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Wednesday, February 13, 2008 8:36 AM
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Oped
Any news on pred cont op ed?
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Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 8:23 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
NY
The sched really shows nothing in NY that is pertinent or requiring of my presence. That
means it's really not necessary for me to be away that many extra days - also means I can
handle the trip with just the NGA security they provide instead of duplicating personnel
with my own security. I'm sure someone would tell me if I'm missing something here - but
no need for NY, and DC security sounds like it's taken care of as it was last year. Thanks
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GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOW]
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 1:06 PM
To: •Sarah Palin'
Subject: for your approval!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
No. XXXX
Governor Palin Signs House Bill 317
February 13, 2008, Juneau, Alaska - Governor Sarah Palin today signed House Bill 317 into law.
HB 317 eliminates the limit on compassionate gifts that a legislator or legislative employee may
solicit, accept, or receive under the Legislative Ethics Act.
The bill was drafted in an effort to assist Representative Richard Foster, to whom a legislative aide
has offered to donate one of her kidneys. Compassionate gifts will still be reported to the Alaska
Public Offices Commission to protect the public's ability to know how elected officials are
compensated.
HM Our ethics reforms were never intended to prevent selfless gifts that could save a life," said
Governor Palin. 'Todd and I send Representative Foster our best wishes for a full recovery."
HB 317 passed the House and Senate unanimously and was signed into law in Representative
Foster's office at the state capitol.
###
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
8/28/2009
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Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 3:50 PM
Sarah Palin
Meeting request w/Senator Ted Stevens - Tuesday, 02.19.08
Governor - We received a call from the Congressional office stated that Senator Ted
Stevens will be in JNU on Tuesday, 02.19,08 and would like to have a courtesy call with
you. This would be a 15 minute greeting. Thanks, Janice
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GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TJCOLBERG]
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 20082:29 PM
To: 'gov.saraJ^yahoo.corrV
Subject: Update
Dear Governor Palin,
1 . When the State lost the Parental Consent case we also became responsible for an attorney fee to the
prevailing parties. The legal fees that court will direct us pay to the prevailing party in the Parental Consent
litigation will be near $700,000.00. This will be formally established shortly and then be forwarded to the
legislature as a supplemental request.
2. Sen. Ted Stevens is scheduled to be the Lincoln Day speaker in Juneau at the Baranov on the 19 th ■
3. Monday Sen. Dyson came to visit me and vented for a while about "separation of powers" and who should
he go to if I won't make his colleagues follow their own laws. I have pulled up the old files and he
apparently has had similar conversations with AG's Renkes and Marquez.
He floated across several topics and then out of the blue expressed regret that my dept. had not hired
Kevin Clarkson. Perhaps by coincidence that same afternoon Clarkson sent me an email asking why we had
not hired someone name Fred Valdez. Then Tuesday morning former Lt Gov. Loren Lehman sent an email
enquiring if I could explain why we had not hired Fred Valdez and asking me to call so he could vouch for the
fellow. I only mention this for two reasons: First, the Daily News noted that Clarkson is to be one of their new
columnists. Second, Clarkson and Lehman are prominent enough in political circles that I just wanted you to
be aware of their sudden interest in who we should hire. From what I have been able to determine Mr.
Valdez was interviewed and not selected. Both Clarkson and Lehman have stated in their emails that the
position he applied for remained vacant and advertised for several weeks if not months after he was not
hired. The impression they leave is that he was the only applicant and rather than being selected the post
remained empty. In fed the position was filled and the same type of position was later available after that and
also filled by another applicant. The position has not remained empty.
My plan in this is as follows:
I To the degree I respond to Clarkson or Lehman I plan to say little more than I cannot
discuss personnel issues with them.
II I said nothing to Dyson when he brought it up and he moved on to his next topic at the
time.
I only mention this because three fairly active political people seem to have taken a collective interest in
this in the last couple of days.
Talis
8/24/2009
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Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=REC!PIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 3:50 PM
Sarah Palin
Meeting request w/Senator Ted Stevens - Tuesday, 02.19.08
Governor - We received a call from the Congressional office stated that Senator Ted
Stevens will be in JNU on Tuesday, 02.19.08 and would like to have a courtesy call with
you. This would be a 15 minute greeting. Thanks, Janice
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gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Thursday, February 14, 2008 6:24 PM
Gaivln; Patrick S (DOR); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Tibbies; Michael A
(GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Re: Energy Coordinator - AEA Update
Sounds good. Thank you
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■Original Message
From: "Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)" <patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:23:12
To: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, Tom Irwin <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>, Marty Rutherford
<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, Mike Tibbies <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, Joe Balash
< j oe . balash@alaska . gov>
Subject: Energy Coordinator - AEA Update
Governor,
Things went well at the AIDEA board meeting today. After the delays and confusion of the
past few weeks, I think we're now on a clear path forward.
The board agreed with the direction I outlined to expedite the AEA Director search, and
we've scheduled five interviews for Monday with the intent of making a recommendation to
you a day or two later. I suggested we plan to forward 3 names with a strong recommended
order of preference.
The current names are: Steve Haagenson, Mark Foster, Eric Yould, Tony Izzo, and Jim
Hemsath.
The asst AG reviewed the conficts issue and basically said that, absent some personal
contractual arrangement, there shouldn't be any legal conflicts for a new AEA Director
He specifically said that he didn't see any legal conflicts for Haagenson.
Finally, the board agreed that no statutory changes are needed to implement the hiring of
the AEA Director and the splitting of the organizations. We'll seek funding for the
Director through the budget, rather than a fiscal note.
Let me know if you have any questions.
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-Pat
*Sent from my mobile device, please excuse any typos.
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GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SRPARNELL1]
Thursday, February 14, 2008 5:09 PM
, gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Conoco Presser
Good, thoughtful presser on Conoco. Hope the media will give it the airtime it deserves
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Wednesday, February 13, 2008 9:11 AM
, gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Leschper; Beth (GOV)
Lloyd; Denby S (DFG); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Re: Op ed
Shall I call Matt Zencey?
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Lloyd, Denby S (DFG); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Wed Feb 13 09:01:04 2008
Subject: Re: Op ed
in the meantime, I'd think skipping the "exclusive" may be in F and G's best interest, so
offering it at least locally to get our message out would do us good. I don't know if we
want to wait for exclusive pick up from national publication.
Original Message-
From: Beth Leschper
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: Sharon Leighow
Cc: Denby Lloyd
Cc: M Nizich
Sent: Feb 13, 2008 8:46 AM
Subject: RE: Op ed
Governor :
We literally just received word that the Washington Post will not run
your oped.
We will now try USA Today, which is next on the list.
We did include predator control information in your newsletter, as an
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additional venue to provide information
Beth
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Prom : gov , sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 8:36 AM
To: Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) ; Lloyd, Denby S (DFG)
Subject: Op ed
Any news on pred cont op ed?
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Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) (governor@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 8:43 AM
nate4u2rite@yahoo.com
RE: Education
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMailOgov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 6:31 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Education
Web mail from: Mr. Nathaniel Wenger
address: 128 S. 11th St. Apt. 3F Philadelphia PA 19107
484-571-4411
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Sarah Palin,
Happy Holidays, My interest in pursuing a career allowed me to dive into writing and open
new doors. I came right in, landed on top, and began thinking like a philosopher.
Civilocity is an idea that I, Nathaniel Isaac wenger, placed lexis upon my blank canvas
forming a republic for the people of the twenty- first century, placed below. I wanted to
send you some of my work. My last handout was titled 'Jewish Mafia' encouraging people to
use pens and not guns, building instead of destroying. My new one is titled 'Trunks and
Asses' discussing a republic for the people of the twenty- first century. A vision for the
future. X am trying to catch technology up with politics. I would be honored if it was
read and discussed by you and your colleagues. I have been changing government policy and
thought to send you a rough copy. I also had some questions concerning your view of the
American constitution. I was curious to know your opinions on the Patriot Act, a law
allowing the wiretapping of Am
erican citizens. In The United States of America you are innocent until proven guilty,
can a citizen be proven guilty without stepping a toe in a court room? Is it legal to
scream fire in an empty theater?
How
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Trunks and Asses
The World of Elephants and Donkeys
Republicans and Democrats
A republic for the people of the twenty- first century !
Welcome
my name is
Nathaniel Wenger
All rights reserved
Copyright ® 2007 by Nathaniel Wenger
No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted
In any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical,
Including photocopying, recording- Or by any information
storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing
from the publisher
Published by
Nathaniel Wenger
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Printed in the United States of America
Everyday men and everyday women are the wholesome organs that bring hope to this country.
A leaders role in democracy is to teach. The peoples role in a democracy is to rule.
Democracy cannot be the manipulation of what people want to hear. A government does what
is in the best interest of the government and not necessarily the people. Today, we
appoint people into positions of power who usurp for themselves the dominion of the
population as a whole.
Civilocity is the term I use to gain the people the correct information to be informed
about the actions that democracy imposes on the country and the world. To understand in
basic English the term Civilocity, it is allowing the people to watch the government. This
philosophy is going to be the groundwork for the next great civilization. A republic for
the people of the twenty-first century.
The most important aspect of Civilocity, is that it will allow a government to exist where
the corruption, secrets, and cover ups are removed from the nations capital, the white
house .
The people utilizing the technology of today such as cameras will allow the white house to
evolve before the publics eyes. This entitles a pragmatic philosophy called Civilocity
where the appointment of the president in a federal democratic state, is watched twenty-
four hours a day, seven days a week, broad-casted on channel one to the entire country, on
public television. To know what is occurring in a government which is appointed by the
voters can not end with the appointment of a leader. Lets get the people into the white
house and not just a person. How did the leaders first react to Democracy, women voting,
or African Americans voting?
Corruption will be a difficult task to remove completely from politics but when a person
becomes the president of this country, filling the most power position in the world, we
the people must do everything we can to remove corruption completely from that person. We
do not want another leader who informs the population falsely because of their personal
motives. The people of this nation will see first hand how the a democratic nation is run,
instead of having one leader who will be able to manipulate how a country will be run.
Our judgments in who we appoint to office at times is most alarming for the peoples
safety. We seem to desire faith in a candidate in hopes of prosperity in our own homes
whereas the truth seems to linger in secret meetings causing a false impression of whom
the candidates we vote for truly are. The voters must utilize our resources and technology
to ensure that the highest position, in the most progressive country, the president, is
free of corruption, secret meetings, and cover ups. We can accomplish this simply by
keeping the voters eye, of both parties, on the president by enforcing cameras when a
president assumes command of a country.
Since the rise of computers and television the nations in which utilize those technologies
have become more accepting in general. The information that the twentieth and twenty-first
century has been flooded with has allowed us to be more tolerant of music, clothes, art,
and movies which has caused a renaissance. You can see how the movies have evolved since
the time they first began not only in color but in content. This has caused our
conventional outlooks to reshape themselves in public and ever- slowly in politics.
Civilocity will speed the rate of progress while ridding the most powerful person in the
country, the president, of corruption in that persons time serving the people. The basic
human natures are now coming out and our beginning to be considered normal.
The people voting for the president will be informed as much as the president who is
speaking for the people. The voters want to watch the leader whom they appointed to power
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over their life. Civilocity will be a government of the entire population. It will empower
the people much like democracy did when it was first introduced. Imagine voting for a
president who will then be watched twenty four hours a day seven days a week on public
television, broadcasted to the entire country. It will finally be a nation that knows and
hears what is happening in the world because it will hear exactly what the president
hears. This is an open society. You will vote for a leader who will be watched by the
people and over the course of time it will begin to embody the true all American. It will
go through wavelengths changing into what the people need most in that period of time.
When people are tired of a serious leader it will open up a leader who is more
entertaining concerning policies.
The most challenging aspect to overcome is the peoples desire for appearance in a
candidate. Appearance already plays a role in who we appoint to office due in large part
because of our evolving technology including television and computers. Appearance will
play a larger role in politics because the public will not want to watch a hideous leader.
The more the president balances pleasure and work will be seen by the public and
identified in which the public likes viewing and should be doing. Too much pleasure will
leave the people upset at the lack of work and too much work will allow the public to see
the lack of pleasure. It will change in this cycle until it maintains a balance where the
people see a leader who implements the same beliefs as the majority of the population, a
true all American. This will cancel out corruption in the white house because the people
will vote for a leader every four years who, will be watched by the people and see what
the leader is implementing and dec
iding. What the president reads the public will read. What the president hears the public
will hear. All the small nonsense which the government partakes in will vanish. It will
finally bring just dominion to a country.
The people want to know exactly what the president knows because we are all on the same
team, humanity. Nobody leaves us, we only leave others. We cannot leave the president
alone after appointed in a democracy. The public needs to be intuitive about the
democratic policies and not maintain a tabula rasa state of mind. The chief informant will
be the president adhering to the publics wishes concerning what is taught. The president
of the United States will be looked upon for being the nations teacher. The President will
be a philosopher of insight, a leader with political connections, and an informant to the
public.
The leaders of today lack progression and reform which has been the foundation of what
created this society. The conventionalism of today is caused from the lack of acceptance
for the arts of liberalism and freedom. The republic of the twenty- first century has used
the government to control the people incorrectly and have penetrated the destruction of
many at the gain of few political leaders.
Such means of using technology through the patriot act has left a government to be bound
by unjust policy on there search for peace and security through the most un-American
means. The government is in search of free gurus who exhibit their first amendment rights
of freedom of the press and are left in the midst of the struggling class. This government
wasn't created because of money it was created because of freedom. A freedom which today
is lost and is in need of change. A person cannot have their life violated and their
freedoms and rights lost in privacy without a fair-trial. In the United states you are
innocent until proven guilty. This is not China where you are guilty until proven
innocent. The president's presumptions have been catastrophic in handling the people of
the world. We must turn the cameras on the people we appoint to the white house. The
information that is received from the patriot act is not entirely being classified. The
leak of information can lead a person to
become unpatriotic in how they conduct themselves.
Conventional Generation is the generation that is lead by conservative leaders and does
not maintain the progressive reform as the public of the country. We must implement the
technology of today into the white house for the people's safety, the voters, the police,
and the soldiers who make this country who she is. We have technology to fly in the sky
and yet we don't have a basic reliable voting machine in all fifty states. That in this
generation is preposterous.
The Conventional Generation is slowing the scientific and technological progress for new
improvements that will help the future of the people. It is expected that the people are
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unconventional and come up with new ideas that will become jokes to the conventional
leaders. It is expected that the nobles at parties will ridicule new trains of thought and
maintain Darwin's theory of natural selection. Any president opposed to Civilocity would
have something to hide from the people, the voters. The voters, who are the ones who
appointed the president too power over there lives. We are in the Conventional Generation.
The selection refers to the amount of money which is held by the pyramid of man. Money
wields power and by can also lead to corruption and unjust men and women. Thus, forming a
society whose only concern is maintaining the principles that we believe are more
civilized then other civilizations. We don't consider our effect on the environment
seriously. Oil consumption must be ad
dressed immediately on how it affects the environment.
In the previous generation we have seen nuclear weapons, AIDS, and global warming become a
topic of concern for the people who are under 35, the age needed to run for president in
the United States. Imposed on the people are repetitive ideas for conservative philosophy
that is not equaling the output of the people.
The exact definition of 'Democracy' by the Encyclopedia Britannica is, "literally, rule by
the people. The term is derived from the Greek demokratia, which was coined from demos
('people') and kratos ('rule') in the middle of the 5th century BC to denote the political
systems then existing in some Greek city-states, notably Athens."
Democracy and Civilocity go together like peanut butter and jelly. Civilocity, is as great
an idea as Democracy. This will empower the people. If we have the technology we must
embrace it to see how the president is conducting business. We cannot appoint a president
to lead the people and then not see the presidents decision process or a clear view of
what is going on. Anytime in a democratic nation where an approval rating drops below
fifty percent is not maintaining the definition of democracy, rule by the people. That is
a call for impeachment. If not it allows the government to become a dictatorship, where
the people are in power only one day every four years in the decision process of which
dictator we choose.
Looking at the people I do not see anything Conventional. Looking at the government and
how the nation in this day and age is run is strictly Conventional.
The laws of the country, the average person does not know where to find to read. When a
person reads the laws, it is not understood by the average American. On top of that they
use names to cover up the laws so people think they are helping the people and really they
can be causing harm.
The Patriot Act can be easily misused by the government and take away the rights of a
citizen in the Unites States without ever being proven guilty in a court where a single
citizens or voter can defend the constitutional rights given to us by citizenship. People
are allowed to scream fire in an empty theater without causing a concern although, when a
person screams fire in a crowded theater it is illegal and should be a cause of concern.
In the United States we have had a law for over 200 years which I am in favor of changing.
The law is called The Alien Enemies Act, officially it is called An Act Respecting Alien
Enemies. The law states that in a time of war a male over the age of fourteen, who is from
the country we are at war at, can be sent back to that country without a trial based on
the president's presumption. We need today to see where the president's presumptions are
coming from because many false presumptions are occurring. This leads the people to be
misled by the presidents actions.
In order to have the people truly rule, the people must know what is going on. In this
generation the conventionalism of expecting what's going to happen has not evolved. The
democracy has not been in pace with the technology and the society. In a Civilocity form
of dominion the people will be the rulers. The people will appoint a president and then
receive the same information the president receives. Democracy is the organ of wholesome
contentment. In the United States, the view of the country is that the people rule in the
decision of who will rule the people. Even today, democracy is then divided by electoral
votes where it is possible that the majority of the people wont necessarily elect a
president who will be voted in by the majority. Giving the power not to themselves but a
leader who will be able to lead on presumptions of their personal moral code of conduct.
Thus, it dismantles the rule by the people, democracy.
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A presidents role is to enforce the constitutional law of the country and come to
decisions based on the majority view. The appointing of a leader in a democratic process
is saying that we appoint a leader who is favored by fifty percent of the population. If
that percentage becomes smaller then fifty percent it is proven that the true definition
of democracy is not imposed on the people.
It is a conservative world believing in mystical beliefs. A politician is the most
unreligious person the country could have. In the past the leaders of the world have
thrust their beliefs on the public, persecuted anyone who didn't believe in the same
beliefs, and even declared themselves as G-d. How can a leader who uses force to execute
decisions, where lives will be taken, then go and pray that they should not kill. It
contradicts themselves and makes them all look like flip flopper's.
Mystical beliefs are adhering to the knowledge that you are following something based on a
presumption. We cannot be lead by presumptions in this Conventional Generation. Many
leaders say that there beliefs all stand for a metaphor and that already creates a divide
where every reader will take the metaphor differently breeding extremist's who completely
turn the words around a hundred and eighty degrees into their own philosophy losing the
fundamentals of what they themselves worship.
There is no doubt in my mind that there is a higher power. How am I suppose to know what
to call that power? I use the term G-d like most people in the world to make sense of
everything that I don't know. That is G-d! The creator of everything that changes. People
believe in metaphors and worship them which is the scariest thing mankind does. A
presumption is a fact not certainly known, thus being a theory of discussion and new
presumptions. Worshipping a mystical belief can lead a person to extreme presumptions
based on what they wish to believe.
Intelligent design was an idea to teach the biblical creation of the world in the school
systems. This idea was suggested in the courts in the twenty-first century that undermined
evolution. Today, science has proven that man was not created six days after the beginning
of existence. We have fossils of dinosaurs that range millions of years apart before the
time man evolved into homo-sapiens. Homo-sapiens, humans, are an evolving species. We have
learned to create fire and write languages which has set us apart from the other animals.
We continue to evolve in intelligence and an example would be in technological evolution
which includes the printing press, electricity, computers. The world evolves through plate
tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, ice ages, and all the elements that shape our changing
planet. Evolution to me is *the process of natural change.'
The government is much like a form of organized belief. Democracy is the motor of the
nation. It is imperialistic which refers to capitalizing from effort of supply and demand.
In school we are told what to study and that shapes our personal outlook. Civilocity will
evolve politics into the twenty-first century. We can not be lead by leaders who are
extremists, such as the American ex-republican senator Rick Santorum who suggested
intelligent design and took this issue to court and lost with an incorrect ideology in
modern culture, trying to teach the youth of the country that evolution is a myth. This
has been proven by science to be incorrect and evolution is in fact taking place today
even as I write. The government teaches us what to believe based on what we study. We must
make sure what we learn is science, evolution, and the acceptance that we do not know all
the answers. Our parents shape our beliefs along with the communities we take part in.
Mystical beliefs allow us to grasp
a story and retain the morals that could fit our real life, which benefits the people
from an idea that creates fundamentals in our daily life that we try to hold on to. The
understanding of what one wishes to believe will shape that person. Every president was
and is a person with a belief. That belief and the struggle for power will be the hardest
battle a man or a woman will face in the course of time; power from rise in society
verse's moral beliefs. The balance of the two, power and beliefs, will decide a man or
woman's fate and destiny. In a democracy that balance is maintaining what is in the
people's best interest and not one's best interest. Anytime the president appoints a
leader to a position of power the people will be informed of all the conversations and
decisions the president takes part in. Making a mockery out of the president would not be
watching the president, the person we appointed, but having an approval rating under fifty
percent because at that point democrac
y, rule by people, is not working.
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In this country we have a democratic vote and are dictated what is happening in the white
house after that vote. We don't have a democratic rule where the people have access to see
what's going on. Civilocity will allow the people to rule.
Environment is the most important issue that we can possibly discuss. Through the course
of my studying and learning, I myself have changed my views back and forth concerning how
we should treat the environment. I have struggled believing that we must do everything
possible to stop the alarming global warming which has proven to be occurring today. I
have also considered why dinosaurs, and by a scientific estimate ninety five percent of
all living creatures were removed from the earth prior to mankind and knowledge of global
warming. The effect's of damming and pollution on the rivers, than affects the process of
how we evolve over the next hundred years. The effect of draining the soil of oil and
using it for our energy only leaves me dumbfounded about how the world will react if the
earth didn't have oil for its energy. Now renewable energy in this day and age is being
replaced by cheaper means such as damming the rivers and creating nuclear energy which
causes only short term gain
or what we all love instant gratification. Not using our resources to create alternate
means of energy will speed up the chemicals being absorbed in our atmosphere which affects
the temperature on earth.
When people living in urban areas were not able to see the stars in the sky that should
have been the first cause of concern. The stars were a calendar for the people in prior
generations. The cities of today have become so polluted that in a metropolitan area it is
difficult to see the constellations in the skies above.
Plankton and trees are two of the largest leading plants that produce oxygen into our
environment. We use this oxygen to breathe. As the population increases we begin to expand
in all directions, vertically into skyscrapers and horizontally into farms. The forests
are being cut down at alarming rates and species are continuously being put onto the
endangered species list. We are in a country that states that we landed on the moon and
yet we can look at third world countries and do practically nothing to get running water
into the homes of people without water. We must leave the environment cleaner than we
found it. With the need of energy our consumption rate will only increase. Without
adequate forms of renewable energy that is implemented by our leaders the effects on
future generations will be devastating. Asserting ourselves in a diplomatic expression is
our fundamental responsibility as citizens in a free country. Addressing the issues is not
a job for one man. This is needed bee
ause of the topics of discussion, the cover ups, the secret meeting, and the corruption. A
president should have a keen eye on philosophy and an outlook on the world and the country
that desires improvements.
What good is a leader who doesn't build higher? A government is not suppose to only talk.
A government is a body of action. The difference between the United States and the Roman
Empire is that one of them is no longer here. The amount of information we have today
concerning global warming must be addressed because of how we are treating the ozone
layer. In the Industrial revolution the increasing technology and effect it has created,
has led to the need for this generation, to address the facts concerning our actions on
the environment. It is expected that we will be led by conventional wisdom and always seek
unconventional ideas in an imperialistic fashion. Imperialism will only fall when the
planet will not be able to withstand the humans greed. We will continue at a rate that
will not take the issues seriously until the effects are horrendous.
