Representative Genevieve Mina

Alaska State Legislature House District 19 (East Anchorage) E-Newsletter

Proudly serving Airport Heights, Mountain View, and Russian Jack

January 31, 2023


Dear Friends and Neighbors,


Welcome to our office! I am incredibly honored to represent House District 19 and our neighborhoods of Airport Heights, Mountain View, and Russian Jack in the 33rd Alaska State Legislature.


On Tuesday, January 17th, I was officially sworn by Lt. Governor Nancy Dahlstrom alongside the largest Freshmen class of legislators since 2004! I'm excited to work with all of my colleagues old and new. The Alaska House of Representatives organized on Day 2, with the election of Rep. Cathy Tilton (R- Wasilla) as Speaker of the House and a Republican-led majority.

 

I joined the 15-member minority caucus, led by Minority Leader Rep. Calvin Schrage (I – Anchorage), and I am excited to serve on the House Health and Social Services committee and House Transportation committee.


Please reach out to my office any time. We can be reached at rep.genevieve.mina@akleg.gov or 907-465-3424. You may also visit us in person in Room 420 of the Alaska State Capitol.


All the best,

Legislative Update

 

In the Health and Social Services and Transportation committee, my priorities will include:


  • Increasing health care access, addressing health care costs and strengthening our workforce
  • Fixing the Department of Public Assistance (DPA) backlog crisis
  • Tracking the Medicaid redetermination process
  • Following Federal transportation dollars coming to Alaska from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
  • Focusing on safe, multi-modal transportation

 

This session, I stand with my caucus colleagues in support of an increase to the BSA and defined benefits for all public employees. Our students and teachers must have the resources they need to be successful, healthy, and safe in our schools. We have been failing our education system in recent years by not having a BSA that meets the needs of students and teachers across Alaska. And, with significant of outmigration by young professionals like myself, we must return to a defined benefit system to strengthen our public employee workforce.

 

Additionally, I strongly believe that we must diversify our energy portfolio and focus on energy efficiency to ensure we have a strong, sustainable economic future.

 

Budget hearings for FY24 have begun. Alaska is facing a large budget deficit, but I believe that we must ensure that we develop a comprehensive and responsible fiscal plan that addresses the budget shortfalls without sacrificing critical state services such as public education, social safety net programs, and the Permanent Fund Dividend. 

Questions? Email me!

Community Council Events


Russian Jack Community Council

Wednesday, February 8 at 6:30pm

Join online or in-person:

Zion Lutheran Church

2100 Boniface Parkway

Anchorage, Alaska 99504


Airport Heights Community Council

Thursday, February 16 at 7:00pm

Virtual Meeting Zoom TBD


Mountain View Community Council

Next meeting TBD

Upcoming Events!


Airport Heights Friday Night Lights  

Family-friendly ice skating with live music, a fire pit, and hot cocoa. Next gatherings will be on February 3, February 17, and March 3.

 

Don’t forget to contribute to the Mountain View Community Fridge if you are able 

Food for Thought is a mutual aid cooperative with the mission to feed neighbors, reduce food waste, and increase food justice in Anchorage neighborhoods.

 

There are several upcoming events at the Mountain View Library for all-ages.

Listening Post, Valentines crafts, and Special Guest Story Time are all on the calendar this week!


First Date the Musical at Cyrano’s February

Enjoy this sweet show at our local theater in Airport Heights from February 10th – March 5th!  

Representative Genevieve Mina

House District 19


rep.genevieve.mina@akleg.gov

907-465-3424



Alaska State Capitol, Room 420

Juneau, Alaska 99801

Katy Giorgio

Legislative Aide

katy.giorgio@akleg.gov

907-465-4926

Rose Hart

Legislative Aide

rose.hart@akleg.gov

907-465-3424

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