Protecting Your Rights: Serving Sand Lake, Spenard and Turnagain

January 7, 2022

In this issue: • Virtual Pre-Session Constituent Meeting • Reapportionment Anchorage • Christmas Tree Recycling • Community Events

Dear Friends and Neighbors, With the New Year comes a new legislative session. Please join us next week for our Virtual Pre-Session Constituent Meeting! We look forward to seeing you.

Virtual Pre-Session Constituent Meeting

When: Wednesday, January 12 from 6:00 – 7:00 PM Where: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88074973755?pwd=UWFnSTlCVk1kTW5KUjBlVGd3aGFUQT09 For more information and to RSVP, visit our Facebook event page.

Reapportionment Anchorage

In accordance with the U.S. Constitution, Alaska the Constitution, and the Anchorage Municipal Charter, the Anchorage Assembly has begun the process of reapportionment. The process of drawing new Assembly Districts has begun. Click here for details about reapportionment.

Christmas Tree Recycling

When you're ready to take down your tree this year, recycle it for free at any Carrs location in Anchorage, Eagle River, or Palmer. Look for the marked drop-off areas in store parking lots. Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling (ALPAR), in partnership with the Municipality of Anchorage Solid Waste Services and CARRS/Safeway, is hosting free Christmas tree recycling through January 15.  For more information on what is accepted and information on recycling lights go to ALPAR's website.

Community Events Mark your calendars for these upcoming events: Sand Lake Community Council When: Monday, January 10 at 6:30 PM Where: Virtual Zoom Meeting. Click here for details. Turnagain Community Council When: Thursday, January 13 at 7:00 PM Where: Virtual Zoom Meeting. Click here for details.

2nd Annual Ice Carving Competition Sculptures will be on display during Holiday Lights this month. When: Monday, January 10 to Sunday, January 16 from 3:00 – 8:00 PM Where: Alaska Botanical Garden, 4601 Campbell Airstrip Rd.   For more information and to RSVP, visit the Facebook event page.

As always, please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely,

Rep. Matt Claman

CONTACT INFORMATION (907) 465-4919 Rep.Matt.Claman@akleg.gov State Capitol Bldg. Rm 118 Juneau, Alaska 99801 www.repmattclaman.com

CONTACT THE GOVERNOR (907) 465-3500 550 West 7th Ave. Suite 1700 Anchorage, Alaska 99501 ​Email: Governor Mike Dunleavy STATE OF ALASKA http://alaska.gov/​ State Info: (907) 269-5111​ ‌ ‌ ‌

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