03/13/2002 12:19 PM House FIN
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HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE
March 13, 2002
12:19 P.M.
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CALL TO ORDER
Co-Chair Mulder called the House Finance Committee meeting
to order at 12:19 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Representative Eldon Mulder, Co-Chair
Representative Bill Williams, Co-Chair
Representative Con Bunde, Vice-Chair
Representative Eric Croft
Representative John Davies
Representative Richard Foster
Representative John Harris
Representative Bill Hudson
Representative Ken Lancaster
Representative Carl Moses
Representative Jim Whitaker
MEMBERS ABSENT
None
ALSO PRESENT
Representative Mary Kapsner; Representative Gary Stevens;
Representative Drew Scalzi; Representative Peggy Wilson;
Representative Ethan Berkowitz
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PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE
HOMER:
Mary Griswold; Merritt Mitchel; Laura Asbell; Darrell
Behymer; Roger MacCampbell; Susan Drathman; Bonnie Betley;
Sharon Whytal; Ginny Espenshade; Joey Eastman; Rebecca Paul
DILLINGHAM:
Brad Angason; Andrew Devalpine; Pearl Strub; Michael Halko;
Terry Hoefferle; Jean Timmerman; Cristy Tilden; Joan Ribich;
Rob Carpenter
CORDOVA:
Sue Aspelund; Helen Mansuy; Nicole Songer; Bill Lindow
KENAI:
Roy Anderson; Cindy Wood; James E. Fisher; Joan Bennett
Schrader; Eliza Eller; Lynette Haas; Mary Miller; Sharon M.
Brower; Dave Spence; margaret Parsons Williams; Kacey
Cooper; Dennis Hass; Wini Crosby; JoAnn Hagen; Linda
LeVeque; Teresa Smith; Cindy Davis-Bryant
KODIAK:
Donald Roberts; Dave Jones; Romy Arquiza; Pat Holmes;
Gabrielle Ledoux
EMMONAK:
Bill Charles
BETHEL:
Karen Sidell; Al Unok, Mayor; Mike Samuelson; Darcy
Anderson; Authour Lake; Mary Gregory, Bethel.
SEWARD:
Monica Luther, SeaView Community Services; William Dunham
GLENNALLEN:
Joseph Hart
PETERSBURG:
Larry King; Deborah Downs; Karin McCullough; Paul Anderso,
Mayor; Susan Ohmer; Dale Stone, Chief of Police; Shawn
Riley; Suzanne Hebert; Dave Berg
SITKA:
Iva Greywolf; Gerry Hope; Dan Moreno; Marlys Tedin; Canille
Ferguson; Tony Zimmer; Keith Perkins
KETCHIKAN:
Kevin Murphy; Karen Polley; Patti Mackey; George Tipton; Bob
Weinstein, Mayor; Jim Marmon; Bill Ratigan
TOK:
Mary Louise Yoder
WRANGELL:
Robert Plunella; Don McConachie
FAIRBANKS:
Donald Ritter; Joanne Trefethen; Terry Schmidt; Dawn Sadler;
Linda Tremback; Vanessa Spencer; Doug Pomeroy; Andy
Harrington; Marta Mueller; David Leone; Jan Dawe; Donna
Galbreath; Suzanne Price; Stan Bloom; Roger Hansen; Shannon
Uzzell; Hans Gunderson; Mary Westcott; Don Billings; Stanley
Ned; Andrea Earnest; Sue Cole; Ann Swift; Earl Beistline;
Rayman Stith; Annette Frieburger; Rayna Hamm; Susan Hansen;
Patty Meritt, Tabor Rehbaum; Gabe Sam; Colleen Redman; Carl
Benson; Todd Larkin; Amanda Race
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 22nd Legislative Session, contact 465-
2156. After the 22nd Legislative Session they will be
available through the Legislative Library at 465-3808.
Public Testimony on the Operating Budget
HB 403-APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS
HB 404-APPROP: MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET
LOG SPEAKER DISCUSSION
TAPE HFC 02 - 38
SIDE A
000 Co-Chair Mulder Opened the House Finance Committee
meeting on public testimony for the
operating budget, HB 403 & HB 404.
HOMER
113 MARY GRISWOLD Spoke in support for fully funding
HOMER education and support of HJR 15. She
urged passage of the fiscal plan.
