Protecting Your Rights: Serving Sand Lake, Spenard and Turnagain

March 10, 2021

Virtual Town Hall

When: Thursday, March 11 from 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Where: https://zoom.us/j/97674424938?pwd=ZzJiZi9BVEZYT3ZjcG5ESnZsalFXUT09

All Alaskans 16 and Older Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccination

Yesterday, the governor announced that COVID-19 vaccines are now available for all individuals who live or work in Alaska and are age 16 and older. Visit covidvax.alaska.gov or call 1-907-646-3322 for more information and to sign up for a COVID-19 vaccination. If you are fully vaccinated, click here to learn more about CDC Recommendations.

Apply for Your Dividend Today

The Permanent Fund Dividend application season is January 1st through March 31st each year. All applicants can conveniently file online and electronically sign a Permanent Fund Dividend application.

Pick.Click.Give

Pick.Click.Give. was created by the Alaska State Legislature in 2008 to allow Alaskans filing for their Permanent Fund Dividend online to donate a portion or all of their dividend to eligible charitable and educational organizations. Applicants may choose to contribute to one or more organizations in $25 increments, up to the entire amount of the dividend. Donations are tax deductible and the State of Alaska issues a 1099-MISC, which you can use to report both your Permanent Fund Dividend and charitable contributions to the IRS. The 1099-MISC is available online at pfd.alaska.gov. You can access your 1099-MISC by clicking here.

Permanent Fund Dividend applications are available from January 1 to March 31 at 11:59 PM, though Alaskans may choose to add or adjust their pledges online through August 31. For a list of 623 organizations you can donate to, click here.

In Case You Missed It: Crisis Now Centers

Last week, I discussed Crisis Now–a model of community-based behavioral treatment that improves public safety, provides better treatment for those in crisis, and ultimately saves us money.

Click here to hear about Crisis Now in Alaska

Community Events

Mark your calendars for these upcoming candidate forums:

(Note: The Anchorage municipal election will be held on April 6, “Vote By Mail” ballots sent to voters on March 15, and voter registration done by March 7.)

West Anchorage School Board Candidates Forum

West Anchorage community councils are joining together to host a candidate forum for School Board candidates. All candidates are invited to participate in the forum to debate questions unique to West Anchorage communities.

Confirmed candidates: (this is subject to change–see Facebook event for updates)

- Seat B: Mark Cox, Judy Eledge, Kelly Lessens, Marilyn Stewart

- Seat E: Rachel Blakeslee, Sami Graham, Pat Higgins, Alisha Hilde, Nial Williams

- Seat F: Dan Loring, Kim Paulson, Marcus Sanders, Dora Wilson

- Seat G: Carl Jacobs, Elisa Vakalis

When: Monday, March 15 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Where: Online with Facebook Live

For more information and to RSVP, visit the Facebook event page.

West Anchorage Mayoral Candidates Forum

West Anchorage community councils are joining together to host a candidate forum for Mayoral candidates. All candidates are invited to participate in the forum to debate questions unique to West Anchorage communities.

Confirmed candidates: (this is subject to change–see Facebook event for updates)

- David Bronson

- Jeffrey Brown

- Forrest Dunbar

- Bill Evans

- Bill Falsey

- Heather Herndon

- George Martinez

- Mike Robbins

- Albert Swank

- Joe Westfall

When: Thursday, March 18 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM