harrisforalaska
I’m Carrie Harris, and I’m running for the State Senate seat currently held by the retiring Senator Gary Stevens. As your future Senator, I will fight to ensure the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) is fully paid using the original statutory formula. I also support full PFD back pay for Alaskans. It is entirely reasonable for the state to issue these retroactive amounts in twice‑yearly installments until paid off. Crucially, this funding must come from the state’s portion of Permanent Fund earnings deposited into the Earnings Reserve Account, not from the people’s share.To protect our fisheries, I will work to eliminate trawl gear from state waters and from the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). I have a targeted plan that will make it financially and operationally difficult for most trawl operations to continue in the EEZ. While this state‑level strategy will completely remove trawl gear from state waters, it won’t stop every vessel in federal waters — but it will stop many of them. I will continuously push federal regulators to ban trawlers from the EEZ entirely.In our skies and on our streets, I am dedicated to establishing extreme, next‑generation privacy laws to safeguard your identity. I will fight for strict frameworks that limit security identification through surveillance imagery while permanently banning the technological capacity to map facial features, scan irises, or harvest biometric data. A security camera or traffic cam can take a clear, identifiable picture of you; it does not need to capture your iris scans, map your face, or sell that data.It is time to move the state capital to Anchorage. I live in Anchor Point and am not a personal fan of Anchorage, but it makes the most practical sense. Anchorage has the hotel capacity if a large portion of the state shows up at once, public transit, and resources like Costco
allowing Alaskans from across the state to travel, secure affordable lodging, stock up on supplies, and directly participate, testify, or protest in their government.There is a tremendous amount of state spending that can be cut. Alaska has layers of wasteful spending built into the budget far too much to list here. If you’d like to talk through it in detail, or report wasteful spending, feel free to email me. I’m happy to discuss it, and I can share my phone number with you then.Never let any politician gaslight you. The people of Alaska are the state.
A state consists of a border, a population, and a government. Because the population defines the border and creates the government, the people are the state itself, and we are the rightful owners of our state’s vast resources. We are not a separate entity from the state. Government is just the paperwork.If you have any questions, email me at
[email protected] or text me at (1+ 907-971-1199)
Here is the glimpse of the policies that i will pre-file bills for
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Protecting Families, Not Bureaucracy Alaska’s Budget cuts
Our coastal ecosystems are the heart of our fisheries, our coastal economies, and our way of life. When we talk about protecting them, we’re really talking about protecting the future we want our kids and grandkids to inherit.
That’s why this policy takes a simple, positive step forward: banning the use of ALL trawl gear in Alaska’s state waters so our fisheries can thrive with the same strength and abundance that define a new morning.Trawl gearBottom trawl and midwater trawl sweeps huge areas of ocean floor and water column. It brings heavy bycatch of salmon, crab, halibut, rockfish, and other species our communities depend on. It disturbs corals, sponges, nursery grounds, and the habitats that make Alaska’s waters so extraordinary. And midwater trawling has repeatedly been documented making bottom contact, causing the same kinds of impactsHere’s the hopeful part: we don’t have to accept that.
Alaska’s coastal communities have always relied on sustainable fisheries, not industrial extraction that takes more than the ocean can recover. We have the authority to protect our waters and we’re choosing to use it.Alaska has always been a place of abundance salmon running strong, crab pots full, halibut on the cleaning tables, families feeding families. And the truth is, we can get back there. We can bring that abundance home again.We’re not trying to go backward we will to go back to abundance.
Back to strong runs.
Back to healthy habitat.
Back to a future where our kids and grandkids can fish the same waters we did.
Statutory PFD Back‑Pay Recovery
This policy creates a structured, guaranteed system to repay Alaskans for every dollar of Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) money withheld since 2016. For multiple years, the state underpaid the statutory PFD, and this policy treats that shortfall as a debt owed to the people.The Permanent Fund was built with Alaska’s resource wealth, Alaskans are the beneficiaries of those resources and the earnings they generate.
Article 8
The legislature shall provide for the utilization, development, and conservation of all natural resources belonging to the State, including land and waters, for the maximum benefit of its people.How Back‑Pay Is Calculated
Back‑pay is determined using the actual statutory formula, not political estimates.
For each year since 2016:
Back‑pay = (Statutory PFD) – (Actual PFD paid)Every eligible Alaskan has an individual balance owed.How Back‑Pay Is Funded
Back‑pay is funded using 25% of the state’s half of the statutory 50/50 split. This ensures:
*The people still receive their full statutory PFD every year.
*The state still retains its half and 25% is taken.
*The 25% of the state’s half is deposited into a Back‑Pay Recovery Fund until the debt is fully repaid.
This approach is responsible, predictable, and fair and it honors the principle that Alaskans are the beneficiaries of the Permanent Fund.How Payments Work
Back‑pay payments:
*Are issued annually
*Continue until every balance is paid in full
*Cannot be reduced or delayed Cannot be redirected to government spending
*Are protected from political interference.
This is not a one‑time payout. It is a structured repayment plan just like any other debt owed to rightful beneficiaries.Why This Matters
This policy acknowledges that debt and pays it back. It restores trust, restores fairness, and reinforces the expectation that our public servants understand their role: the state is the trustee of Alaska’s resource wealth. As trustees, they must be diligent in ensuring that when our resources are developed, Alaskans receive the maximum benefit — and that the “public interest” truly reflects the interests of the public as a whole, not just a select group or few.Constitutional Amendment for the PFD
When Alaskans talk about “putting the PFD in the Constitution,” they mean creating a constitutional amendment that locks the Permanent Fund Dividend formula into the state’s highest legal authority. A constitutional amendment cannot be changed by a governor, cannot be vetoed, and cannot be altered by a simple legislative majority. Only a vote of the people can change it which is why many Alaskans see it as the strongest possible protection for a benefit meant to go directly to the people.How the Amendment Process Works
•A legislator introduces a resolution proposing a constitutional amendment.