316 MERRITT MITCHEL, Testified in support of full funding for
ADVISORY COUNCIL, funding for the University and work on
UNIVERSITY, finding other funding sources.
HOMER
458 LAURA ASBELL, HOMER Testified in support of full funding for
the University. She added her opposition
for dropping funding for the Head Start
Program.
553 DARRELL BEHYMER, Testified in support of full funding for
HOMER the Board of Regions budget request for
the University.
700 ROGER MAC CAMPBELL, Testified in support of full funding for
HOMER the Division of Parks. He urged that the
program keep their program receipts for
operations.
957 SUSAN DRATHMAN, Testified in support of full funding for
HOMER education. She added that she supported
programs for Kid Care and disabilities.
She noted that she supported sales tax,
income tax and reduction of the permanent
fund.
1102 BONNIE BETLEY, HOMER Voiced concern with the cuts to public
assistance and any changes to the
Division of Family and Youth Services.
She noted that she suupported State sales
tax and income tax. She voiced support
of the programs proposed by Governor
Knowles.
1251 SHARON WHYTAL, HOMER Voiced support for creating a vision for
the future. She addressed the most
vulnerable impacts that the cuts will
cause.
1343 GINNY ESPENSHADE, Stressed that the proposed budget was
HOMER irresponsible. It will cost the State
more in the future. Taking away the
prevention services is not a good
decision. Cuts should not be taken
first.
1520 JOEY EASTMAN, HOMER Testified in support of full funding for
education.
1623 REBECCA PAUL, HOMER Testified in support of full funding for
Head Start as proposed by Governor
Knowles. She stressed that it is vital
that the money be supported.
1753 CO-CHAIR MULDER Pointed out that last year the match did
not happen.
1807 REPRESENTATIVE Stated that he understood that it would
DAVIES happen this year.
DILLINGHAM
1855 BRAD ANGASON, Testified in opposition to reductions in
DILLINGHAM village public safety officers.
2001 ANDREW DEVALPINE, Spoke to the approach used by the
DILLINGHAM Committee and the budget cuts. He asked
that the State start using taxes.
2127 PEARL STRUB, Testified in support of full funding for
DILLINGHAM job support services and training
programs. She added that the budget cuts
to Department of Health and Social
Services are too dramatic. Ms. Strub
concluded with opposition to the cuts to
the University.
2344 MICHAEL HALKO, Testified in opposition to the
DILLINGHAM unallocated reduction for the reductions
to food safety. He thought that the
State would end up with a third world
sanitation system.
2440 TERRY HOEFFERLE, Testified in opposition to the
DILLINGHAM unallocated reduction for the Power Cost
Equalization (PEC). He encouraged
reconsideration of that cut and the
irresponsible approach to the budget
cuts. He stated that consideration
should be made for revenue enhancement.
2707 JEAN TIMMERMAN, Echoed concerns with the budgeting
DILLINGHAM approach and cut. Testified in
opposition to the unallocated reduction
for the nursing budget and the Emergency
Medical Services. She added that with
some of the cuts will result in the loss
of matching dollars.
2848 CRISTY TILDEN, Spoke in opposition to any cuts to
DILLINGHAM alcohol treatment programs.
Additionally, she urged continued
testified in support of full funding for
the ASAP program. She noted support for
income tax.
3008 JOAN RIBICH, Testified in opposition to the
DILLINGHAM unallocated reduction for the Mental
Health Budget. She stressed that it will
hamper the effort to keep these
individuals healthy. The proposal will
result in increased admissions to the
hospitals.
3149 ROB CARPENTER, Spoke against the cuts as proposed in HB
DILLINGHAM 403. Testified in opposition to the
elimination of the Division of
Subsistence. He stressed that it is
needed in rural Alaska. He added his
support for VPSO's throughout the State.
Fire prevention & head start funding
needed.
3324 REPRESENTATIVE Stated that there is not a reduction to
LANCASTER PCE but an increase in fuel costs.
3357 REPRESENTATIVE Commented that the amount of money in PCE
DAVIES has been constant but with the raise in
fuel costs make those costs increase.
The Committee recessed at 12:55 P.M.
RECESS
The Committee reconvened at 1:05 P.M.
RECONVENED
KENAI
3517 ROY ANDERSON, KENAI Spoke against underfunding the Department
of Education for K-12.
