Legislature(2003 - 2004)
04/04/2003 01:37 PM House FIN
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HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE
April 04, 2003
1:37 PM
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CALL TO ORDER
Co-Chair Harris called the House Finance Committee meeting
to order at 1:37 PM.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Representative John Harris, Co-Chair
Representative Bill Williams, Co-Chair
Representative Kevin Meyer, Vice-Chair
Representative Mike Chenault
Representative Eric Croft
Representative Richard Foster
Representative Mike Hawker
Representative Reggie Joule
Representative Carl Moses
Representative Bill Stoltze
Representative Jim Whitaker
MEMBERS ABSENT
None
ALSO PRESENT
Representative Ethan Berkowitz; Representative Peggy Wilson;
Representative Paul Seaton; Representative David Guttenberg;
Representative Sharon Cissna; Jeri Lanier, Mental Health
Board, Fairbanks.
PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE
Wrangell, Sitka, Petersburg, Homer
Ted Smith, Mayor, Petersburg; Jerry Kainulainen, Southeast
Alaska Independent Living, Sitka; Chuck Johnson, Sitka;
Susan Sciabbarrasi, School Superintendent, Wrangell;
LaTonnie Barlow, School Board, Wrangell; Joyanna Geisler,
Homer; Lauren Bell, student, Homer; Kalie Petska, middle
school student, Homer; Kayley Kiefer, student, Homer; Ron
Keffer, Principal, Homer High School, Homer; Merritt
Mitchell, Homer; Steve Bradshaw, School Superintendent,
Sitka; Nancy Wladyka, parent, Sitka; Scott McAdams, Sitka
School Board, Sitka; Carolyn Enzler, School Superintendent,
Petersburg; Sheri Wikan, School Board President, Petersburg;
Bernadette Arsenault, physical therapist, Homer; Darrel
Behymer, Homer; Richard Ligenza, student, Homer College,
Homer; Pete Swanson, parent, Homer; Ginny Epenshade, Homer;
Charlie Franz, Administrator, Homer Hospital, Homer; Dan
Westerburg, Homer; Charles Walsworth, Homer; Susan Drathman,
parent, Homer.
Fairbanks
Niren Biswas, Professor of Physics, Fairbanks; Mary
Eininger, Fairbanks; Viletta Knight, Fairbanks; Marta
Mueller, University of Alaska, Fairbanks; Taber Rehbaum,
Chair, Legislative Committee on Arctic Alliance, Fairbanks;
Chris Faeth, Access Alaska, Fairbanks; Debra Davis,
Fairbanks; Cindy Frankenpagh, Fairbanks; George Johnston,
Access Alaska, Fairbanks; v Andy Harrington, Fairbanks;
Candy Waugaman, Fairbanks; Jeanette Grasto, Fairbanks;
Barbara Rich, Fairbanks; Ann Dittopper, Fairbanks; Annie
Buchanan, North Pole; Annette Freiburger, Fairbanks; Kathy
Helfrick, Fairbanks; Wendy Leach, Fairbanks; Sue Hull,
Fairbanks; Michael Lilly, Fairbanks; David Jacobson,
Fairbanks; Blaise Campbell, Youth Court, Fairbanks;
Angelique Buchanan, Fairbanks; Sharice Walker, Fairbanks;
Abbie Stillie, Fairbanks; Ben Angel, Fairbanks; Any Drier,
Fairbanks; Julie Wild-Curry, Fairbanks; Cathy Creighton,
Ionia; Kyra Aizstrauts, Fairbanks; Judy Boelts, Principle
Elementary, Fairbanks; Bob Carlson, Fairbanks; Sam Bush,
Fairbanks; Josh Horst, Fairbanks; Mark Ames, Fairbanks;
Peggy Mead, Fairbanks; Emily Ennis, Fairbanks.
