Legislature(1999 - 2000)
04/06/1999 04:20 PM House FIN
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PRESENT:
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Representative G. Davis
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Co-Chair Therriault
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Representative Foster
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Co-Chair Mulder
Representative Grussendorf
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Representative Austerman
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Representative Kohring
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Representative Bunde
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Representative Moses
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Representative J. Davies
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Representative Williams
ALSO PRESENT: REPRESENTATIVE GAIL PHILLIPS; REPRESENTATIVE CISSNA;
REPRESENTATIVE KERTULLA
TESTIFIED VIA TELECONFERENCE: KATHY WASSERMAN, MAYOR, PELICAN; GARY
WILLIAMS, CITY MANAGER, WHITIER; ANDY DURNY, MAYOR, NULATO; BARBARA
MACMANUS, MAYOR, AMBLER; ROBERT NICK, MAYOR, NUNAPITCHUK; IMOGENE
GARDNER, MAYOR, CLARKS POINT; JIM DUFFY, MAYOR, RUSSIAN MISSION;
ALLAN MCMASTER, GAKONA; MR. BALLUTA, MAYOR, NEW HALEN; LIN
BATCHELDEF, CITY COUNCILMAN, NEW HALEN; JERRY CLAY, CITY CLERK, NEW
HALEN; PAT MACDONALD, CITY COUNCIL, COFFMAN COVE; PETER ANGUSON,
SOUTH NAKINEK; SONJA SAGER, EAGLE; BOB KNIGHT, MAYOR, NENANA; JOAN
DEWEY, HOOPER BAY; ALBERT, HOONAH; RICHARD SLATS, CHEVAK TRIBAL
COURTS, ADMINISTRATOR, CHEVAK; SUE HECKS, MAYOR, SELDOVIA; ZACH
CHICHENOFF, MAYOR, QUZINKIE; DAVE KAMPFIELD, VPSO, QUZINKIE; ROBERT
WAGNER, MAYOR, PORT LOINS; MIKE NAVARRE, MAYOR, KENAI; NATHAN BAILY,
KENAI; NATHAN BAILY, KENAI; MR. ROSS, KENAI; WILLIAM GUMLICKP, NEW
STUYAHOK; MIKE YANEZ, NOME; JIM ADAMS, NOME; LISA WEST, NOME; TOM
THIBODEAU, NOME; FRANK COOK, VALDEZ; GENE DAW, JUNEAU; GARY STEVENS,
KODIAK; TOM MANNINEN, KODIAK; MARY EPPERSON, HOMER, NANCY
HILLSTRAND, HOMER; JEAN STEELE, HOMER; SCOTT WHEATS, HOMER;
CHARLOTTE GLOVER, KETCHIKAN; ROGER DUNN, KETCHIKAN; DAWN ALLEN
HERRON, KETCHIKAN; C.C.JOHNSON, KETCHIKAN; MARY WEST, KETCHIKAN;
ERIC WEATHERS, CORDOVA; DENNY KAY WEATHERS, CORDOVA; STACEY BANKS,
FAIRBANKS; ROBERT SPREGEL, ANDERSON; CARL CROSSMAN, NORTH POLE;
DENNIS EAMICK, DILLINGHAM; CHRISTY TILDEN, DILLINGHAM; TIM SHARP,
FAIRBANKS; SYLVIA WARD, ENVIRONMENTAL LOBBY, FAIRBANKS; KENNETH
HUSLEY, FAIRBANKS; BRIAN BRUBAKER, FAIRBANKS; NANCY WEBB, FAIRBANKS;
CARL BENSON, FAIRBANKS; RALPH SAMUELS, CITY COUNCIL, ANCHORAGE; RICK
MYSTROM, MAYOR, ANCHORAGE; BARBARA & BRUCE WILLIAMS, ANCHORAGE;
LAURA WALDEN, ANCHORAGE; ANNE MARINE HOLEN, ALASKA NATIVE HEALTH
BOARD, ANCHORAGE; JENNY MURRAY, ANCHORAGE; SALLY MARTIN, MAYOR, GOOD
NEWS BAY; ANNISHA MANOK, GOOD NEWS BAY; STANLEY SPEIN, VICE MAYOR,
