The former Lt. Governor Fran Ulmer undertook a systematic job of overhauling the state’s electronic distance communications between its public servants and its public. This means it is possible to communicate by web interface E-mail to the Governor’s office as well as through traditional analogue means.
State of Alaska Governor Email the Governor
“I welcome ALL comments, concerns, ideas and questions.” [...]
2007-03-24
Thanks to an alert reader I need to point out that the form to write the governor is only available if you click on the link below. Your browser will then open a new tab at the proper website. Sorry I can’t make it more convenient.
2008-05-22 The Governor’s Office changed the link (URL) to the form sometime recently. The old link never finishes transferring. I have corrected the link above. The new link takes a long time to load, so be patient.
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Our Dear Governor,
I write today, with what I think is a pretty good Idea.
I just got through watching the evening news, and was angered over the Exxon repersenitive, who said that the gas piprline is not financial vaiable for them. We our still waiting to receive the court ordered payment from them for their huge spill years ago.
I suggest, we cut all these fat cat oil companies out of the deal, and build it ourselfs. Use the PFD fund to build the line, and then put the money back in the fund with the profits. You can have the citizens vote on it, if you have too. It’s just a suggestion. I think you are doing a great job for the state. Thanks M P. S. Anchorge
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Hi. I’m going to let Governor Palin know on her webpage that you wished to write to her. The actual link to her E-mail is in the post, but I will make it clearer. Web logs and the Internet in general are not as easy to use as the more experienced think. It’s really difficult to write for the Internet so the software knows what to do and the human knows what to do. Computers are really stupid whereas people aren’t.
(I only wish I had the Governor’s ear for science, technology, elders, health, safety, environment in the Unorganized Borough).
Dr Pam
Dear Governor,
I am writing this letter because I want to express my feelings on the condition of our roads here in Anchorage. The main roads I am talking about are the ones further up the slopes were most people live. These roads are constantly iceing over during the winter and it is a hastle for the plows to have to go over them twice a day I think getting some of them paid will help with plowing issues in a way that will help them to get less ice. I hope you think about this letter!
I think the Gov. Is a very vindictive person. She is showing her dislike for the people of Juneau by not giving financial relief to us due to the disaster of our transmision line
I am sure you’re hearing of the unsatisfied residents of Juneau in regards to your lack of help for us. Why are you not doing more? Why aren’t you in Juneau, where the problem is, and coming up with a resolution??? We all voted for you for a reason, and now feel you’ve turned you backs on us. Would it make a difference if you had family living here? Would that change your mind about getting disaster relief?
Can’t guarantee that the Governor reads this blog, but everyone’s concerns will be shared here. (the link to email the Governor directly is included above. With a phone card from ATT/Sam’s Club, it now costs 5 times (500% more) to telephone than to telephone the governor of New Mexico)
Electricity rates for Juneau and some parts of the Unorganized Borough are here–
Electricity disaster declarations in Alaska
Energy use and waste is a problem for the entire state, but there is no statewide effort at self-sufficiency and sustainability. Based on history, a new gas-line won’t help but a few. Maybe that is why the energy czar for the governor is looking for local untapped energy sources for off-road communities rather than a communitas or commonweal solution. That, at least, is the stated intent of the recent public meetings but a broader view is reported here, Web posted Sunday, May 11, 2008 State kicks off energy plan work By Tim Bradner Alaska Journal of Commerce
See also, [N.B. thimk] How effective will Alaska windfall rebates be?. Fairbanks borough declares emergency over soaring energy costs ( http://www.adn.com/news/alaska/story/401817.html )
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Hi Governor Palin, congrajulations on your new baby. God bless your child and thanks for working hard to keep the State of Alaska in great shape. I hope that you help us here in Juneau. I have six children and our three jobs are not enough to buy the clothes because all the money goes on food and gasoline and now aelp is over charging us. Please help us. Thanks again you have my vote and support for the your other 6 years of governor.
Alfredo velazquez from Juneau
Ex resident of Anchorage
Dear Governor Palin,
My name is Glenn Howson and I’m a resident of beautiful downtown Mountain View in the Municipality of Anchorage. The 2009 Budget items affecting us were presented by Senator Wielokowski at our last Council meeting.
I agreed with all that were listed with the EXCEPTION OF the 3.5 million that would be earmarked for the CHANLYUT enterprise. They just got a newly remodeled living quarters and they have the Diner on the corner that could, if properly managed, generate funding. I have no idea what the 3.5 million would be spent on, nor have they presented any kind of proposals to the Community Council before trying to get the money from you.
If you must AX items from all the proposals being submitted, I strongly urge you to cut this one first.
thanks much for your time and consideration,
glenn howson
Glenn, it’s too bad that the public involvement process for legislature projects isn’t better organized and run. For example, Bethel has proposed money for the 30-year old firehouse roof (badly needed repairs) and for the Tundra Womens Coalition new building (also badly needed).
However, funding for a swimming pool-community center that only a few in Bethel can afford to use is an example of a project that needs a re-think. Only a very few people voted for a sales tax increase (voters were told it was only a 1 percent increase when in fact it was a 20% increase) to pay for the maintenance of the unbuilt pool. The city must cut essential services now; fuel to run a pool heater is going over $5 a gallon; and the city can’t hire enough police and firefighters now, much less licensed lifeguards.
ADN.com just provided the links for what was vetoed or signed at
http://www.gov.state.ak.us/omb/
Unfortunately, all the information is in old school formats–
it is pdf files only. The basic information could be quickly listed in html for easy, rapid viewing (even the press release is in pdf file).
I’ll check when the files download and can be read.
The fire station roof was signed.
The search and rescue was signed.
The swimming pool was vetoed.
Good choices.
Some money for long-term care facility planning (YKHC) was signed. (Hooray. It’s another little start on a much needed and long-stalled project)
CHANLYUT was signed.
Tundra Women’s Coalition was signed.
I’m using the search function in Adobe Acrobat Reader to search keywords in document SB221_with_vetoes.pdf
Because so little was vetoed, maybe it would have easier for the state to list the vetoed projects?
Dear Gov. Palin: I was not planning on voting this year until McCain chose you as his running mate. I am ecstatic. Finally a woman unlike the angry, liberal, phony women we see in the public eye these days. I am pleased to see how positive you are handling the situation with your daughter and not choosing to abort the child. Your support for your daughter as well as the realization that she will have a tough time being a mother so young and with such responsibility is realistic. But i am sure as a cohesive family she will do well. Three of us will be voting for you this election and all the others I intend to convert. Just keep up being nonpartisan and ethical in all your dealings and this will give us all hope that the radical, leftist element we are not dealing with will not have the stronghold they are seeking and that is to make us into a socialistic, islamic terrorist society.