Anchorage
Rich Kronberg, President, NEA Alaska, Anchorage Tim Steele,
Anchorage School Board, Anchorage; Utpal Dutta, University
of Alaska Fairbanks; Barbara Sweetland Smith, Alaska
Historical Society, Anchorage; Stephen Burdick, Anchorage;
Paul Bryner, Teacher Anchorage; Jake Metcalfe, Anchorage
School Board, Anchorage; Dennis Nottingham, Anchorage;
Regina Manteyfel, Fairview Community Council, Anchorage;
David Wilcox, Ph.D, Anchorage; Ed Earnhart, Anchorage;
Tamela Ranicke, People First, Anchorage; Paul Brooks,
AEROMAP, USA, Anchorage; Rich Sewell, Iceberg Seafood
Company, Anchorage; Pat Simpson, TEC, Anchorage; Carol
Comedu, Superintendent, Anchorage School District; Deborah
L. Mole, Anchorage; Victoria Martin, Anchorage; Sean
Ruddell, Anchorage; Haylie Ruddell, Anchorage; Kym Wolcott;
Ryan Wolcott, Anchorage; Casey Reynolds, Anchorage; David J.
Parks, Student Body President, University of Alaska
Anchorage; Trever Fulton, Student, University of Alaska,
Anchorage; Justin Darling, UAA Student, Anchorage; Tim
Morgan, Anchorage; Todd Brown, Anchorage; Sol Neely, UAA
Student, Anchorage; Sally Suddock, Executive Director,
Alaska High Tech Council, Anchorage; Fay Von Gemmingen,
President, Alaska Municipal League; Cindy Michou, Anchorage;
Joe Inuach, Anchorage; Susan Rudday, Vice Chancellor, UAA,
Anchorage; Elizabeth Putman, Anchorage; Chad Hufford, UAA
Student, Anchorage; Jacob Gondek, Vice President, UAA
Student Body, Anchorage; Gail Opalinski, Executive Director
of Middle School Education, Anchorage; Dick Traini,
Chairman, City Assembly, Anchorage; Allen Johnson,
Anchorage; John Rathjen, Anchorage; Michele Czoykowski,
Anchorage; Anna Bateman, UAA Alumni, Anchorage; Tlisa
Northeitt, Anchorage; Malcom Ray, Advisory Board, Community
Schools, Anchorage; Justin Humprey, Anchorage; Christian
Rose, youth, Anchorage; Beth Rose, parent, Anchorage; Sue
Sherif, Anchorage; Jesse Foster, UAA Student, Anchorage;
Casino Carley, UAA student, Anchorage; Anna Atla, Anchorage;
Lee Gorsuch, Chancelor, UAA, Anchorage; Debra Wright,
Anchorage; Kevin Dickerson, Anchorage; Natasha Korshin,
Anchorage; Rebecca O'Hara, Anchorage; Ralph Courtney,
Anchorage; Audrey Aanes, Anchorage.
Juneau
Dirk Miller, Juneau
GENERAL SUBJECT(S):
The following overview was taken in log note format. Tapes
and handouts will be on file with the House Finance
Committee through the 23rd Legislative Session, contact 465-
2156. After the 23rd Legislative Session they will be
available through the Legislative Library at 465-3808.
HOUSE BILL NO. 75
An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan
program expenses of state government, for certain
programs, and to capitalize funds; making
appropriations under art. IX, sec. 17(c), Constitution
of the State of Alaska, from the constitutional budget
reserve fund; and providing for an effective date.
HOUSE BILL NO. 76
An Act making appropriations for the operating expenses
of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health
program; and providing for an effective date."
LOG SPEAKER DISCUSSION
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SIDE A
000 Co-Chair Harris Began public testimony on the FY 04
Operating Budget.
WRANGELL, SITKA, PETERSBURG, HOMER
0102 Ted Smith, Mayor, Testified in opposition to cuts in
Petersburg municipal revenue sharing. He noted that
many cities could not provide services to
their citizens with further revenue
decreases.
0502 Jerry Kainulainen, Testified in support of Independent
Southeast Alaska Living Grants. He stressed that
Independent Living, community based services were one third
Sitka of the cost of long-term facility care.
0715 Chuck Johnson, Sitka Testified in support of Independent
Living Grants. Noted that he was able to
live on his own due to this service.