3822 ELIZA ELLER, KENAI Spoke in support for fully funding
disabled services for those that are
disabled throughout the State of Alaska.
She testified against SB 42 and the fear
associated with that bill and how it will
affect the disabled.
4257 CINDY WOOD, KENAI Testified in oppositions to reductions in
the developmental disability and disabled
children at risk.
4440 JAMES FISHER, KENAI Testified in support of full funding for
food inspections, and fish and game
oversights. None of the proposed cuts
come close to approaching the fiscal gap.
Revenue measures needs to be considered.
He thought that the cuts would create a
social travesty.
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SIDE B
4640 JOAN BENNETT Expressed concern that there would not be
SCHRADER, KENAI sufficient funding for health and safety
issues.
4436 LYNETTE HASS, KENAI Testified in oppositions to reductions in
the developmental disability grants. She
noted that there are 1,200 children on
the waitlist. Stated that she would pay a
state sales tax.
4307 MARY MILLER, KENAI Testified in oppositions to reductions in
the developmental disability grants. She
thought that most wage earners would
support raising revenues through taxes,
as opposed to reductions in funding.
4110 SHARON M. BROWER, Testified against reductions in the
KENAI Department of Education and Early
Development. She noted that course
options have been diminished. Spoke in
support of an income tax.
3931 DAVE SPENCE, Testified against reductions in the
DIRECTOR, PLANNING Department of Education and Early
AND OPERATIONS, Development. Testified in support of full
KENAI BOROUGH SCHOOL funding for the Department of
DISTRICT, KENAI Environmental Conservation food service
safety inspectors. He stressed the health
and safety factor in regards to children
and the possible loss of federal funding.
3653 MARGARET PARSONS Testified in support of additional
WILLIAMS, KENAI funding for alcohol and substance abuse
programs and encouraged revenue enhancing
programs.
3433 KACEY COOPER, KENAI Testified in support of additional
funding for the Department of Education
and Early Development. She noted the lack
of books and recourses.
3224 REPRESENTATIVE Questioned if there are food service
HUDSON safety inspectors at the local area.
3142 MR. SPENCE Noted that there are two state inspectors
but none at the local level.
3052 DENNIS HAAS Testified in oppositions to reductions in
the developmental disability grants. He
thought that the permanent fund should be
used before the program is reduced.
2926 WINI CROSBY, KENAI Testified in oppositions to reductions in
the developmental disability grants. She
stressed that person who are the most
vulnerable would not receive essential
services.
2750 JOANN HAGEN, KENAI Testified in opposition to the
unallocated reduction for the Department
of Health and Social Services.
2525 LINDA LEVEQUE, KENAI Testified in oppositions to reductions in
the developmental disability grants and
services. She spoke in support of
implementation of taxes.
2357 TERESA SMITH, KENAI Testified in support of full funding for
Head Start programs.
2213 BILL CHARLES, Testified in opposition to the budget
EMMONAK reductions in the Department of Health
and Social Services.
BETHEL
2103 KAREN SIDELL, BETHEL Testified in oppositions to reductions in
the developmental disability grants. She
pointed out that the services are already
limited. She stressed the need to look at
revenue raising measures.
1737 AL UNOK, MAYOR, Testified in opposition of the proposed
AOTLIK reductions.
KODIAK
1627 DONALD ROBERTS, Testified in opposition of the proposed
KODIAK reductions.
1536 DAVE JONES, KODIAK Testified in opposition of the proposed
reductions. Testified in support funding
for Alaska State Troopers. Testified in
support of full funding for the
Department of Environmental Conservation
food service safety inspectors. Services
should not be dictated by the flow of
oil. Stressed the need to look at revenue
raising measures.
1345 ROMY ARQUIZA, KODIAK Testified in support of full funding for
the Department of Environmental
Conservation food service safety
inspectors.
1325 PAT HOLMES, KODIAK Stressed the need to look at revenue
raising measures, such as a statewide
sales tax. He pointed out that Anchorage
does not have a sales tax. He spoke in
support of capping the Permanent Fund.
Testified in opposition to the
elimination of the Division of
Subsistence.
1136 GABRIELLE LEDOUX, Testified in support of full funding for
MAYOR, KODIAK the Department of Environmental
Conservation food service safety
inspectors. She stressed the impact on
the fishing industry. She maintained that
the local community does not have the
resources to provide the service.