•The Legislature must approve it with a two‑thirds supermajority in both the House and Senate.
•It appears on the next general‑election ballot.
•If a majority of Alaskans vote yes, it becomes part of the Constitution.No governor signature. No veto.
The people make the final call because the people are the beneficiaries.What Formula Would Be Added
The formula under discussion is the traditional, pre‑2016 statutory PFD formula the one Alaska used for decades before the 2016 veto and the court ruling that followed.
It uses a five‑year average of Permanent Fund earnings, with half of those earnings going to the dividend.
It was simple, predictable, and widely understood.
Putting this formula into the Constitution would remove it from last‑minute negotiations, veto threats, and appropriation fights. It would restore a stable, rules‑based system and any future changes would require a vote of the people, the true beneficiaries.Why This Matters
The PFD is part of Alaska’s identity. But more importantly, it’s a check by the people on the Legislature — a reminder that Alaskans stay involved in how their government spends public money. It shows us who truly represents the people and who prefers to rule over them.A constitutional amendment keeps the PFD formula consistent, transparent, and protected no matter who is in office. It reaffirms that Alaskans are the beneficiaries of their resource wealth, now and for generations to come.
A New Day for Alaska’s Marine HighwayAlaska’s coastal communities deserve a ferry system that reflects the strength, resilience, and pride of this state. For years, we’ve asked aging vessels to carry the weight of modern needs. Now we’re stepping into a new era one built on reliability, innovation, and confidence in the future.Modern Ferries Built for Today and Tomorrow
We need to invest in vessels that deliver dependable service, lower operating costs, cleaner and more efficient propulsion, better comfort and accessibility, and stronger performance in Alaska’s waters. These ferries aren’t just replacements; they represent a renewal of our commitment to every community that depends on the Marine Highway.Stronger Connections Across the Coast
A modern fleet means students can reach school without cancellations, workers can get to their jobs on time, families can stay connected, businesses can plan with confidence, and tourism can grow with reliable schedules. Every sailing strengthens the coastline and the communities that make Alaska unique.Smart Investments That Pay Off
Modern vessels reduce emergency repairs, fuel consumption, maintenance downtime, budget surprises, and service interruptions. This is responsible stewardship — building a system that saves money over time and delivers stability for decades to come.A Bright, Confident Future
This is Alaska’s moment to build a Marine Highway that reflects our values: resilience, innovation, and pride in the place we call home. We’re not just maintaining a ferry system — we’re renewing it, modernizing it, and opening the door to a stronger future. It’s a new day for Alaska’s ferries, and we’re ready to move forward.
Biometric Data Protection in Alaska
Alaskans deserve to move through their communities without being tracked, scanned, or analyzed by technology they never agreed to. That’s the heart of the Alaska Personal Privacy & Anti‑Surveillance Act. A straightforward, no‑nonsense approach to protecting people from biometric monitoring. This framework lays out clear definitions, closes loopholes, and sets firm limits on what cameras and sensors can do in public spaces.Clear Definitions, No Wiggle Room
We start by defining the basics so there’s no confusion.
*surveillance camera is any device that records or transmits images where the public might appear.
*Biometric data includes things like facial geometry, iris patterns, gait, heartbeat signatures, voiceprints — anything that can be used to identify a person.
*We also define “biometric‑grade imaging,” “public‑capture zones,” and “intentional handheld capture,” so everyone understands exactly what’s covered and what isn’t.Setting Real Limits on Camera Hardware
This is the core of the Act.
*Cameras that capture the public must stay below 1080p and below 0.7 megapixels of facial detail.
That prevents facial mapping, iris capture, license‑plate readability, and AI‑driven biometric extraction.
*If a camera can read a plate at any distance, capture enough facial detail for mapping, or generate a biometric template, it’s not allowed, unless it’s a handheld device being used intentionally by a person.
*We also ban biometric‑grade sensors outright. That means no infrared illumination, depth sensors, LiDAR, time‑of‑flight sensors, HDR tuned for facial mapping, or night‑vision designed for biometric extraction.These are the technologies used in systems like Flock, Ring, and various commercial and government surveillance tools. Under this Act, they’re not permitted in Alaska.Private Cameras Must Follow the Same Rules
If a private camera; Ring, Nest, Arlo, or anything similar, can capture the public, even incidentally, it must follow the same pixel and biometric restrictions. If it can collect biometric data, it cannot be used in public‑capture zones like sidewalks, streets, parking lots, shared hallways, or apartment entrances. Businesses must follow these rules both inside and outside their buildings.Commercial Surveillance Must Be Sub‑Biometric
Large retailers and commercial operators such as Walmart, Fred Meyer, Costco, and others, may not use cameras capable of facial recognition, facial mapping, license‑plate capture, voiceprint extraction, or heartbeat/gait detection. Their surveillance systems must operate below biometric thresholds.Government Cameras Are Not Exempt.