0928 Susan Sciabbarrasi, Testified in support of full funding for
School the foundation formula. She also
Superintendent, requested adequate and equitable funding
Wrangell for Education. She noted that Wrangell
could not continue to pay for one third
of its education costs without
eliminating teachers and programs.
1150 LaTonnie Barlow, Spoke in support of funding for K-12
School Board, education programs. She noted the
Wrangell increase in federal mandates for schools.
She noted the importance of pupil
transportation and debt reimbursement, as
well as personnel cutbacks in her
district.
1429 Joyanna Geisler, Testified in support of Independent
Homer Living Grants. She noted a lack of
understanding among some legislators
about the value of this service.
1710 Glen Szymoniak, Spoke in support of funding for K-12
Homer education programs.
1815 Lauren Bell, high Spoke in support of funding for K-12
school student, education programs. She noted that 213
Homer students in Homer, nearly the entire
student body, had expressed interest in
testifying.
1932 Kalie Petska, middle Spoke in support of funding for K-12
school student, education programs. She noted that
Homer budget cuts were leading to over crowding
in classrooms.
2100 Kayley Kiefer, Spoke in support of funding for K-12
middle school education programs. She noted the loss
student, Homer of teachers and over crowding in
classrooms.
2202 Ron Keffer, Spoke in support of funding for K-12
Principal, Homer education programs. He noted loss of
High School, Homer teachers and a lack of supplies, as well
as the loss of classes to accommodate
budget cuts. He urged an increase of the
basic student allocation to $4,300.
2421 Merritt Mitchell, Spoke in support of the Governor's
Homer increments for the University. He is a
50-year University of Alaska alumni.
2546 Steve Bradshaw, Spoke in support of funding for K-12
School education programs. He noted that the
Superintendent, Sitka schools had already cut $900
Sitka thousand. He stressed that the school
could not function with further cuts,
especially in light of State mandated
testing.
2724 Nancy Wladyka, Spoke in support of continued funding for
parent, Sitka the Alyeska Correspondence School. She
maintained that cutting this program
would actually cost the State money. She
emphasized the high academic standards of
the program.
3037 Scott McAdams, Sitka Spoke in support of funding for K-12
School Board, Sitka education programs. He listed current
cuts, such as 8 teaching positions,
supplies, and summer school. He noted
that the district was utilizing reserves
to meet their current budget. He asked
that all components be funded and that
bond projects not be cut.
3400 Carolyn Enzler, Spoke in support of funding for K-12
School education programs. She noted the
Superintendent, reduction in school population and
Petersburg decreases in staff. Their district has
cut over $500 thousand even without the
proposed state budget cuts.
3610 Sheri Wikan, School Spoke in support of funding for K-12
Board President, education programs. Requested increases
Petersburg in funding.
3657 Bernadette Testified in support of Independent
Arsenault, physical Living Grants. She noted that the
therapist, Homer program was cost effective and valuable.
She also spoke in support of funding for
K-12 education programs. She also asked
for an increase in inflation proofing and
per student allocations.
3924 Darrel Behymer, Spoke in support of the Governor's
Homer increments for the University. He noted
its importance to future employment and a
strong economy.
4005 Richard Ligenza, Spoke in support of the Governor's
student, Homer increments for the University.
College, Homer
4127 Pete Swanson, Spoke in support of funding for K-12
parent, Homer education programs. He noted the
decrease in teaching staff due to budget
cuts.
4238 Ginny Espenshade, Spoke in support of funding for K-12
Homer education programs. She maintained that
public education is a wise investment.
4423 Charlie Franz, Spoke in support of funding for K-12
Administrator, Homer education programs and spoke in support
Hospital, Homer of the Governor's increments for the
University. He noted that his hospital
spent $600 on contract labor, and
suggested that education aided the
Alaskan economy.
4614 Dan Westerburg, Spoke in support of funding for K-12
Homer, education programs. He encouraged
taxation to pay for education programs.
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4445 Charles Walsworth, Spoke in support of funding for K-12
Educator, Homer education programs. He noted the closing
of their library and other services.
Also testified in support of full funding
for pupil transportation.