The amount of pollution and chemicals we are put into the air and water, is leaving the
future generations with many serious problems. An example would be to go fishing in a
river close to a city with a population over one million. The water is disgusting and if
we make the air as disgusting as the water we are in serious trouble. We used to be able
to drink the waters from the rivers for survival . Now, we must filter the water from the
rivers of the cities so we don't get sick.
In the Middle Ages people were so disgusting that disease spread like wildfire making man
search for new land. I never want to say we use to be able to breath the air in the sky
without a filter for our survival.
The technology that we are using is changing. The generations before us have seen cars,
computers, televisions, phones, planes, etc. all within the last 200 years. Mainly due to
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the Industrial Revolution. The rate of productivity and progress is not in pace with
allowing the people a true view of democracy in this day and age. The productivity is
increasing, the technology is increasing, the ideas are increasing and we must implement
them into our politics. The leaders are becoming more and more powerful and the discussion
topics that they discuss, only leaves the people wondering what is going on in this
country? Instating a Civilocity form of union, which allows the people to hold the power
and use the technology which we have access to, will create a fourth check and balance in
the government.
We have the correct technology to finally evolve Democracy to it's literal translation
l rule by the people*. A common voting machine that is the same in all 50 states where you
go to vote and automatically it tallies the results on the internet for the population to
view must be the start of attaching the technology of today into politics.
A democracy is not working if the majority of the country doesn't vote. The people in a
democracy must know the same information that the president knows, who is only president
because of the people.
The issues that people must take part in are endless. Forms of technology such as cars
which create the greatest source of emissions are creating alarming levels of pollution in
today's atmosphere. Carbonaceous fuels, which means fuels rich in carbon, are warming the
carbon dioxide rates over one hundred PPMVCC {parts per million by volume of concentrated
carbon) since the industrial revolution. Scientist understand that the need of energy is
increasing and the desire for technology to produce renewable energy is possibly the most
important topic that our generation is challenged with today.
The progression is not in pace with the people's effort. Our access through computers
allowing us to learn and take part in retrieving information has shaped our desire to
increase our knowledge. It is an American Proverb that, 'money is like manure, it is only
good when spread.' Isn't knowledge more important to spread? Knowledge is like manure, it
is only good when spread. We finally have the technology to make the true philosophy of
democracy occur. If we have the technology and the philosophy we must implement it into
modern times.
Entertainment and media are shaping the culture differently than how it is being lead.
Entertainment can influence a culture with images that allow people to be connected
through symbolism of a persons thoughts or feelings. The media portrays different figures
based on what they are told. The media is one of the teachers informing the citizens about
what is going on in the world with a view, that we only hope is true. Through a series of
events that unfold, we are taught how to perceive the information by the way it is
presented. For example if we are told its going to rain outside we might dress differently
and carry an umbrella. The entertainment and media industry shapes the culture which in
turn is looked for in the policies being implemented. Civilocity will create a time where
we know first hand by viewing our leaders actions whether or not we share the same thought
process as the leader. The discussion of what the leader is talking about over the dinner
table should include the
entire population to see what is being discussed. This will allow the country to be apart
of the meal with the leader and listen to the important issues being presented. If half
the country doesn't agree with the president actions that concludes that the president we
chose through democracy is not working for the people.
The public is taught and told exactly what to believe* With a culture that wants sex,
loves sex, and needs sex for survival it spreads like wild fire through the media and
entertainment portrayal. It doesn't matter if the divorce rates increase and children are
left with only a single parent. We love it! Dysfunctional families have become the norm.
Over fifty percent of all married couples end up divorced. Our families become the
communities we are in, the religions we worship, the cultures we share, and the country we
live in. We turn to accepting others as fast as we accept a movie grabbing our attention
and leaving us talking about it days later. We love it! We live to be entertained and we
live to find means of escape.
Today, the president is already made fun of daily on numerous shows on television, in
movies, in the newspaper, in songs, and in anything that the people can ridicule the
leader of the country with. We as Americans love the capitalistic, imperialistic, free,
society we are apart of. The people want to know who the mentors of the leader are, where
the president retrieves information, and our asking it to evolve at the same rate as the
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people. We want to know this because if the majority of the country is not approving of
the leaders actions, and I might be the first to say it but the people want to know why by
seeing why. People want to be taught by a leader, in this generation and future
generations, all the information, and the correct information. The president must be the
correct teacher to lead a nation and the nation needs to be able to witness, first hand,
everything the president does. This, will only benefit the people. This is where
Civilocity stems from the desire to be a pa
rt of the white house. If three candidates run for president and the winner receives forty
percent of the vote and the other opponents receive thirty percent then through democratic
process the person who wins the majority of the votes will be inaugurated into the white
house and must maintain over fifty percent approval rating, when the people are asked if
the president is doing a good job and fifty percent say respond with yes, we will be able
to see and speak clearly of the leaders leadership by watching how the president handles
office.
Drugs have been an increasing major issue in this society. During the nineteen twenties
prohibition occurred which made alcohol illegal. Something that people might not know is
that in that period of time it drove the underground market through the roof with the
demand of alcohol. It caused many deaths from poisonous contamination and gave many
alcohol dealers the money and the power to change the shape of the culture. Underage
drinking remains a common activity for the youth, and will be, until the law changes. A
soldier must be able to drink legally if a soldier is aloud to die for their country on
foreign soil and shoot a gun. This is common sense especially for moral.
Every year there is a new drug on the market. It allows drug dealers the opportunity to
make money through the distribution of the drugs because of the need of supply and demand.
The government must regulate drugs instead of allowing drug dealers to come to power from
the sales of drugs. Legalizing drugs and using the money for education or energy purposes
will allow the people to at least be better informed about what goes into their bodies. As
long as drugs are illegal they can be easily laced and mishandled. The amount of people
who are in jails because of drugs is overwhelming. The rehabs that people receive because
of drug usage, for help, has a success rate lower then fifty percent. In a democracy that
means that the majority isn't receiving adequate treatment. Drugs are an escape for people
who find reality too hard to deal with. The mind altering substance shapes a persons
feelings and might even give them confidence and a social circle to feel accepted. The
issues that are on
the tips of people's tongues must be addressed and dealt with in alternative means.
What's on the tip of your tongue? Civilocity will allow the people a chance to see exactly
the issues on the presidents table and how the president deals with those issues. As long
as entertainment makes drugs acceptable drugs will be consumed. Prohibition is a perfect
example of the effects of an illegal substance on the people of this country and the cause
and effect that occurs. Drugs are an issue that wont go away as long as there is a supply
and demand, and a media and entertainment that justifies the usage of drugs, will continue
to advertise to the people.
The amount of money the government could make in one year from the legalization of drugs
could build a solar power energy station in the Moab desert. The money for renewable
energy must be addressed. Wind power can also be utilized. This nation is laid out like an
American Quilt. All along this nation there are huge gray power lines, approximately a
million of them. If the money from the legalization of drugs was used to upgrade these
power lines into the twenty-first century and wind power was installed, it would provide a
remarkable renewable energy source. This will stop the dependency of energy from foreign
nations which we don't have close ties with. As long as there is a demand the supply will
be present.
Wars are fought with political leaders pens and young men's lives. We do not ride horses
into battle. We have weapons far deadlier then any other weapons from any time. The world
would be a better place if no soldier was aloud to step foot out of its nations borders in
the years serving their country. We have a map and GPS (Global Positioning System) that
allows us to view the entire world and divide the world up into different nations. Killing
is Neanderthal, peace hasn't evolved yet. Appointing new laws that would favor the people
would benefit the people and the world. We must foster progressive intelligence and not
ridicule and dismantle all unconventional ideas.
Communication is the key to grasping the realm of thought presented in this day and age.
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Different people intermingling and exchanging ideas breeds tensions which turns the more
uncivilized human beings to perform actions that go against their beliefs and the proper
edict of society. Whilst using Civilocity the people will watch the leader of the
government so the people will see what and who the government is watching. The perfect
check and balance to remove corruption completely and stop the cover ups that are
effecting the people who cannot speak up for themselves. The wars that the country gets
involved with will allow the people to receive the same information as the president. The
people are the ones who love this country and cant wait to volunteer to fight in the best
military in the world, the United State of America. Without the army this country would be
nothing. The military is the force that protects the country. The people in this country
must make sure the laws that the
soldiers fight for are upheld. This aspect of Civilocity is revolutionary because the
people want to know exactly what they are fighting for or defending.
People must learn never to follow a killer. Although, civilization and organization are
the reasons man sits on top of the pyramid of man. I cannot imagine how a person who
fights for their country will want to die on foreign soil because of the president's
presumption. The people want to know what is going on in the white house. Any tax paying
citizen, or a writer whose trying to make money to pay taxes, should have all the
information that the president has in a democracy. Today we have a chance to follow
leaders like Gandhi or Martin Luther King Jr. . These leaders were leaders because they
didn't want to be history they wanted to be the future.
The appointing of a president should be the appointing of a leader whose number one
objective is to inform the United States of America correctly, Civilocity will insure that
the people are not misled. It will make sure the intelligence is in the peoples hands.
Democracy means the people rule, not the government rules. The government is separating
itself from the people and the cover ups and secrets turn into scandals that affect the
entire nation. The presidents role is to inform the citizens with all the issues, both
small and large, and conclude the best solution that will be in the peoples best interest.
Every four years we appoint a president who is the leader in the time of war. We give the
power to him or her to protect us with the resources of the military. If we declare war on
a nation the president has the say but the people must know what they are fighting for,
against who, and why. This, in turn, will create an outlook on the world where if we go to
war with a nation they
sure will know what we are doing and where we are going to attack. This will be the
ultimate psychological advantage of the president because it alone will bring fear and
dread to all the enemies. The best part about Civilocity is it will have the people
informed and backing the leader of the nation because the people will have the information
and an idea of what's going on and why.
In Education the greatest scholars of the past have been taught by the most distinguished
teachers of their time. Today, the people can increase their knowledge through means of
internet access. This in turn allows people a chance to shape their own train of thought
and set out for an individual's unique destiny. To address the importance of an education
and the continuation of an education, beyond the schooling system and university setting,
is important for individuals to think independently and discuss the matters in group
settings. The media and entertainment are the teachers of the broad scope of information
which the public chooses to watch. An education system is only as good as the students
interest. A teacher can be someone you do not like but you can grasp certain knowledge
from which, in turn increases a person's mental stability* When people enforce Civilocity
the president would be the fundamental teacher that informs the students, the population
on how to lead. It will b
e the fundamental teacher because the leader will be watching the country and the country
will be watching the leader. Through the means of necessity and self improvement a
person's search for a topic and a job of interest will continue until satisfied. The
challenge that my generation, the conventional generation, faces is deciphering through
what we are told, what is really true, and what is false. The information the public are
blinded from hearing is not beneficial to the people. The free education system is the
basic knowledge we hope that people will grasp and benefit from. The intelligence that is
gained through means of the system varies from county to county based on location. Schools
that are in the inner cities and small southern towns are not receiving the same
information that other schools receive. Students learn more from their surroundings than
in school. Some students from the inner city attend schools with bars on the windows. I
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can only imagine how the students feel
The teachers in this country are the ones we should want to be the brightest leaders
informing the children basic lessons like how to build a website. This basic lesson all
students should know how to do by the time they graduate elementary school. We need
teachers who teach the students how to spell *there" in different ways and "to" in
different manners. We need teachers who make more money. In a democracy if the majority of
the country doesn't vote does that mean we don't believe in a democracy? In the year 2000
not even half of the citizens voted in the election for president. The most important
thing a person can do is vote.
Language is the biggest barrier between people. It is the communication that lacks
understanding of others practices. It is one thing if you can speak many languages but
what's the point of language if you cant communicate properly. Some of the most
intelligent people of our times have wasted away because of their false sense of
superiority and end up working a job that doesn't utilize their skills. It can also
utilize there skills for the wrong reasons and become corrupt with an ideology that
doesn't benefit anyone other than themselves. Civilocity is the one form of government
that will allow people to stop corruption. There will be the entire population watching
the president's actions.
The president would be the chief philosopher instructing new ideas that would fit the
changing times. Language unites people and that is evident in the alliances countries have
with one another that are generally closer between nations that speak the same language.
After language the major unification is beliefs. After beliefs the major unification is
race. After race the major unification is materials. These are the structures of behavior
on the most primitive Pyramid of Unification; Language, Beliefs, Race, and Materials, An
example would be having dinner with a person who speaks a different language. The
discussion concerning topics of interest is not possible. From that the smallest problem
that arises a person wouldn't be able to be communicated properly. A solution would be to
have a narrator or a common language that is understood by both parties. The loss of
communication that exist today, amounts to corruption seeking alternative means to handle
various situations. The best t
hing people can do is to talk face to face concerning a topic of interest instead of
finding alternative means to gather information. Even the CIA will state that the amount
of information they have is not one hundred percent correct. Language, in a Civilocity
form of society, will allow the people a better understanding of who the leader is, what
the leader is doing after being appointed, and how the leader is handling the people. As a
human, I would want to know what the president is doing at all times and who the president
is speaking with regarding how my life and other peoples life are lead. Civilocity will
accomplish that task. Language and communication is the highest form on the pyramid of
unification.
My idea is a philosophy of peoples rule. A democratic process allowing a fourth check and
balance, Civilocity, Philosophy is the study of study. The founder of western philosophy,
Socrates, suggested, through the words of Plato, the need to have a world run by
philosophers. Civilocity, would allow a government to implement its decisions with the
public knowing what is going on today. The voters will be able to see who they voted for
to lead them, on public television. This will bring forth a philosophy that will be taught
by the president and ruled by the people. In this day and age the president can implement
for his or her self the dominion of the country conducting it in an unjust fashion.
Philosophy is incremental in dealing with new issues that arise.
A president must conduct himself or herself as a leader who utilizes the resources he or
she has and allows the people to know his or her philosophy through the means of utilizing
technology. Civilocity will allow that to happen. Civilocity is a philosophy that retains
the power for the people by seeing and hearing exactly what is going on. The change that
occurs will be that a president will not only be the chief in command but the chief
teacher. The government will become a disciplinary and the country and the world the
students. If the teacher gets out of line the teacher must be replaced by the students,
the people. In accordance with the primary responsibility of the people, the government
must remain in position of instructions based on facts and not presumptions. If a
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presumption occurs, the false information will not be the devastation, rather it will come
from the best and bravest of our country, the soldiers. The philosophy of a soldier is to
follow orders. The philosophy of
a leader is to implement decisions based on morals, interest of the people, and fact. We
must implement the progressing technology to maintain a larger role in government so it
will benefit the people. Today, with the changing technology and transportation used for a
weapon of mass destruction the affects of going into a war, based on the fact that a
nation has weapons of mass destruction, is preposterous. We have the best military in the
world. After being attacked we must defend. To fight an idea will devastate the men and
women who use force to accomplish that task. In order to fight an idea you must win their
minds, win their hearts, and win their people. The time to fight with force is when people
are oppressed and that alone is a reason to invade a country. Today, we are fighting a war
in Iraq that could have been dealt with differently. If the president announced that we
would be fighting to free oppressed people, the support of the war will be far greater
then it is today. We
got attacked by a plane and then we were!
told that they have weapons of mass destruction. Those planes were the single worst
weapon of mass destruction this nation has ever experienced. Every nation has weapons of
mass destruction. Should we invade every nation with a plane?
Men and women were not even able to draw an accurate map until the last 50 years of
mankind with the introduction of satellites. When we want a map to navigate with we do not
grab a map from the 1700 's or even the 1800' s. We would want to have the most updated map
as possible concerning the topic of interest in which we are pursuing. It is the same with
government. A map of the world was once a dream and now a reality.
In this day and age the leaders would turn down the cure for cancer because it would hurt
the economy. Civilocity would allow the people to see if the president is making a higher
percentage of income then the GDP (Gross Domestic Product). The people don't want the
countries GDP to maintain between two percent and four percent while the president is
increasing his or her circles economic growth over four percent. The presidents circle has
been increasingly international rather than domestic, Countries that are not even a
democracy have been providing oil and increasing their economic growth more then the
population of the people who voted that person into power because of supply and demand.
About a trillion dollars is being spent in the war in Iraq. If a trillion dollars went
into building a renewable power station in America our dependency on foreign oil would
shrink saving American lives. The United States of America has had a history of moving
from country to country in the middle east in search for control of the oil as a power
source. This has cost us over a trillion dollars that if spent more wisely on a massive
domestic energy source the Americans money, for energy, would not be allocated out of the
country. This will begin to grow the GDP by keeping the funds in America.
Economy has been changing at rapid paces since the industrial revolution. This has been
caused from the availability of cars, televisions, the internet, and the phone. It is
similar to cigarettes. The effects are devastating and the benefits are amazing. The
increase in business and products that are now available can make anything into a suitable
interest from cars to T-shirts. We desire instant gratification. We are the founders of
fast food and we can clearly see how well that is affecting the economy not only in the
country but around the world. Economy is the force that will unite countries based on the
lowest level on the pyramid of unification, materials. The need to share materials and
generate something for personal gain will allow leaders in different countries, who have
different languages, worship different beliefs, and contain different races, a chance to
communicate through the desire of a certain material. To make that material accessible
will bring out our more civiliz
ed nature and we can have a chance to communicate through words the needs of any sect of
people around the world. Economy is the strength of our country and that is visible though
our proverbs .
The nations in the third world have the greatest potential for a labor force that can be
taught to make products which would be useful around the world. The third world needs our
money so they can have running water. In America we need our money to create our own
energy to power this monster country. The superior services are the reason we stand apart
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from the world. The utilization and organization that needs to be implemented to make the
standard of living stronger in foreign countries is a must so that other nations don't get
that bitter jealousy from the excess and consumption of the American people. Terrorist's
who oppose the philosophy of the American economy seek means to destroy the fundamentals
of our beliefs. How can we have one leader spending hundreds of billions on a war where
the progress is not clearly visible to the tax payers? I am tired of sitting back and not
addressing the issues that my generation faces.
It is conservative leaders that continue usurping for themselves the dominion of this free
country, if we the people, who appoint the leaders, spent our money more wisely we could
really improve Medicare, Medicade, Social Security, and a growing debt. The economy is
important to pay government officials such as firemen and cops higher rates.
Evolution has been seen in all forms of life because of our mission to adapt to the
changing climate. Through technology our advances have come at a cost to the environment
that is irreplaceable. Extraordinary concepts of evolution must continue to push the
evolution of mankind in order to get out of the conventional generation. We cannot
maintain leaders undermining scientific improvements that have potential to improve the
standard of living. Believing the flimf lammed information that evolution is a myth is
imprudent. The evolution that we are partaking in is only extrapolating the amount of
gases that goes through the atmosphere and chemicals that are polluting the skies and
flooding the rivers. We as people will continue to adapt to the cause and effect that we
are witnessing in the environment. Evolution occurs in everything. Our impact will shape
the process of how we evolve. A soldier evolves with the technology available and the
culture evolves with its leaders decisions.
Civilocity will evolve democracy. In order to control the evolution which is imminent we
must understand that we as people are evolving. As humans our brain is the fastest
evolving aspect of our lives. The information we receive is allowing us to evolve into a
more intelligent creature by the knowledge we grasp. We generally evolve according to what
is in our personal best interest of survival. In this day and age, money is the material
that allows us to buy food and receive the best information. The actions we are setting
forth on the environment is rapidly shaping a new planet. The environment is exposed to
different toxins and new levels of toxins that have not been witnessed by past
generations. Today we are in the process of documenting evolution. We are documenting our
effects on the environment and we are able to document how this nation is run while it is
run. We cannot build to destroy. Evolution has created a society that has climbed to such
heights and will climb to higher
heights to analyze our actions on the environment. We can make a difference by addressing
the issues before it is to late and foster a new generation that doesn't have pollution in
the pictures of our city skylines. I believe that it is a persons personal choice of what
goes into a person's body and the world's choice of what goes into the atmosphere.
Migration has lead people out of Africa to all regions of the circular world. The
migration began to shape different peoples appearances based on their environment and
surroundings. The different migration routes set different people with new obstacles that
forced them to adapt for survival purposes. The growing populations set up civilizations
that would become the first cities of the world.
Before Pharaoh Menes unified lower and upper Egypt, Mesopotamia was the first civilization
of progression, language, and insight. This was mainly due to its location and the amount
of different people that crossed its migration path. This has caused written language to
come into existence within the last ten thousand years. Migration refers to moving from
one point to another. The migration moving to a point in democracy where a fourth check
and balance is imposed on the government will maintain the definition of democracy where
the people rule. The president must allow the people to witness how he or she is
implementing policy. If the approval rating is under fifty percent clearly the people are
not ruling. A migration needs to occur and allow the people to witness the actions that
affect the people by the president. There are too many cover ups and too many corrupt
leaders that have control. Corruption will not stop until the people retain power over the
presidents actions. The migr
at ion will begin to progress when Civilocity is put into practice by the calling of the
people. We as people have come a far way since the time of Socrates and his views on the
world which today are still being enforced in western philosophy. The perfect leader would
be a teacher who the majority of the population listens to and follows. A leader must make
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the people around him stronger, A leader must build higher and set new standards for
others to follow. A good leader will understand history and keep history in his pocket and
the future under his shoe .
Technology is the reason Civilocity would strengthen the public* The amount of hidden
cameras that are present on the streets, in stores, and in our daily lives must be turned
around apd allow the people to watch the government. The people want a leader with nothing
to hide. The farmer from Texas who works from sun rise till sunset wants a chance to have
a say in governmental policies beyond voting once every four years. The people want the
mother of two kids who lives in New Hampshire and works two jobs a chance to have a say in
governmental policies beyond voting once every four years. The people want to be informed
of the secret meetings the president conducts and the reasons the president is such good
friends with nations that are not a democracy. We want to know what the president is doing
that is upsetting so many people or pleasing the public.
The next great civilization will be based on the philosophy of Civilocity. A vision for
all people to see how a leader leads. Our youth is retaining information exceeding any
previous generation. We must continue to foster that development. As the rate of
information increases, younger citizens must be able to partake in the governmental
process. This could happen if a voting age was reduced from 18 to 16. The youths who are
informed far more than at any other time would be able to take part in the decision making
and vote.
Love is the reason we chose to live where we live. We believe in the progressiveness of
the country, the laws, and the freedoms we hold. We want the best. We want to be
appreciated because of our actions* We want to make changes at all levels of society. Any
person is capable of making changes at all levels of society. Passion is the one thing
that is innate concerning human nature. Quite simply really, how the abolishment of
corruption, secret meetings, and misinformed citizens would be, if Civilocity is imposed.
The people would benefit from being informed to the highest degree. To be is simple and to
love a country is only known from the first sip of water. Shall it replenish the spirit or
nauseate the stomach?
Miracle
A wise man once asked a poor boy
If the poor boy could show him a miracle
The boy responded asking the wise man to close his eyes
He then told the wise man that there was a flash of color
The poor boy asked the wise man to tell him what color he saw
The wise man responded with I saw a flash of white
The poor boy asked the wise man to open his eyes
The wise man opened them looking puzzled
The poor boy immediately asked the wise man to close his eyes
This time tell me what color do you see
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The wise man responded with I see black
The poor boy responded to the wise man
See I can make you see while your eyes are closed
Dear Mayor Nutter ,
I have been very bipartisan in my approach to many progressive views. As a mayor,
I see you grabbing the forbidden and challenging society to create an equilibrium. My
first letter to you will be addressed on the issue of homosexuality. I am not discussing
derogatory words because I think they should be accepted just like civil unions in the
city of Philadelphia. This is where the Declaration of Independence was signed. *To be
or not to be is not the question" William Shakespeare, To be equal or not to be is. You
have four years to reshape America, not just Philadelphia. You will feel peer pressure
nibbling at your sides and your decisions will create many nights in a deep dark thought
of personal morals verse mainstream ideas. Civil Unions will revitalize this city.
Notoriously, many defied but few have the knowledge that the
pen can decide.
