Anchorage – The controversial U-Med Northern Access Road Project drew opposition during Saturday’s Anchorage Caucus meeting, which featured members of the Alaska Legislature preparing to go to Juneau for the upcoming legislative session.
I have been fortunate all year to attend many community events, meeting with friends, new and old, from our Midtown district as well as other areas of our great state. As we prepare for the next legislative session I wanted to take the time to inform you about events that I have attended, as well as fill you in on some exciting caucus news!
This week, the State Senate scheduled a hearing for the U-Med/Northern Access Road bill that Senator Gardner and I introduced. I also attempted to restore funding to critical programs like Pre-K and job readiness, as well as welcomed a new colleague to the Legislature.
In the past few weeks I have received countless emails on important subjects like ending cuts to our public school teachers, supporting efforts toward a large diameter gasline, opposing the constitutional amendment to allow public funds to go to private and/or religious schools, as well as emails about local issues such as the UMed/Northern Access Road.
I have monitored the progress of the UMed/Northern Access Road project since it first received funding last year. This summer I watched the developers give many presentations at community councils throughout the area. In August, hundreds of our neighbors attended an Open House at East High School to submit comments and participate in discussions on the future of the road.
A Happy Valentine’s Day wish to you. I hope you’re spending today with loved ones. This week has been a busy one at the Capitol, with many issues being discussed that affect our state and our neighborhoods, with review of bills on health care access, the Alaska LNG project, and a report from our military leaders.
JUNEAU – Today, Representative Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) and Representative Andy Josephson (D-Anchorage) released the following statements on Thursday’s route decision for the U-Med road.
JUNEAU – Today, Senator Berta Gardner (D-Anchorage) and Representative Andy Josephson (D-Anchorage) filed legislation to repeal state funds for the U-Med/Northern Access Road project. Senator Gardner and Representative Josephson represent the University area which is the location of the U-Med/Northern Access Road.