State, municipal, and tribal governments must follow the same rules. That means no Flock cameras, no high‑resolution traffic cameras, no biometric‑grade drones, and no AI‑enhanced surveillance systems. All government cameras must comply with the pixel cap and biometric ban.Strict Limits on Data Collection and Storage
No public or private entity may collect, store, analyze, or transfer biometric data from any person. Surveillance systems also may not record or analyze voices, speech patterns, or audio signatures. Sensors capable of capturing heartbeat signatures, gait analysis, or neural activity are prohibited in public‑capture zones.Real Penalties for Violations
Violations carry a $25,000 fine per person, per incident. That includes capturing, storing, transmitting biometric data, using biometric‑grade cameras, or operating banned sensors. This applies to everyone, commercial entities, private users, municipalities, state agencies, news organizations, investigators, drone operators. There are no exemptions. Alaskans whose biometric data is captured have the right to sue the operator, the owner, or the data recipient. They may seek statutory damages, actual damages, and attorney fees. Any entity caught violating the Act must publicly disclose what happened, how many people were affected, what type of biometric data was captured, and how long the capture occurred.Common‑Sense Exceptions
Handheld, intentional photography, phones, DSLRs, GoPros, is fully allowed, so long as all people consent to their biometric data being collected, This protects tourists, reporters, personal photography, and social media creators. Medical imaging devices are exempt. Wildlife and scientific research involving non‑human subjects is also exempt.Local Control Matters
Municipalities can adopt stricter rules if they choose. That includes complete bans on surveillance cameras, bans on commercial surveillance, or bans on private cameras facing public areas, Communities get to decide what level of protection fits their needs.
SPEAKING OF NEW BEGINNINGS
It’s time for the Legislature to move to the road system.Kodiak served as the early administrative center under Russian rule, then Sitka became Alaska’s first official capital, followed by Juneau. Each city has played an important role in our history, and Juneau will continue to hold its place as one of Alaska’s historical capitals. But the time has come for legislative work to happen where Alaskans can reach it.The Legislature should meet in Anchorage. Anchorage is the state’s transportation and service hub, and residents from every region already travel through it for medical care, business, supplies, and air travel. Holding legislative sessions in Anchorage allows people to participate in their government during trips they’re already making.Anchorage also has the infrastructure to support large public involvement public transportation, winter‑ready facilities, and hotel capacity for statewide turnout. Most importantly, the state already owns the Atwood Building. The space is there to hold full legislative sessions, and the building already has the necessary security and support systems in place because it currently houses state offices. It is a modern, accessible facility ready for legislative use.
A fresh start, New faces. Two Terms,
Ensuring Fresh representation Every day in Alaska starts clear, bright, full of possibility. That’s the spirit behind a simple idea: two terms, then make room for new representation. This isn’t about pushing anyone out. It’s about opening the door to new voices, new energy, and new ideas, before the previous representation gets stale. Its Stepping forward to serve the people. When we limit any one office to two terms, we make sure that public service stays fresh, responsive, and connected to the communities it represents.
It’s about opening the door.
And keeping our government moving forward, not stuck in yesterday’s patterns. It protects the idea that representation is a responsibility we share, not a seat someone keeps forever.Fun Fact:
In Alaskans for Legislative Reform v. State, 887 P.2d 960 (Alaska 1994), the Alaska Supreme Court confirmed that voter initiatives can’t be used to impose term limits on state legislators. The court held that term limits count as new qualifications for office — and under Alaska’s Constitution, only a constitutional amendment can create new qualifications. Does that stop us? Absolutely not.
The path is clear, and we’re taking it: a joint resolution for a constitutional amendment is ready to file. Real reform doesn’t stall it adapts and moves forward.
No Geoengineering in Alaska
Alaska’s sky belongs to Alaskans. We don’t need private companies, outside groups, or experimental programs spraying chemicals, releasing aerosols, or trying to modify the weather over our state. Geoengineering, cloud seeding, atmospheric spraying, and solar‑radiation experiments are not things Alaskans asked for, and they’re not things we should allow.
But we do need firefighting aircraft. When Alaska is burning, we rely on tankers, helicopters, and emergency crews that drop water, foam, or retardant to put fires out. That’s not geoengineering that’s emergency response. So this policy makes a clear exception: spraying is allowed only when it’s being used to fight a wildfire or protect life and property during an active emergency.
Outside of fire suppression, Alaska under my policy we will not permit intentional atmospheric modification. That means no chemical release, no aerosol dispersal, no cloud seeding, no stratospheric injection, and no private or corporate weather‑modification projects. If someone wants to change the sky over Alaska for any purpose other than putting out a fire, the answer is no.
This policy doesn’t interfere with normal aviation, scientific observation, or communications research. It simply draws a clear line: no spraying, no seeding, no atmospheric manipulation unless it’s being used to stop a wildfire.Alaska protects its land and water. Now it’s time to protect our sky, too with one commonsense exception for firefighting.
HEALTHCAREWhat steps will you take to ensure everyone living in our state has access to quality and affordable health care?
Everyone in Alaska deserves access to quality, affordable health care, no matter where they live. Today, more than a quarter of Alaskans live in federally designated medical‑shortage areas, and rural communities are hit the hardest. We cannot solve this with small adjustments; we need a structural fix that brings doctors to the communities that need them most.