4314 Susan Drathman, Spoke in support of funding for K-12
parent, Homer education programs. Also testified for
funding of grants for Mental Health
Services. She noted that unspent funds
had been cut from the subsequent year's
budget.
4037 Deborah Poore, Spoke in support of funding for K-12
retired teacher, education programs. Suggested taxation
Homer to support education.
3924 Nell Gustafson, Spoke in support of funding for K-12
parent, Homer education programs. Noted recent
increases in student teacher ratios.
Asked for the pattern of budget cuts to
stop. Supports a tax to support
education.
3736 Co-Chair Harris Concluded testimony in Wrangell, Sitka,
Petersburg and Homer.
FAIRBANKS
3651 Niren Biswas, Spoke in support of continued state
Geophysical funding for the Alaska Science and
Institute, Fairbanks Technology Foundation.
3424 Mary Eininger, Voiced support for statewide taxes and a
Fairbanks progressive income tax.
3302 Viletta Knight, Spoke in support of funding for K-12
Fairbanks education programs.
3133 Marta Mueller, Spoke in support of the Governor's
University of increments for the University, however,
Alaska, Fairbanks noted that it did represent flat funding
and that it should be increased.
2955 Taber Rehbaum, Requested that the Legislature fully
Chair, Legislative restore funding to the matching block
Committee on Arctic grants.
Alliance, Fairbanks
2832 Chris Faeth, Access Spoke in support for funding for Access
Alaska, Fairbanks Alaska & Hospice. He requested greater
funding for organizations that help to
coordinate services to help him to
continue to live with his family during
his terminal disease.
2655 Debra Davis, Spoke in support of continued funding for
Fairbanks the Alyeska Correspondence School.
2445 Cindy Frankenpagh, Testified in support of Independent
Fairbanks Living Grants and program.
2311 George Johnston, Testified in support of Independent
Access Alaska, Living Grants. He noted that living in a
Fairbanks nursing home would be much more
expensive.
2221 Andy Harrington, Voiced support for greater funding for
Fairbanks the Department of Health and Social
Services budget particularly the adoption
program and block grants.
2100 Candy Waugaman, Testified in opposition to the cuts to
Fairbanks the library systems and museums
throughout the State. She voiced concern
with the preservation of the historical
information of the State and archival
historical records.
1812 Jeanette Grasto, Testified in opposition to any cuts to
Fairbanks mental health. She voiced her concern
with the cuts to the SAIL's program and
the Independent Living Grants.
1631 Barbara Rich, Voiced concern with the number of people
Fairbanks that will be affected by changes to the
Medicaid. She urged that these people do
not have the voice to speak their needs.
1459 Ann Dittopper, Testified in opposition to cuts to the
Fairbanks shelters. She addressed how the cuts
over the years have affected the quality
of care within the shelters. She urged
reinstatement of funding cuts.
1253 Annie Buchanan, Voiced support for continued funding for
North Pole the community block grants.
1124 Annette Freiburger, Voiced concern with matching funds
Fairbanks reductions.
1034 Kathy Helfrick, Spoke in support of the Governor's
Fairbanks increments for the University.
837 Wendy Leach, Voiced support for the Youth Court and
Director, North Star full reinstatement for the community
Youth Court, block grants in order to keep the program
Fairbanks in tact.
620 Sue Hull, Fairbanks Spoke in support of funding for K-12
education programs.
335 Michael Lilly, Spoke in support of continued funding for
Fairbanks the Alyeska Correspondence School.
120 David Jacobson, Testified in support of Independent
Fairbanks Living Grants.
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35 Angelique Buchanan, Voiced support for the reinstatement of
Fairbanks the community block grants in order to
continue funding the Youth Court.
257 Blaise Campbell, Voiced support for the reinstatement of
North Star Youth the community block grants in order to
Corp., Fairbanks continue funding the Youth Court.
443 Vice-Chair Meyer Asked if the Youth Corps. received money
for the Youth Corp through the matching
grants.
529 Sharice Walker, Spoke in support of funding for K-12
Fairbanks education programs.