I am assuming a role as an advisor, like it or not. You must take the free words
you want and leave the rest behind. But, as you look back on your four year term,
wouldn't it be great to change the time. A chance you have, don't waste a second. Do not
shun what you do not know, it might be an apple and the seeds will be for you to grow.
You can transform this city into a picture your heart desires. Ominous, to rule
with iron, you can build or destroy? Undo the negativity and bring forth a changing
creativity.
Sensereally,
Nathaniel Wenger
Royalty
The world still has queens and kings
You shall address me
All you queens and all you kings
As your royalty
All the people shall call me
Nathaniel
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I think often and will tell you why we all started smaller then a dot on an i
I once spoke
To the leaders of the world
Telling them two and two wasn't four
I told them, that grass wasn't always green
And I told them
That I could sing
I once spoke
To the leaders of the world
Telling them that I could prove everything
I told them, that two plus two is four
I told them, grass needs water to be green,
And I told them
That I wanted to sing
I once talked
To the leaders of the world
Telling them I didn't know anything
I told them, two two was the sound of a train
I told them, that grass was always green
And I told them
That even you could sing
I once talked
To the leaders of the world
For the first time they listened to me
They finally knew what to do
It wasn't because of a word that I could sing
But it was because
I sung to you
Umbrellas
Umbrellas sticking out like poets indoors
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Spreading open to cover the rain
Nonchalantly sipping tea
Eating lemon cookies Breaking mirrors to see clearly
As the bed sits atop a loft
With a ladder leading up
Walking around the ladder once before bed
Then writing a poem for a poet
Another poet already dead
Inserting a penny heads down under my pillow
So I don't have to agonize about others picking it up
Mornings rousing up
Putting my shoes on a horse
I heard it was good luck
I had to pay a rich man a buck for that course
Knocking on wood these days
Wood refers to a point in the pants
My bed is swathed with hats and I sprinkle salt on the floor
In case it rains indoors
It might turn to ice I think
I scream bloody Mary
And always rabbit on the Isle of Portland
My leg stays shaking
Biting my nails at night
When I see a mocking bird
It always mocks me
So I have to mock it
I eat with my chopsticks upside down
In this mixed up
Philly town
My Ouija board tells me
What's going to happen tomorrow
I love yelling
Macbeth
Whilst stalking Macbeth
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And good luck
is so much nicer then break a leg
They always counter with thank you
I'm sailing off to see
This Friday the 13th I'm a sailor in my dreams
Always draped in blue
Grabbing a woman
Pulling her aboard although
She's dreadfully clothed
And most importantly
I constantly walk on the cracks
Someone has to fill in the holes
The whole story that is
Charlie
My grandfathers name
There is no other man like him
He taught me morals
And always try not to sin
He has been to mountains
And he built me real high
He gave me confidence
Because he's a good guy
He is sturdy on his feet
And swept my grandmother off hers
Head strong always taking care of the young
Charlie is his name
A true man
And since I am human
I was told we landed on the moon
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So all the land includes the moon
I will reach for the moon
For my grandpa Charlie told me I can
And from the top to the bottom of my heart
I love that man
Hes the best doctor
He likes my girls but he says
My wife is hotter
And yes grandma
You sure drive the boys crazy
Charlie is my role model
A wife
A nice house
A family
That's what a man is
Food on the table
Education
And now this is my poem
The best of all my poems
Cause its about my grandpa
Charlie is his name
He believes in peace
Respect others alike
He told me
If you don't have anything good to say
Don't say anything at all
And leave the place better then you found it
He's a good guy
He told me I will make it
Only if I try
My grandfather
Charlie
I love that guy
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do - ray - me - fa - So - la - te - do
How long the sun hides from the path
What calls for who am I to this
Or what I am to that
Does it linger through the abyss
A chance that follows me from shade
The clouds roll by gliding a blatant sha-do
Across the path across the night
Eyeing the ray of wanting light
How current the wind chases
Taking me past fa library
So if it is it ought to be
And the music continues la faint melody
Coming to terms with so sigh it tea
Sitting by the win-do
The dreams that fall with the rain
That quenches my heart down to my toe
How comes it offers opportunity
Waiting for such a harmony
For everything to be perfect
it will be tomorrow
Galaxies seem like chocolate
Milky ways with caramel
Universes we can cover with a thumb
As earth is merely a parallel
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The American Shelf
I wish a girl would buy me
Is our dream to be a product set on stage
Maybe its just an open American shelf
Racing through myself to throw a pass and win the super bowl
Play the comb of my hair as I looked at the camera
I knew I could do it all
Maybe its just an open American shelf
A shelf with poets and scholars of the times
I could find a place next to Whitman
and follow him with some rhymes
I knew I could do it all
I wish a girl would buy me
Or at least give me a call
484 571 4411
The Cave
Run away you scholared freaks
Adhering to the weakest links
Thou shall only try to honorably think
Why we cant see when you blindly blink
Vanished from the city hazed
It is me who learns to slow
The school was full of all to know
And I am left in retentive days
Dragons full of fire breathing dreams
Dreamers full of imaginative seems
Why is it that we are left so still
A question asked is hard to reel
Holler yes I am the creator of the father of G-d
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I created him with a pen and some ink
For G-d is a she so beautiful virgin and pink
Look hear mighty G-d here is the holy rod
Those shadows dance on the walls
Locked am I guessing there calls
For I see only animal shapes
Bats changing to purple grapes
Where tu is my time o sun
Blinded like hell bearers from heaven
Touching the shadows naked and slum
As locked am I growing comfortably numb
son of mine you must free
Let loose and voices let it be
How prayers once prayed with a squawking scream
Let alone it left my wandering dream
The shadows are not believed only misunderstood
My neck yearns for human touch
Behold such freedom where art thou such
To make a life from bad to good
Pensylvania
Aloud the bells ring open handily
Chimes feathering like ash from a fire
Blazing through skyward winds
Inhabiting gardens atop the volcanoes
Below lay hidden those liberty bells
Chiming through miraculous streets
Twisting waves with helixes dancing
As liberty stores hidden feats
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Trunks and Asses
The World of Elephants and Donkeys
Republicans and Democrats
16 pgs. 620 lines
30 years to complete 19 weeks into it
1 Gun inside the world of love from here to very more
2 Such human touch the foot to watch,
3 The golden key shall assure.
4 Dreams with fire chasing onward shadows
5 Gardens full, of forbidden fruit.
6 Whilst, nightmares ice the passing sun,
8 The world of bad to good.
13 Thus, creatures emerge dancing on toes
14 Such, virgins penetrate the humans birth.
15 Whereto, the seventh day gave power,
16 To such, trunks and asses, mindless worth,
1 How reds and blues seem to exist,
2 Nonsense from the media portrayed,
3 Shall lexis scribe the woman whom laid
4 From art of which dismissed.
5 Voices thus echo upon the breast
6 The war of time today.
8 Forever more the gun and fist
9 Tomorrow, shall only stay!
1 Upon the wing Keter will enter
2 Flying from the sky above.
3 From the family of Eve
4 He will change, a man into a dove.
1 How Moses sits inside the cross
2 Essenes dancing, by the Galilee.
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3 The Catholic priest of all to pray
4 "BeholcL, Keter, guiding the blind to seea!"
11 within a year the crown shall sit.
12 A chance only to make.
13 Shall Keter fit
14 Or create, a world believing a fake.
5 The people will choose to capture and divide
6 Royalties from the rivers Nile
7 Never understanding the royal inside,
8 The freedom of the wild .
9 Hence the opportunity that will distinguish the rest,
10 To comprehend, such a moral test!
11 To capture or release will decide Hebron.
12 For the rest of the world,
13 The storm is more powerful then the gun.
1 The time will start,
2 Where a child shall be born,
3 With wings and no beating heart.
4 A crown shall be placed above the skull
5 As only the dead will mourn,
6 Such a mourn, for the living soul.
The blood will run, filling the hills
1 Bringing alive the vanished and deceased
2 How trunks and asses will surely watch
3 Rivers screaming purely to feast.
9 Raunchy screens scream to deceive,
10 How wrong is spoken utterly clear.
11 Before one is, to try to breathe,
12 The birth of what is fear.
6 The parties unite such trunks and asses
7 One ambivalent noise.
8 The Tigris and Euphrates to erupt.
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9 Terrorizing, till all is destroyed.
4 Protruding in the depths, the man sticks out,
5 From the woman by his side.
6 Keter flies above the tide,
7 Restlessly, without a single shout,
18 Last it seems to expel such tense,
XI Knowledge from the day.
16 Wherefrom the common sense,
15 The path few go astray.
14 Touching gingerly Hebron's dust.
15 Golden dawn shall only bring,
16 Angelic love from Keters just ,
17 Upon the Keter with a wing
1 Helixes marvel deep inside
2 Such structures imbedded within.
3 To confront the world which hath died
4 From trunks and asses political sin.
6 Atop, the couple sits sheltered in a tree,
7 Forgetting the world of time today.
8 Passing and failing from love to lust,
9 The predators and the pray.
11 Zion erects true to the bone
12 Nibbling as the parasites begin to treat
13 Compelling a fear which thou hast shown
14 As the oceans melt from global heat
1 Thou chic witty and gorgeous,
1 Skin as soft as snow.
1 The land flowing with honey,
1 For the knowledge tree to grow.
1 Hence, the beauty where others can see.
1 A foundation flourishing from an atom.
1 Where neurons dance along the string.
1 Setting a land for Keter 7 s kingdom.
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1 Such is the wisdom, from law to justice,
1 The loving kindness, and the freedom.
1 Dominating the majestic land to victory.
1 Understanding, the pith of the mighty.
1 The splendor that will exhibit the portrait,
1 with star bright skies through the twinkling oceans
1 Flapping the wings Keter knows this.
1 The winds of changing motions
1 Keter soaring through the sky which was woven.
2 Passing the clouds which hath been pouring .
3 Unbeknownst/ the cries shall open.
4 And, befell the anger which came storming.
5 Vista, hath been seen from the mountain.
6 True allies, whom meet in rivers center halls.
7 Critical independence breeds cities and
8 Strength comes from the hands not jaws.
18 Above reckless undiscovered in use
22 With sun's rays masquerading from fates decline
23 Thy soft mind ever twinkling to fuse
16 How souls release the ever growing time
24 Hath a love be written upon the canvas
10 Stories passed through the ailing ear
9 Through spirits of the lusting mantis
8 For the faiths to listen and hear
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8 Organisms shiver caught on a string
7 Hallways to be tracked upon
6 Tis of thee to be worried
4 The storm is more powerful then the gun
An oasis to be seen from afar
A destiny Keter shall choose
Flying to save the couple
Or enjoying the heights of amuse
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Flapping to die I warn thee
Such echoes bounce from thy calls
How torture changes among thee
Trapped within thy crumbing walls
Vertically swooping upon the leaf ?????????????????????????
Grabbing a branch for the couple to swing
Lifting them from the world of grief
The world is merely a ring
9 Trunks and asses seem to enjoy
2 Obstructions stored beneath her ground
Whilst decisions surely employ
The search for Keter is found
Wars echo upon the mountains hills
Chiming through haunted streams
Loves heart waits in peril
Racing to save the elites
What worth is a single life?
The couple is merely two
For the sons and daughters
Are more then three
And then there was you
Remember dear Keter my letter
The bullet taken for the unknown
Choosing to save a single life
And ending the saviors own
Disperse and heal you cannot die
It was never meant to be
The trunks and asses surely scream.
Why can Keter only see?
Lifting skywards winds far behind
Silhouettes are only dark holes
Desire the eyes to see everything
And kill all who see lost souls
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Isolated stars twinkle songs
Sending harps heavenly prayer
Let alone let it be
How few have learned how to share ????????????
tast it seems the savior whom died
With eight levels of life and ten of kabbalah
Rest tonight as angels follow
You were the one whom cried out to Allah
Ijive for what is after
Love has the power of more then a word
To confront the inevitable disaster
Takes more then being heard
Keter the crown of the world
Healer of even oneself
Evolve the ages
Free the prisoners of hell
Rulers have never lasted
History can always change
The future is yet to be written
Upon a new page
Tomorrow shall see the sun
And tonight the moon will see all
Today, the waits lingers through the trees,
Grass harnessing the fertile land .
Above the path we choose to freeze.
One last chance at love in hand.
Has love ever saved an angel?
Dripped from the passion of the heart
Keter choose the night to wrestle
As dreams flow through the dark
Wrestling with a bullet deep inside
Apart gone from the earth
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With an afterlife of dreams
And a new birth with wings
Elites filled sacred chambers
Lost like scrolls hidden in foreign soil
Trunks and asses screaming with anger
When the day came they weren't loyal
Keter now knows all
The gene merely sprouted wings
With seeds planted before the bullet
Sowing the valley of the kings
102410
Is there a clown over here that couldn't cut the rain
The children are playing
The song is aiming for fame
Money is the pockets favorite friend
Green is only for the livestock and when
All the rain is caught on a string
You will wonder how much a song cost
To sit back and sing
The Oceans Jungle
The white whale sits in hell
The sharks walk the stairway to heaven
Ripping apart the stairs on the ladder
Sipping from the holy grail
With a punch from the tide
Waters crash hissing at the black bones
Parasites scavenging the oceans treat
Whipping their tails they lunge
Above the depth lie us
Alarming bells echo in the land
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Elephants spreading their ears listening
Stripping the bark till death
Inside the white dirt lay
Insects nourishing the hungry man
Yet only the man
Can write words
Of adventures from within
AJDove nesting bald eagles fly
Soaring from the ground feeding on the stream
Meeting airs rusted worth
Changing seasons
Giving life to the trees
Planting the seeds
With the purple wolfs pride
The sacred cross
Lifts the Os unto
The Ns and the grass begins to grow
On top of the canopy
Creating a new level
For the purple wolfs pride
The sharks sit atop the canopy of the jungle
Swimming in water they try
The ground is flourishing with color
While the canopy is naturally dry
The marvelous escapades triumph
Forthwith a Bengal tiger
With stripes of colors
Filling the hills with art
Portraits representing endless
Superiors in derivative emotions
Nodding towards the same
Stature of pose
Alone not a word not a sound
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Compelled by the silence of the paper
Reading the passion in peace
The eyes of the picture
Losing yourself in the shallow depth
With colors stretching boundlessly
fetter by letter composing
The art of the pumas eyes
North and South
North by south a mad man gets in power and drops a bomb on the north and south pole
simultaneously and the after effects
Movie
A summit of the most serious matter is taking place today in Australia. The leaders of the
G8 have all come together to discuss the issue of Iraq which has become a serious issues
because there leader gained access to multiple nuclear weapons. In Iraq the American
soldiers find that they are fighting a battle which is increasing in power. A US soldier
named Rostam meets a girl named Lif who comes from an influential Iraqi family and finds
out that Iraq is preparing to drop a couple bombs on two undisclosed spots. The soldier
relays the information to his captain and maintains the relationship with the girl, he
loves her. At the summit the G8 leaders discuss the possible attack destinations and
concluded that it was Washington D.C., New York City, or London. The Iraqi family found
out that there daughter told the American. Rostam and hit ran off together because there
love was to strong. There are three stories which include; the Iraqi party preparing the
bomb. The G8 leaders trying to
figure out where and how to stop it. And the soldier and the Iraqi girl falling in love.
The movie ends with two nuclear explosions in the North and South Pole.
The sequel includes the effects that the bombs have on the entire world and the couple
fights for survival in the changing planet.
Nate the Great
Raised Jewish and then I got lost in Native America
Found a gypsy on my way to Brooklyn
Saw how corrupt homosexuals were in Philly
And in Washington DC they just talked about me
Changed the definition of evolution in my book
It's the process of natural change
Not some biological theory
I realized the omnificence was merely the starting point
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Was the kid you just didn't know about
Until I wrote a poem all about
What I am in the world
Jupiter Zeus the sun the God the child who fell in love with a frog
I thought it would turn into a princess and then I read the story
And it was really a prince
But I saw my reflection so it must have worked
I am the author of the Jewish Mafia
A Jew in the states
Now you shall address me as
Nate the Great
The Band of the Waves
Most serious of matters for such unconscious men
Deciphering materials with a feather for a pen
Treading water swimming to the shore
I see it how I longed for it before
Walking the waves listening to its band
Reaching foot by foot unto the wailing sand
Falling back looking up at the sun
To see an angel they called her nun
Mouth to mouth on the edge of the world
Dressed in proper and her hair was curled
Come fishing with me was all she said
I'll show you what real men do with this lead
She taught me a book that was made before my time
She said for a poet you would appreciate its rhyme
Simply the words sunk into my heart
As I listened to her voice until the night got dark
The leaders she explained don't go to war
The are protected like there blood was pure
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Sitting at desks with those frail legs in chairs
Entreating for peace in those solemnly prayers
I gently asked if that would be me one day
She said if you are wise you will lead the right way
Prophesying a new order in my futures eye
Announcing a penny will surely equal a dime
Its up to you to stop whats ahead
Remember young man you must write with your lead
I looked at the journey I just came from
Listening to the band of the waves as they softly sung
Dear Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and President Mahmoud Abbas,
There will be peace in my lifetime. I suggest a new idea. I suggest a three country
solution in the middle east.
The west bank a democratic country of its own where any people can come and live in peace.
The west bank will be called Canaan. Canaan will have its own democracy and it's own army
based on both Palestinians and Israelis,
Palestine will be its own country for Palestinians in what is today called the Gaza Strip.
Israel will be its own country for the Jewish faith in Israel. All borders will be based
on olive trees and fences along the 1967 borders- but you must be able to see the tops of
the olive trees above the fences from Israel looking into the Palestine and the tops of
the olive trees above the fences from Palestine looking into Israel. The same will be in
Canaan. You will be able to see the tops of the olive trees above the fences from Israel
looking into the Canaan and the tops of the olive trees above the fences from Canaan
looking into Israel. We must remember we are all brothers.
Love,
Nathaniel Wenger
128 S. 11th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
484 571-4411
Nate4u2rite@yahoo . com
http: //www. nathanielwenger.com
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gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Thursday, February 14, 2008 4:57 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Re: polar bear interview
Sounds good.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon. le ighow@alaska.gov >
Date: ThU, 14 Feb 2008 16:47:33
To: Sarah Palin <gov, sarah@yahoo.com>, "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Subject: polar bear interview
FYI
The reporter from the Sunday Times of London never called me back after I told him that I
may be able to swing 5 minutes with the Governor.
Gove r nor -
May I use Larry's response should he need something in writing tonight?
"My approval ratings have nothing to do with it. Nor do political smarts' and
independence. Nor does anyone's prediction that the listing is inevitable. As the governor
of Alaska, I believe the listing is premature, a misuse of the law and a wrong answer to
the problem of global warming. Whether that is a popular stand does not matter; I believe
it is the right stand. And regardless whether polar bears are listed, I have a
responsibility to speak out and comment during the public process. I disagree if some
think I am wasting my time; it's never a waste of time to debate important public policy
issues. "
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
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(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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Baiash, Joseph R (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIP!ENTS/CN=JRBALASH]
Thursday, February 14, 2008 4:16 PM
Irwin; Tom E (DNR); 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Gaivin; Patrick S (DOR); Gibson; Kurtis K (DNR)
Re: Press
I thought it went very well. Statement should be out shortly.
Original Message
From: Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Baiash, Joseph R (GOV)
Cc: Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) ; Gaivin, Patrick S (DOR); Gibson, Kurtis K (DNR)
Sent: Thu Feb 14 16:05:06 2008
Subject: Press
Hpw did the press discussion go in Juneau?
Marty and Kurt, great job in a tough environment. Tom
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From: Kris Perry [krisandclark@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 9:06 PM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored); khbruce@gci.net; reddog2@mtaonline.net
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Golf Event Sarah wants to attend
Sounds good. Kurt, 111 follow-up.
Keeping Team 22 in our prayers for victory and safety! ! !
"Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)" <govpalin@alaska.gov> wrote:
I stink at golf. But I can caddy.
We're on our way to Squarebanks. Pray that Todd catches the young guys.
— Original Message
From: Kurt & Heather Bruce <khbruc e@gci,net>
To: Perr/s ^Privileged or Persotf *
Cc: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Thu Feb 14 20:03:50 2008
Subject: Golf Event Sarah wants to attend
Kris,
I asked Sarah if she was interested in attending a Korean Community golf event per the request of James
Shin of Peters Creek Chevron. Sarah said she would like to attend if she was in town and to schedule
through you. I found out from James today that the golf tournament is June 28th at Eagle Glen golf course
on Elmendorf AFB. I let James know I would contact you to see if it fits Sarah's schedule. Please let me
know if it is a go or no go. My cell is 227-5483 and James contact number is 727-5 183.
Thank you, Kurt
Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo vour homepage.
10/29/2009
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From: Myrna Brown [mbrown@ccthita.org]
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 3:58 PM
To: Myrna Brown; Andrew Ebona; Lindoff; Angel A (DOR); A Duncan Munro; amalia.monreal@searhc.org;
Miss Annette Marie Osborne; angel.cuIp@goldbelt.com; Alfred McKinley; Sr.; andrea doll; Andrea
Cadiente-Laiti; Beverly J. Vonda; Donnelly; Bernice M (EED); Buck; Hannah K (GOV);
bobIoescher@gci.net; Clifton; Kelly L (GOV); connie munro; Doloresa Cadiente; danthea; Brown;
Darreil (HAL); Ella Bennett; Ethel Lund; Corpuz; Elena (DOA); Susettna; Gomez; Shelly (HSS);
gary.droubay@goldbelt.com; Ishmael Hope; jfjll; Mason; Janice L (GOV); Jerry Ann; Judy Mason; Jerry
Bennett; Bennett; Janice A (DFG); Joann Patterson; Catherine V. Thomas;
kate.kokotovich@sealaska.com; Kathy Miller; Squires-White; Lynn (DOA); SueAnn Williams; Lavonne
Garvey; lkadinger@thrha.org; Nashoanak; Martha L (DOA); Maureen Brown; Mike Early;
marietta.hopkins@sealaska.com; Michele Metz; memartin@gci.net; Marie Olsen; Miller Mary E (DOL);
Marvin; Sharon A (HSS); Molly Yerkes; Barnes; Nancy C (LAA); Norman Sarabia;
norman.flood@goldbelt.com; nicole.hallingstad@sealaska.com; Korting; Nancy A (LAW);
peter@kootznoowoo.com; Percy Martin; pexendine@gci.net; Ruaro; Randall P (GOV); Ron Williams;
Renee Gulp; Rhonda Hickok; Selina Everson; Paiin; Sarah H (GOV); Thea Brown; Theresa Tanoury;
St.Clair; Vonda M (DOR); Vicki Soboleff; Victoria Johnson; Diane Carrier; Lyle James;
zuboffsj@gci.net; Andrew Ebona; anbjnu4@ak.net
Subject: Monday
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Alaska Native Brotherhood Camp 2 and Central Council of Tlingit and
Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska proudly announce the next Native Issues
Forum calendared for February 18th; Monday. We are proud to announce
that on Monday, February 18 th Senator Ted Stevens will be our featured
speaker from the United States Senate, Washington, D.C. The forum will
begin approximately at 1 1 :45 AM and conclude at 1 :00 PM.
Menu entree items: grilled salmon, roast beef/gravy, mashed potatoes,
steamed rice, buttered corn, fry bread w/butter, mixed berries w/bananas,
Sockeye chowder, salads: shrimp salad, cesar's salad, jell-o salad and fruit
salad. Although this is a holiday we are accommodating Senator Stevens
schedule and hope you can make plans on attending.
Thank you.
10/29/2009
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Thursday, February 14, 2008 2:49 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Fw: ANCSA call-in tomorrow - bullets?
Pis print
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Original Message
From: "Anders, Bruce F (DNR) " <bruce.anders@alaska,gov>
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:39:24
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc : " tom_irwin@dnr . state . ak . us " <tom , irwin@alaska . gov>
Subject: ANCSA call-in tomorrow - bullets?
Governor,
I am happy to forward you some ANSCA- oriented bullets to use for your call-in to the Board
meeting at 2:00 tomorrow (800-369-0860, code 130047#) . Today is extremely nutty for us
all, so I won't get to it before tonight (don't tell my wife I am working on this on V's
Pay evening!) . So unless I hear back from you to the contrary, I will simply plan on
pulling something (simple) together and shooting it your way for you tonight. Tom and I
will be getting together late this afternoon to plan our talk.
Bruce
PS, just finished war-gaming with Marty/Kurt for Fagan. I sold my soul and played Fagan
(of course to make for true debate prep, I conjured an intelligent Fagan) . They are
READY .
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 2:34 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Fw: ANCSA call-in tomorrow - bullets?
Pis print
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Original Message
From: "Anders, Bruce F (DNR) " <bruce.anders@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:39:24
To : gov. sarah@yahoo . com
Cc : " tom_irwin@dnr . state . ak . us " < torn . irwin@alaska « gov>
Subject: ANCSA call-in tomorrow - bullets?
Governor,
I am happy to forward you some ANSCA-oriented bullets to use for your call-in to the Board
meeting at 2:00 tomorrow (800-369-0860, code 130047#) . Today is extremely nutty for us
all, so I won't get to it before tonight (don't tell my wife I am working on this on V s
Day evening!) . So unless I hear back from you to the contrary, I will simply plan on
pulling something (simple) together and shooting it your way for you tonight. Tom and I
will be getting together late this afternoon to plan our talk.
Bruce
PS, just finished war-gaming with Marty/Kurt for Fagan. I sold my soul and played Fagan
(of course to make for true debate prep, I conjured an intelligent Fagan) . They are
READY.
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■m
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Thursday, February 14, 2008 2:41 PM
teighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 12:00 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr, Mark Cohen
address: 70 Park Street, # 75 brookline MA 02446
617-738-6743
MESSAGE :
Dear Gov. Palin,
I'm a longtime McCain supporter, and that lone Jewish Republican in Boston, only rumored
to exist.
I just called the McCain campaign to recommend he consider you as his running mate,
especially if Sen. Obama is the nominee.
As a former media producer for political campaigns and a political junkie, I think it
makes sense on more levels than I can fit in this box,
God bless my nephew in the Marine Corp and your son in the United States Army.
All the best
Mark Cohen
onepartdog@yahoo . com
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Thursday, February 14, 2008 2:34 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Rutherford;
Marty K (DNR); Irwin; Tom E (DNR)
Re: draft statement
I gave changes to tibbles
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Original Message-
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" < sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:19:05
To:"Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>, Sarah Pal in
<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Galvin, Patricks (DOR) " <patrick.galvin@alaska,gov>, "Rutherford,
Marty K (DNR)" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Subject: draft statement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
No. XXXX
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Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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From: gov,sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 2:15 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject; Fw: The Sunday London Times
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Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC,org>
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:55:22
To: "Denby Lloyd" <denby.lloyd@alaska.gov>, <ken.taylor@alaska.gov>, "Sharon Leighow"
<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>,»Larry Persily" <lpersily@ALASKADC.org>, <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: The Sunday London Times
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<gov . sarah@yahoo . com> wrote :
if we can find the iq minutes the response will be that [Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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else.
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Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Pate: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:20:35
To: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: The Sunday London Times
Gove mo r-
The London Times has an interesting question to pose to you-
"Why would the governor of Alaska, with her reputation for political smarts and
independence, risk her 85% approval ratings fighting against the registration of polar
bears as an endangered species - when all indicators are it will happen sooner or later?"
I suppose supplementary questions include what practical steps will she take to maintain
her position - more DC lobbying? - and what would it cost Alaska if the bears are
protected over the next few weeks or months?
They would like 10 minutes with you this afternoon. Thoughts? (They have a huge
circulation)
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
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(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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Thursday, February 14, 2008 2:13 PM
Mason; Janice I (GOV)
Fw: bullets on Point Thomson
Pis print
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Original Message
From: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:04:38
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)" <patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>, "Balash,
Joseph R (GOV)" <joe .balash@alaska.gov>, "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)"
<sharon . leighow@alaska . gov>
Cc: "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)" <marty, rutherf ord@alaska . gov>
Subject: FW: bullets on Point Thomson
Point Thomson bullet points.
From: Thompson, Nan G (DNR)
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 11:39 AM
. To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Cc: Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)
Subject: bullets on Point Thomson
DNR has scheduled a hearing that will begin March 3 to allow the Point Thomson
unit owners; ExxonMobil, BP, Chevron and Conoco, to present their ideas about alternative
remedies to unit termination.
In her December 2 6 order, Judge Gleason said that DNR correctly rejected the
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unit owners' plan of development.
The judge also told DNR to provide the unit owners with an opportunity to argue
about any other remedy besides terminating the unit, that may be appropriate in light of
the rejection of their plan of development and consistent with the law.
The Commissioner of DNR will hear their arguments, look at any written materials
they submit and decide what the appropriate remedy is for failure to submit an adequate
plan of development .
DNR will make a decision and send the case back to the judge by the June 15
deadline she set.
Also-I called Doherty (APN editor). He is haying the Bill white, who originally wrote the
story, call me back, but he said it sounds like they need to do a correction and may send
someone to the hearing. The correction will be that it is a hearing, not a meeting, and it
is with all of the unit owners, not just EM.
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Laura Chase [LCHASE@jpo.doi.gov]
Thursday, February 14, 2008 1:45 PM
Iversen; Allison K (JPO); Jerry Brossia; mthompso@jpo.doi.gov; Noian Heath
Henri Bisson; Slemons; Jonne D (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Lefebvre; Richard A
(DNR); Palin; Sarah H (GOV); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Katz; John W (GOV); Drue Pearce; Tom
Lonnie; Chris Hoidai; Dennis Hinnah; Patricia Klinger; Hans Neidig
INFO::: REVISED::::: USDOT/PHMSALetter:::::Chairman Dingell Response 02/14/08
FYI.
Uaura Chase, Public Affairs Officer
Joint Pipeline Office
411 West 4th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 257-1338, fax (907) 257-1397
1 chase® j po . doi . gov
>>> <dennis.hinnah@dot.gov> Thursday, February 14, 2008 l;35 PM >»
The temperature was corrected in the letter to Chairman Dingell.
Attached is the corrected letter.
Dennis
Dennis Hinnah
Alaska Coordinator
U.S. Department of Transportation
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
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Office: 907-257-1364
Mobile: 206-484-5887
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Thursday, February 14, 2008 11:24 AM
Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Irwin; Tom E (DNR); leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
3pm
Press sounds good - Balash just had some great sound bites he shared with me - I look
forward to speaking with you all before press. Thanks!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Thursday, February 14, 2008 11:15 AM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Lloyd; Denby S (DFG); ken.tayior@aIaska.gov; Kafe John W
(GOV); Persily; Larry A (GOV)
Re: The Sunday London Times
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Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 20:06:00
To: "Sharon Leighow" <sharon.leighow@alaska,gov>, "Denby Lloyd"
<denby.lloyd@alaska.gov>, ken. taylor@alaska.gov, "John Katz" <jwkatz@alaskadc.org>, "Larry
Persily" <lpersily@alaskadc.org>
Subject: Re: The Sunday London Times
If we can find the 10 minutes the response will be that iPrivileaed or Personal Material Redacted
IPriv/ilonort nr Pgrcnnal Matorio J^ Rftrlarifirl ~"~
Privileged or Personal Materia, But let me ask Larry, John, et al to chime in. And whomever
else.
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Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W {GOV)" <sharon, leighow@alaska,gov>
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:20:35
To: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: The Sunday London Times
Governor -
The London Times has an interesting question to pose to you-
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"Why would the governor of Alaska, with her reputation for political smarts and
independence, risk her 85% approval ratings fighting against the registration of polar
bears as an endangered species - when all indicators are it will happen sooner or later?"
I suppose supplementary questions include what practical steps will she take to maintain
her position - more DC lobbying? - and what would it cost Alaska if the bears are
protected over the next few weeks or months?
They would like 10 minutes with you this afternoon. Thoughts? {They have a huge
circulation)
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 1 1 :06 AM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Lloyd; Denby S (DFG); ken.taylor@alaska.gov; Katz; John W
(GOV); Persily; Larry A (GOV)
Subject: Re: The Sunday London Times
if we can find the 10 minutes the response will be that [Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
PrivilfifiPri nr Personal Material Redacted
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else.
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Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) " <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10: 20; 35
To: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: The Sunday London Times
Governor -
The London Times has an interesting question to pose to you-
"Why would the governor of Alaska, with her reputation for political smarts and
independence, risk her 85% approval ratings fighting against the registration of polar
bears as an endangered species - when all indicators are it will happen sooner or later?"
I suppose supplementary questions include what practical steps will she take to maintain
her position - more DC lobbying? - and what would it cost Alaska if the bears are
protected over the next few weeks or months?
They would like 10 minutes with you this afternoon. Thoughts? (They have a huge
circulation)
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
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(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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From: Leschper, Beth (GOV) [beth.leschper@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 11:39 AM
To: ExtemalEmailgsp; Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Lloyd; Denby S (DFG); Katz; John W(GOV);
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Bishop; Samuel T (GOV); Persily; Larry A (GOV)
Subject: Pred Control OpEd To Run Tomorrow
I'm happy to report that your OpEd on predator control is scheduled to run in tomorrow's
(Friday, Feb. 15) edition of The Hill.
It will run in the print edition and be posted online (www.TheHiU.com)
This is the audience that we were hoping to reach with this piece.
Background from the website: The Hill is known among those who influence policy as a
u must read" in print and online. It signals the important issues of the moment In an
environment filled with political agendas, The Hill stands alone in delivering solid, non-
partisan and objective reporting on the business of Washington, covering the inner-
workings of Congress, as well as the nexus between politics and business. The Hill
serves to connect the players, define the issues and influence the way Washington's
decision makers view the debate. The Hill has a print circulation of above 21, 000, more
than any other Capitol Hill publication. It is aimed at the 100 senators, 435 House
members, 40,000 aides and tens of thousands in the influence industry whose work
affects the lives of all Americans.
Beth Leschper
Deputy Communications Director
Office of the Governor
State of Alaska
907-465-3443
907-723-1321
10/29/2009
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Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Thursday, February 14, 2008 10:27 AM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMailOgov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 6:04 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Jaren Hoffman
address: 12500 Auke Nu Drive Juneau AK 99801
MESSAGE:
My name is Jaren Hoffman, and I am the Vice-Chairman of Alaska College Republicans. I am
interested in bringing Congressman Ron Paul, and Mike Gravel to Alaska. I am not a ardent
supporter of Congressman Paul or former Senator Gravel, but this is primarily for the
student body, I was wondering if you might be interested helping in bringing either of
them into the state; not that you would be supporting them, but because of their
respective connection to Alaska and/or attraction from students from Alaska, but
perhaps encouraging both Presidential candidates to come.
Thank you for your time,
Jaren Hoffman
Hof fmanl981@gmail . com
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Bailey, Frank T (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=REC1PIENTS/CN=FTBAILEY]
Thursday, February 14, 2008 8:15 AM
Nizich; Michael A (GOV); 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
'joe.schmk^alaska.gov'
Re: Parole Board - Linda Smith
Thanks Mike
I'm workimg on a presser this morning. Governor gave the green light on Smith and I'll
either add her in today's or in Monday's if we have to break the presser into 2.
Original Message
From: Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
To: Bailey, Prank T (GOV); ExternalEmailgsp
Cc : joe . schmidt@alaska . gov < j oe . schmidt@alaska . gov>
Sent: Thu Feb 14 08:07:18 2008
Subject: RE: Parole Board - Linda Smith
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Mike
-Original Message
From: Bailey, Frank T (GOV)
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 9:14 PM
To : ExternalEmailgsp
Cc: Nizich, Michael A (GOV) ; joe.schmidt@alaska.gov
Subject: Parole Board - Linda Smith
Governor,
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thanx
Joe
From: Bailey, Prank T (GOV)
Sent: Wed 2/13/2008 3:38 PM
To: Schmidt, Joseph D (DOC); Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Linda Smith - Parole Board
Hi Joe and Randy,
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Thursday, February 14, 2008 7:34 AM
Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Gibson; Kurtis K (DNR)
KWHL
I'm listening on pc down here in Juneau - you two are brilliant, articulate, passionate
awesome job!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From: Balash t Joseph R (GOV) [IO-SONOU- FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN-JRBALASH]
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 7:41 AM
To: , gov.sarah@yahoo.com l ; Irwin; Tom E (DNR); 'krisandclarktgyahoo.com'; 'ftt>907
@yahoo.com'
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Anders; Bruce F (DNR); Leighow; Sharon
W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV)
Subject: Re: KWHL
Does kwhl broadcast over the net?
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Kris Perry <krisandclark@yahoo.com>; Frank Bailey <ftb907
@yahoo.com>; Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Galvin, Patrick S (DOR); Anders, Bruce F (DNR); Leighow,
Sharon W (GOV) ; Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Sent: Thu Feb 14 07:38:13 2008
Subject: Fw: KWHL
They're doing great on kwhl this morning...
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From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:34:18
To: "Marty Rutherford" <marty. rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Kurt Gibson"
<kurtis . gibson@alaska . gov>
Subject: KWHL
I'm listening on pc down here in Juneau - you two are brilliant, articulate, passionate,
awesome job!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Thursday, February 14, 2008 7:38 AM
Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Kris Perry; Frank Bailey; Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Anders; Bruce F (DNR); Leighow; Sharon
W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV)
Fw: KWHL
They're doing great on kwhl this morning...
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Qriginal Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:34:18
To: "Marty Rutherford" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Kurt Gibson"
<kurtis . gibson@alaska . gov>
Subject: KWHL
I'm listening on pc down here in Juneau - you two are brilliant, articulate, passionate.,
awesome job I
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Bailey, Frank T (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=FTBAILEY]
Thursday, February 14, 2008 7:36 AM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Re: Parole Board - Linda Smith
Thank you.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Bailey, Frank T (GOV)
Sent: Thu Feb 14 07:25:20 2008
Subject: Re: Parole Board - landa Smith
Yes
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From; "Bailey, Frank T (GOV)" <frank.bailey@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:14:21
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc:"Nizich, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.nizich@alaska.gov>, joe.schmidt@alaska.gov
Subject: Parole Board - Linda Smith
Governor,
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thanx
Joe
From: Bailey, Frank T (GOV)
Sent: Wed 2/13/2008 3:38 PM
To: Schmidt, Joseph D (DOC) ,* Ruaro, Randall P {GOV)
Subject: Linda Smith - Parole Board
Hi tfoe and Randy,
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Thursday, February 14, 2008 7:25 AM
Bailey; Frank T (GOV)
Re: Parole Board - Linda Smith
Yes
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Bailey, Frank T (GOV) " <frank.bailey@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:14:21
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc: H Nizich, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.nizich@alaska.gov>, joe.schmidt@alaska.gov
Subject: Parole Board - Linda Smith
Governor,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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thanx
Joe
From: Bailey, Frank T (GOV)
Sent: Wed 2/13/2008 3:38 PM
To: Schmidt, Joseph D (DOC); Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Sybject: Linda Smith - Parole Board
Hi Joe and Randy,
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From: Erin Barber [eDarber@wiche.edu] on behalf of David Longanecker [DLonganecker@wiche.edu]
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 2:03 PM
To: Palin; Sarah H (GOV)
Cc: Barrans; Diane M (ACPE); Lois & Marshall Und; patheller@gci.net; Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: College Access Challenge Grant Program
I . . J
February 15,2008
Governor Sarah Palin
State of Alaska
P.O. Box 110001
Juneau, AK 99811-0001
Dear Governor Palin:
Last week, you received a letter from the assistant secretary of the U.S. Department of Education's Office
of Postsecondary Education, Diane Auer Jones, announcing the College Access Challenge Grant
(CACG) Program. CACG is a new formula-grant program designed to foster partnerships among federal,
state, and local governments and philanthropic organizations through matching challenge grants that are
aimed at increasing the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in
postsecondary education.
CACG funds will be awarded to states based on a statutory formula that is determined by the number of
people living below the poverty level (enclosed is a tentative allocation table for your reference). For FY
2008, the minimum award is $330,000.
While the final application package will not be disseminated until June 2008, the federal government is
encouraging states to begin their planning now. States will have approximately 45 days to apply for
funding as part of this grant program.
A regional approach is often a more effective and efficient way of tackling major issues, especially those
related to college preparation, access, and success. In an effort to assist states in the Western region with
the CACG application process and grant-management responsibilities, the Western Interstate
Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) is contacting its 15 member states to gauge their interest in
applying for funds as a consortium. Some states might be interested in a long-term arrangement, while
others might want to be a part of the consortium eariy on and eventually take over the management of the
grant on their own. WICHE is willing to be flexible with the specific arrangements, in order to meet each
state's needs.
WICHE has extensive experience with such arrangements. For example, for five years, WICHE and the
Colorado Department of Education managed and administered the federally funded Western Consortium
for Accelerated Learning Opportunities, in which nine Western states partnered to work to increase the
successful participation of low-income students in advanced placement courses and tests. As the
administrative agency, WICHE helped to alleviate some of the pressures of grant implementation and at
the same time provided states with a network of colleagues through which they could share ideas and
strategies for success.
if you are interested in being part of a College Access Challenge Grant Consortium administered by
WICHE or if you would tike to discuss this further, please contact me at dlonqaneckenawicrie.edu or
303.541 .0201 by Friday, March 21, 2008. 1 look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
David A. Longanecker
President
Enclosure
C c: Dolores Mize, Vice President, Public Policy and Research
[xj Text Box: Alaska , Arizona , California . Colorado . Hawaii . Idaho . Montana . Nevada . New Mexico . North Dakota . On
Michelau, Senior Policy Analyst and Director of Special Projects
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From: Norman Flood [Norman.Flood@Goldbeltcom]
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 3:36 PM
To: thenderson@coeur.com; dkerr@coeur.com; pgriffin@fs.fed.us; Johnson.Stephen@epa.gov;
Susan.L.Murphy@usace.army.mil; Kevin.J.Wilson@usace.army.mil; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV
sponsored); Hartig; Lawrence L (DEC); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Kate_Wi!ltams@stevens.senate.gov;
Nathan_Bergerbest@murkowski.senate.gov; Kevin,V.Kennedy@mail.house.gov;
Connie2McKenzie@stevens.senate.gov
Cc: Gary Droubay
Subject: Letter to Solicitor General of the United States 2-14-08
Governor Palin, Honorable Legislators, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Attached is your copy of a letter sent to The Honorable Paul D. Clement, Solicitor General of the
United States, dated February 14, 2008.
If you have questions or concerns please direct them to;
J. Gary Droubay
President & CEO
Goidbelt, Incorporated
(907) 790-1440
garv.droubav@goldbeIt.com
Thank you,
Norman Flood
Administrative Assistant
Goidbelt, Incorporated
(907)790-4990
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 10:35 AM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: NACME Scholar Website Announcement
From: NACME [mailto:enews@nacme.org]
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 8:00 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: NACME Scholar Website Announcement
(xj Visit NACMEBacksMe Home Page
From Your Friends at NACME
— The National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering
You are receiving this invitation because you care about the education of underrepresented minority
students, and because you value the role of engineering, technology, math, and science in our nation's
future.
NACME, widely known as the nation's largest privately funded source of college scholarships for Africai
American, American Indian and Latino women and men in engineering, has developed a brand-new
website to guide students to education and careers in engineering.
We want you to be among the first to try out our new site. Just click on the link;
www.NACMEBacksMe.org.
NACMEBacksMe.org will guide you through a wealth of information on the engineering pathway from
middle school and high school through college graduation and employment, with emphasis on NACME'
broad spectrum of resources for future engineers.
The new site is designed for students, parents, educators, and mentors. We are very proud of this
website and we hope you find it useful and compelling. Let us know what you think!
Thanks for visiting, and for your continued support.
Irving Pressley McPhail
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
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CREATING OPPORTUNITIES, ENSURING SUCCESS
All content © 2008 NACME, Inc. All rights reserved
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From: Governor Sarah Patin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 10:34 AM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: AVTEC February 2008 e-newsletter
From: Linda Carpenter [maHto:linda.carpenter@avtecedu]
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 10:04 AM
To: Palin, Sarah H (GOV)
Subject: AVTEC February 2008 e-newsletter
February 2008 e-Newsletter
View This Message In Your Browser
AVTEC Information Links
■ AVTEC Web site
• Contact Info & FAQs
- Admissions & Financial Aid
■ Training Programs & Courses
- Training Costs & Dates
- Trades Math Online
• AVTEC News and Events
- £j&c&nt News gnjj Event?
- Donations tQ AVTEC
• jofr, Opportunities at AVTE.C,
- Advisory Board News
• AVTEC Faculty
- AVTEC Presentation (PDF)
Visit the AVTEC Web site for the
latest news, events and updates.
www.avt gc. ecju
Sarah Palin
Governor of Alaska
Jobs are Alaska's Future
Click Bishop
Commissioner
Fred Esposito
AVTEC Director
Graduates & Employers Loving AVTEC's Fac
Maintenance Mechanical Program
(Pictured above left to right, Jim Newton and Daniel Turner)
It is attitudes of former students like Jim Newton, which ti
is doing the right thing. Not only are they teaching industt
they are instilling the desire to keep learning in their stud<
someone were to ask me if I would hire an AVTEC gradual
would respond "without a doubt". The programs at AVTEC
the future employees of Alaska," said John Crews, Princes
Maintenance Foreman, who hired Newton,
Click here to read article.
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Meet AVTEC's Director.
Fred £soosito</A< body>
Send Mr. Esposito an e-mail,
fred.esDOSito@aytec.edu
Know someone who would be
interested in receiving this
information? Click here to tell them
Things Speed Up at AVTEC
It is 11 AM and do you know where AVTEC students are? There are
Automotive Technology students in San Diego, Information Technology
students in San Jose and every one of the Business and Office
Technology students are in American Fork, Utah. Virtually that is.
Click here to read article.
10/29/2009
Congratulations to Jacob Coots!
Jacob Coots was the first student in the new Pipe Welding program to
certify. He was also the first high school student we have had that
certified in Structural Welding.
Click here to read article.
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Combination Welding Program Now Offered
AVTEC has developed a new 35-week Combination Welding course in
response to Alaska's need for qualified welders to enter into the
workforce as the Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline begins construction.
Click here for more irtfofiftation.
e-Newsletter Comments & Feedback
The AVTEC monthly e-Newsletter Is published by the Alaska Vocational Technical Center
(AVTEC) to keep friends and alumn) In touch with the news and events of AVTEC. Comments or
feedback regarding this newsletter can be sent to Unda Carpenter,
Hnda T carpenter@avtec.edu.</FONT< bodv>
Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC)
www.avtec.edu
P.O. Box 889 ~ 809 2nd Avenue ~ Seward, Alaska 99664
Admissions (907) 224-3322 | (800) 478-5389 | Fax (907) 224-4143
AVTEC is a component of the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPiENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOW]
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 4:49 PM
To: 'Sarah Palin'
Subject: FRANK initiative language
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From: Bill McAllister [mailto:bmcallister@ktuu.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 4:13 PM
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: FRANK initiative language
Alaska Statutes .
Title 44 . State Government
Chapter 6 . Capital
Section 50. Purpose of AS 44.06.050
previous: Section 10 . Site of Capital.
next: Section 55 . Relocation Expenditures.
AS 44.06.050. Purpose of AS 44.06.050
The purpose of AS 44.06.050 - 44.06.060 is to guarantee to the people their right to know and to
approve in advance all costs of relocating the capital or the legislature; to insure that the people will
have an opportunity to make an informed and objective decision on relocating the capital or the
legislature with all pertinent data concerning the costs to the state; and to insure that the costs of
relocating the capital or the legislature will not be incurred by the state without the approval of the
electorate.