I support creating a State Rural Physician Contracting Program, built around a revolving fund that allows Alaska to directly contract doctors to serve in rural clinics and hospitals. This model treats medical access the same way we treat essential infrastructure: if the private market cannot meet the need, the state steps in to ensure Alaskans receive care.Under this program, the state would offer doctors a five‑year contract that includes up to $600,000 in student‑loan payoff, a $220,000 salary, malpractice coverage, and a $30,000 housing allowance for rural placement. In exchange, the doctor must work in a rural community, serve in both clinic and hospital settings, and cannot refuse care to anyone. Because these doctors are state‑contracted, insurance companies would reimburse the state directly for the doctor’s services—including Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, VA, Tribal health, and workers’ compensation. This ensures the state recovers its costs.Based on current reimbursement patterns, the state should recover most or all of its upfront investment by the end of the second year. After that point, the doctor becomes net‑positive revenue for the remaining three years of the contract. Those funds would flow into a revolving account dedicated solely to contracting additional rural physicians. This creates a sustainable pipeline of doctors without permanent new taxes or long‑term budget growth. To protect taxpayers, any doctor who fails to complete the five‑year obligation would be required to repay the state for all student‑loan assistance received.This approach strengthens rural hospitals, reduces emergency medevac costs, expands access to primary and specialty care, and ensures that no Alaskan is turned away because of geography or income. It also stabilizes communities by providing consistent medical staffing instead of the current patchwork of temporary providers. My goal is simple: every Alaskan should be able to see a doctor when they need one. A rural physician revolving fund is a practical, fiscally responsible way to make that happen, with the added benefit of recovering some Medicaid fees.HOUSING:
Limiting municipal and HOA authority over basic home design and removing minimum size requirements is one of the fastest ways to reduce housing costs. Families are often pushed into building or buying more house than they actually need, and those rules make affordable starter homes impossible. Eliminating property taxes for everyone would provide immediate relief to current homeowners and lower the barrier for anyone wanting to buy or build. Alaska will always face high construction costs because nearly all building materials are imported, but property tax is one cost the state can actually control. Considering it is one of the most unjust taxes, removing it would let families keep more of their income, strengthen local economies, and make homeownership more achievable. For many Alaskans, property tax is one of the most unjust and burdensome expenses, and eliminating it would directly reduce monthly housing costs for both homeowners and renters.Property taxes also drive rent increases because landlords pass those costs directly to tenants. Removing property tax would stabilize rental prices, reduce turnover, and make long term housing more secure for families who cannot afford to buy.CHILDCARE:
Child care in Alaska is extremely expensive partly because state subsidies pushed rates higher. Parents have no choice but to work, yet infant care can cost one thousand two hundred dollars a month while minimum wage income is barely double that. Lowering the barrier for in home childcare to CPR and first aid certification plus a background check, and creating a small home category for up to five children, would expand supply and introduce competition into the state payment system. Licensed homes and centers charging premium rates should be required to provide basic early learning activities with measurable outcomes to keep their license.
High childcare costs also force many parents, especially mothers, out of the workforce entirely. Lower cost small home childcare would help employers keep staff, reduce turnover, and support families who are barely breaking even after paying for care.ENERGY:
Alaska’s high energy prices are, I believe, by design. If we are kept in a constant energy crisis, we pay crisis prices. Politicians should not give away all incentives before a project is built, because that removes any leverage to keep prices low. Alaska needs statute guaranteeing residents first access to resources, first in volume and lowest in price. Right now, sixteen dollars per thousand cubic feet is discussed for residents while preferred customers negotiate six dollars per thousand cubic feet, and that is not acceptable. Alaska must also expand reliable fuel options, including coal, because it is reliable and available. I know people have concerns about coal and global warming, but massive data centers are being built. It is hard to take global warming messaging seriously from the groups building them.
Alaska also needs long term price stability, not crisis driven negotiations every few years. Clear statutory protections for residents would prevent sudden spikes, protect fixed income households, and ensure Alaskans are not paying premium rates while outside corporations receive discounts.
Taxes on Energy
Alaska’s resource tax structure changes too often a that creates uncertainty for everyone. Companies should pay for the resources and they should pay a tax, but the tax code should not drain them dry or depend on special deals for certain operators. When taxes shift with every new development, it becomes impossible for companies to plan and impossible for Alaskans to know whether we are getting the best value for our resources. It is time for a flat, consistent tax structure that cannot be gamed and applies equally to every company. That way, when a developer looks at Alaska’s resources, they see a clear, stable tax system and know exactly what they are dealing with from day one. Alaskans deserves the price of mind that our politicians not doing backroom deals and selling votesGROCERIES:
Alaska imports most of its groceries, and that keeps prices high. Cold nights and short growing seasons limit what residents can grow, even in midsummer. Better harbors help freight reliability, but grocery stores have limited storage, so imported food will always be expensive. Long term food security depends on nature’s grocery store: fish and local farming. More high tunnels, cold climate crop research, and local meat processing reduce what we must ship in. Poultry should be encouraged in every yard, with six birds per family member. Every pound grown here is a pound we do not have to import. Alaska’s food supply is also vulnerable to storms, shipping delays, and rising fuel costs. Strengthening local production reduces dependence on outside supply chains and keeps families fed even when freight schedules break down or prices spike.Real food security comes from fish. Alaska’s Constitution reserves fish to the people for common use, and management must reflect that. Residents should be able to catch enough fish to feed their families for a full year without relying on a grocery store. To rebuild those stocks, trawl gear must be banned so fish populations can recover and sustain long term food security.