638 Abbie Stillie, Spoke in support of the Governor's
Student, Fairbanks increments for the University. She
stressed that higher education is a great
investment for the State.
723 Ben Angel, Fairbanks Spoke in support of funding for K-12
education programs.
856 Amy Krier, Fairbanks Spoke in support of funding for K-12
education programs. Testified in support
of full funding for pupil transportation.
She urged forward funding education and
the legislation associated with that.
1109 Julie Wild-Curry, Testified in support of continued funding
Fairbanks for the Community Schools Program. Ms.
Wild-Curry noted support for further
funding for the community block grants.
1428 Jeri Lanier, Mental Testified in opposition to the cuts to
Health Board, the SAIL's grants. She stressed the
Fairbanks importance of that for many families in
the state.
1611 Cathy Creighton, Voiced support for the SEAL grants and
Ionia funding for the problems associated with
mental illness.
1940 Kyra Aizstrauts, Spoke in support of funding for K-12
Fairbanks education programs. Testified in support
of full funding for pupil transportation.
2207 Judy Boelts, Spoke in support of funding for K-12
Principle Elementary education programs. She pointed out the
School, Fairbanks problems associated with the changing
PTR. Ms. Boelts outlined the out-risk
kids in that district. Decreasing
support has a multiple effect to all
students, especially the at-risk
students.
2504 Bob Carlson, Spoke in support of continued state
Fairbanks funding for the Alaska Science and
Technology Foundation.
2626 Sam Bush, Fairbanks Testified in support of Independent
Living Grants. Spoke in support of
funding for education programs.
2857 Josh Horst, Spoke in support of the Governor's
Fairbanks increments for the University.
3129 Mark Ames, Fairbanks Redirect attention to the fair rate of
mineral extraction on federal lands.
3514 Peggy Mead, Testified in support of continued funding
Fairbanks for the Community Schools Program.
3730 Emily Ennis, Testified in support of developmental
Fairbanks disability grants.
RECESS: 4:40 P.M.
RECONVENED:
4101 Co-Chair Harris
ANCHORAGE
Reconvened at 6:05 p.m.
4158 Rich Kronberg, Spoke in support of funding for K-12
President, NEA education programs. He pointed out that
Alaska, Anchorage flat funding is not fully funding
Alaska's schools. He maintained that the
education budget should be increased by
$270 per student.
4400 Scott Heyworth, Pointed out that the people of Alaska
Anchorage voted for Ballot measure 3, relating to
the Alaska Gas Pipeline Authority.
4631 Tim Steele, Spoke in support of funding for K-12
Anchorage School education programs. Specifically,
Board, Anchorage Testified in support of continued funding
for the Community Schools Program. He
listed the services available through
this program. He reiterated that level
funding was not adequate.
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4435 Utpal Dutta, Spoke in support of the Governor's
University of Alaska increments for the University.
Fairbanks
4326 Barbara Sweetland Testified in opposition to cuts to the
Smith, Alaska Alaska State Museum, Archive and Library.
Historical Society,
Anchorage
3853 Stephen Burdick, Testified in opposition to reductions in
Anchorage developmental disability grants and
services for mental illness.
3713 Paul Bryner, Teacher Testified in opposition to reductions in
Anchorage human services programs.
3517 Jake Metcalfe, Spoke in support of funding for K-12
Anchorage School education programs. Testified in support
Board, Anchorage of full funding for school debt
retirement and pupil transportation.
3213 Dennis Nottingham, Spoke in support of continued state
Anchorage funding for the Alaska Science and
Technology Foundation.
3001 Regina Manteyfel, Voiced support for Anchorage social
Fairview Community services block grants. Spoke in support
Council, Anchorage of funding for K-12 education programs
and an increase in the basic student
allocation.
2733 David Wilcox, Ph.D, Testified in opposition to reductions to
Anchorage the Sex Offenders Assessment and
Treatment Program at the Meadow Creek
Correctional Center.
2555 Ed Earnhart, He stressed that the State needs a
Anchorage foundation formula for the budget. He
stressed the need to raise revenues and
spoke in support of a graduated income
tax.