KWETHLUK; ELIZABETH DILLON, CITY COUNCIL MEMBER, KWETHLUK; DAVE
EPCHOOK, UTILITY MANAGER, KWETHLUK; FLEIX WALKER, MAYOR, SALMON BAY;
FRED BAHR, MAYOR, NORVIK; ERIC MYERS, AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY,
ANCHORAGE; CYNTHIA HULL, ANCHORAGE; MARLENE LUKE, ANCHORAGE; SCOTT
MCENTIRE, PRESIDENT OF ALASKA WORKERS ALLIANCE, ANCHORAGE; ALLAN
BRAMSTEDT, GENERAL MANAGER STATE RADIO, ANCHORAGE; MICHAEL KEECH,
STATE FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATION, ANCHORAGE; BOB GRIFFITH, ANCHORAGE;
SHAWNEE HART, PARENTS, INC., ANCHORAGE; ARLISS STURGULEWSKI,
UNIVERISTY OF ALASKA, ANCHORAGE; GAIL IGO, FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATION,
ANCHORAGE; ED RATLIFF, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PUBLIC BROADCASTING,
ANCHORAGE; GEORGE WUERCH, ASSEMBLY CHAIR, ANCHORAGE; FAY VON
GENNINGEN, ASSEMBLY CHAIR, ANCHORAGE; TOM BRANNAN, KSKA ADVISORY
BOARD, ANCHORAGE; DINO ALLEN, ANCHORAGE; VERN MCCORKLE, ANCHORAGE;
GERALDINE BODEMAN, ANCHORAGE; PAUL LAVERTY, ANCHORAGE; ED EARNHART,
ANCHORAGE; CHERYL RICHARDSON, ANCHORAGE; RAY BOUWENS, ANCHORAGE;
MARK HELMERICKS, ANCHORAGE; DEBORAH HEEBNER, ANCHORAGE; JAY
HENDERSON, ANCHORAGE; MOLLY TROSTEL, JUNEAU; LORI JOHNSTON,
ANCHORAGE; SUE SAMET, CITIZENS FOSTER CARE REVIEW BOARD, ANCHORAGE;
BENETTE WALLACE, ANCHORAGE; DON VALESKO, ANCHORAGE; JOYCE
MICHAELSON, ANCHORAGE; BONNIE LANGE, ANCHORAGE; LYNN KORAL,
ANCHORAGE; JOSH HOWES, ANCHORAGE; JOSHUA HUNGER, ANCHORAGE; JACK
RODERICK. ANCHORAGE; SALLY SMITH, JUNEAU; GERALD DUBIE, ANCHORAGE;
WAYNE JENSEN, JUNEAU; RICHARD SEWELL, ANCHORAGE; BILL LEGERE,
GENERAL MANAGER, KTOO, JUNEAU; MARY SCHOFIELD, ANCHORAGE; CINDY
BOESSER, JUNEAU; BARBARA BENNETT, ANCHORAGE; JOY LYONS, JUNEAU;
ROGER JENKINS, ANCHORAGE; KATHRYN GREENOUGH, JUNEAU; LEILA WISE,
ANCHORAGE; DIXIE HOOD, JUNEAU; DENNIS EGAN, MAYOR, JUNEAU; ANNE
KINTER, JUNEAU; DAVE PALMER, JUNEAU; DON ETHERIDGE, JUNEAU; JOYCE
KITKA, JUNEAU; ROSIE SLOTNICK, JUNEAU; STEVE TADA, JUNEAU; CHRIS
PHILLIPS, JUNEAU; RUTH DANNER, JUNEAU; LINDA WILD, JUNEAU; CONSTANCE
MUNRO, JUNEAU; JASON NELSON, JUNEAU; ELAINE DENNERFORD, JUNEAU;
SYBIL, DAVIS, JUNEAU; NANCY CANNINGTON, KOTZEBUE; GORDON EVANS,
JUNEAU; DAVID JACKSON, JUNEAU.
LOG
SPEAKER
DISCUSSION
BEGIN TAPE 99 - 59,
SIDE 1
000
CO-CHAIR MULDER
Convened the HFC meeting at 4:20 P.M.
Statewide Teleconference on the operating
budget. HB 50 & HB 51
Limit testimony to one minutes.
304
KATHY WASSERMAN
MAYOR PELICAN
Spoke against loss of funding for the
IFQ's. Many small communities will loose
employees because of loss of
comprehensive plans. Do not simply cut
budgets instead provide cuts in long term
planning.
445
GARY WILLIAMS CITY
MANAGER, WHITTIER
Testified in opposition to cuts in
municipal assistance and revenue sharing.
Encouraged the allowing all communities
to develop structures.
600
ANDY DURNY, MAYOR,
NULATO
Referenced letter which he faxed 4/5/99.
