KEEPING IN TOUCH
Phone:
(907) 269-0234
Toll-Free:
(866) 465-3892
Address:
State Capitol, Room 418, Juneau, AK 99801
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DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO TESTIFY ON THE BUDGET!
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Public Safety is Top Priority
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The right to feel safe in our neighborhood is something I take very seriously. Everyone deserves the right to feel safe in their homes and communities. Across the state, Alaskans agree - public safety is of the highest priority.
As chair of the Department of Law Budget Subcommittee, I've seen first-hand that we must take a multi-faceted approach to ensuring safe communities. Due to previous cuts, the Department of Law has deleted 22 prosecutors and 19 support staff positions. The result? Seven thousand fewer prosecutions due to lack of resources.
With Anchorage experiencing a record number of homicides and felonies, that is simply unacceptable. It's vital for our community to know that when a crime is committed, people will be held accountable for their wrongful actions. That's why the Governor and I are adding more prosecutors based in Anchorage through the
Public Safety Action Plan
, and through the amendments I brought forth in
Finance Subcommittee,
which I presented to the full House Finance Committee this week.
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While we're still focused on finding budget cuts and addressing inefficiencies in the state budget, I believe public safety is not an area we can afford to under-fund.
I will continue working on ways to improve public safety in our neighborhoods from a state and local level. As a father of three small children, know I take your concerns to heart. Please continue to
reach out
with any concerns as we keep working on this important issue.
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Public Testimony on the Budget
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Starting this Thursday, March 1st, the House Finance Committee will hear public testimony on the operating budget. This is the most important part of the process, and I hope to hear from all of you!
For Anchorage residents, testimony is scheduled for
this Saturday
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WHAT:
Public testimony on the state operating budget for Anchorage residents
WHEN:
Saturday, March 3rd, 10:15am - 11:45am
If testifying in person, please arrive 15 minutes early to make sure and get signed in. If you'd prefer to submit your testimony in writing, please email
housefinance@akleg.gov
by Saturday, March 3rd.
Not able to make it in person and want to call in? Please dial (907) 465-4648, and you'll receive a number and a time to call in for public testimony on Thursday, Friday or Saturday of this week.
If you have any questions about this process, or don't get the chance to offer testimony in committee, please reach out to my office. As always, I'd like to hear from you as we work through what I hope is an efficient process to passing the budget before the 90 day mark!
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Anchorage Caucus this Saturday!
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We're in our 7th week of the 2018 Legislative Session, and your Anchorage Delegation is coming back home to hear from all of you. Please come out to share your concerns, suggestions, ask questions, and let's touch base face-to-face!
WHAT:
Anchorage Caucus
WHEN:
Saturday, March 3rd, 2pm - 4pm
One part of this job that goes without saying is that we need your feedback. Hearing from my neighbors is the most vital part of my decision making process, and I would love for you to join us this weekend.
For more information, check out the Facebook event
HERE
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Sen. Dan Sullivan Addresses the Legislature
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When our federal delegation takes time out to speak to the State Legislature, it is quite an honor. This week, Senator Dan Sullivan spoke on his six key pillars of optimism for Alaska and the progress being made at the federal level to help our state's future.
It was great to hear from Senator Sullivan and his efforts regarding our natural resources, national security, and work for Alaskans!
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I always have time for my neighbors. If you have issues, concerns, or questions, please give me a call at (907) 269-0234, send me an email at
Rep.Jason.Grenn@akleg.gov
, message me
Facebook
, or contact me on
Twitter
.
If you are ever just looking a quick update on what's happening down in Juneau, checking out my
Twitter
,
Facebook
, and
Instagram
pages is also a great way to stay connected.
Warmly,
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Representative Jason Grenn
House District 22
Sand Lake, Jewel Lake, West Dimond & Kincaid
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Let's Keep in Touch!
(907) 269-0234
Rep.Jason.Grenn@akleg.gov
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Office of Representative Jason Grenn
State Capitol, Room 418
Juneau, AK 99801
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