CORDOVA
956 SUE ASPELUND, Testified in support of full funding for
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, Department of Fish and Game. She stressed
DISTRICT FISHERMEN that the fishing industry would receive a
UNITED, CORDOVA critical blow from the reductions and
noted that federal funding would be lost.
Testified in opposition to the
elimination of the Division of
Subsistence.
738 HELEN MANSUY, NAMI Testified in opposition to the reductions
CORDOVA for mental health programs.
613 NICOLE SONGER, CFRC, Testified in opposition to the reductions
CORDOVA for mental health programs.
528 BILL LINDOW, CORDOVA Testified in opposition to the
elimination of the Division of
Subsistence.
SEWARD
400 MONICA LUTHER, Testified in opposition to reductions for
SEAVIEW COMMUNITY mental health programs. Testified in
SERVICES, SEWARD oppositions to reductions in the
developmental disability grants.
216 WILLARD DUNHAM, Testified in support of full funding for
SEWARD the Department of Health and Social
Services.
BETHEL
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SIDE A
007 MIKE SAMUELSON, Testified in opposition to the
BETHEL elimination of the Division of
Subsistence.
054 DARCY ANDERSON, Testified in opposition to reductions for
BETHEL mental health programs. She stressed that
a lack of services would result in
increased state costs. Testified in
opposition to the unallocated reductions.
319 ARTHUR LAKE, BETHEL Testified in support of additional
funding for alcohol and substance abuse
programs. Testified in opposition to the
unallocated reductions. Testified in
opposition to reductions in village
public safety officers.
957 MARY GREGORY, BETHEL Testified in opposition to the
elimination of the Division of
Subsistence.
1111 CINDY DAVIS-BRYANT, Testified in opposition to reductions for
KENAI mental health programs.
RECESSED The Committee Recessed at 2:20 P.M.
1855 RECONVENED The Committee reconvened at 4:40 P.M.
PETERSBURG
1939 LARRY KING, Testified in support of additional
PETERSBURG funding for alcohol and substance abuse
programs. Mr. King also testified
against reductions to the Division of
Family and Youth Services.
2240 DEBORAH DOWNS, Testified in opposition to the
PETERSBURG unallocated reduction for the Department
of Health and Social Services. Testified
against reductions to the Division of
Family and Youth Services and Foster
Care.
2449 KARIN MCCULLOUGH, Spoke in support for funding for Head
PETERSBURG Start in order to receive the needed
federal funding.
2554 PAUL ANDERSON, Voiced opposition against any cuts that
MAYOR, PETERSBURG would hurt energy. Mayor Anderson voiced
continued support for the Alaska Marine
Highway Transportation System. He
encouraged using the Permanent Fund
earnings.
2750 SUSAN OHMER, Testified in opposition to the
PETERSBURG unallocated reduction for the Department
of Health and Social Services and the
cuts to the Division of Family and Youth
Services.
2949 DALE STONE, CHIEF OF Testified in support of full funding for
POLICE, PETERSBURG Department of Health and Social Services
and Department of Public Safety to
address crime and violence before they
become bigger than they already are.
3215 SHAWN RILEY, Testified in support of full funding for
PETERSBURG the Alaska Marine Highway System.
3327 SUZANNE HEBERT, Testified in support of additional
PETERSBURG funding for the Department of Education
and Early Development and in particular
funding for Head Start.
3549 CO-CHAIR MULDER Interjected that the Committee needs to
adopt the committee substitute.
3615 Vice-Chair Bunde Moved to adopt work draft, 22-LS1295\P,
Utermole, 3/11/01 and 22-LS1483\C,
Utermohle, 3/11/02. There being NO
OBJECTION, it was adopted.
GLENALLEN
3640 JOSEPH HART, Testified in opposition to the
GLENALLEN elimination of the Division of
Subsistence.
SITKA
3757 GERRY HOPE, SITKA Testified in opposition to the
elimination of the Division of
Subsistence.
3948 DAN MORENO, SITKA Testified in opposition to the
elimination of the Division of
Subsistence. He added his opposition to
any further cuts to the Alaska Marine
Highway Transportation System. He
pointed out that cuts will affect the
impact to the federal shares.