Testified in opposition to cuts in
municipal assistance and revenue sharing.
Spoke to capping the permanent fund.
682
BARBARA MAC MANUS,
MAYOR, AMBLER
Testified in opposition to cuts in
municipal assistance and revenue sharing.
There is little tax base in the community
from which to operate from. Will not be
able to provide important services
without municipal sharing. Most of the
State's resources come from the rural
communities. DCRA is the only department
which provides village areas assistance.
Revenue sharing is needed for local
services.
910
ROBERT NICK, MAYOR,
NUNAPITCHUK
Testified in opposition to cuts in
municipal assistance and revenue sharing.
These are vital funding sources for
municipal governments. Revenue sharing
funds help maintain public safety and
provide fire protection, water sewer
programs, planning & zoning and
recreation programs. Sales tax has been
raised 3 times in the last six years.
These programs are important.
1100
IMOGENE GARDNER,
MAYOR, CLARKS POINT
Testified in opposition to cuts in
municipal assistance and revenue sharing.
Impacted by the fishing disaster; if the
state cuts $, the communities need time
to prepare for the future of the small
communities. Urged continued funding.
1200
JIM DUFFY, MAYOR,
RUSSIAN MISSION
Testified in opposition to cuts in
municipal assistance and revenue sharing.
That money is used to pay for the
insurance for the city. Echoed the plea
for continued assistance.
1290
ALLAN MCMASTER,
GAKONA
Spoke against cuts to the Alaska Tourism
Marketing Council. He asked that last
years budget amount be honored to
encourage continued tourism in the State.
1395
MR. BALLUTA, MAYOR,
NEW HALEN
Testified in opposition to cuts in
municipal assistance and revenue sharing.
1445
LIN BATCHELDEF, CITY
COUNCILMAN, NEW
HALEN
Testified in opposition to cuts in
municipal assistance and revenue sharing.
This action will eliminate many cities
due to insurance concerns. There are
better ways to address the budget cuts.
Spoke to the $ is in reserves. Leave
revenue sharing in place until new
methods addressed.
1585
JERRY CLAY, CITY
CLERK, NEW HALEN
Testified in opposition to cuts in
municipal assistance and revenue sharing.
Such a cut needs a long term fiscal plan.
Cooperating is needed on the part of the
Legislature. Requested that the cut be
made gradually.
1675
PAT MACDONALD, CITY
COUNCIL, COFFMAN
COVE
Testified in opposition to cuts in
municipal assistance and revenue sharing.
This would be a dramatic to the
community.
1730
PETER ANGUSON, SOUTH
NAKINEK
Testified in opposition to cuts in
municipal assistance and revenue sharing.
Without State support, the community will
perish. Electrical is very expensive and
voiced concerns with those cuts. South
Nakinek is a fishing community and for
the past three years have been difficult.
Concern for the loss of the federal
disaster program. Testified in
opposition to cuts to public
broadcasting.
1875
SONJA SAGER, EAGLE
Testified in opposition to cuts to public
broadcasting. The link is important to
the political connection. That cut will
widen the gulf between rural and urban
Alaska.
1938
BOB KNIGHT, MAYOR,
NENANA
Testified in opposition to cuts in
municipal assistance and revenue sharing.
2000
JOAN DEWEY, HOOPER
BAY
Testified against cuts to family support
services. Children will be damaged with
this cut. There is a shortage of family
services. More front line workers are
needed and support services are
desparately needed. Children will be at
risk of loosing their families. There
are basic human needs that are not being
met with the fishing disaster. Urged
members to reconsider cutting to family
services.
2129
ALBERT ?, HOONAH
Testified in opposition to cuts in
municipal assistance and revenue sharing.
(disconnected)
2175
RICHARD SLATS,
CHEVAK TRIBAL
COURTS,
ADMINISTRATOR,
CHEVAK
Testified against cuts to child support
services. Commented that the child abuse
population is growing since 1990 it has
increased 21%. Child abuse has increased
dramatically in the State. Children in
state custody are 95% native. Rural
Alaska has a difficult task of
identifying child abuse. The absence of
hospitals and doctors makes it even more
difficult. Children are our most valuable
resource.
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000
SUE HECKS, MAYOR,
SELDOVIA
Testified in opposition to cuts in
municipal assistance and revenue sharing.
The cut would be 12% of the city's
budget. The alternative to the cut would
drastically affect public safety. The
economic picture is bleak. The programs
affected would affect the health
facilities. There is no "fluff" in this
budget. She pleaded that the Committee
reconsider the proposal. Small
communities do not have the resources
available.
