grants and substantially lengthened the period for background checks. These delays have threatened the existence of several non-profit groups in Alaska and have even caused some to close their doors. This information fits in with other reports I am hearing about problems in state government creating significant issues for Alaskans. Our state needs a well-functioning state government for Alaskans to thrive. I also got to speak with Shannon Martin, Executive Director of the Kenai River Sportfishing Association, about conserving and managing our habitat for future generations.
Mike Walsh, Vice President of Public Policy for the Foraker Group
Shannon Martin, Executive Director of the Kenai River Sportfishing Association
Official Alaska State Legislature Photo For Rep. Cliff Groh

I look forward to serving you.  See you Saturday at the Government Hill Subway or Sunday at the McDonald's in North Muldoon.  (You could even come to both events!)

OFFICE AND STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone: 907-465-4998
Email: Cameron.Ebersold@akleg.gov
Email: Cillian.McDonagh@akleg.gov

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