These cuts hurt. They affect people we know. But the alternative hurts every single family in our district. If we keep every redundant position, we are not protecting jobs. We are taking from the entire community so a handful of people can keep high paying government roles. That is not fair to the families who make far less.Good governance means not creating positions that are not necessary, because eventually those positions will have to be cut. We are dealing with the consequences of years of building administrative structures that we do not need. I am not willing to take the PFD or create taxes on thousands of working families so we can preserve jobs that should not have existed in the first place. My responsibility is to protect the whole community, not just the people who work for the government.This is a necessary start.Alaska currently has 53 school districts. That means 53 superintendents, 53 HR departments, and 53 payroll departments. Consolidating down to 10 regional districts keeps cuts out of the classroom while saving millions in duplicated administration and unlocking bulk purchasing discounts.University of Alaska CutsA. End In Person Lectures for Non Lab Classes
If a class does not legally require a physical lab, such as history, math, sociology, or humanities, it becomes fully online. This frees up as much as 40 percent of campus classroom space, allowing the university to mothball, consolidate, or sell buildings and reduce heating, maintenance, and facility costs.B. No Live Online Meetings
All online GER classes become Online No Set Time. There are no live Zoom lectures. Faculty are not paid to repeat the same introductory class many times. One standardized prerecorded course shell serves the entire state.C. Strict 30 Student Minimum
Every class, online or in person, must have at least 30 students. If a section has 29 or fewer students 14 days before the term, it collapses automatically. Students are merged into larger mega sections. Online classes can scale to 60, 90, or even 120 students with automated grading tools. Any class that fails to reach 30 students loses its physical classroom assignment.UA Workforce Housing DevelopmentUA owns large land holdings. Using AIDEA backed workforce housing loans, UA can act as a master developer. It can build Class A condos and high density townhomes, use construction trades programs for hands on training, sell the buildings at full market value, keep the land under a 99 year ground lease, and charge 200 dollars per month space rent indexed to inflation.Developing 100 acres into 2,500 units generates a large upfront windfall, 6 million dollars per year in recurring profit, and much needed housing for Alaskans. This eliminates long term financial risk for UA.Rural Medical Provider PipelineTo fix the rural doctor shortage and recoup Medicaid funding, the state hires 10 physicians directly.Compensation Package
220,000 dollar salary
30,000 dollar housing stipend
State backed malpractice coverage
Up to 600,000 dollars in student loan payoff
Five year contractBecause they are state employees, all insurance billing revenue goes to the state. High patient volume means the state recovers all costs within 24 months. After that, the program becomes a profit engine that allows the state to recoup Medicaid funds and supports a revolving fund to hire more doctors.Clawback Protection
If a doctor breaks the contract early, they must repay all loan payoff and onboarding costs.Citizen Waste Reporting PlatformA simple, mobile friendly system for reporting waste that spreadsheets hide.A. Three Step Report Form
Target: Choose the agency, school district, UA branch, or municipality.
Evidence: Upload photos, PDFs, invoices, or geo tagged images.
Identity: Choose Verified Voter or Absolute Anonymity with metadata removed.B. Public Waste Feed
A Facebook for Waste and Favors. Each post receives a unique ID such as AK WASTE 4091. Users tag posts with labels such as Ghost Project, Nepotism, or Idle Equipment. Public comments add local context.C. Legislative Pressure Tracker
This is where accountability happens.
Find My Lawmaker: Auto displays phone, email, and social media for your district.
Citizen Action Ledger: Log calls such as Called Rep. Smith on 07 22 2026 about AK WASTE 4091.
Lawmaker Leaderboard: Tracks who responds and who ignores the public.We need to examine every bureaucracy and ask whether it is a genuine need or simply a want. Then we need to look again and ask how big that need really is, and what reasonable alternatives exist that could serve the public just as well or better.Keeping Alaska Prosperous: A Thoughtful Approach to Our Financial Future
Every Alaskan wants to see our state thrive. We all want dedicated teachers in our classrooms, brave officers on our streets, and a secure retirement for those who serve the public. These are noble goals we all share. But true leadership requires us to look honestly at history so we can make the wisest choices for the people we care about.
Learning from the Past, Protecting Tomorrow
Honoring Our History:In 2006, Alaska faced a profound crossroads. Severe, unintended financial deficits threatened our state’s stability. To protect both public workers and taxpayers, our leaders made the difficult but necessary decision to close the unsustainable defined benefit system.
A Shared Responsibility: Today, our communities are still working diligently to pay off billions in legacy debt from that era—a financial commitment that will continue until 2039. It is a powerful reminder that good intentions must always be balanced with fiscal reality.
The Gift of Certainty: While newly proposed pension ideas are well-intentioned, any model that guarantees a fixed payout inherently places the unpredictable risks of the stock market onto the shoulders of tomorrow's generation.
Building a Sustainable Future:Instead of returning to a defined benefit system that previously caused such heavy strain, let us work together on modern, flexible solutions.We owe it to our children, our neighbors, and our future to build on solid ground. Let us move forward together, with open minds and a shared commitment to a stable, prosperous Alaska.
A marked boundary is a statement. When an Alaskan puts up a PRIVATE PROPERTY sign or marks a perimeter on a map, they’re saying something simple and honest:
“This land is mine. I expect privacy here.”
And when people speak clearly, the government ought to listen just as clearly. People respect boundaries when they’re easy to understand. A fence, a wire, a rope line, a purple‑paint marker, or a GIS posting — all of these are unmistakable notice. Whether it’s a quarter acre or a hundred acres, the message doesn’t change. It’s the landowner’s voice, expressed in the simplest way possible.Today, that clarity matters more than ever. Across the country, surveillance cameras are being used in ways most people never imagined — drones overhead, cameras placed on private land without permission, and systems that collect and store data far beyond what anyone expected. In other states, Fish & Game cameras have captured families in their yards and children playing. Alaska has already seen proposals for statewide traffic‑camera systems, and Anchorage has adopted Axon systems on body cams, vehicles, and drones.People deserve to feel secure from government intrusion on their own land.And the truth is simple:The State already has millions of acres of public land for wildlife management. There is no need — and no justification — for any agency to step onto, record, or photograph clearly marked private property without a warrant.When a boundary is marked, the landowner has spoken.