291
ZACH CHICHENOFF,
MAYOR, QUZINKIE
Testified in opposition to cuts in
municipal assistance and revenue sharing.
There is no way to raise tax in the
community of 250 people. There is no
work in this area. It is the
responsibility of the State to guarante
basic public safety. He voiced concern
with loss of Power Cost Equalization.
427
DAVE KAMPFIELD,
VPSO, QUZINKIE
Testified in opposition to cuts in
municipal assistance and revenue sharing.
The cut would totally devastate the
community.
490
ROBERT WAGNER,
MAYOR, PORT LIONS
Testified in opposition to cuts in
municipal assistance and revenue sharing.
The cut would affect 1/3 of the budget.
975
MIKE NAVARRE, MAYOR,
KENAI
Testified in support for long term budget
planning. Testified in opposition to
reductions in municipal assistance and
revenue sharing.
1222
NATHAN BAILY, KENAI
Testified in opposition to reductions in
municipal assistance and revenue sharing.
1272
MR. ROSS, KENAI
Testified in opposition to reductions in
municipal assistance and revenue sharing.
1480
WILLIAM GUMLICKP,
NEW STUYAHOK
Testified in support of continued
assistance for the fishing disaster and
funding for PCE.
1673
MR. ANDREW, NEW
STUYAHOK
Testified in opposition to reductions in
municipal assistance and revenue sharing.
Testified in opposition to cuts in public
broadcasting.
1726
MIKE YANEZ, NOME
Testified in opposition to reductions in
municipal assistance and revenue sharing.
1850
JIM ADAMS, NOME
Testified in opposition to reductions in
municipal assistance and revenue sharing.
1997
LISA WEST, NOME
Testified in opposition to cuts in public
broadcasting.
2029
TOM THIBODEAU, NOME
Testified in opposition to reductions in
the Division of Lands.
2092
FRANK COOK, VALDEZ
Testified in opposition to reductions to
Department of Corrections
2115
GENE DAW, JUNEAU
Testified in support veterans and senior
programs.
2240
GARY STEVENS, KODIAK
Testified in opposition to reductions in
municipal assistance and revenue sharing.
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000
MR. STEVENS
Cont. testimony.
0296
CO-CHAIR MULDER
Stated that the Committee would be
looking at revenue measures over the next
few weeks.
344
TOM MANNINEN, KODIAK
Testified in opposition to reductions in
municipal assistance and revenue sharing.
627
MARY EPPERSON, HOMER
Testified in support of funding for the
University of Alaska.
680
NANCY HILLSTRAND,
HOMER
Testified in support for the institution
of taxes and reductions to municipal
assistance and revenue sharing.
777
JEAN STEELE, HOMER
Testified in support for education
funding. Testified in support of funding
for the University of Alaska. Testified
in opposition to cuts in public
broadcasting. Testified in support for
mental health programs.
883
SCOTT WHEATS, HOMER
Testified in support of an income tax,
mental health programs and capping the
PFD.
1041
CHARLOTTE GLOVER,
KETCHIKAN
Testified in opposition to cuts in public
broadcasting.
1120
ROGER DUNN,
KETCHIKAN
Testified in opposition to cuts in public
broadcasting.
1206
DAWN ALLEN HERRON,
KETCHIKAN
Testified in opposition to cuts in public
broadcasting.
1314
C. C. JOHNSON,
KETCHIKAN
Testified in support for child protection
and abuse programs.
1465
MARY WEST, KETCHIKAN
Testified in opposition to cuts in public
broadcasting.
1555
ERIC WEATHERS,
CORDOVA
Testified in support for reductions.
1611
DENNY KAY WEAHTERS,
CORDOVA
Testified in support for reductions and
privatization.
1749
STACEY BANKS,
FAIRBANKS
Testified in support of funding for the
University of Alaska.
1794
ROBERT SPREGEL,
ANDERSON
Testified in support for mental health
programs and APA. Testified in opposition
to reductions to the PFD.
1924
CARL CROSMAN, NORTH
POLE
Testified in opposition to cuts in public
broadcasting.
1982
DENNIS EAMICK,
DILLINGHAM
Testified in opposition to cuts in public
broadcasting, PCE, municipal assistance
and revenue sharing and other programs
that aid rural Alaska. Testified in
support of raising revenues.
2056
CHRISTY TILDEN,
DILLINGHAM
Testified in support for alcohol and
substance abuse services. Testified in
opposition to cuts in public
broadcasting.
