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David Guttenberg

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District 8:
Anderson; Cantwell; Chena; Clear; Denali Park; Ester; Geist; Goldstream No. 2; Healy; Pike; University Campus; University Hills; and University West

July 27th, 2012

Friends and Neighbors,

We are getting close to the 30-day “blackout” period, as suggested by our ethics committee. This means that you will not receive this e-news or legislative mail from me until after the primary race. However, my office is still here to handle any of your concerns. Please call 456-8172, e-mail or stop by my office.

Alaska Primary Election Tuesday, August 28th, last chance to register to vote for primary coming up

The Alaska Primary Election will be held on August 28th 2012. Polls will be open 7:00am to 8:00pm. Redistricting has caused many changes in legislative boundaries. For more information on where to vote and what district you now may live in, please click here.

The last day to register to vote in the primary election is July 29th, 2012. The Division of Elections here in Fairbanks will be open on Saturday, July 28th from 10am-4pm and Sunday, July 29th from noon to 4pm.

If you have any questions regarding voter registration, elections or where to vote please contact Division of Elections at (907) 451-2835.

Please vote on Tuesday, August 28th!

Interior Veterans Cemetery

Interior Legislators and I met with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to discuss movement on the long awaited Interior Veterans Cemetery. The department recently put out an request for information on suitable land in the area that could be used for a cemetery. After reviewing the proposals, we will accompany DMVA to look at potential land not far from recently studied land in North Fairbanks.

Despite the lengthy process, the project is moving forward. The DMVA and the Federal VA have been working closely to guarantee this project happens. We are all pleased with the work they have done to ensure that the needs of our veterans from all branches of the armed services including our guardsmen and their families have been taken into consideration.

Public Comment on Yukon Tanana Area Plan

The Department of Natural Resources has released the schedule for upcoming meetings regarding the Yukon Tanana Area Plan. This plan will serve as the basis for the management of state lands and waters within the planning area for the next 15 to 20 years. The lands affected include 9,068,010 acres of state owned land from roughly Rampart south to Cantwell. Classification designations include agriculture, wildlife habitat, minerals, public recreation, and forestry among many others.

This plan greatly affects all of us who are users whether it be for hunting, mining, fishing, mushing or camping. Your voice is needed to make sure the state knows how you use the land and what you envision as its future.

Please think about attending a public meeting to learn more about this important classification. Meetings will be held around the Interior. Those in District 8 are as follows:

Healy: August 6st, 6-8pm @ Tri-Valley Community Center

Fairbanks: August 8th, 6-8pm @DNR Northern Region Office, 3700 Airport Way

Cantwell: August 10th, 6-8pm @ Cantwell School

For more information about the plan, or to submit comments, please visit http://dnr.alaska.gov/mlw/planning/areaplans/ytap/, or call Philana Miles at 907-269-8529, email yukon-tanana.plan@alaska.gov .

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