And when people speak clearly, the law should respond with equal clarity.Marked private property is private.
It should be treated with the same respect and protection as the area around a home — the curtilage — whether the intrusion comes from a boot on the ground or a camera in the sky.My goal is straightforward: to protect Alaskans’ peace of mind by ensuring that warrantless entry, recording, or surveillance of clearly marked private property is treated as trespass and as a violation of Article I, Section 14 of the Alaska Constitution. Private property should be private, and the law should honor that.
If elected I will introduce legislation that does just that!
All of your property will have the same protection as your curtilage.
Our coastlines are facing an immediate threat from invasive European green crabs, but state bureaucracy is keeping Alaskans on the sidelines.Invasive species
When people understand a problem, they usually know the solution long before the paperwork catches up. When it comes to invasive species like the European green crab, Alaskans don’t need to be told twice. If something is harming our coastline and it’s safe to handle, Alaskans should be able to remove it right away.We shouldn’t have to wait for perfect data, or for funding, or for a statewide study while the population explodes. Nature doesn’t wait.A little common sense goes a long way.
If a marine invasive species shows up, people should be free to take as many as they can until the problem is gone. They should be able to move it alive up to 20 miles, as long as it’s not released or bred and once it’s dead, it can be moved any distance. No license. No bag limits. No barriers. Just practical steps that let Alaskans protect the waters they depend on.
This approach lets communities act immediately instead of watching an invasive species grow large enough for a bureaucracy to request funding from the state for a study. If people find useful ways to deal with them compost, bait, or even eating them in soups, apparently this little green crab is quite good in soups. That’s one more tool to keep the numbers down. We should not wait for a crisis before we act. Too often, bureaucracies wait for a disaster before they move. We should solve problems when we see them, and this is two problems the European green crab and the Department of Fish and game, preference for study money over free action, that will solve the problem. On a positive note they work within the legislative boundaries we set and we can change this.
It's elected I will introduce legislation that does exactly this let's Alaskans take care of the problem, before it becomes a perpetual super fund crisis.
Defending Our Rights: Bodily Autonomy & Family Sovereignty
Recently, the Alaska Superior Court failed to protect a local surrogate mother when a California couple tried to use a commercial contract to force her into a late-term abortion against her will. The court ruled that California has jurisdiction over her birthplace, allowing an out-of-state contract to override her constitutional right to privacy and bodily autonomy.I am speaking out because if a legal document can be used to force an invasive medical procedure on an Alaskan against their will, then none of us are truly free.Our government’s most sacred duty is to protect individual liberty. No contract, corporation, or out-of-state interest should ever be allowed to strip an individual of the right to control their own body.
A deeply troubling case recently emerged in our courts. A California couple attempted to use a commercial surrogacy contract to force an Alaskan surrogate mother into a late-term abortion against her will. When she bravely refused to protect her own health and the life of the child, the Alaska Superior Court failed to protect her. They ruled that California courts could dictate her birthplace and medical team—ignoring the Alaska Department of Law's warning that her constitutional right to privacy trumps any contract.
This is a dangerous overreach, and as your representative, I will fight to ensure it never happens again.Where I Stand: My Commitment to You
Inalienable Bodily Autonomy: I believe every individual must retain total, absolute control over their own body and medical decisions.
Rights Cannot Be Contracted Away: No surrogacy agreement, commercial contract, or legal document should ever have the power to override your healthcare choices or force a medical procedure upon you. You cannot give up your fundamental rights in a contract.
Protecting Next-of-Kin Decision Making: Medical choices belong solely to the individual. In the tragic event that a person is unconscious or incapacitated, that authority must immediately transfer to their immediate family not a legal document or an outside third party.
The person must be treated as if they were going to be saved, until the next of Kin, or a living will is found.
My Legislative Action Plan
If elected, I will introduce and champion the Medical Sovereignty and Family Protection Act to explicitly:
Void Forced-Procedure Clauses:Declare any contract clause that attempts to mandate, force, or deny medical procedures (including abortion or specific birth locations) completely null, void, and unenforceable under state law.
Protect Alaskan Jurisdiction: Ensure that any medical care taking place on our soil is governed strictly by our laws, protecting our citizens from being bullied by out-of-state legal systems.
Solidify Medical Power of Attorney: Explicitly codify that emergency medical decisions for incapacitated individuals default directly to immediate family members, ensuring loved ones always come before legal paperwork.We need leaders who understand that human dignity is not for sale. I will always stand up for your right to make your own medical decisions, free from coercion, harassment, or corporate overreach.