2144
TIM SHARP, FAIRBANKS
Testified in opposition to reductions
OSHA.
2238
SYLVIA WARD,
ENVIRONMENTAL
CENTER, FAIRBANKS
Proposed cuts to Northern Regional Road
construction and design for $21.1 million
dollars; eliminating Arctic Power funding
for $1.2 million dollars; eliminating
AIDEA; division of forestry can be
consolidated; $120 million dollars to be
reappropriated from the Railbelt Fund.
TAPE CHANGE,99-61,
SIDE 1
000
KENNETH HUSLEY,
FAIRBANKS
Testified in support of continued
adequate funding for OSHA.
117
BRIAN BRUBAKER,
FAIRBANKS
Testified in support of greater funding
for the university.
235
NANCY WEBB,
FAIRBANKS
Testified in opposition to reductions in
municipal assistance and revenue sharing.
Testified in opposition to reductions to
the University services. APOC and public
broadcasting and OSHA need continued
adequate funding. Please cut senior
property tax exemption which should be
income based. Privatizing the Pioneer
Homes. Urged to look at revenue side of
budget and look to other wealth by
raising the fuel tax for Department of
Transportation and Public Facilities
maintenance. $120 million in Energy Fund
back to general funds.
517
CARL BENSON,
FAIRBANKS
Cuts that are planned will hurt the
State. WE should not ignore the
principle of the permanent fund budget.
He stated that it is foolish not to use
the savings of the State. It is time to
start the earnings of the dividend. It
would not be necessary to spend any of
the principle of that account. Consider
the governor's proposal.
707
RALPH SAMUELS, CITY
COUNCIL, ANCHORAGE
Testified against cuts to municipal
revenue sharing. The burden of payments
for services would be switched to the
Anchorage property owners. These cuts
would "pass the buck". He proposed
alternative ways to dealing with the
financial crisis. He emphasized that a 0
budget for municipal revenue would be
burdensome on all citizens. In the
context of the oil industry layoffs and
economic uncertainty occurring in the
state. This is too big of a cut for any
community in one year.
980
RICK MYSTROM, MAYOR,
ANCHORAGE
The City has provided a budget which will
reduce taxes by $300 thousand dollars
this year. After all that work, with one
week notice, the HFC is considering to
cut $17 million dollars out of the
budget. That would require an increase
in taxes of $217 dollars per household or
cutting 312 jobs. This would increase
taxes up to the tax cap. The budget would
need to be changed when + way through the
budget planning timing period. Concerned
with the lack of input regarding this
issue. Communities should be addressed
regarding the impact. He spoke to the
confusion of purpose. He stated that
Anchorage does not mind taking cuts,
although, what city wants to pay more
property taxes. To zero it out totally
would be pass the buck on to the City and
that is not appropriate. Right now the
City of Anchorage spends about $1
thousand dollars per citizen. The city
of Anchorage ranks below average. City
employees received less benefits and
leave than state workers. There are other
areas where the State should be cut. The
City of Anchorage does not support the
cut to revenue municipal sharing.
1450
BARBARA & BRUCE
WILLIAMS, ANCHORAGE
Testified in opposition to reductions to
the Department of Labor safety operations
and the workers compensation system.
1540
LAURA WALDEN,
ANCHORAGE
Testified in opposition to reductions to
OSHA and threatening compensation for
injury.
1611
ANNE MARIE HOLEN,
ALASKA NATIVE HEALTH
BOARD, ANCHORAGE
Spoke against cuts to tobacco prevention
and tobacco control. Urged
reconsideration of tobacco funding
programs.
1726
JENNY MURRAY,
ANCHORAGE
Testified in support of continued funding
for tobacco settlement funds. Many
deaths that are not known caused by
smoking. The loss of life from tobacco
is an enormous issue. Urged for funding
for more education.
1900
SALLY MARTIN, MAYOR,
GOOD NEWS BAY
Testified in opposition to reductions in
municipal assistance and revenue sharing.
Spoke to the letter from the City which
was faxed to Committee members.
1944
ANNISHA MANOK, GOOD
NEWS BAY
Encouraged saving the general funds for
water and sewer for the village.
1985
STANLEY SPEIN, VICE
MAYOR, KWETHLUK
Testified in opposition to reductions in
municipal assistance and revenue sharing.
This city relies on that assistance and
it is placed into the general funds for
that village for public works and public
safety.
2097
ELIZABETH DILLON,
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER,
KWETHLUK
Testified in opposition to reductions in
municipal assistance and revenue sharing.