4224 KEITH PERKINS, SITKA Voiced concern on how the local
governments will be able to work with the
cuts made statewide. He voiced support
for a long-range fiscal plan.
4539 CANILLE FERGUSON, Addressed revenue building. She spoke to
SITKA cuts to tourism and how that will affect
revenues in Southeast Alaska.
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4627 Ms. Ferguson Continued testimony. Testified in
support of additional funding for the
Department of Education and Early
Development.
4510 TONY ZIMMER, SITKA Testified in support of revenue sharing
and safe communities. He added support
for continued funding for community jails
and at risk community housing. He did
not agree with unfunded mandates. Mr.
Zimmer addressed deferred maintenance
concerns. Testified in support of
additional funding for the Department of
Education and Early Development and
increase to match inflation.
PETERSBURG
4200 DAVE BERG, Spoke in support for greater funding and
PETERSBURG further funding for the state ferry
system.
WRANGELL
3917 ROBERT PLUNELLA, Voiced support for the Alaska Marine
WRANGELL Highway Transportation System. He spoke
in support for revenue sharing and save
communities and HB 20. He stated that
Wrangell was opposed to a statewide sales
tax.
3613 DON MCCONACHIE, Addressed SB 343 and the Wrangell and
WRANGELL Petersburg Borough. He commented that he
was concerned about that. He reiterated
support for HB 20 and 100% funding for
the Senior Tax exemption.
3412 Mr. Perkins Interjected his support for HB 20. He
echoed his support for a long-range
fiscal plan.
KETCHIKAN
3233 KEVIN MURPHY, Testified in support of additional
KETCHIKAN funding for alcohol and substance abuse
programs. He stated that the needs for
service resources have been increased
with the proposed budget.
3006 KAREN POLLEY, Voiced support for the State income tax,
KETCHIKAN which would provide state revenue. She
added support for capping the Permanent
Fund to support the state government.
Testified in support of full funding for
the Department of Education and Early
Development.
2746 RECESSED The Committee recessed at 5:30 PM
RECONVENED The Committee reconvened at 5:41 PM
2740
TOK
2700 MARY LOUISE YODER, Testified in oppositions to reductions in
TOK the developmental disability grants.
2433
KETCHIKAN
2414 PATTI MACKEY, Testified in support of full funding for
KETCHIKAN the Division of Parks. Spoke in support
of capping the Permanent Fund.
2203 GEORGE TIPTON, Spoke in support of capping the Permanent
KETCHIKAN Fund.
2040 BOB WEINNSTEIN, Spoke in support of continued funding for
MAYOR, KETCHIKAN the Alaska Marine Highway System.
Testified in opposition to the
unallocated reduction for the Southeast
Alaska Transportation Plan. He voiced
support for revenue sharing. Testified in
support of additional funding for the
Department of Education and Early
Development and the high school exam.
1555 JIM MARMON, Testified in support of full funding for
KETCHIKAN the Division of Parks, user fees.
1350 RECESSED Committee recessed at 6:00 P.M.
1335 RECONVENED Committee reconvened at 7:10 P.M.
FAIRBANKS
1309 SUZANNE PRICE, Testified in opposition to reductions for
FAIRBANKS mental health programs.
0812 DONALD RITTER, Testified in opposition to the
FAIRBANKS unallocated reduction for the Department
of Health and Social Services.
0558 JOANNE TREFETHEN, Testified in opposition to the
FAIRBANKS unallocated reduction for the Department
of Health and Social Services,
Developmental Disabilities
0350 TERRY SCHMIDT, Spoke in favor of the Governor's proposed
FAIRBANKS budget for FY03. Stressed the need to
look at revenue raising measures.
0111 DAWN SADLER, Testified in oppositions to reductions in
FAIRBANKS the developmental disability grants.
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0124 LINDA TREMBACK, Testified in oppositions to reductions in
FAIRBANKS the developmental disability grants.
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0250 VANESSA SPENCER. Spoke in favor of continued funding for
FAIRBANKS the University of Alaska.
0519 DOUG POMEROY, Testified in opposition to reductions for
FAIRBANKS mental health programs.
0830 ANDY HARRINGTON, Testified in opposition to the
FAIRBANKS unallocated reduction for the entire
state budget. Stressed the need to look
at revenue raising measures.