Policy Platform: Senate District CEducation & Workforce Development1. What specific legislative actions will you take to improve reading proficiency and graduation rates statewide?Direct Answer: We will champion legislation that empowers parents with early literacy tools at home and integrates mandatory first-responder and vocational training directly into our high school curricula to show every student a clear path to prosperity.The Foundation of Hope: Every parent deserves the joy of watching their child succeed. By expanding access to proven, home-based early reading programs, we ensure our children read fluently by the end of the first grade. This eliminates early educational frustration and builds a lifetime of self-confidence.A Reason to Stay: We can inspire our high schoolers by bringing the dignity of the trades right into our hallways. By placing clear visual displays of the excellent earnings potential in mechanics, HVAC, construction, cosmetology, and nursing, we remind them every day why their education matters.The Gift of Service: To give our youth a profound sense of purpose, we will establish introductory first-responder orientation and vocational exploration paths as standard high school benchmarks, ensuring every graduate is prepared to save a life or build a career.Childcare & Family Support2. How should the state address the ongoing childcare crisis to help parents re-enter the workforce?Direct Answer: We must restructure our state childcare assistance into a three-tiered, merit-and-choice system that honors parental judgment, incentivizes early learning, and fosters healthy market competition to lower costs.+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+| PROPOSED THREE-TIER CHILDCARE SYSTEM |+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+| TIER 1: Certified Early Learning Centers || * Highest state reimbursement tier. || * Requires structured early literacy, numeracy, and dexterity activities (3+). |+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+| TIER 2: Certified Home Care Providers || * Moderate state reimbursement tier. || * Requires age-appropriate early learning milestones and development checks. |+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+| TIER 3: Registered In-Home & Family Caregivers || * Most affordable, flexible tier maximizing parental choice. || * Requires background check, CPR, and First Aid certification; signed by parent. |+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+Understanding the Struggle: Our hard-working parents do not live in a strict 9-to-5 world; our economy runs 24 hours a day. While current subsidies are a lifeline, they have inadvertently created a pricing loop that drives costs up for the families who can least afford it.Elevating the Standard: By introducing a tiered system, we reward excellence. Tier 1 and Tier 2 providers will blend childcare with structured early childhood development—introducing sound blends, numbers, and motor skills to children over three.Empowering Parent Choice: Tier 3 will allow parents to select trusted, local independent caregivers who meet fundamental safety standards (background checks, CPR, and First Aid). This expands supply, respects parental judgment, and introduces healthy competition to drive down prices naturally.Public Safety & Substance Abuse3. What is your plan to tackle the opioid, fentanyl, and substance abuse crisis gripping both urban and rural Alaska?Direct Answer: We will institute a compassionate yet firm 180-day mandatory diversionary detox and rehabilitation program for initial drug offenses to safely remove individuals from bad environments and give them the quiet space to heal.Constitutional Note: To comply with the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment and the Alaska Constitution's protection against cruel and unusual punishment, this program must be structured as a court-ordered, medically supervised diversion program rather than punitive "jail shock" alone.A Sanctuary from the Noise: True friendship lifts you up; it doesn't hand you a substance. A structured, 180-day therapeutic window isolates individuals from negative peer pressure and immediate street access, giving the body and mind the essential time needed to detoxify.Restoring the Individual: This period will be treated as an uninterrupted opportunity for counseling, evaluation, and clear-headed reflection, setting the stage for long-term recovery and societal reintegration.Healthcare Access4. How can the state improve access to mental health services and psychiatric care facilities?Direct Answer: We will introduce innovative legislation to repurpose retired state infrastructure, such as decommissioned marine vessels, into peaceful, state-of-the-art regional mental health wellness retreats.Creative Stewardship: Alaska's majestic, quiet waters offer a natural setting for reflection and healing. When state ferries or coastal facilities reach the end of their transit lifecycle, we can creatively revamp them into peaceful sanctuaries.Providing True Quiet Time: Mental health recovery requires a break from the frantic pace of everyday stress. These specialized facilities will provide Alaskans with the serene environment and professional care necessary to reclaim their mental well-being.5. What steps will you take to improve healthcare access and lower premium costs for Alaskans?Direct Answer: We will pursue an innovative voluntary state-contracted physician program where the state bills insurance and Medicaid to recover costs, channeling any surplus into a self-sustaining medical access fund.Constitutional Note: To completely protect the Commerce Clause and the Fifth Amendment against unlawful takings or forced labor, this program will be strictly voluntary. Doctors will choose to partner with the state via competitive, mutually beneficial contracts.The Power of Partnership: By inviting doctors to serve as state-supported practitioners for five-year terms, we can alleviate their administrative burdens. The state will handle insurance and Medicaid billing via contractors.A Self-Sustaining Cycle: Every dollar recovered above operating costs will be placed into a dedicated, revolving healthcare fund. This fund will be used solely to contract additional doctors, expanding top-tier medical access to our most remote communities.Judiciary, Rights & Governance6. What is your stance on constitutional amendments regarding reproductive rights or judicial selection in Alaska?Direct Answer: I believe deeply in the wisdom of the people; if the citizens of District C desire a change to judicial selection, I will proudly sponsor a constitutional resolution allowing Alaskans to vote on whether judges and prosecutors should be elected.The Supreme Voice of the Public: Our current judicial council selection process is enshrined in the Alaska Constitution (Article IV). While I personally believe that allowing judges and prosecutors to run for office keeps them directly accountable to the communities they serve, my personal opinions must always take a back seat to your voice.The Check on Law: If our community wants the opportunity to vote on this matter rather than relying solely on the current gubernatorial appointment system, I will enthusiastically file the necessary resolution. The public is, and always should be, the ultimate check on the law.7. How will you work to address the high rates of domestic violence and sexual assault across the state?Direct Answer: We will foster closer cooperation between law enforcement and prosecutors by advocating for elected prosecutors, ensuring direct accountability and better evidence-collection training to secure justice for victims.Standing Hand-in-Hand for Safety: Protecting our vulnerable citizens requires absolute unity between those who investigate crimes and those who try them. A prosecutor should be an active, visible leader in our justice system.Accountability in Justice: Introducing local accountability to