Alaska Statutes .
Title 44 . State Government
Chapter 6 . Capital
Section 55. Relocation Expenditures.
previous: Section 50 . Purpose of AS 44.06.050
next: Section 60 . Commission.
AS 44.06.055. Relocation Expenditures.
State money may be expended to relocate physically the capital or the legislature from the present
location only after a majority of those voting in a statewide election have approved a bond issue that
includes all bondable costs to the state of the relocation of a functional state legislature or capital to the
new site over the twelve-year period following such approval. The commission established in AS
44.06.060 shall determine all bondable costs and total costs including, but not limited to, the costs of
moving personnel and offices to the relocation site; the social, economic, and environmental costs to the
present and relocation sites; and the costs to the state of planning, building, furnishing, using, and
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financing facilities at least equal to those provided by the present capital city.
Alaska Statutes .
Title 44 . State Government
Chapter 6 . Capital
Section 60. Commission.
previous: Section 55 . Relocation Expenditures.
next: Section 100 . - 44.06.2991 Capital Relocation, Expenditures, Planning. [Repealed, Sec. 1 Ch 54
SLA 1981].
AS 44.06.060. Commission.
The legislature shall establish a commission composed of nine members, including a chairperson and
two persons from each judicial district, appointed by the governor and confirmed by the legislature, to
determine the costs required by initiatives or legislative enactments authorizing relocation of any of the
present functions of state government
From: Leighow r Sharon W (GOV)
To: Bill McAllister
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 4:09 PM
Sharon Leigh ow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907)465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOW]
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 4:48 PM
To: 'Sarah Palin'; Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: polar bear interview
FYI
The reporter from the Sunday Times of London never called me back after I told him that I may be
able to swing 5 minutes with the Governor.
Governor-
May I use Larry's response should he need something in writing tonight?
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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From: Gaivin, Patrick S (DOR) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=PSGALVIN1]
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 10:35 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV); gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W
(GOV)
Subject: Need to Talk, ASAP
Governor,
Tom, Marty, Joe and I would like to talk to you as soon as possible this morning
about Conoco's announcement today, and our response. We f re contemplating a 3
p.m. press conference to get our message out immediately- We'd like to talk before
we decide on a course of action.
Janice, please let us know if there is a time slot we can slip in. Thank you.
-Pat
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOWl
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 4:48 PM
To: 'Sarah Palin 1 ; Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: polar bear interview
FYI
The reporter from the Sunday Times of London never called me back after I told him that I may be
able to swing 5 minutes with the Governor.
Governor-
May I use Larry's response should he need something in writing tonight?
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOWl
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 10:21 AM
To: 'Sarah Palin'
Subject: The Sunday London Times
Governor-
The London Times has an Interesting question to pose to you-
"Why would the governor of Alaska, with her reputation for political smarts and independence, risk
her 85% approval ratings fighting against the registration of polar bears as an endangered species
- when all indicators are it will happen sooner or later?" I suppose supplementary questions include
what practical steps will she take to maintain her position - more DC lobbying? - and what would it
cost Alaska if the bears are protected over the next few weeks or months?
They would like 10 minutes with you this afternoon. Thoughts? (They have a huge circulation)
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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From: Galvin, Patrick S (DOR) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=PSGALVIN1]
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 10:35 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV); gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherforxl; Marty K (DNR); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W
(GOV)
Subject: Need to Talk, ASAP
Governor,
Tom, Marty, Joe and I would like to talk to you as soon as possible this morning
about Conoco's announcement today, and our response. We're contemplating a 3
p.m. press conference to get our message out immediately. We'd like to talk before
we decide on a course of action.
Janice, please let us know if there is a time slot we can slip in. Thank you.
-Pat
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From: PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SRPARNELL1]
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 10:31 AM
To: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: 'gov-sarahtgyahoccom'; Kelly; Russell T (GOV)
Subject: Legis. activity on merit scholarships
Mike,
We heard Rep. Guttenberg is trying to file a bill by Monday (personal bill deadline) related to
merit/needs based scholarships. I called Rep. Guttenberg and asked whether he might be
open to jointly filing it with a Republican who had expressed interest. He said he was so I'm
working to put Rep. Wes Keller together with him on this project. (Wes had told me that he was
very supportive of merit scholarships and I'm hoping he can provide a more conservative
balance to what Guttenberg wants to do.)
Rep. Meyer had already expressed interest in funding such an effort in stages so this might all
dovetail into a House led effort. Just wanted you to have the heads up this is percolating in the
background.
Sean
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From: Crome, Cora J (GOV) [/OSOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=CJCROME]
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 2:32 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: FW: UCI BOF Mtg
Governor,
I asked Denby for a summary of actions by the board of fish at their recent meeting, which is below. We are
meeting tomorrow to discuss what we can do to improve the situation in the Mat-Su valley, since they are
unhappy with the results of the board meeting. Commercial fishermen in Cook Inlet are pleased with the results,
although they won't be fully satisfied. Mat-Su sport fishermen benefited by declaration of Susitna River sockeye
salmon as a stock of concern, but there were no further restrictions imposed on the drift net fishery as Mat-Su
advocates were requesting.
The department has reinstated the Deshka coho weir after numerous requests by Mat-Su legislators.
Also, the board was very pleased with the decision to have the Habitat Division moved back to ADF&G; there was
even applause from the audience. We have received a flood Of very positive e-mails, letters, and calls on habitat
as well.
Cora
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From: Lloyd, Denby S (DFG)
To: Crome, Cora J (GOV)
Cc: Bedford, David G (DFG); Taylor, Kenton P (DFG); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: UCI BOF Mtg
Cora:
We are near the end of the Upper Cook Inlet salmon meeting of the Board of Fisheries. The following are the
main actions that they have taken (including the first four, which I reported to you yesterday):
1 . Prohibition of personal use fishing for sockeye in the lower Kenai River (which occurs in July) from boats
powered by 2-stroke engines (other than direct fuel injection engines); this parallels action recently approved by
the Governor and DNR for the middle Kenai River.
2. Susitna River sockeye salmon have been declared a stock of yield concern, in answer to requests and
proposals from the Mat-Su region.
3. Extension of the Upper Cook Inlet eastside set giii net fishery from a previous closure date of August 1 to a
new closure date of August 15, with only two regular (12-hour) open periods allowed during the Aug 11-15 time
period.
4. Liberalized sport fishing retention for early Kenai River Chinook salmon (for fish 20-28 inches only).
5. Clarification that managing salmon fisheries in Upper Cook Inlet for the escapement goals (whichever ones are
applicable: biological, sustainable, optimum or inriver) shall take priority over other elements of regulatory
management plans such as prescribed closed windows and limits to extra emergency order open periods.
6. Granting the department authority to raise or lower sport fishing bag limits for sockeye incrementally by
emergency order (e.g., rather than by prescribed steps, from 3 per day to either zero or 6 per day currently in the
regulations for Russian River in the Kenai).
In sum, the eastside set gill net fishermen and the drift gill net fishermen gained some of the clarity in fishery
management plans that they have advocated for during the past several years and the eastside set gill net
fishermen gained some fishing time in mid August. Hopefully this will reduce some of the rhetoric that we've
heard from these groups over the past year or so.
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The Mat Su sport fishermen benefited by declaration of Susitna River sockeye salmon as a stock of concern, but
there were no specific regulatory restrictions imposed on the central district drift gill net fishery (to expressly allow
for passage of Susitna sockeye) as Mat Su advocates were requesting. While the stock of concern declaration
will be seen positively by Mat Su advocates, they will not be satisfied, thus we will likely hear criticism that the
Board did not go far enough to protect Susitna River stocks.
The liberalization of sport fishing rules will be taken positively by sport fishing advocates, but they will remain
disappointed that prescriptions for closed windows were found to be of lower priority than management for
escapement goals.
Just so you (and the Governor) know, the department has also decided internally, and we've let the public know,
that we are going to reinstate the coho portion of the Deshka River weir program (i.e., the notorious $55,000) from
our federal sport fish funding sources. Also, the Board was very pleased that the Governor decided to have the
Habitat Division moved back to ADF&G; there was even applause from the audience.
Let me know if you need more, DL
Denty S. Uoyd
Commissioner
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
P.O. Box 115526
Juneau, AK 99811-5526
907-465-4719
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From: Fagerstrom, Erika (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECiPIENTS/CN=EFAGERSTROM]
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 10:18 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: House
Hello Governor,
Would you like steaks or chicken grilled (or something ordered) for dinner tonight?
"And let us not lose heart and grow weary and faint in acting nobly and doing right, for in due time and at the
appointed season we shall reap, if we do not loosen and relax our courage and faint" Galatians 6:9
Thanks for working so hard for the good of our state!!!
Erika Fagerstrom
Executive Residence Manager
Governors House
State of Alaska, Office of the Governor
716 Calhoun Avenue, Juneau, Alaska 99801
Phone: 907465-3500; Fax: 907-465-2031
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 8:26 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Thank - you!
From: Stephen Davies [mailto:akdavies5@hotmaii.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 10:12 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Thank - you!
Thank -you for responding so quickly. We are hopeful Governor Palin will be able to attend our
Baccalaureate ceremony, and are waiting to hear her decision. Please try and let us know as soon as
possible.
Thank-you very much,
Barb Davies
> Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 09:45:00 -0900
> From: governor@alaska.gov
> Subject: RE: Other
> To: akdavies5@hotmail.com
>
> Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns,
> opinions, and/or information you have sent are important and valuable to
> the Governor. Although she is unable to respond to each and every email
> herself, your message has been received and is being reviewed by the
> appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your need,
> suggestion, or comment.
>
>
> — Original Message —
> From: WebMail@gov.state.ak.us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
> Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 8:36 PM
> To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
> Subject: Other
>
> Web mail from; Ms. Barb Davies
> address: 9041 Little Creek Drive anchorage AK 99507
> 907 349 1191
>
> MESSAGE:
> Dear Governor Palin,
> The Service High School Senior class would like to extend an invitation
> for you to speak at their 2008 Baccalaureate graduation ceremony on May
> 13th at 6:30pm. This could be as brief as a 10 minute speech, or longer
> if you are available. We would be thrilled and are very hopeful you may
> consider accepting this chance to speak to and motivate our Seniors. Our
> focus for speakers is "It is not merely goodwill that should motivate
> us, but rather each of us have an individual responsibility to give back
> to our community.". We especially would be pleased for you to speak as a
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> successful female role model.
>
> Thank you for your consideration, we hope to hear from you.
>
> Barb Davies Senior Baccalaureate Representative
>
>
>
> akdavies5@hotmail.com
>
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Friday, February 15, 2008 10:50 PM
Leschper; Beth (GOV)
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Re: Pred Control OpEd Online
Good deal. Thanks! Can we try local pubblication too - Bush Alaska publications need to
see this, Fairbanks, the Valley and Anchorage too.
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■Original Message-
From: "Leschper, Beth (GOV) " <beth. leschper@alaska . gov>
Pate: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 10:03:34
To: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, govpalin@alaska.gov
Cc:"Nizich, Michael A (GOV) » <mike.nizich@alaska.gov>, "Lloyd/ Denby S (DFG) '*
<denby.lloyd@alaska.gov>,"Bishop, Samuel T (GOV)" <sbishop@alaskadc.org>
Subject: Pred Control OpEd Online
"The Hill" changed the headline, but no other copy changes. Here is a link to the website
http://thehill.com/op-eds/let-alaska-shoot-its-wolves-2008-02-14.html
Beth Leschper
Deputy Communications Director
Office of the Governor
State of Alaska
907-465-3443
907-723-1321
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Friday, February 15, 2008 7:23 PM
'govpalin@aIaska.gov'
Re: Hockey
FYI their tickets may be next to Chancellor Steve Jones.
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To: Stepovich, Melissa M (GOV)
Sent: Fri Feb 15 19:20:35 2008
Sub j ect : Re : Hockey
Excellent, They are on their way.
Original Message
From: Stepovich, Melissa M (GOV)
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Fri Feb 15 19:18:08 2008
Subj ect : Re : Hockey
Sherry Remson will be at the back gate door with 2 tickets (wearing black pants, black
sweater, red coat) . Sherrys number is
Privileged c En J°y
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To: Stepovich, Melissa M (GOV)
Sent: Fri Feb 15 19:04:09 2008
Subj ect : Re : Hockey
Any way Track and his buddy can get it though? They're asking,.
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From: Stepovich, Melissa M (GOV)
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To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Fri Feb 15 19:03:13 2008
Subject: Re: Hockey
Thanks, enjoy your family time. Jon says hello.
Melissa
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From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To: Stepovich, Melissa M (GOV)
Sent: Fri Feb 15 18:49:06 2008
Subj ect : Hockey
I sure hope they'll understand - it's tough to change scheds at last minute and get
everyone on the same page for the hockey game tonight. So- we'll not plan on dropping the
puck tonight. Thanks Melissa - and I sure appreciate all your help today!
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Friday, February 15, 2008 7:23 PM
'govpatin@alaska.gov'
Re: Hockey
FYI their tickets may be next to Chancellor Steve Jones.
Original Message
Prom: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To; Stepovich, Melissa M (GOV)
Sent: Fri Feb 15 19:20:35 2008
Sub j ect : Re ; Hockey
Excellent. They are on their way.
Original Message
From: Stepovich, Melissa M (GOV)
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Fri Feb 15 19:18:08 2008
Slab j ect : Re : Hockey
Sherry Remson will be at the back gat e door with 2 tickets (wearing black pants, black
sweater, red coat). Sherrys number is [Privileged o| Enjoy
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To: Stepovich, Melissa M (GOV)
Sent: Fri Feb 15 19:04:09 2008
Subj ect : Re : Hockey
Any way Track and his buddy can get it though? They're asking. . .
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From: Stepovich, Melissa M (GOV)
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To: Pal in, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Fri Feb 15 19:03:13 2008
Subject: Re: Hockey
Thanks, enjoy your family time. Jon says hello
Melissa
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To: Stepovich, Melissa M (GOV)
Sent: Fri Feb 15 18:49:06 2008
Subject: Hockey
I sure hope they'll understand - it's tough to change scheds at last minute and get
everyone on the same page for the hockey game tonight. So- we'll not plan on dropping the
puck tonight. Thanks Melissa - and I sure appreciate all your help today!
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Friday, February 15, 2008 7:21 PM
Stepovich; Melissa M (GOV)
Re: Hockey
Excellent. They are on their way.
Original Message
From: Stepovich, Melissa M (GOV)
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Fri Feb 15 19:18:08 2008
Sub j ect : Re : Hockey
Sherry Remson will be at the back orat e door with 2 tickets (wearing black pants, black
sweater, red coat) . Sherrvs number is Privilpn^H n Eniov
sweater, red coat). Sherrys number is Privileged Enjoy
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To: Stepovich, Melissa M (GOV)
Sent: Fri Feb 15 19:04:09 2008
Sub j ect: Re : Hockey
Any way Track and his buddy can get it though? They're asking...
Original Message
From: Stepovich, Melissa M (GOV)
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Fri Feb 15 19:03:13 2008
Subject: Re: Hockey
Thanks, enjoy your family time. Jon says hello
Melissa
Original Message
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From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To: Stepovich, Melissa M (GOV)
Sent: Fri Feb 15 18:49:06 2008
Subj ect : Hockey
I sure hope they'll understand - it's tough to change scheds at last minute and get
everyone on the same page for the hockey game tonight. So- we'll not plan on dropping the
puck tonight. Thanks Melissa - and I sure appreciate all your help today]
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Friday, February 15, 2008 7:18 PM
'govpalin@alaska. gov'
Re: Hockey
Sherry Remson will be at the back gate door wit h 2 tickets (wearing black pants, black
sweater, red coat) . Sherrys number is [Privileged I Enjoy
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To: Stepovich, Melissa M (GOV)
Sent: Fri Feb IS 19:04:09 2008
Subj ect : Re : Hockey
Any way Track and his buddy can get it though? They're asking
Original Message
From: Stepovich, Melissa M (GOV)
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Fri Feb 15 19:03:13 2008
Subj ect : Re : Hockey
Thanks, enjoy your family time. Jon says hello.
Melissa
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To: Stepovich, Melissa M (GOV)
Sent: Fri Feb 15 18:49:06 2008
Subj ect ; Hockey
I sure hope they'll understand - it's tough to change scheds at last minute and get
everyone on the same page for the hockey game tonight. So- we'll not plan on dropping the
puck tonight. Thanks Melissa - and I sure appreciate all your help today!
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Friday, February 15, 2008 7:18 PM
'govpaiin@alaska.gov*
Re: Hockey
Sherry Remson will be at the back gatedc4ar_jtfith 2 tickets (wearing black pants, black
sweater, red coat) . Sherrys number is Privileged, Enjoy
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To: Stepovich, Melissa M (GOV)
Sent: Fri Feb 15 19:04:09 2008
Subject: Re: Hockey
Any way Track and his buddy can get it though? They're asking. .
Original Message
From: Stepovich, Melissa M (GOV)
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Fri Feb 15 19:03:13 2008
Subject: Re: Hockey
Thanks, enjoy your family time. Jon says hello.
Melissa
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To: Stepovich, Melissa M (GOV)
Sent: Fri Feb 15 18:49:06 2008
Subject: Hockey
I sure hope they'll understand - it's tough to change scheds at last minute and get
everyone on the same page for the hockey game tonight. So- we'll not plan on dropping the
puck tonight. Thanks Melissa - and I sure appreciate all your help today!
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Friday, February 15, 2008 7:13 PM
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Re: Walt's phone call
Shoot. Bad - let me know if u get names. Thanks
Original Message
From: K Perry
To: Governor Sarah Pal in
Sent: Feb 15, 2008 7:08 PM
Subject: RE: Walt's phone call
APN reports that three died but they haven't released names. Makes me sick
Original Message
From : " gov . sarah@yahoo . com n <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: "Mike Tibbies" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Cc : "M Nizich" <mike .nizich®alaska .gov>
Sent: 2/15/2008 6:38 PM
Subject: Re: Walt's phone call
Shoot. Let me know what you hear
•Original Message
From; Mike Tibbies
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: M Nizich
Sent: Feb 15, 2008 6:28 PM
Subject: Walt's phone call
I have learned that whenever Walt calls Friday after 5 pm, it is usually bad news.
Walt said there was an avalanch in hatcher pass that eyewitness reports indicate hit 5
snowmachiners . He said rescue efforts were underway and would have more info later.
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Mike
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From: Paiin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 7:04 PM
To: Stepovich; Melissa M (GOV)
Subject: Re: Hockey
Any way Track and his buddy can get it though? They 1 re asking. . .
Original Message
From: Stepovich, Melissa M (GOV)
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Fri Feb 15 19:03:13 2008
Sub j ect : Re : Hockey
Thanks, enjoy your family time. Jon says hello
Melissa
Original Message
From:. Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To: Stepovich, Melissa M (GOV)
Sent: Fri Feb 15 18:49:06 2008
Subject : Hockey
I sure hope they'll understand - it's tough to change scheds at last minute and get
everyone on the same page for the hockey game tonight. So- we'll not plan on dropping the
puck tonight. Thanks Melissa - and I sure appreciate all your help today!
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Friday, February 15, 2008 7:03 PM
'govpalin@alaska.gov'
Re: Hockey
Thanks, enjoy your family time. Jon says hello
Melissa
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To: Stepovich, Melissa M (GOV)
Sent: Fri Feb 15 18:49:06 2008
Subject: Hockey
I sure hope they'll understand - it's tough to change scheds at last minute and get
everyone on the same page for the hockey game tonight. So- we'll not plan on dropping the
puck tonight. Thanks Melissa - and I sure appreciate all your help today!
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Friday, February 15, 2008 6:49 PM
Stepovich; Melissa M (GOV)
Hockey
I sure hope they'll understand - it's tough to change scheds at last minute and get
everyone on the same page for the hockey game tonight. So- we'll not plan on dropping the
puck tonight. Thanks Melissa - and I sure appreciate all your help today!
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Fagerstrom, Erika (GOV) [/OSOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
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Friday, February 15, 2008 6:41 PM
, gov.sarah@yahoo.com 1
Todd
Brent and I wanted to let you and Todd know that we were sorry to hear about the accident.
Thankful to hear that he ' s alright ! !
Sending our best and our prayers!!
Erika
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Friday, February 15, 2008 6:38 PM
To:
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc:
Nizlch; Michael A (GOV)
Subject:
Re: Wait's phone call
Shoot. Let me know what you hear
Original Message
From: Mike Tibbies
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: M Nizich
Sent: Feb 15, 2008 6:28 PM
Subject: Walt's phone call
I have learned that whenever Walt calls .Friday after 5 pm, it is usually bad news
Walt said there was an avalanch in hatcher pass that eyewitness reports indicate hit 5
snowmachiners . He said rescue efforts were underway and would have more info later.
Mike
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Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Friday, February 15, 2008 4:37 PM
Yocom; Lauren J (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV)
Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Colberg; Tails J (LAW)
Re: Press Release: Alaska Supreme Court Affirms TAPS Owners Overcharged Shippers
Great news. Thank you- thanks for all oil and gas and law folks' good work on this!
Original Message
From: Yocom, Lauren J (GOV) <lauren.yocom@alaska.gov>
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) ; Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Cc: Yocom, Lauren J (GOV)
Sent: Fri Feb 15 16:23:08 2008
Subject: Press Release: Alaska Supreme Court Affirms TAPS Owners Overcharged Shippers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
08-024
Alaska Supreme Court Affirms TAPS Owners Overcharged Shippers
February 15, 2008, Juneau, Alaska - The Alaska Supreme Court today affirmed the Regulatory
Commission of Alaska's 2002 decision that the Trans- Alaska Pipeline System carriers
charged shippers on the pipeline from 1997 to 2000 rates that were at least 57 percent
more than their actual and reasonable costs .
The Supreme Court, noting that the owner's arguments were generally the same as those
presented to the Superior Court, adopted the Superior Court's opinion as its own.
This case was originally filed in 1997, when Tesoro and Williams protested the rates
charged by the TAPS carriers for shipping within Alaska. The RCA has jurisdiction over the
rates charged for oil taken off the pipeline in Alaska, which is generally less than 5
percent of the barrels shipped. After a lengthy proceeding, the RCA^ issued a decision on
November 27, 2002, ruling that refunds should be made because pipeline owners
significantly overcharged in-state shippers. The decision released today is the result of
the owners' appeal of that decision to Superior Court, where it was affirmed, and then to
the state Supreme Court .
The shippers have filed parallel cases at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
protesting interstate rates. An administrative law judge issued a decision in May 2007
that is consistent with the RCA's decision that is under consideration by FERC. The
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ruling by FERC will affect state royalty revenues, which are calculated by deducting
shipping costs.
"This decision is momentous for the State of Alaska," said DNR Commissioner Tom Irwin.
n Our Supreme Court has agreed that the owners of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline are required to
charge fair rates based on their costs, and will be held accountable fpr refunds when they
have overcharged their shippers. This decision supports our efforts to make sure that the
rates charged for shipment through a future gas pipeline are just and reasonable."
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Friday, February 15, 2008 4:04 PM
Frye; Ivy J (DOA)
Re: great press release!
Thanks and have a blast at home and with our most amazing supporters at Tara's party. Give
them all a big hug from me, and go ahead and add in a "rah rah" speech from me! I^ove ya,
travel safe.
Bristol says "we're in fairbanks and rye-rye is here. And get your hair very blonde",
willow says to add streaks.
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Original Message
From: "Frye, Ivy J (DOA)" <ivy. frye@alaska.gov>
Date; Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:02:41
To : gov . sarahoyahoo , com
Subject: great press release 1
I just read your press release re: gasline— it was fantastic! I especially liked the last
quote! !
Have a good weekend! I'm heading home to see the family, go to Tara's party, and MOST
important get my hair cut!