1010 MARTA MUELLER, Spoke in favor of continued funding for
FAIRBANKS the University of Alaska Agriculture
Program
1215 DAVID LEONE, Testified in support of additional
FAIRBANKS funding for the Department of Education
and Early Development and sufficient
Public Safety.
1444 JAN DAWE, FAIRBANKS Testified in opposition to the
unallocated reduction for the to
Department of Natural Resources, Timber
Sales Program.
1815 DONNA GALBREATH, Testified in opposition to the
FAIRBANKS unallocated reductions. Noted that to
kill the disease you don't cut back on
the antibiotics.
2050 STAN BLOOM, Testified in opposition to the
FAIRBANKS elimination of the Division of
Subsistence. Testified in support of full
funding for Department of Fish and Game.
Testified in opposition to reductions in
the Division of Parks, which would result
in park closures.
2318 ROGER HANSEN, Testified in oppositions to reductions in
FAIRBANKS the developmental disability grants.
2453 SHANNON UZZELL, Spoke in favor of continued funding for
FAIRBANKS the Denali Kid Care Program and the
University of Alaska.
2555 HANS GUNDERSON, Testified in support of full funding for
FAIRBANKS the University of Alaska.
2709 MARY WESTCOTT, Testified in support of full funding for
FAIRBANKS the Department of Environmental
Conservation.
2809 DON BILLINGS, Testified in opposition to reductions for
FAIRBANKS mental health programs.
3105 STANLEY NED, Testified in opposition to the
FAIRBANKS elimination of the Division of
Subsistence. Testified in support of
additional funding for fish and wildlife
protection in the Department of Fish and
Game.
3339 ANDREA EARNEST, Testified in support of full funding for
FAIRBANKS the Department of Environmental
Conservation, Fairbanks Laboratory.
3502 SUE COLE, FAIRBANKS Testified in support of additional
funding for the Community School Program.
3607 ANN SWIFT, FAIRANKS Testified in opposition to the budget
reductions. Testified in support funding
for Alaska State Troopers. Stressed the
need to look at revenue raising measures.
3836 EARL BEISTLINE, Testified in support of additional
FAIRBANKS funding for the Alaska Mineral Research
funding.
4145 RAYMAN STITH, Testified in opposition to reductions for
FAIRBANKS mental health programs for children.
4228 ANNETTE FREIBURGER, Testified in opposition to the budget
FAIRBANKS reductions. Testified in support of full
funding for Family Support grants.
4430 RAYNA HAMM, Testified in opposition to the budget
FAIRBANKS reductions. Testified against reductions
to the Division of Family and Youth
Services. Testified in support funding
for Alaska State Troopers. Testified in
support of additional funding for alcohol
and substance abuse programs. Testified
in opposition to reductions for mental
health programs. Maintained rural areas
suffer most. Spoke in support of capping
the Permanent Fund. Stressed the need to
look at revenue raising measures.
Testified in support of full funding for
the Division of Parks.
4705 SUSAN HANSEN, Testified in oppositions to reductions in
FAIRBANKS the developmental disability grants and
services.
4837 PATTY MERITT, Testified in support of additional
FAIRBANKS funding for the Department of Education
and Early Development.
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4901 PATTY MERITT, Continued to testified in support of full
FAIRBANKS funding for the Denali Kid Care Program
and expressed support for funding for the
University of Alaska.
4901 TABOR REHBAUM, Testified in opposition to the budget
FAIRBANKS reductions. Testified in opposition to
the unallocated reductions Department of
Health and Social Services. Stressed the
need to look at revenue raising measures.
Spoke in support of capping the Permanent
Fund.
4519 GABE SAM, FAIRBANKS Testified in opposition to the
elimination of the Division of
Subsistence.
4351 COLLEEN REDMAN, Testified in support of full funding for
FAIRBANKS the Head Start and the Smart Start
programs.
4029 CARL BENSON, Stressed the need to look at revenue
FAIRBANKS raising measures. Testified in opposition
to further budget reductions.
3818 AMANDA RACE, Testified in oppositions to reductions in
FAIRBANKS the developmental disability grants.
Testified in opposition to reductions for
mental health programs.
3527 TODD LARKIN, He maintained that state support for
FAIRBANKS programs creates a dependency on state
funding. He spoke in support of reducing
the role of government. He expressed
support for further budget reductions.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:33 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
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