prosecutors and judicial offices creates healthy motivation to improve operations. This ensures prosecutors actively train local police on precise evidence collection, and keeping our communities safe.Strategic Leadership & Legislative Philosophy8. Senate majorities in Juneau are frequently bipartisan coalitions; are you willing to join a coalition with members of the opposing party?Direct Answer: Yes, I am fully willing to join a bipartisan coalition whenever it serves the best interests of my constituents, provided it never compromises the constitutional rights or explicit will of the people who elected me.Bridges, Not Walls: There is profound magic in finding common ground. I look forward to working across the aisle and listening intently to both sides of every issue. We are sent to Juneau to be your dedicated voice, not your manager.The Unyielding Line: I will present every case clearly and honestly to you. If my district says "yes," I will fight for it. If my district says "no," that is the final word. I will never sacrifice the explicit desires of my neighbors for political convenience.9. How do you plan to build consensus with lawmakers whose regional priorities clash directly with those of District C?Direct Answer: We will build consensus by focusing intensely on our shared statewide goals while maintaining an unyielding, respectful defense of District C’s vital regional priorities.An Honorable Agreement: Every lawmaker in Juneau carries the hopes and dreams of their own neighbors. I respect their duty to their homes, and I expect them to respect mine. By discovering the areas where our interests naturally align, we can achieve great things without ever trading away the livelihood of District C.10. What is your philosophy on overriding gubernatorial vetoes, particularly concerning the budget or education?Direct Answer: My vote on any gubernatorial override will be directed entirely by the consensus and desires of my constituents.The Conduit for Your Voice: The power to override a veto is a serious constitutional check. Because I am hired to represent your voice, I will actively listen to our community's families, educators, and business owners on every major veto. Your direction will dictate my vote.11. How will you work to improve state-tribal relations and uphold tribal sovereignty in Alaska?Direct Answer:We will approach state-tribal relations with deep respect for tribal sovereignty, ensuring that our policies honor their distinct status while fully protecting their rights as equal citizens under our shared constitution.Mutual Respect and Harmony: True leadership begins with listening. We must honor the profound heritage and sovereign rights of Alaska's tribes. By recognizing that tribal members are simultaneously valued sovereign entities and equal citizens of Alaska, we can build a relationship rooted in trust, shared prosperity, and mutual constitutional protection.12. What is your perspective on Alaska's ranked-choice voting and open primary system?Direct Answer: I support the open primary system for its inclusivity, but I will advocate to replace ranked-choice voting with a clear, transparent top-two runoff system.Clarity in Democracy: Voting should be an act of absolute confidence, not a puzzle. While the open primary gives everyone a voice, the ranking process in the general election can feel chaotic and uncertain.An Informed Choice: I believe a winner-take-all model, or a clean runoff between the top two candidates in a distinct, separate election, is a better approach. This allows voters to look their options squarely in the eye and make an unmistakable, informed choice.13. How do you intend to push back against federal policies that you believe negatively impact Alaska’s economy?Direct Answer: We will vigorously protect Alaska's economic sovereignty by asserting our state rights under the Alaska Statehood Act and utilizing targeted legal and legislative coalitions to push back against federal overreach.Honoring Our Compact: When Alaska entered the Union, a solemn promise was made regarding our right to responsibly develop our land and resources. We will work alongside our congressional delegation, file strategic legal challenges, and unite Western state coalitions to ensure Washington, D.C., respects our unique economy and geographic realities.Experience & Core Priorities14. What past leadership experience prepared you to handle the intense pressures of the Juneau legislative session?Direct Answer: My hands-on work with the Homer Cannabis Advisory Commission taught me the value of collaborative local governance, reinforcing my core philosophy: stay firm, listen well, and serve strictly as the true voice of the people.The Strength of Humility: I do not come to you as a career politician. My leadership foundation comes from working directly with citizens on local regulatory frameworks. I learned that true integrity means standing firm for what the community decides, ensuring that your voice remains loud, clear, and uncompromised in Juneau.15. How will you handle situations where your personal convictions conflict directly with the majority view of your District C constituents?Direct Answer: Integrity is the one thing we take with us when we leave this earth; to me, integrity means executing your voice, not my own.A Sacred Trust: You are not hiring me for my personal opinions; you are hiring me to be your megaphone in the capitol. If my personal convictions ever differ from the clear majority view of District C, I will set my own perspective aside and proudly deliver your message.16. What are your top three legislative priorities for your very first 60 days in office if elected?Direct Answer: My first 60 days will be cleanly focused on constitutionalizing the Statutory PFD, removing destructive trawl gear from our waters, and passing sweeping biometric data privacy protections.+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+| TOP 3 FIRST 60 DAYS PRIORITIES |+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+| 1. Protect the PFD | Secure the Statutory PFD and pass a resolution to wrap || | its protections directly into the Alaska Constitution. |+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+| 2. Save Our Fisheries | Ban all commercial trawl gear from state waters to || | safeguard our marine ecosystems and local fishermen. |+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+| 3. Secure Data Privacy | Establish strict boundaries against state and electronic|| | surveillance to protect citizens from biometric theft. |+------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+*
You Home Your Property
There is a deeply rooted principle that every Alaskan understands in their bones: the quiet dignity of a person who simply wants to care for their family and live in peace. When you look at the home you have built, the property you have worked for, and the loved ones who count on you, you are looking at the foundation of a good life.An elected representative's highest duty is to listen to the people and protect what moves the human heart. And nothing is more central to the human heart than the desire to keep our families, our neighbors, and our hard-earned property safe. If an intruder crosses that line into your home, your shed, or your outbuildings, you should never have to hesitate or second-guess your right to act.Alaskans deserve the absolute certainty that the law stands firmly behind them. When danger arrives at your doorstep, you have every right to use whatever force is necessary and whatever weapon is available, including firearms, to defend yourself, your family, your fellow citizens, your pets, and your property.By clearly honoring the right to complete self-defense, we foster a community built on mutual respect and true security. Let us make sure our laws reflect this basic truth: Alaskans will always have the right to protect their own domain, that includes their property 1without fear of legal reprisal.