"Let's put this in perspective. We have relied on competition to advance the Alaska
gasline project. Competition is what AGIA is all about. We don't know whether the State is
going to award an AGIA license over the next few months, but if ConocoPhillips is going to
go out and spend tens of millions of dollars conducting field work, then I have to ask,
"What's the problem?' Simply put, competition is working."
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 1:41 PM
To: Wheeler; Gary R (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Irwin; Tom E (DNR)
Subject: Re: King air status
Never mind- I just saw Janice's email with Ak Airlines scheduled flights on Sunday. We'd
better plan on those and not the King Air. I'll find out if Todd is returning via flight
also, bur can't ask him that until tomorrow.
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Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Pate: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:37:55
To: "Gary Wheeler" <gary.wheeler@alaska.gov>, "Janice Mason" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Cc:"K Perry" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Tom Irwin" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Subject; Re: King air status
Anyone know what time commercial flights are on Sunday?
Original Message
From: Gary Wheeler
To: Governor Sarah Palin
To: Janice Mason
Sent: Feb 15, 2008 12:45 PM
Subject: King air status
The guiys are working on a hydralic leak associated with the landing gear repairs. I will
keep you advised
Gary Wheeler
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 1:38 PM
To: Wheeier; Gary R (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Irwin; Tom E (DNR)
Subject: Re: King air status
Anyone know what time commercial flights are on Sunday?
--- — Original Message
From: Gary Wheeler
To: Governor Sarah Palin
To: Janice Mason
Sent: Feb 15, 2008 12:45 PM
Suirj ect : King air status
The guiys are working on a hydralic leak associated with the landing gear repairs. I will
keep you advised
Gary Wheeler
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, February 1 5, 2008 1 1 : 1 6 AM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV)
Subject: Fw: BIG WIN!!!! AK Supreme Crt confiirms the Superior Crt decisionon TAPS tariff
decision!!!!
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Original Message
From: "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) " <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 10:37:44
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Fw: BIG WIN II M AK Supreme Crt confiirms the Superior Crt decision
on TAPS tariff decision! i ! !
FYI.
Marty
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From: Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)
To: ■ govpalin@yahoo.com 1 <govpalin@yahoo.com>
Sent: Fri Feb 15 10:01:19 2008
Subject: Fw: BIG WIN!! II AK Supreme Crt confiirms the Superior Crt decision on TAPS
tariff decision! ! \ 1
Governor, FYI J
Marty
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From: Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Galvin, Patrick S (DOR); Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Fri Feb 15 10:00:17 2008
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Subject: BIG WIN!!!! AK Supreme Crt confiirms the Superior Crt decision on TAPS tariff
decision! ! ! !
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Friday, February 15, 2008 10:40 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Wheeler; Gary R (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Lopez; Thomas M (GOV); Perry; Kristina
Y (GOV)
Sunday
What time is commercial fit on Sunday? Sched says I'm on king air - is it working? It
doesn't make sense for it to fly up here just to pick us up.
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Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
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Friday, February 15, 2008 10:38 AM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Fw; BIG WIN!!!! AK Supreme Crt confiirms the Superior Crt decision on TAPS tariff
decision!!!!
FYI.
Marty
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From: Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)
To : r govpalin@yahoo . com ' <govpalin@yahoo . com>
Sent: Fri Feb 15 10:01:19 2008
Subject: Fw; BIG WIN! J! J AK Supreme Crt confiirms the Superior Crt decision on TAPS
tariff decision! ! ! !
Governor , FYI !
Marty
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From: Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Galvin, Patrick S (DOR); Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Fri Feb 15 10:00:17 2008
Subject: BIG WIN MM AK Supreme Crt confiirms the Superior Crt decision on TAPS tariff
decision! ! ! !
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From: Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) [/0-SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=MKRUTHERFORD]
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 10:37 AM
To: l gov.sarah@yahoo.com l
Subject: Fw: HOT! Fw: Its a good day for the STATE-The supreme court affirmed the RCA's TAPS
decision
For yo\ir info.
Marty
Original Message
From: Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)
To: ' govpalin@yahoo.com' <govpalin@yahoo.com>; Galvin, Patrick S (DOR); Irwin, Tom E
(DNR); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Sent: Fri Feb 15 10:06:21 2008
Subject: HOT! Fw: Its a good day for the STATE-The supreme court affirmed the RCA's TAPS
decision
Governor, All,
Nan Thompson, the author of the original RCA decision that began this entire legal saga
(along with Antony Scott while he was at the RCA) is drafting a press release on this
decision for the Governor. Also, below is the web access to the actual decision.
Marty
Original Message
From: Thompson, Nan G (DNR)
To: Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Scott, Antony G (DNR); Banks, Kevin R
(DNR); Balash, Joseph R (GOV) ; Anders, Bruce F (DNR)
Sent: Fri Feb 15 09:56:22 2008
Subject: Its a good day for the STATE-The supreme court affirmed the RCA's TAPS decision
http://www.state.ak.us/courts/ops/sp-6231.pdf
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 10:32 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Stepovich; Melissa M (GOV)
Subject: Re: Fairbanks
There isn't room for rollaway in this small room, so I'll talk to them. Also, I'll donate
the magazine instead of auctioning them- it's embarrassing when folks don't bid. Maybe it
can be a door prize. I'm late be of long teleconf that went an hour over the time here on
the sched - I'll hustle and get to speech by 11:30.
Also- after I finally found out the room next to the pole room was available last night I
reserved it and slept in it. She then said other rooms nearby were available, so I'll ask
for one of those instead of a third room in the other wing.
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Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:00:15
To : ExternalEmailgsp <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Stepovich, Melissa M (GOV)"
<melissa . stepovich@alaska . gov>
Subject : RE : Fairbanks
Governor - Melissa was just over at the hotel this morning and
straightened things out. You know have rooms for the family. We had no
idea that the rooms reserved for you would have been put under two
separate names.
RM 340 - You are in now and Housekeeping will bring rollaway in later
today. RM 341 - Girls are in now with a King Bed.
RM 303 (New Room) with two doubles. Keys are at front desk for you.
As soon as magazines are signed for auction please put at front desk and
they will be picked up.
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Kris and I have talked this morning and we have decided that we will be
doing your hotel reservations from now on so that we are completely sure
that you are not in these situations. Janice
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com3
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 1:47 AM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Fairbanks
Just arrived. Princess has us in only one room, only one bed. I'm
haggling with them now to at least get one other bed for the four of us
tonight- and more space even when the First Gentleman arrives also.
Not sure why they believe I only wanted one room and one bed for a
family of six. . .
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Friday, February 15, 2008 10:31 AM
Colberg; Talis J (LAW); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Leschper; Beth
(GOV)
Re: Exxon
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From : gov - sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 19:25:57
To:"Talis Colberg" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Subj ect : Re : Exxon
Thanks
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Original Message
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:50:45
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Sub j ect : FW : Exxon
Dear Governor Pal in,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privilenpr l nr Personal Matprial Rerlarterl
Talis"
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From: Colberg, Talis J (X*AW)
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 9:43 AM
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Exxon
Dear Governor Palin,
Just so you know. The US Supreme Court just issued an order denying the plaintiffs
request that our lawyer be allowed to participate in the oral argument before the Court on
Feb. 27. This was relayed to us by the attorney we had hired to do that argument.
Therefore, our input will be limited to the amicus brief (you have a copy) . Talis
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gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Friday, February 15, 2008 10:26 AM
Colberg; Talis J (LAW)
Re: Exxon
Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>
pate; Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:50:45
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: FW: Exxon
pear Governor Pal in,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Talis
From; Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 9:43 AM
To : gov . sarah@yahoo , com
Subject: Exxon
Dear Governor Palin,
Just so you know. The US Supreme Court just issued an order denying the plaintiffs
request that our lawyer be allowed to participate in the oral argument before the Court on
Feb. 27. This was relayed to us by the attorney we had hired to do that argument.
Therefore, our input will be limited to the amicus brief (you have a copy) . Talis
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, February 1 5, 2008 1 0:26 AM
To: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Irwin; Tom E (ONR); Anders; Bruce F (DNR); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Pis note
Evidently their expectation of my scheduled time was different that what I saw here on the
schedule - intead of 15 min it was about and hour and a half.,. Hopefully they're not
offended but I was told I'd give an intro then could hustle off to my next appt. Thanks
for finishing the mtg with me. Have Janice sched that follow up mtg Sherry is requesting.
Thanks (either Anchorage or Juneau whatever works for them)
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 19:22:13
To: "Janice Mason" < j anice ,mason@alaska , gov>
Subject: Pis note
For sched: the ANCSA mtg wasn*t a 15-min call in... They had questions of my until I
finally had to cut them off (hope they're not offended) at 10:20.
Pis note on sched. And hopefully this didn't put me too far behind on getting intro ready
for next speech!
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 10:22 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Pis note
For sched: the ANCSA mtg wasn't a 15-min call in... They had questions of my until I
finally had to cut them off {hope they 1 re not offended) at 10:20.
Pis note on sched. And hopefully this didn't put me too far behind on getting intro ready
for next speech I
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From: Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) [/OSOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=MKRUTHERFORD]
Sent: Friday, February 1 5, 2008 1 0: 1 6 AM
To: Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Balash; Joseph R (GOV);
*govpaHn@yahoo.com t
Subject: Re: Supreme Court affirms RCA
I particularly love the timing of this Supreme Crt decision since Fagan suggested
yesterday that I have a vendetta about the TAPS tariff. I guess I'm not the only one - so
does our entire Supreme Court !
Marty
Original Message
From: Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Fri Feb 15 10:08:17 2008
Subject: FW: Supreme Court affirms RCA
Here's the decision. Yippee!! I guess our collective "obsession" with fixing this
travesty is paying off...
-Pat
From: Iversen, Jonathan E (DOR)
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 10:01 AH
To: DOR Tax All Division Staff
Cc: Laing, Ian M (DOR); Davis, Marcia R (DOR); Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)
Subject: Supreme Court affirms RCA
The AK Supreme Court issued an opinion today affirming the superior court's affirmation of
the RCA's decision on intrastate rates for TAPS. This is excellent news for the State of
Alaska. The opinion is attached.
Jon
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From: Rutherford, Marty K(DNR) [marty.rutherford@alaska,gov]
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 10:06 AM
To: , govpalin@yahoo.com'; Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Balash; Joseph R
(GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV)
Subject: HOT! Fw: Its a good day for the STATE-The supreme court affirmed the RCA's TAPS
decision
Governor, All,
Nan Thompson, the author of the original RCA decision that began this entire legal saga
(along with Antony Scott while he was at the RCA) is drafting a press release on this
decision for the Governor, Also, below is the web access to the actual decision,
Marty
Original Message
Prom: Thompson, Nan G (DNR)
To: Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Scott, Antony G (DNR)? Banks, Kevin R
(DNR); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Anders, Bruce F (DNR)
Sent: Fri Feb 15 09:56:22 2008
Subject: Its a good day for the STATE-The supreme court affirmed the RCA's TAPS decision
http://www.state.ak.us/courts/ops/sp~623l.pdf
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 8:44 AM
To: Wheeler; Gary R (GOV); Lopez; Thomas M (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: Fairbanks
The pole room was reserved, one bed.... The gal said she couldn't tell who made the
reservation - I didn't sign anything or give her any different credit card to reserve
another room because the girls were tired of waiting at 2am, so though the gal at the desk
was sure there was no other room I asked that they let two of us stay in another room and
I'd settle up in the morning. So- I'll make sure they have my signature and credit card
for this second room that Piper and I slept in when I go down to the lobby in a bit. Pis
let Linda Perez or whomever know that I'm using the state credit card for that. Thanks -
it all worked out, just need Linda to know of that credit card charge I'll be squaring up
with this morning.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Wheeler, Gary R (GOV)" <gary.wheeler@alaska.gov>
Date: Pri, 15 Feb 2008 05:41:36
To.*gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Lopez, Thomas M (GOV)" <tom.lopez@alaska.gov>, "Mason, Janice L
(GOV) " <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Fairbanks
We had two rooms reserved. Tom confirmed yesterday again. It should have been "the lodge
pole room with an adjoining room. Melissa confirmed when she went and picked up the key
cards for the room.
Gary Wheeler
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov , sarah@yahoo . com>
To: wheeler, Gary R (GOV)
Sent: Fri Feb 15 01:48:09 2008
Subject : Fw: Fairbanks
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Original Message-
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 10:46:54
To:"Janice Mason" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Sub j ect : Fairbanks
Just arrived. Princess has us in only one room, only one bed. I'm haggling with them now
to at least get one other bed for the four of us tonight- and more space even when the
First Gentleman arrives also.
Not sure why they believe I only wanted one room and one bed for a family of six
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Friday, February 15, 2008 8:51 AM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Education
Original Message-
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 2:31 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Education
Web mail from: Mr. Kade Mendel owitz
address: 484 Valley View Drive Fairbanks AK 99712
907-455-9469
MESSAGE:
Hello,
I apologize for the late timing of this note, but I wanted to share with you; I
understand Governor Palin will be visiting Weller Elementary School in Fairbanks Friday,
February 15 - and I wanted to point out that one of the teachers there, 3rd Grade teacher
Mrs. Tanya Mendelowitz, was recently awarded "Junior Achievement Teacher of the Year
2007-2008" in Anchorage.
Dermot Cole, columnist of the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner will be doing a story about
this shortly, and wanted to point out that this could be an excellent photo opportunity!
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Kade Mendelowitz
kade@alaska.edu
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 8:43 AM
To: southwood2000@msn.com
Subject: RE: Other
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov.state.ak.us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 4:28 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Karen Southwood
address: 200 A Street, Stop 305 Clear AK 99704
907-378-8287
MESSAGE :
Dear Sarah,
I am sure you have heard about MAST discontinuing service in Alaska. 1 am very concerned.
I am an ?MTII in Anderson, we use MAST about twice a year to medevac patients out of
rugged, wet, frozen or otherwise rough terrain. We will often travel to the patient on
ATV's or snowmachines then call MAST to pick them up so the ride out to the highway does
not further injure them. Please see what you can do to change the Army's mind on this. I
have no doubt that without this service, Alaskans will perish.
Thanks,
Karen
southwood2000@msn. com
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Prom: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 1:47 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Fairbanks
Just arrived. Princess has us in only one room, only one bed. I'm haggling with them now
to at least get one other bed for the four of us tonight- and more space even when the
First Gentleman arrives also.
Not sure why they believe I only wanted one room and one bed for a family of six.. .
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 9:05 AM
To: Bob
Subject: RE: Good Job
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or information you
have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is unable to respond to each and
every email herself, your message has been received and is being reviewed by the appropriate staff
person in this office who can best address your need, suggestion, or comment.
From: Bob [mailto:bobieachak@clearwire.net]
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 8:39 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Good Job
Keep up the great work. CP and the professional politicians are having a big problem dealing with an
honest Governor/person. My friends, who are your friends, believe you will succeed.
None of us are perfect; so don't feel down on yourself if sometimes you make a mistake or miss-step.
WE ALL DO!
*
God Bless
Bob Leach
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From: Leschper, Beth (GOV) [beth,leschper@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 10:04 AM
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Lloyd; Denby S (DFG); Bishop; Samuel T (GOV)
Subject: Pred Control OpEd Online
"The Hill" changed the headline, but no other copy changes. Here is a link to the website:
httD://thehill.com/OD-eds/let-alaska-shoot-its-woives-20Q8-02-14.htmi
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Beth Leschper
Deputy Communications Director
Office of the Governor
State of Alaska
907-465-3443
907-723-1321
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 9:04 AM
To; Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: [ED_REVIEWJ ED Review (02/15/08)
From: Honeysett, Adam [mailto:Adam.Honeysett@ED.GOV]
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 5:09 AM
To: ED_REVIEW@LISTSERV.ED,GOV
Subject: [ED.REVIEW] ED Review (02/15/08)
ED REVIEW
February 15, 2008
.♦.a bi-weekly update on U.S. Department of Education activities relevant to the
Intergovernmental and Corporate community and other stakeholders
FY 2009 BUDGET
On February 4, President Bush released his Fiscal Year 2009 budget request, including $59.2 biJlion
in discretionary funding for the U.S. Department of Education. The request is the same as last
year's appropriation. However, within that total, the agency would receive sizable increases in
priority areas « strengthening the No Child Left Behind Act, challenging high school students with
rigorous coursework, and making college more affordable - by reducing funding in other areas,
eliminating 47 programs totaling $3,3 billion, and eliminating 759 earmarks totaling $328 million.
Among the highlights:
No Child Left Behind
• a $406 million increase in Title I grants to states, to $14.3 billion (up 63% since 2001), to
increase high schools 1 share of Tide I allocations;
• a $607 million increase for Reading First, to $1 billion, to restore the funding required to
implement this effective program;
• $491 million for School Improvement Grants, to support strong leadership in helping turning
around low-performing schools and school districts;
• $409 million for Assessment Grants, including high school assessments aligned with college
and work-ready standards; and
• $200 million for the Teacher Incentive Fund, to help develop modern compensation systems.
Other K-12 Education
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a $337 million increase in special education grants to states, to $11.3 billion, sustaining the federal
contribution at 17%;
$2.8 billion for Improving Teacher Quality state grants;
$730 million for English language acquisition;
$1.1 billion for new choice proposals: $300 million for Pell Grants for Kids, to supply scholarships
for low-income students enrolled in restructuring schools or high school "dropout factories'* to
transfer to out-of-district public schools or local private schools, and $800 million for a revised 21st
Century Learning Opportunities program, to transform that low-performing initiative into a
scholarship program enabling poor students in struggling schools to enroU in high-quality afterschool
programs; and
$175 million for Academic Competitiveness Initiative proposals; $95 million for elementary and
middle school components of Math Now, which would employ research-based instruction in math
(based, in part, on the findings of the National Math Panel), $70 million for Advanced
Placement/International Baccalaureate expansion, and $10 million to create an Adjunct Teacher
Corps, which would encourage experienced professionals to teach high school courses.
Student Financial Aid
• $18.9 billion in combined discretionary and mandatory funding for Pell Grants (up 116% since 2001),
to raise the maximum Pell Grant award to $4,800 (up 28% since 2001) and reach 5.8 million students
(up 33% since 2001).
The Department's discretionary appropriations have grown by $17 billion, or 40%, since FY 2001. FOR
MORE INFORMATION/PLEASE GO TO
http://www.ed.gov /about/overview /budget/budget09/summary/ . (State-by-state tables are available at
http://www,edpov /about/overview /budget/statetables/ .)
AP REPORT
According to the College Board's fourth annual "Advanced Placement Report to the Nation," 15.2% of the
graduating class of 2007 achieved mastery (at least a 3 on a 5-point scale) on one or more AP exams — up
from 11.7% for the 2002 class and 14.7% for the 2006 class. Moreover, six states now have more than 20%
of their students graduate from high school having earned an AP exam grade of 3 or higher. Nevertheless,
traditionally under-represented students still demonstrate much lower performance on AP exams; Indeed,
although some states have successfully closed the gap for Hispanic students, no state with significant
numbers of African- American or American Indian students has closed the gap. The report also spotlights
states' efforts to implement programs that support academic achievement for all students. FOR MORE
INFORMATION, PLEASE GO TO http://www.collegeboard.com/about/news info/ap/2008/ .
TRANSFORMING HIGHER EDUCATION
Over the last week, in between her visits to Louisiana (1/31), Alabama (2/1), Mississippi (2/14), and Rhode
Island (2/15) to discuss K-12 education, the Secretary spoke out on higher education. First, on February 8,
she addressed the Greater Houston Partnership
( f http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2008/02/020820Q8.html) . "Houston prides itself on serving as a
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headquarters for 23 of the Fortune 500 companies," she said. "So, I know you agree that instead of
debating whether it's responsible to teach the fundamentals of reading and math we should be talking about
how to prepare every student for college and today's global economy. That's why, two years ago, I launched
a commission to start a national conversation on access, affordability, and accountability in higher
education," led by a Houston businessman, Charles Miller. And, she continued, in "reaction" to the
commission's report, "We're seeing some very encouraging things. A coalition of institutions began sharing
information that has never before been publicly available. . .. Texas is using the accrediting process to
increase access and innovation in higher education. Ivy League universities have increased aid to students.
More consumers are talking in terms of quality, affordabiUty, and return for investment" Then, on
February 12, she delivered the keynote at the National Legislative Summit of the American Association of
Community Colleges and the Association of Community College Trustees
(http://www,ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2008/02/02122008.html) . "Community colleges have never. . .
rationed opportunity towards the privileged," she said. "Instead of keeping people out, you invite them in
to higher education -- and not just for degrees but for targeted workforce training. Your efforts must serve
as a model because. . . shifting demographics and the rise of the global knowledge economy mean that we
must educate more students to higher levels than ever before." Notably, President Bush appointed the first
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Colleges, Pat Stanley, and Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary
Education Diane Jones began her career as a community college teacher. Clearly, "We need better ways to
follow students as they move across the system," she concluded, citing some budget items to assist. "Not
just first-time, full-time, degree-seeking, non-transfer students — but all students." FOR MORE
INFORMATION, PLEASE GO TO http://www.ed.gov/about/bdscomm/list/hiedfuture/plan/ .
At both venues, the Secretary lamented a House bill reauthorizing the Higher Education Act for failing to
tackle the "real concerns of students and families." The White House has issued a detailed Statement of
Administration Policy on the legislation. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE GO TO
http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2008/02/02062008.htmL
TEACHER FELLOWSHIPS
While in Texas, Secretary Spellings announced the creation of Teaching Ambassador Fellowship positions at
the Department for the 2008-09 academic year. These positions will offer highly motivated and innovative
public school teachers the opportunity to contribute their knowledge and experience to the national
dialogue on education. The program-includes two tracks. Up to five Washington Fellows will become full-
time federal employees in Washington, D.C., participating in policy discussions and working on education
programs. Up to 20 Classroom Fellows will remain at their local schools under their regular teaching
contracts and be paid for various assignments and projects throughout the school year on a part-time basis.
All fellows will be selected on their record of leadership, impact on student achievement, and potential for
contribution to the field. Only highly qualified public school teachers who have spent at least three years in
the classroom are eligible to apply. And, to ensure collaboration, fellows must have the full support of their
principals. Applications are due by April 7. Fellows will be named by early summer. FOR MORE
INFORMATION, PLEASE GO TO http://www.ed.gov/programs/teacherfellowship/ .
PICTURING AMERICA
Educators and librarians are invited to apply for a new initiative being offered by the National Endowment
for the Humanities (NEH). Picturing America is designed to promote the study, teaching, and
understanding of American history and culture by introducing students and the general public to 40 of
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America's greatest art treasures. From the courage and leadership portrayed in Emanuel Leutze's Washington
Crossing the Delaware to the power of democracy shown through Norman Rockwell's Freedom of Speech, these
images of people, places, and events in American history allow citizens to better understand our nation's
past and the principles for which it stands, while also providing an introduction to the broader world of the
humanities. At no cost, NEH will furnish a set of high-quality reproductions of the art (approximately 24" x
36") and an illustrated teacher resource book with notes for all grade levels. For fall 2008, applications must
be received by April 15. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE GO TO
http : / /picturingamerica.neh.gov/ .
FORBES SPECIAL
Forbes magazine asked a number of leading educators, business executives, and politicians to come up with
solutions for educating children in the increasingly complex and fast-moving world of the 21st century.
Secretary Spellings submitted an essay on closing the "giant achievement gap." Essays are also available
from such varied personalities as KIPP Co-Founder Mike Feinberg, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates, and
2006 Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE GO TO .,
http://www.forbes.com/2008/01/23/soIuUon$-education-teaching-oped'Cx__hpm 0123solutionsland.html .
QUOTE TO NOTE
"The budget process is one where we must balance process and priorities, and I believe this budget does
that for education, In addition to Reading First [being fully restored], I am pleased the budget calls for
increased funding for Tide I, IDEA, and Pell Grants. All of these programs are essential to ensuring that ,
our children not only have access to a rigorous education, but one suited for the global economy. I hope
Congress acts to fund these important programs at the level requested by the President."
- Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings (2/4/08), announcing the President's FY 2009 budget request
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Department's next "Education News Parents Can Use" broadcast, on math education, is scheduled for
March 18. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE GO TO http://www.edgov/news/av/video/edtv/ .
Next week, the Department will be exhibiting at the National Association of Secondary School Principals'
Annual Convention in San Antonio (February 22-24). If you ajre attending this event, please stop by the
Department's booth.
Please feel free to contact the Office of Communications and Outreach with any questions:
Director, Intergovernmental Affairs ~ Rogers Johnson, (202) 401-0026, mailto:Rogers.johnson@ed.gov
Deputy Director ~ Keith Brancato, (202) 401-6178, mailto:Keith.Brancato@ed.gov
Program Analyst - Adam Honeysett, (202) 401-3003, mailto:Adam.Honeysett@ed.gov
To be added or removed from distribution, Qt submit comments (we welcome your feedback!),
contact Adam Honeysett. Or, visit http://www.ed.gov/news/newsletters/edreview/ .
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This newsletter contains hypertext links to information created and maintained by other public and private organizations. These
links are provided for the user's convenience. The U.S. Department of Education does not control or guarantee the accuracy,
relevance, timeliness, or completeness of this outside information. Furthermore, the inclusion of links is not intended to reflect
their importance, nor is it intended to endorse any views expressed, or products or services offered, on these sites, or the
organizations sponsoring the sites.
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 8:50 AM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: Founders Education Fund Presidents Day video broadcasts for 2008
From: William Byron Webster [mailto:wbw@stanford.edu]
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 2:38 AM
Subject: Founders Education Fund Presidents Day video broadcasts for 2008
Dear Friends,
Founders Education Fund, a project of the EPACT Education Fund, in co-sponsorship with
FreedomArts presents the following video broadcasts in honor of Presidents Day. These videos
can be seen over the public access TV channels 27 and 28, originating out of the Mid-Peninsula
Community Media Center (generally referred to as The Media Center) serving the following
communities on the San Francisco Mid-Peninsula: Atherton, East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Palo
Alto, Stanford, and unincorporated parts of San Mateo County in the vicinity of Redwood City.
In the past, these videos in honor of Presidents Day could only be seen by those living on the San
Francisco Mid-Peninsula. Thanks to Internet streaming, these videos can now be seen anywhere
in the world. To view these videos over the Internet on your computer, go to the following
website: http://www.communitymediacenter.net. To the right of the word WATCH, pull down
the navigate menu. Select "Webcasts." Or click on the button "Check Schedules and
Webcasts." Then click on the link "program schedule." In the Search box you can type "George
Washington" and find the broadcast schedule. The webcasts for each channel are located on the
right-hand side of the screen.
For your convenience, I am listing the schedule for the Presidents Day celebration below;
George Washington: American Genesis
Channel 27
Tuesday, February 19 at 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 21 at 1:00 p.m.
Channel 28
Sunday, February 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Monday, February 18 at 10:30 a.m.
George Washington: Bicentennial Concert
Channel 27
Sunday, February 17 at 9:30 a.m.
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Channel 28
Monday, February 18 at 12:00 p.m. (noon)
George Washington: Origins of Our Democracy - A Bicentennial Celebration
Channel 27
Monday, February 18 at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 21 at 12:00 p.m. (noon)
Channel 28
Monday, February 18 at 2:00 p.m.
Descriptive notes for each of these programs may be found at the Founders Education Fund temporary
website (http://www.stanford.edu/~wbw/founders,htm) as well as other documents and information
relating to programs on the Founding years of the United States of America.
Announcements about cultural and educational programs produced by Founders Education
Fund in co-sponsorship with FreedomArts are typically sent each year around Presidents 1 Day
in February and Independence Day in late June shortly before the Fourth of July and in early
December to commemorate the anniversary of Washington's passing. The announcements are
currently sent to individuals and organizations on three continents. The website makes
available information that complements the broadcast programs. Through the website we
hope eventually to make available the entire content of the broadcast programs.
If you would like to change your email address or unsubscribe from receiving future Founders
Education Fund program announcements, please send a reply and we will either remove or
change your email address at once.
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GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TJCOLBERG]
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 11:19 AM
To: 'gov.saralKgyahoo.com'
Subject: FW: AEA & AIDE A Executive Director searches
Dear Governor Palin, Just for your information. Talis
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From: Bjorkquist, Brian D (LAW)
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 10:53 AM
To: Colberg, Talis 3 (LAW)
Cc: Tillery, Craig J (LAW); DeYoung, Jan H (LAW)
Subject: AEA & AIDEA Executive Director searches
CONFIDENTIAL ATTORNEY COMMUNICATION
AG Colberg:
Updating the AEA & AIDEA executive director searches. Commissioner Galvin attended yesterday's AIDEA &
AEA board meeting to help establish the plan for conducting the searches.
AEA - - the board reviewed 8 or 9 resumes and selected 5 applicants at the 2/14 meeting. The board will
interview these 5 applicants on Monday February 18. The board intends to recommend 2 or 3 applicants to the
Governor, with the board ranking the applicants (1 st choice, 2 nd choice etc.) The Governor will then select the
candidate, possibly next week.
AIDEA - - the board authorized AIDEA to hire The Growth Company to conduct an executive director search - -
(advertise the position, screen applications and make recommendations to the board, draft possible interview
questions, etc.) That process will continue; the first ads might be published this weekend. The board (hopefully)
will select a new AIDEA executive director in the next 1-2 months.
Please let me know if you desire any further information.
Brian
8/28/2009
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Friday, February 15, 2008 3:16 PM
govpalin@alaska.gov
Email
Governor - FYI
From: WebMailSgov. state. ak. us [<mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us>]
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 10:08 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Michelle Murphy
address: 3425 Patterson Street Anchorage AK 99504 907-240-2980
MESSAGE
Governor Palin:
I just wanted to say that it was at this time two years ago when you and I were in Juneau
and rode back on the plane to Anchorage together. You were just starting to seriously
think about running for governor and I encouraged you to do so.
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GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 3:16 PM
To: govpalin@alaska.gov
Subject: Email
Governor - FYI
From: WebMail@gdv. state. ak. us [ mailto:WebMailggov.state.ak, us 1
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 10:08 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Michelle Murphy
address: 3425 Patterson Street Anchorage AK 99504 907-240-2980
MESSAGE :
Governor Palin:
I just wanted to say that it was at this time two years ago when you and I were in
Juneau and rode back on the plane to Anchorage together. You were just starting to
seriously think about running for governor and I encouraged you to do so.
I want to tell you that I think you are doing an excellent job as governor of our
state and representing the needs of Alaska! I had this "intuition" (that nurses
have and nobody can explain) that you were the right person for the job. Don't let
anybody sway your common sense and gut feelings about what is right in making your
decisions. You have that "nursing intuition" for our state.
I am proud to have supported you then, during your campaign, and now as our
Governor! You are an example of what it means to be a woman in Alaska! Thank you!
mlmrn@acsalaska.net
8/28/2009
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From: Colberg, Talis J (LAW) [/O=S0A/0U=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECiPIENTS/CN=TJCOLBERG]
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 9:51 AM
To: t gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: FW: Exxon
Dear Go vernor Palin. __
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From: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 9:43 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Exxon
Dear Governor Palin,
Just so you know. The US Supreme Court just issued an order denying the plaintiffs request that our lawyer
be allowed to participate in the oral argument before the Court on Feb. 27. This was relayed to us by the attorney
we had hired to do that argument. Therefore, our input will be limited to the amicus brief (you have a copy). Talis
8/27/2009
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From: Frye, Ivy J (DOA) I/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=IJFRYE]
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 12:03 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: great press release!
I just read your press release re: gasline— it was fantastic! I especially liked the fast quote!!
Have a good weekend! I'm heading home to see the family, go to Tara's party, and MOST important get my hair
cut!
"Let's put this in perspective. We have relied on competition to advance the Alaska gasline project. Competition is
what AGIA is all about. We don't know whether the State is going to award an AGIA license over the next few
months, but if ConocoPhillips is going to go out and spend tens of millions of dollars conducting field work, then I
have to ask, 'What's the problem?' Simply put, competition is working."
8/26/2009
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From: Frye, Ivy J (DOA) [/OS0A/0U=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=IJFRYE]
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 8:47 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: good point
"Sen. Tom Wagoner, a Republican from Kenal, said he found it "intriguing" that the company was
proceeding without the fiscal framework it said was needed to make the project happen."
In reference to CP moving forward this summer with their proposal. Seems like it would be good to keep
reiterating this point to critics and others.
8/26/2009
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Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOW]
Saturday, February 16, 2008 6:29 PM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Re: Todd
Holy smokes! what a finish!
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo,com>
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Leschper, Beth (GOV); PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored); Kris Perry
<krisandclark@yahoo.com>; Frank Bailey <f tb907@yahoo.com>; Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Sent: Sat Feb 16 17:57:48 2008
Subject: Todd
He's still smilin*. We're leaving the fairbanks clinic with a cast on his arm- 400 miles
he rode with the fracture. But he got fouth, so it's all good.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Subject:
Irwin, Tom E (DNR) (/0=SOA/QU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TEIRWIN]
Saturday, February 16, 2008 6:11 PM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Lefghow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV);
'sr.parnel^alaska.gov*; ' krisandclark@yahoo.com'; 'ftbQOT^yahoo.com'
Re: Todd
Thanks for the update. Tell Todd we are proud of him. Gads he must be tough J !
Tom
Original Message
Prom : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Leschper, Beth (GOV); PARNEUi, S (GOV sponsored); Kris Perry
<krisandclark@yahoo.com>; Frank Bailey <f tb907@yahoo.com>; Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Sent; Sat Feb 16 17:57:48 2008
Subject: Todd
He's still smilin'. We're leaving the fairbanks clinic with a cast on his arm- 400 miles
he rode with the fracture. But he got fouth, so it's all good.
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gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Saturday, February 16, 2008 5:68 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV); PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored); Kris
Perry; Frank Bailey; Irwin; Tom E (DNR)
Todd
He's still smilin'. We're leaving the fairbanks clinic with a cast on his arm- 400 miles
he rode with the fracture. But he got fouth, so it's all good.
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo,com
Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2008 5:28 PM
To: Frank Bailey; Irwin; Tom E (DNR)
Subject: Re: Kurt v Andrew
Oh, this is so good to hear. Thanks fb. Kurt really is a great spokesperson, I love this
news .
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Frank Bailey 1 ' <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Sate: Sun, 17 Feb 2008 02:20:06
To : torn . irwin@alaska . gov
Cc : " SP" <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: Re: Kurt v Andrew
ironically, Andrew has used the term "glittering generalities" referring to the Admin in
the past. Well Kurt held his feet to the fire and made him explain the points Andrew has
used for almost a year. Two points:
1. Andrew said he f s heard from DC that there are other projects that the feds could push
along, that didn't take the kind of support ours may from the Feds, Kurt asked if. Andrew
knew which projects were on the federal radar to move forwards. Andrew said he's heard of
9 other locations to get energy, so when pressed where they were, Andre started to
stumble. He said "well maybe Colorado", to which Kurt replied "Colorado is very sensitive
environmentally right now, so what are the others?". Andrew didn't have much so Kurt
said, "okay, so you just throw things out there and don't back them up with facts. I see
how it works, okay."
2. Andrew talked about how TC was probably lobbying the halls of congress for loan
guarantees or bridge guarantees, and asked how this fit in the framework of AGIA. Kurt
explained that they are a large company that moves over 15B of gas a day, and they're
going to look at all options out there, but that this in no way was a contingency that the
project rested on. Andrew had no credible comeback.
He also answered the piece about bullet line/in state use saying that this Governor's
focus was moving this project forward for Alaskans to get AK's gas to market, and AGIA is
the path to accomplish exactly that.
He was cool, succinct, credible, and honestly talked over Andrew's head, which is
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Original Message-
From : gov . sarahoyahoo . com
Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2008 01:53:21
To: "Frank Bailey" <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Subject: Fw: Kurt v Andrew
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2008 16:43:54
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Re: Kurt v Andrew
I can't get it here. Would you give me an update again when it is done? Thanks. Tom
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Frank Bailey <ftb907@yahoo,com>
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Sent: Sat Feb 16 16:05:30 2008
Subject: Re: Kurt v Andrew
Right onN! Kurt is GOOD
•Original Message
From: Frank Bailey
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To: Governor Sarah Pal in
Cc: K Perry
Cc: Sharon Leighow
Cc: Tom Irwin
ReplyTo: Frank Bailey-
Sent: Feb 16, 2008 3:44 PM
Subject: Kurt v Andrew
I don't think I have EVER heard someone stump and put Andrew on the defense like is
happening right now on Andrew's show.
Point after point after point, Andrew is flailing. For once there is someone in the room
smarter than Andrew.
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gov.sarah@yahoo.com .
Saturday, February 16, 2008 4:06 PM
Frank Bailey
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Irwin; Tom E (DNR)
Re: Kurt v Andrew
Right on! ! ! Kurt is GOOD
Original Message
From: Frank Bailey
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: K Perry
Cc: Sharon Leighow
Cc: Tom Irwin
ReplyTo: Prank Bailey
Sent: Feb 16, 2008 3:44 PM
Subject: Kurt v Andrew
I don't think I have EVER heard someone stump and put Andrew on the defense like is
happening right now on Andrew's show.
Point after point after point, Andrew is flailing. For once there is someone in the room
smarter than Andrew.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Subject:
Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpaljn@aiaska.govj
Saturday, February 16, 2008 3:26 PM
Stepovich; Melissa M (GOV)
Re: Girls flight
Thanks !
Original Message
From: Stepovich, Melissa M (GOV)
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Sat Feb 16 15:17:03 2008
Subject: Girls flight
Flight 140 departs at 7:10, so I will meet them in the Princess lobby at 6:10ish
Thanks
Melissa
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2008 9:41 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Lopez; Thomas M (GOV)
Cc: Wheeler; Gary R (GOV)
Subject: Re: Room
Thank you.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2008 09:33:55
To:gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska,gov>, "Lopez, Thomas M
(GOV) * <tom.lopez@alaska,gov>
Cc^'Wheeler, Gary R (GOV)" <gary.wheeler@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Room
Yes- the update on the King Air is that it will not be available until Wed. We have all
commercial flights through Mon. That are listed on your calendar. Hope Todd is feeling
well after yesterday - Janice
Sent using BlackBerry
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Irwin, Tom E (DNR) ; Wheeler, Gary R (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Sat Feb 16 09:27:06 2008
Subject: Room
Just fyi- we ended up with one too many rooms because the rollaway can fit into the
second room- so I cancelled the one.
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And again to confirm we're not looking at the king air for tomorrow, don't know it's
status for Monday's return to Juneau but assume that will be commercial also?
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Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIP(ENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Saturday, February 16, 2008 9:34 AM
'gov.sarat^yahoo.com 1 ; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Lopez; Thomas M (GOV)
Wheeler; Gary R (GOV)
Re: Room
Yes - the update on the King Air is that it will not be available until Wed. We have all
commercial flights through Mon. That are listed on your calendar. Hope Todd is feeling
well after yesterday - Janice
Sent using BlackBerry
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Irwin, Tom E (DNR) ; Wheeler, Gary R (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Sat Feb 16 09:27:06 2008
Subject: Room
Just fyi- we ended up with one too many rooms because the rollaway can fit into the second
room- so I cancelled the one.
And again to confirm we 1 re not looking at the king air for tomorrow, don't know it's
status for Monday's return to Juneau but assume that will be commercial also?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Saturday, February 16, 2008 9:28 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV); Lopez; Thomas M (GOV)
Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Wheeler; Gary R (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Re: Room
Sorry Tom Irwin, sent this to the wrong "Tom" again! I'll have to change my address book
listing. . .
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message-
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2008 18:27:06
To: "Janice Mason" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Cc:"Tom Irwin" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>, "Gary Wheeler" <gary,wheeler@alaska.gov>, "K Perry"
<kris . perry@alaska . gov>
Subject : Room
Just fyi- we ended up with one too many rooms because the rollaway can fit into the second
room- so I cancelled the one.
And again to confirm we're not looking at the king air for tomorrow, don't know it's
status for Monday's return to Juneau but assume that will be commercial also?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2008 9:27 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Wheeler; Gary R (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Room
Just fyi- we ended up with one too many rooms because the rollaway can fit into the second
room- so I cancelled the one.
And again to confirm we're not looking at the king air for tomorrow, don't know it's
status for Monday's return to Juneau but assume that will be commercial also?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Myrna Brown [mbrown@cxthita.org]
Sunday, February 17, 2008 5:46 PM
amalia.monreal@searhc.org; A Duncan Munro; anbjnu4@ak.net; angel.culp@goldbelt.com;
Andrea Cadiente-Laiti; Alfred McKinley; Sr,; andrea doll; ajaspen@alaska.net; Newman; Anthony
(HSS); Donnelly; Bernice M (EED); bobloescher@gci.net; connie munro; Norman J. Vonda;
danthea; Doloresa Cadiente; Brown; Darrell (HAL); Pon Bremner; Corpuz; Elena (DOA); Susettna;
gary.droubay@goldbelt.com; Georgia Finau; Rhonda Hickok; Ishmael Hope;
info@hunaheritage.org; jfjli; Bennett; Janice A (DFG); Jerry Ann; Mason; Janice L (GOV); Jerry
Bennett; Judy Mason; Catherine V. Thomas; Jackson; Patsy A; Clifton; Kelly L (GOV);
kate.kokotovich@sealaska.com; Kathy Miller; Kolvig; Keitha J (ACS); Clark; Kimberly L (LAA);
Squi'res-White; Lynn (DOA); SueAnn Williams; lkadinger@thrha.org; Mike Early;
marietta.hopkins@sealaska.com; Michele Metz; memartin@gci.net; Miller; Mary E (DOL); Molly
Yerkes; michael.jenkins@searhc.org; Maureen Brown; McDonald; Susan E (DOA); Norman
Sarabia; norman.flood@goldbelt.com; Korting; Nancy A (LAW); Norman J. Vonda; Percy Martin;
peter@kootenoowoo.com; pexendine@gci.net; Ruaro; Randall P (GOV); Ron Williams; Renee
Culp;Rep_Andrea_Doil@legis.state.ak.us;Rep_Richard M Foster@legis.state.ak.us;
Rep_U'ndsey_Holmes@legis.state.ak.us;Rep„Harry_Crawfbrd@legis.state.ak.us;
Rep_Woodie_Salmon@legis.state.ak.us; Rep_Bill_Thomas@legis.state.ak.us;
Rep_Peggy_Wilson@legis.state.ak.us; Rep Kyle Johansen@legis.state.ak.us;
Rep_Beth_Kerttula@legis.state.ak,us; Gomez; Shelly (HSS); Palin; Sarah H (GOV); Davis; Bettye
J (LAA); Kookesh; Albert (LAA); Stedman; Bert K (LAA); Stedman; Bert K (LAA); Donaldson;
Parneli; Sean R (GOV); shareholders@hunatotem.com; Sandoval; Tammy K (HSS); Vicki Soboleff;
Diane Carrier; Lyle James; Maureen Brown
Myrna Brown
Subject: Native Issues Program and information
Importance: High
Everyone Welcome
Special Native Issues Forum
Featuring speaker U.S. Senator Ted Stevens
February 18 th ; MONDAY
Beginning approximately at 1 1 :45 AM
At the ANB Hall located
320 West Willoughby Avenue
Questions 463-7105 or 723-2776
Buffet style lunch provided at a reasonable cost; $10 or soup & salads for $6,
GRILLED KING SALMON
r" ■*»■
Steamed rice
ROAST BEEF W/GRAVY
Mashed Potatoes
Buttered corn
Fry bread
Desert: Fruit Pie
10/29/2009
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Sockeye salmon chowder
Shrimp salad
Herring egg salad
Carrot salad
Fruit salad
Coffee/tea and juice service
Let others know; thank you!
10/29/2009
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gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sunday, February 17, 2008 5:42 PM
Rutherford; Marty K (DNR)
Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W
(GOV); PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored)
Marty's deal
Marty- I just read Bradner's column on the LNG deal. It's encouraging to read that he
"gets it"... that the deal you put together is outstanding, and I'd hope his confidence in
that deal translates into a more positive light from him shed on AGIA's abilities.
Thank you again for the outstanding moves you made with the LNG exports.
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 12:42 PM
To: Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR)
Subject: Re: Confidential Fw: please call when you get a minute-from Kay Cashman
Oh my goodness Tom. The attacks keep coming, eh?! It's got to mean we're doing something
right .
You are such a blessing to this state, our resources, and to me and the administration. I
figure when you and Marty decide it's time to exit the rat race, then I'm coming with you.
I love the team you two have put together and look forward to adding good additions to it,
like the Energy Coordinator. My only frustration is with the yahoos who try to thwart your
progress, and with the naysayers who'll be proven wrong in the near future! Thanks for
your message!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom,irwin@alaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2008 11:52:04
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>
Subject: Confidential Fw: please call when you get a minute-from Kay Cashman
Second try: if you received something already I was just finishing the first email to you
and my cell phone screen went blank. So I will try again.
My response was to an email from Kay Cashman.
I let her know that I was very proud to work for/with Governor Palin. It is a great team
with great leadership and the goal remains the same "doing the very best we can for
Alaskans". I am not planning on resigning, to the contrary I am very encouraged and
optimistic about the progress that is being made. I liked the Governor before her
election but you really don't know how a person will act in pressure situations making
tough decisions that have to be right until you are involved. The Governor is doing a
great job! I !
I suggested to Kay that some people start rumors to just see how far they go, some are
malicious and want to hurt the Governor's and my professional relationship. They will be
disappointed; just makes a relationship stronger.
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Kay is going to do an article where she mentions this. Said she would sent me a draft to
read first. God bless you day. Tom
Original Message
From: Kay Cashman <publisher@petroleumnews.com>
To; Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Sent: Sun Feb 17 09:31:11 2008
Subject: please call when you get a minute
Hi Tom,
There is a rumor circulating in the oil patch that you are upset with Gov
Palin about the gas line and ACES, and that as a result you might resign.
I'd like to ask you about that.
Best number is my cell 229-7057. I am working all weekend, plus 12 hour days
this week, starting at 6 a.m. The only day I am off is Tuesday afternoon --
1:30 p.m. through 8 p.m. Granddaughter time.
Hope all is well,
Kay
Kay Cashman, publisher & executive editor
Petroleum News
Office: 907 561-7517
Cell: 907 229-7057
www . PetroleumNews . com
www . PNABookClub . com
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo,com
Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 10:17 AM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: New york
Does it make sense to make that extra leg from DC to NY next week? If not, I'll head back
from DC after the NGA, Thanks
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Original Message
From; "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date; Sun, 17 Feb 2008 10:13:51
To: "Leschper, Beth (GOV)" <beth.leschper@alaska,gov>, gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc:"Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice,mason@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: New york
Beth-
Did anythin pan out with the NPR interviews?
Original Message
From: Leschper, Beth (GOV)
To : ExternalEmailgsp
Cc: Mason, Janice L (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Sun Feb 17 10:07:12 2008
Subject: Re: New york
Although we didn't yet set an interview time, NY Times Magazine still interested in
developing a story, even if it doesn't happen on this trip.
Their process is similar to 60 Minutes - visit then consider moving forward. It wouldn't
be a single interview and may take a little time to develop.
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Original Message
From: gov , sarah@yahoo . com <gov,sarah@yahoo.com>
To; Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Cc; Mason, Janice L (GOV) ; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Sun Feb 17 09:57:59 2008
Subject: New york
B- did any new yorJc interviews get set up ? Before final cancellation of that leg of
trip it'd be good to know possibilities.
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Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOW]
Sunday, February 17, 2008 10:14 AM
Leschper; Beth (GOV); , gov,sarah@yahoo.com ,
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Re: New york
Beth-
Did anythin pan out with the NPR interviews?