Do not eliminate important social
services such as child care services,
water and sewer services. Without these
services there will be more child abuse
and suicide. Education in head start and
preschool and substance abuse programs
are vital resource to the Bush
Communities. Testified in opposition to
cuts in public broadcasting. Requesting
increased funding to rural Alaska.
2206
DAVE EPCHOOK,
UTILITY MANAGER,
KWETHLUK
Increased funding for water and sewer in
rural Alaska. Working toward improving
the conditions in the village areas.
Testified in opposition to reductions in
municipal assistance and revenue sharing.
Without this help it will create problems
in other areas of service. Requested
that budget be increased not cut.
Testified in opposition to cuts in public
broadcasting.
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FELIX WALKER, MAYOR,
SALMON BAY
Testified in opposition to reductions in
municipal assistance and revenue sharing.
160
FRED BAHR, MAYOR,
NORVIK
Testified in opposition to reductions in
municipal assistance and revenue sharing.
Referenced the letter which was faxed to
Committee members. Echoed the comments
of Mayor Mystrom. There is not a real
economic base in rural Alaska. All the
issue of social services will be
dramatically affected with the proposed
cut. Please do this in a planned way.
Public comment is essential. This is not
the way to do these cuts and is not a
good way to do business in rural Alaska.
Testified in support of greater funding
for PCE.
530
ERIC MYERS, AMERICAN
CANCER SOCIETY,
ANCHORAGE
Testified in support of continued funding
for the tobacco education funding
increase. The settlement is an
opportunity for the State and we have the
resources to invest in tobacco control
and education programs.
668
CYNTHIA HULL,
ANCHORAGE
Testified in support of children's issue
primarily child care funding for
training. Child care assistance BRU and
Head Start grants which are covered
through this funding.
754
MARLENE LUKE,
ANCHORAGE
Testified in opposition to cuts in public
broadcasting.
837
SCOTT MC ENTIRE,
PRESIDENT OF ALASKA
WORKERS ALLIANCE,
ANCHORAGE
Testified in opposition to reductions to
the Department of Labor and OSHA and
Workers Compensation Insurance. Any
budget cut to that Division is a false
economy. 20 Alaskan workers died last
year and many of those were preventable.
947
ALLAN BRAMSTEDT,
GENERAL MANAGE STATE
RADIO, ANCHORAGE
Testified in opposition to reductions in
municipal assistance and revenue sharing.
1034
MICHAEL KEECH, STATE
FOSTER CARE ASSN.,
ANCHORAGE
Testified in opposition to reductions to
State Foster Care. Testified in
opposition to reductions to the adoption
subsidies. Spoke to the per diem rate
increase received by legislators and that
which had been increased since 1991.
1165
BOB GRIFFITH,
ANCHORAGE
Testified in opposition to reductions to
the Child care and foster care components
to the budget. These cuts will cut into
the need of these children. Shelter and
treatment beds will be decreased for
those children in need. 26 positions
from DFYS will be eliminated which affect
the State's ability to intervene in child
abuse cases. Substance abuse treatment
will be affected which addresses
situations of FAS.
1298
SHAWNEE HART,
PARENTS INC.,
ANCHORAGE
Testified in opposition to reductions to
foster care and adoption services.
Without a subsidized help, many children
will be given up. The subsidy is used
for day care services. Issues
continually come up such as sexual abuse.
Training is required.
1376
ARLISS STURGULEWSKI,
UNIVERSITY,
ANCHORAGE
Testified in support of greater funding
for the University. There is a serious
problem with the cutting of programs.
The overall revenue of the State needs to
be addressed. She urged members to
address these problems. Destroying the
standard of quality living for people of
the State.
1484
GAIL IGO, FOSTER
CARE ASSN.,
ANCHORAGE
Testified in support in continued support
of foster parenting. She urged
reconsideration of training for foster
parents.
1535
Ed RATLIFF, BOARD OF
DIRECTORS, PUBLIC
BROADCASTING,
ANCHORAGE
Testified in opposition to cuts in public
broadcasting and public radio. This
component has received it fair share of
reductions. Great loss of state revenue.
There has been increased volunteer
services. Further elimination will have
a devastating effect. Highlighted
funding impacts ability to received funds
from federal funds. This will cost the
State $1.7 million matching federal
funds.
1699
GEORGE WUERCH,
ASSEMBLY CHAIR,
ANCHORAGE
Testified in opposition to reductions in
municipal assistance and revenue sharing.
This is a good buy for the State.