2254 Tamela Ranicke, Testified in opposition to reductions in
People First, developmental disability grants.
Anchorage Testified in support of continued funding
for the Longevity Bonus Program and other
senior programs.
1913 Paul Brooks, Spoke in support of continued state
AEROMAP, USA, funding for the Alaska Science and
Anchorage Technology Foundation.
1755 Rich Sewell, Iceberg Spoke in support of continued state
Seafood Company, funding for the Alaska Science and
Anchorage Technology Foundation. Spoke in support
of the Governor's increments for the
University.
1318 Pat Simpson, TEC, Spoke in support of continued state
Anchorage funding for the Alaska Science and
Technology Foundation.
1125 Carol Comedu, Spoke in support of funding for K-12
Superintendent, education programs. Spoke in support of
Anchorage School the Governor's increments for the
District University.
906 Representative Croft Observed that Learning Opportunity Grants
and pupil transportation were increased
in the subcommittee. He questioned the
impact to the Anchorage School
798 Ms. Comedu Maintained that the foundation formula
still need to be increased [to meet
inflation] and that the Anchorage School
District would lose $775 for care of
wards of the State.
715 Deborah L. Mole, Testified in opposition to reductions to
Anchorage the State Library. Spoke in support of
the Governor's increments for the
University.
454 Victoria Martin, Spoke in support of continued funding for
Anchorage the Alyeska Correspondence School. She
noted that the School had been around
since 1939 and is the only accredited
program.
238 Sean Ruddell, Spoke in support of continued funding for
Anchorage the Alyeska Correspondence School.
57 Haylie Ruddell, Spoke in support of continued funding for
Anchorage the Alyeska Correspondence School. She
pointed out that the School saves 20
percent of the foundation formula for the
state.
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Side A
050 Kym Wolcott Spoke in support of continued funding for
the Alyeska Correspondence School.
219 Ryan Wolcott, Spoke in support of continued funding for
Anchorage the Alyeska Correspondence School.
421 Casey Reynolds, Spoke in support of the Governor's
Anchorage increments for the University.
804 David J. Parks, Spoke in support of the Governor's
Student Body increments for the University. He
President, stressed that the university fuels
University of Alaska Alaska's future.
Anchorage
904 Trever Fulton, Spoke in support of the Governor's
Student, University increments for the University.
of Alaska, Anchorage
1106 Justin Darling, UAA Spoke in support of the Governor's
Student, Anchorage increments for the University. Stated
that flat funding would be detrimental to
the University's future.
1204 Tim Morgan, Spoke in support of funding for K-12
Anchorage education programs. Also, Testified in
support of continued funding for the
Community Schools Program.
1318 Todd Brown, Testified on behalf on the vulnerable in
Anchorage society. He suggested that oil companies
should receive taxation.
1548 Sol Neely, UAA Spoke in support of the Governor's
Student, Anchorage increments for the University. Noted
that the humanities department was
excellent and in need of funding. He
suggested that flat funding would cause
the University to regress.
1833 Sally Suddock, Spoke in support of continued state
Executive Director, funding for the Alaska Science and
Alaska High Tech Technology Foundation. Proposed that
Council, Anchorage ASTF was an essential part of Alaska's
entrepreneurial development. Suggested
that only 50 percent of its endowment be
funded this year.
2116 Fay Von Gemmingen, Testified in opposition to cuts in
President, Alaska municipal revenue sharing. She noted
Municipal League, that municipalities were already facing
Anchorage increasing costs in many basic areas,
such as fuel, insurance and federal
mandates. Also, spoke in support of
funding for K-12 education programs.
2403 Cindy Michou, Spoke in support of continued funding for
Anchorage the Alyeska Correspondence School. She
presented information on new and smaller
Alaskan school districts. She maintained
that no other district provided the
services of Aleyeska Central School.
2650 Joe Inuach, Spoke in support of continued state
Anchorage funding for the Alaska Science and
Technology Foundation. He credited ASTF
for helping him start his own
technological business in Alaska.
3003 Susan Rudday, Vice Spoke in support of the Governor's
Chancellor, UAA, increments for the University. Also,
Anchorage spoke in support of funding for K-12
education programs. She urged the
legislature not to pit University and K-
12 funding against one another.