1794
FAY VON GENNINGEN,
ASSEMBLY CHAIR,
ANCHORAGE
Testified in opposition to reductions in
municipal assistance and revenue sharing.
There has been a 70% cut in the last 10
years. Further cuts with the proposed
merger with ARCO and BP. There is an
unfunded mandate with the Senior Citizens
mandate. Restore that money back to the
budget.
1857
TOM BRANNAN, KSKA
ADVISORY BOARD,
ANCHORAGE
Testified in opposition to cuts in public
broadcasting. He stated that radio and TV
and interdependent. Provided examples of
the interdependency. Permanent Fund is a
rainy day account. Capping the size of
the dividend check.
2012
DINO ALLEN,
ANCHORAGE
Testified in opposition to reductions to
the foster care review board.
2118
VERN MCCORKLE,
ANCHORAGE
Testified in opposition to cuts in public
broadcasting.
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066
GERALDINE BODEMAN,
ANCHORAGE
Testified in opposition to reductions to
OSHA and Department of Labor.
168
PAUL LAVERTY,
ANCHORAGE
Testified in opposition to cuts in public
broadcasting.
326
ED EARNHART,
ANCHORAGE
Testified in support long a range plan.
435
CHERYL RICHARDSON,
ANCHORAGE
Testified in support of funding for the
University of Alaska. Expressed concern
that the Department of Transportation and
Public Facilities budget has doubled.
Testified in support for an income tax.
635
RAY BOUWENS,
ANCHORAGE
Testified in opposition to reductions
OSHA.
843
MARK HELMERICKS,
ANCHORAGE
Testified in support of funding for the
University of Alaska.
932
DEBORAH HEEBNER,
ANCHORAGE
Testified in support for funding to the
Division of Land.
1046
JAY HENDERSON,
ANCHORAGE
Testified in support of allocating
tobacco settlement money for tobacco use
programs.
1140
MOLLY TROSTEL,
JUNEAU
Testified in opposition to cuts in public
broadcasting.
1244
LORI JOHNSTON,
ANCHORAGE
Testified in support of funding for the
University of Alaska.
1335
SUE SAMET, CITIZENS'
FOSTER REVIEW BOARD,
ANCHORAGE
Testified in support of the Citizens'
Foster Review Board.
1415
BENETE WALLACE,
ANCHORAGE
Testified in support of the Citizens'
Foster Review Board and payments to
foster parents.
1489
DON VALESKO,
ANCHORAGE
Testified in support of funding for OSHA.
Testified in support for increasing
revenues and improving the quality of
life in the state.
1690
JOYCE MICHAELSON,
ANCHORAGE
Testified in support for funding to the
APOC.
1842
BONNIE LANGE,
ANCHORAGE
Testified in support of the Citizens'
Foster Review Board and payments to
foster parents.
1921
LYNN KORAL,
ANCHORAGE
Testified in support for programs that
help disabled.
1982
JOSH HOWES,
ANCHORAGE
Testified in support of funding for the
Department of Environmental Conservation.
2026
JOSUHA HUNTER,
ANCHORAGE
Testified in support of funding for the
University of Alaska. Testified in
support of raising revenues through use
of the PF.
2065
JACK RODERICK,
ANCHORAGE
Testified in support of funding for the
University of Alaska. Urged members to
look at the future.
2132
SALLY SMITH, JUNEAU
Stressed the need for a long range plan.
Testified in opposition to cuts in public
broadcasting and the University of
Alaska.
2211
GERALD DUBIE,
ANCHORAGE
Testified in opposition to cuts in public
broadcasting. Pointed out that the
University of Alaska receives income
through tuition on classes received by
public televisoin.
2321
WAYNE JENSEN, JUNEAU
Testified in opposition to cuts in public
broadcasting. Pointed out that the public
contribution is matched by private
companies.
2360
RICHARD SEWELL,
ANCHORAGE
Testified in support of funding for the
University of Alaska. Stressed the
importance of education to employers.
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BILL LEGERE, GENERAL
MANAGER, KTOO,
JUNEAU
Testified in opposition to cuts in public
broadcasting. Observed that the DITMAN
poll indicated that 77 percent of
Alaskans oppose the elimination of public
broadcasting.
251
MARY SCHOFIELD,
ANCHORAGE
Testified in support for funding of for
APA and the disabled.
562
CINDY BOESSER,
JUNEAU
Testified in opposition to cuts in public
broadcasting. Pointed out used for early
childhood education and training.
831
BARBARA BENNETT,
ANCHORAGE
Testified in support for a long range
plan that assists rural Alaska to be more
self-sufficient. Stressed that priorities
should be children, disabled, basic
health and safety, vital in place
services.
966
JOY LYONS, JUNEAU
Testified in opposition to cuts in public
broadcasting. Pointed out that public
broadcasting offers a safe environment
for children.
1077
ROGER JENKINS,
ANCHORAGE
Testified in opposition to reductions in
municipal assistance and revenue sharing.
Testified in support for use of PF
earnings.
1212
KATHRIN GREENOUGH,
JUNEAU
Testified in opposition to cuts in public
broadcasting. Stressed the importance of
public broadcasting in rural communities.
Testified in opposition to reductions in
childcare programs.
1433
LEILA WISE,
ANCHORAGE
Testified in support for the Citizens
Foster Review Board.
1522
DIXIE HOOD, JUNEAU
Testified in opposition to cuts in public
broadcasting.
1670
DENNIS EGAN, MAYOR,
JUNEAU
Testified in opposition to reductions in
municipal assistance and revenue sharing.
He observed that the loss of municipal
assistance would result in increased
municipal tax and a loss of jobs.
1884
ANNE KINTER, JUNEAU
Testified in opposition to cuts in public
broadcasting.
1959
DAVE PALMER, JUNEAU
Testified in opposition to reductions in
municipal assistance and revenue sharing.
Noted that cuts to these programs would
result in a loss of $2.5 million dollars.
2050
DON ETHERIDGE,
JUNEAU
Testified in opposition to reductions
OSHA. Stressed that a lack of funding
causes inefficiencies.
2146
JOYCE KITKA, JUNEAU
Testified in support of funding for
community education.
2310
ROSIE SLOTNICK,
JUNEAU
Testified in support of using tobacco
settlement money to support tobacco use
programs.
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MS. SLOTNICK
Continued her testimony.
113
STEVE TADA, JUNEAU
Testified in opposition to cuts in public
broadcasting.
185
CHRIS PHILLIPS,
JUNEAU
Testified in support of funding for the
University of Alaska. Testified in
support of a broadbase tax.
332
RUTH DANNER, JUNEAU
Testified in support of funding for the
University of Alaska. Testified in
support of raising revenues.
464
LINDA WILD, JUNEAU
Testified in support of funding for the
Department of Environmental Conservation.
Stressed that the department offers
training that is important to employees
in food services. Pointed out that
seafood inspections are important to the
industry. Testified in support of a state
income tax.
684
CONSTANCE MUNRO,
JUNEAU
Testified in support of community
education. Stressed that the qualify of
life is improved by programs supported by
the state.
922
JASON NELSON, JUNEAU
Testified in opposition to cuts in public
broadcasting. Testified in support of
funding for the University of Alaska.
Testified in support of raising revenues
through diversification and education.
999
ELAINE DENNERFORD,
JUNEAU
Testified in opposition to cuts in public
broadcasting. Stressed the amount of
violence on private sector television.
Testified in support of a state income
tax.
1116
SYBIL DAVIS, JUNEAU
Pointed out that the art and culture is
business that translates into jobs.
Testified in opposition to reductions in
municipal assistance and revenue sharing.
1269
NANCY CANNINGTON,
KOTZEBUE
Testified in opposition to reductions in
municipal assistance and revenue sharing.
1345
GORDON EVANS, JUNEAU
Testified in support of funding for the
University of Alaska. Stressed that
campus accreditation can be affected by a
lack of funding. Testified in support of
a state income tax.
1544
REPRESENTATIVE J.
DAVIES
Pointed out that the University of Alaska
math team has won three times
1570
DAVID JACKSON,
JUNEAU
Testified in support of funding for the
University of Alaska.
1771
Co-Chair Therriault
Pointed out that comments by Ms.Greenough
were incorrect. He clarified that the
reductions to ??? He stressed that some
programs are receiving increases in
federal funds. He expressed concerns with
misinformation.
1889
Representative J.
Davies
Clarified that the funding for the
University of Alaska would be flat
funded.
1907
Representative G.
Davis
Stated that funding for public radio is
at the FY99 level.
1940
Representative
Williams
Pointed out that the departments worked
with the Committee to identify
reductions. He clarified that there were
no reductions in the Department of
Environmental Conservation.
1982
Vice-Chair Bunde
Stressed that the budget is still a work
in progress.
2039
Co-Chair Mulder
Apologized to those that were not able to
testify through the teleconference.
2057
Co-Chair Mulder
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
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