3225 Elizabeth Putman, Testified in support of continued funding
Anchorage for the Community Schools Program. Also,
spoke in support of funding for K-12
education programs. She noted the many
services provided by Community Schools
for a small investment.
3453 Chad Hufford, UAA Spoke in support of the Governor's
Student, Anchorage increments for the University. Noted
that student enrollment had increased due
to recent improvements. Suggested that
these students might remain in the state
and serve their communities as future
leaders.
3737 Jacob Gondek, Vice Spoke in support of the Governor's
President, UAA increments for the University. Noted
Student Body, recent tuition increases and the
Anchorage resultant improvements. Observed that
high school students in Alaska now
considered attending college at home.
4002 Gail Opalinski, Spoke in support of funding for K-12
Executive Director education programs. She noted that recent
of Middle School academic achievements and faculty
Education, Anchorage improvements. Concerned that quality of
education would suffer.
4154 Dick Traini, Spoke in support of funding for K-12
Chairman, City education programs. Noted that in view
Assembly, Anchorage of cuts in municipal revenue sharing, the
funds were not available to pay for
education costs. Urged the Committee to
modify the Governor's proposed budget.
4614 Allen Johnson, Spoke in support of continued state
Anchorage funding for the Alaska Science and
Technology Foundation. Stated that ASTF
was the only source of seed capital in
Alaska.
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4605 John Rathjen, Spoke in support of continued state
Anchorage funding for the Alaska Science and
Technology Foundation. Stated that the
Foundation was self-funding.
4402 Michele Czoykowski, Suggested that investment and not
Anchorage reductions was the way to improve future
finances. Proposed taxes as a means of
generating revenue.
4205 Anna Bateman, UAA Spoke in support of the Governor's
Alumni, Anchorage increments for the University. Maintained
that the University was a great state
asset.
4005 Tlisa Northeitt, Spoke in support of the Governor's
Anchorage increments for the University.
3922 Malcom Ray, Advisory Testified in support of continued funding
Board, Community for the Community Schools Program.
Schools, Anchorage Commended services offered by Community
Schools and their positive effects on his
career.
3641 Justin Humprey, Spoke in support of the People First
Anchorage program.
3448 Christian Rose, Testified in support of continued funding
youth, Anchorage for the Community Schools Program.
Expressed enthusiasm for its activities.
3326 Beth Rose, parent, Testified in support of continued funding
Anchorage for the Community Schools Program.
Enthusiastic over youth classes provided
through this program. Also commended its
simple and affordable continuing
education.
3108 Sue Sherif, Spoke in support of funding for K-12
Anchorage education programs. Encouraged the
Committee to focus on funding public
education as a means to the future.
2758 Casino Carley, UAA Spoke in support of the Governor's
student, Anchorage increments for the University. Commended
recent improvements in the quality of
education at the University of Alaska.
Noted that he chose UAA over universities
elsewhere.
2415 Anna Atla, Anchorage Testified in support of Developmental
Disability grants.
2224 Lee Gorsuch, Spoke in support of the Governor's
Chancelor, UAA, increments for the University.
Anchorage Maintained that it was an investment in
the human capital of the state. He
maintained that the HFC recommendation
amounts to a $10 million dollar
reduction.
1628 Debra Wright, Testified in support of continued funding
Anchorage for the Community Schools Program.
1520 Kevin Dickerson, Spoke in support of the Governor's
Student, Anchorage increments for the University.
923 Dirk Miller, Juneau Voiced support for learning opportunity
grants. Spoke in support of continued
funding for the Alyeska Correspondence
School.
747 Natasha Korshin, Spoke in support of the Governor's
Anchorage increments for the University.
538 Rebecca O'Hara, Spoke in support of funding for K-12
Anchorage education programs. Voiced support for
increasing state revenue.
354 Ralph Courtney, Spoke in support of the Governor's
Anchorage increments for the University.
56 Audrey Aanes, Testified in support of Independent
Anchorage Living Grants.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:38 PM
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