Original Message
From: Leschper, Beth (GOV)
To : ExternalEmailgsp
Cc: Mason, Janice L (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Sun Feb 17 10:07:12 2008
Subject: Re: New york
Although we didn't yet set an interview time, NY Times Magazine still interested in
developing a story, even if it doesn't happen on this trip.
Their process is similar to 60 Minutes - visit then consider moving forward. It wouldn't
be a single interview and may take a little time to develop.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Cc: Mason, Janice L (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Sun Feb 17 09:57:59 2008
Subject: New york
B- did any new york interviews get set up ? Before final cancellation of that leg of trip
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it'd be good to know possibilities.
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 9:42 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Wheeler; Gary R (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Lopez; Thomas M (GOV)
Subject: Fyi - Travel today
We found a ride to Anchorage for Piper - so she won't need to fly AK Airlines back to
Anchorage with me. The second half of her ticket can be used at another time. Thanks
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Sunday, February 17, 2008 7:56 AM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.oom'
Just when I think...
You can't get anymore awesome, I read your Alaska magazine article 1 When we got home from
anc last night I read aloud to the aunt and uncle "the irony w andrew is, I am the same
person w the same positions I had when he wanted to work w me in the
administration. . .there is certainly bitterness now, but I hope for his sake that he can
find something to be happy about." Goes w/out saying, you got a standing ovation in this
house i
Went and saw kris earlier in the day. She's looking good-and rested. Was great to visit w
her. Read that todd rode 400 miles w a broken arm- just amazing l Tell 'em we are all so
proud of him.
Incorporated into a draft speech what newt said: good conservatives must declare their
independence from the r party and start looking introspectively or R's will continue to
fail. Touching base w frank today to incorporate/edit the draft we have. Man, you really
are the PERFECT person to deliver such a msg!
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GROUP/CN=RECIP!ENTS/CN=RPRUARO]
Sent: Sunday^ February 17, 2008 12:09 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Victor Knott inquiry
Governor
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Randy
8/24/2009
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Monday, February 18, 2008 9:41 PM
PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored)
Stevens
I haven't heard from his staff - unless they've called and the message hasn't gotten to
me. But I do meet with him for a bit tomorrow morning here in Juneau. And it'll be
interesting to hear what he says to leggies in tomorrow's (?) legislative update. Our DC
office has encouraged his staff to keep him fully informed on AGIA so he doesn't go on a
rampage based on misinformation.
Had a good mtg with Shell CEO this evening. They're excited to be in Ak. They hit arctic
villages this week, the CEO and his wife.
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Monday, February 18 t 2008 6:25 PM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Lopez; Thomas M (GOV)
'fek9wnr@yahoo.com'
Re: Ak air
I am checking fit. arid it still shows departing at 7:52 p,m, I will keep checking.
Janice
Sent using BlackBerry
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <goy . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Lopez, Thomas M (GOV); Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Todd <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Sent: Mon Feb 18 15:18:18 2008
Subject: Ak air
I'm on ak airline's email list to contact passengers when there's a delayed fit, but pis
let me know if you hear of any delay tonight so I'll know exactly what time to leave the
Shell reception. Thanks
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Monday, February 18, 2008 6:18 PM
, gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); 'krisandclark@yahoo.com'
, ftb907@yahoo.com ,
Re: McCain
I do not recall Huckabee event but paperwork at office. We did confirm Pres. Events
Also, Todd has some events if he wishes to go.
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Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); K Perry Yahoo <krisandclark@yahoo.com>
Cc: Frank Bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Sent: Mon Feb 18 17:43:12 2008
Subject: Re: McCain
Is there a Huckabee event too? And did we rsvp for all the president's events and RGA
events - those will be important. And even the D's candidate events?
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Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 02:41:11
To: "Janice Mason" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>, "Kris Perry" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "K Perry
Yahoo" <krisandclark@yahoo. com>
Cc:"Frank Bailey" <ftb907®yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: McCain
Definitely rsvp on that one - and I'll need a look at all other events/options tomorrow
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Original Message
Fr<3m: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:38:25
To: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>,
gov. sarah@yahoo . com, krisandclark@yahoo . com
Cc : f tb907@yahoo . com
Subject: Re: McCain
There is a dinner with McCain that we need to rsvp on. Hopefully we can get everything
confirmed up tomorrow. Janice
Sent using BlackBerry
Original Message
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
To: ExternalEmailgsp; K Perry Yahoo <krisandclark@yahoo,com>; Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Frank Bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Mon Feb 18 16:37:02 2008
Subject: RE; McCain
Janice, let me know if he is or isn't on the schedule. If he's not, I can call Nick and I
also have a contact in his office that I've spoken w/twice.
Original Message
From : " gov . sarah@yahoo . com" <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: "K Perry Yahoo" <krisandclark@yahoo.com>; "Janice Mason" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Frank Bailey" < ftb907@yahoo.com:>; "Kris Perry" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Sent: 2/18/2008 3:09 PM
Sub j ect : Re : McCain
I'm going to check w Janice to see if he's on NGA agenda, otherwise maybe Nick Ayers
could make cobtact with McCain so I could chat with him?
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Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 22:07:50
To:"K Perry Yahoo" <krisandclark@yahoo,com>
Subject: McCain
Cam Ayers find us another way to get in touch with McCain? He obviously doesn't need
Alaska, but it'd still be good to talk to him before too long.
Hope you're feeling better!
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Monday, February 18, 2008 5:41 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV); Peny; Kristina Y (GOV); K Perry Yahoo
Frank Bailey
Re: McCain
Pefinitely rsvp on that one - and I'll need a look at all other events/options tomorrow
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message-
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Pate: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:38:25
To:" Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) " <kris.perry@alaska.90v>,
gov . sarah@yahoo . com, krisandclark@yahoo . com
Cc : f tb907@yahoo . com
Subject: Re: McCain
There is a dinner with McCain that we need to rsvp on
confirmed up tomorrow. Janice
Hopefully we can get everything
Sent using BlackBerry
Original Message
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
To: ExternalEmailgsp; K Perry Yahoo <krisandclark@yahoo.com>; Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Frank Bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Mon Feb 18 16:37:02 2008
Subject: RE: McCain
Janice, let me know if he is or isn't on the schedule. If he's not, I can call Nick and I
also have a contact in his office that I've spoken w/ twice.
Original Message-
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From : "gov . sarah@yahoo . com" <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: "K Perry Yahoo" <krisandclark@yahoo.com>; "Janice Mason" <janice,mason@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Frank Bailey" <ftb907@yahoo.com>; "Kris Perry" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Sent: 2/18/2008 3:09 PM
Subj ect : Re : McCain
I'm going to check w Janice to see if he's on NGA agenda, otherwise maybe Nick Ayers
could make cobtact with McCain so I could chat with him?
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Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Pate: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 22:07:50
To:"K Perry Yahoo" <krisandclark@yahoo.com>
Subject: McCain
Cam Ayers find us another way to get in touch with McCain? He obviously doesn't need
Alaska, but it'd still be good to talk to him before too long.
Hope you're feeling better!
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Monday, February 18, 2008 5:40 PM
Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Re: Shell
Thanks. I'll go find that
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Original Message-
From: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Pate: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:39:56
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Shell
Cam Toohey said the reception is at the quarter deck and that they have a separate room
for the meeting.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To; Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Mon Feb 18 17:27:43 2008
Subject: Shell
Is there a location set up for me to meet this Shell CEO here in the Cpt Cook? I'm headed
in now - I'll be in the lobby until I hear where I'm supposed to go.
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Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/OSOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
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Monday, February 18, 2008 5:38 PM
Perry; Kristlna Y (GOV); 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; f krisandclark@yahoo.com'
, ftb907@yahoo.com'
Re: McCain
There is a dinner with McCain that we need to rsvp on. Hopefully we can get everything
confirmed up tomorrow. Janice
Sent using BlackBerry
Original Message
Prom: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
To: ExternalEmailgsp; K Perry Yahoo <krisandclark@yahoo.com>; Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Prank Bailey <f tb907@yahoo.com>; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Mon Feb 18 16:37:02 2008
Subject: RE: McCain
Janice, let me know if he is or isn't on the schedule. If he's not, I can call Nick and I
also have a contact in his office that I've spoken w/ twice.
Original Message
Prom : " gov . sarah@yahoo . com" <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To; "K Perry Yahoo" <krisandclark@yahoo.com>; "Janice Mason" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Frank Bailey" <ftb907@yahoo.com>; "Kris Perry" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Sent: 2/18/2008 3:09 PM
Subject: Re: McCain
I'm going to check w Janice to see if he's on NGA agenda, otherwise maybe Nick Ayers could
make cobtact with McCain so I could chat with him?
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Original Message
From : gov , sarah@yahoo . com
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Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 22:07:50
To:"K Perry Yahoo" <krisandclark@yahoo.com>
Subject: McCain
Cam Ayers find us another way to get in touch with McCain? He obviously doesn't need
Alaska, but it'd still be good to talk to him before too long.
Hope you 1 re feeling better!
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Monday, February 18, 2008 5:28 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Shell
Is there a location set up for me to meet this Shell CEO here in the Cpt Cook? I'm headed
in now - I'll be in the lobby until I hear where I'm supposed to go.
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Monday, February 18, 2008 4:47 PM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Mason; Janice L (GOV)
'fek9wnr@yahoo.com'
Re: Girls fit
Hello,
I can book a flight for the girls first thing tomorrow morning; I'll double check with Tom
so I'm not duplicating efforts.
Thank you,
Erika
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From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Fagerstrom, Erika (GOV) ; Todd <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Sent: Mon Feb 18 12:35:21 2008
Subject: Girls fit
Do they have seats for Friday fit from Juneau to Anchorage? They'll need security to drive
them to the airport that afternoon/evening. Thanks
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Monday, February 18, 2008 3:18 PM
Lopez; Thomas M (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Todd
Akair
I'm on ak airline's email list to contact passengers when there's a delayed fit, but pis
let me know if you hear of any delay tonight so 1*11 know exactly what time to leave the
Shell reception. Thanks
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K Perry Yahoo; Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Frank Bailey; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Re: McCain
.
I'm going to check w Janice to see if he's on NGA agenda, otherwise maybe Nick Ayers could
make cobtact with McCain so I could chat with him?
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Original Message
From : gov ♦ sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 22:07:50
To:"K Perry Yahoo" <krisandclark@yahoo.com>
Subj ect : McCain
Cam Ayers find us another way to get in touch with McCain? He obviously doesn't need
Alaska, but it'd still be good to talk to him before too long.
Hope you're feeling better!
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Monday, February 18, 2008 2:19 PM
'govpalin@alaska.gov'
Re: So good to hear from you!
Me tool! ill!
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Sent: Mon Feb 18 14:18:10 2008
Subject: Re: So good to hear from you!
I want the name to be
Privileged c
Original Message
From: Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
To; Palin, Sarah {GOV sponsored)
Sent; Mon Feb 18 14:15:54 2008
Subject: Re; So good to hear from you!
The board is interviewing today. The goal was then to provide to you, early this week, a
list of three names with a strong recommendation for No, 1 and a name for No. 2 and No. 3.
Thanks for asking. I really want to see the energy coordinator go to work. Tom
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To : ' f tb907@yahoo , com » <f tb907@yahoo . com> ; Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Sent: Mon Feb 18 13:28:21 2008
Subject: Re: So good to hear from you!
Tom- any idea when Pat Galvin and crew will have energy name(s) forwarded to me? Hopefully
very soon we can put this one to bed.
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Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To; * f tb907@yahoo. com 1 <f tb907@yahoo. com>
Sent: Mon Feb 18 13:26:44 2008
Subject: Re: So good to hear from you I
Amen! Do u remember when they're supposed to bring the suggested Czar name{s) forward?
It's ridiculous to have to go through extra steps to make an appointment like this.
Original Message
From: frank bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Mon Feb 18 13:09:23 2008
Subject: Re: So good to hear from you!
That would be awesome.
Hey on another note ... I hear there ' s movement on your energy c oordinator . You probably
know more than I, but sounds like a fire was lit last week and [Privileged c) 1 s name ma V be
forwarded. I only hope he's still willing to serve. Waiting to see something official
before I uncross my fingers. He's extremely well spoken of in Fbx, Added for what its
worth, Jim Posey stopped by saying he'd be excellent for the state... said the only folks
who don't like him are MEA but with that exception is respected across the board in the
utility world.
"Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)" <govpalin@alaska.gov> wrote:
And great to hear how well your daughter is doing! It's amazing to think Isabella is
already 7 months. That first year just zips by.
I think it would be spectacular if the gasline guys could work something out with
you to tap into your awesome talent and work ethic. Working from home, your own hours,
nothing more than part-time... it really could be accomodating to your schedule.
Kurt Gibson is proving to be a great spokesman for AGIA, Bruce is good too. Marty
comes across well. They're pulling things together so well to get that needed national
message out there... I get nervous about our local critics growing legs under their
constant gripes about us, so I'd like to see a greater focus locally still - but AGIA guys
also are aware of the need to get more national recognition and support for the gasline.
Again, Kurt is a great spokesman for this. I know they all want to work with you - as do I
(and the rest of the crew - Kris, Frank, et al) .
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If it works for you* we can make it work all the way around.
Thanks for your message Meg. It's great to hear you 1 re doing great
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Re: D.C.
Sure
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Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
pate: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:45:10
To: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.rCom>
Cc:"Mason, Janice L (GOV) " <janice.mason@alaska.gov>, "Leschper, Beth (GOV)"
<beth. leschper@alaska.gov>
Subject: D..C.
Gove r nor -
Dillon from the News Miner is requesting time with you next week while you are in D.C.
Would you be interested in spending 15 minutes with him?
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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From: Mason, Janice L (GOV) {/OSOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 1:53 PM
To: , gov.sarah@yahoo.com l
Cc: Fagerstrom; Erika (GOV); , fek9wnr@yahoo.com*
Subject: Re: Girls fit
Yes the girls have seats on commercial Friday evening. We will make sure security
delivers them to flight. Janice
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Fagerstrom, Erika (GOV); Todd <f ek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Sent: Mon Feb 18 12:35:21 2008
Subject: Girls fit
Do they have seats for Friday fit from Juneau to Anchorage? They 1 11 need security to drive
them to the airport that afternoon/evening. Thanks
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Privileged or Personal Materid
So good to hear from you!
And great to hear how well your daughter is doing! It's amazing to think Isabella is
already 7 months. That first year just zips by.
I think it would be spectacular if the gasline guys could work something out with you to
tap into your awesome talent and work ethic. Working from home, your own hours, nothing
more than part-time.-, it really could be accomodating to your schedule.
Kurt Gibson is proving to be a great spokesman for AGIA, Bruce is good too. Marty comes
across well. They're pulling things together so well to get that needed national message
out there... I get nervous about our local critics growing legs under their constant
gripes about us, so I'd like to see a greater focus locally still - but AGIA guys also are
aware of the need to get more national recognition and support for the gasline. Again,
Kurt is a great spokesman for this. I know they all want to work with you - as do I (and
the rest of the crew - Kris, Frank, et al) .
If it works for you, we can make it work all the way around.
Thanks for your message Meg. It's great to hear you're doing great.
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Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 12:35 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Fagerstrom; Erika (GOV); Todd
Subject: Girls fit
Do they have seats for Friday fit from Juneau to Anchorage? They 1 11 need security to drive
them to the airport that afternoon/ evening. Thanks
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Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU*FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Monday, February 18, 2008 11:05 AM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Fagerstrom; Erika (GOV)
Re: Todd's fit
We are checking on flight for tonight right away. Janice
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Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo,com>
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV); Fagerstrom, Erika (GOV)
Sent: Mon Feb 18 10:23:04 2008
Subject; Todd's fit
Can Todd get a seat on tonight's fit to Juneau with the rest of us?
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gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Monday, February 18, 2008 10:23 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV); Fagerstrom; Erika (GOV)
Todd's fit
Can Todd get a seat on tonight's fit to Juneau with the rest of us?
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Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 12:45 PM
To: Bailey; Frank T (GOV); gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Meg's email addy
Here is Meg's personal email address: Privileged or Personal Material
8/25/2009
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GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN==KYPERRY]
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 12:45 PM
To: Bailey; Frank T (GOV); gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Meg's email addy
Here is Meg's personal email address: Privileged or Personal Materid
8/26/2009
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Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0-SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Monday, February 18, 2008 5:42 PM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Re: Shell
They will meet you at the reception - they know you will be arriving approx. 10 min.
early. Janice
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Original Message
From: gov. sarah9yahoo . com <gov. sarah@yahoo. com>
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Mon Feb 18 17:27:43 2008
Subject: Shell
Is there a location set up for me to meet this Shell CEO here in the Cpt Cook? I'm headed
in now - I'll be in the lobby until I hear where I'm supposed to go.
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Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) [/0=SOA/OU=F!RST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=MKRUTHERFORD]
Monday, February 18, 2008 3:24 PM
'govpalin@alaska.gov'; ' gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
FW: Town Hall Meeting Summary
Governor,
Here is a summary on the town hall meetings. As you are aware, we have scheduled 16 AGIA
town hall meetings throughout Alaska (I've attached the meeting schedule and team
assignments) . The meetings are not a formal public comment forum, but will contain a
question and answer session and we are providing addressed, postage-paid comment forms for
the public to fill out and mail in their formal comments.
The first meeting is tonight in Palmer, followed by the Anchorage meeting tomorrow night.
The meetings will be facilitated by a gasline team member. Their role is two-fold:
1) Introduce the meetings and guidelines - no public testimony will be taken, but comment
forms are available; and we cannot discuss the merits of the evaluation; and
2) Field questions from the audience for the team members at the end of the presentation.
Because we are still in the evaluation process, we cannot answer questions that go to the
merits of the evaluation and we are not promoting TransCanada's application. Rather we are
informing the public of where we are in the process and encouraging them to comment on the
complete application. The facilitator will direct questions that go to the merits of the
application to submit their comment on the pre-paid comment forms provided.
The formal presentations will be given by Tom, Pat or myself, and will provide an overview
of:
1) Why AGIA is important - a review of why SGDA failed, core principles of AGIA (jobs and
gas for Alaskans, open access pipeline, etc.) and Conoco 1 s alternative to AGIA;
2) AGIA application and completeness processes;
3) TransCanada's application, including preliminary timeline;
4) AGIA evaluation process, including the administration's commitment to analyze LNG
options;
5) Next steps - incorporation of public comments and the Commissioners' determination;
6) Ways the public can comment on TransCanada's application; and
7) Question and answer period.
All gasline team members traveling for the town halls received a binder full of AGIA
information. The binders are not for public distribution - they are for the gasline team
members only. That said, the vast majority of what is in the binder is public information.
And the purpose of the binder is so the team knows what is already out in the public arena
- questions that can be answered with information in the binder can be addressed during
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the town halls.
The public was notified of the town hall meetings by the following:
1) Public mailing to AGIA mail list (contains state and federal legislators, Native groups
and leaders, mayors, municipalities, postmasters, libraries and LIO offices;
2) Display ads in local newspapers;
3) Posted on AGIA web-site
4) Flyers mailed to all locations for posting throughout the community
5) PSA ! s sent to media all town hall communities
6) Governor's press release and newsletter
Additionally, beyond those meetings listed on the attached schedule, we have recently
received requests for town hall meetings in Glennallen and Tok. The Glennallen meeting has
just been scheduled for March 3, likely from 6-8 (pending confirmation) . We are still
working on scheduling the Tok meeting.
Please let me know if you have any questions or want more information.
Marty
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 7:11 PM
To: McBride; Rhonda (GOV)
Cc: Monegan; Walt C (DPS); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Colberg; Talis J (LAW); Perry; Kristina Y
(GOV)
Subject: Re: Aniak Update
Walt- I think it's a good idea to have one of our folks attend the meeting. If /when
Rhonda's schedule permits I'd like her to travel to Aniak also... please give us your
sense on that.
Thanks so much for these follow-ups Rhonda. Let's ask Walt what he thinks of your travel
there to represent us as soon as possible.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "McBride, Rhonda (GOV)" <rhonda.mcbride@alaska.gov>
Date; Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:03:20
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc: "Monegan, Walt C (DPS)" <walt.monegan@alaska.gov>, "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>, "Colberg, Talis J (LAW) " <talis.colberg@alaska.gov>, "Perry,
Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Aniak Update
Dear Governor Palin:
Spoke this evening with Lt. Craig MacDonald, who heads up the Bethel Trooper office.
He says he will go to Aniak tomorrow night, to answer questions at a scheduled City
Council meeting. It will be an opportunity to get a different perspective on the problem,
since the City may be the larger player in the community. (Lt. MacDonald says KTUTJ is
making plans to cover this meeting.)
Lt. MacDonald was in Mountain Village today -- at the invitation of the community's
tribal and city governments, as well as the village corporation. He said it was a very
positive meeting, where Troopers were thanked for their service to the region. The
focus: how to make Mountain Village a safer, healthier community. Lt. MacDonald said he
took a big risk by telling the group that stronger parenting is the best solution, but was
pleasantly surprised by the applause. The best news: it validated recent experiences
with the community -- that show Mt. Village is at a turning point.
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Next week, there f s a big meeting in Nome
epidemic of sexual abuse in Rural Alaska,
working on ways to turn the tide.
--to discuss Andre Rosay's report on the
Troopers from the "C" Detachment will be
In this battleground, there will be unhappy people,
doing enough. Others who want to be left alone.
Some because the Troopers arenOt
There are just no easy answers.
What a difference it makes, when a community like Mountain Village, starts asking the
right questions.
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Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 5:21 PM
Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Gaivin; Patrick S
(DOR); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Kelly; Russell T (GOV)
Re: Exxon
Thank you Tom - glad I got to talk to you about this just now. . . I'm sure we'll be asked
for a media response.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
•Original Message-
From: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom. irwin@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:56:30
To: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>, ExternalEmailgsp
<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) » <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Gaivin,
Patricks (DOR)" <pat r i ck.galvin@a la ska, gov >, "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)"
< sharon. leighow@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Kelly,
Russell T (GOV)" <russ.kelly@alaska.gov>
Sub j ect : RE : Exxon
We received this in the DNR office just a few minutes ago. This plan
was filed as Exxon's proposal to be considered at the Point Thomson
remand hearing scheduled by DNR to begin March 3, 2008. Tom
Original Message
From: Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 4:43 PM
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Irwin, Tom E (DNR);
Gaivin, Patrick S (DOR); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A
(GOV) ; Kelly, Russell T (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Exxon
FYI
Original Message
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From ; dillon@radillon . com <dillon@radillon . com>
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Tue Feb 19 16:38:02 2008
Subject : Exxon
ExxonMobil Announces Plan to Put Alaska's Point Thomson Field on
Production
ANCHORAGE, Alaska-- (BUSINESS WIRE) --Feb. 19, 2008- -ExxonMobil Production
Company, as operator and on behalf of the other unit working interest
owners, today announced a new project to develop and produce hydrocarbon
resources from the Point Thomson field on the Alaska North Slope.
ExxonMobil submitted the plan to the Alaska Department of Natural
Resources. It involves evaluation, delineation and development of Point
Thomson reservoirs through a phased approach to fully develop the
hydrocarbon resource for the mutual benefit of Alaskans and the unit
working interest owners. Production is anticipated to start by year-end
2014.
The project includes an investment of approximately $1.3 billion to
commence a multi-year development and delineation drilling program in
the 2008-09 winter season and to construct production facilities,
pipelines, and support infrastructure.
Under the initial phase, approximately 200 million cubic feet per day of
Point Thomson gas is expected to be produced. Approximately 10,000
barrels per day of liquid condensate that is separated from the gas is
planned to be delivered for sale through new and existing oil pipelines.
The remaining gas will be injected back into the Thomson Sand reservoir
to maintain pressure for continued hydrocarbon recovery and for
subsequent gas sales.
In addition, engineering work will be completed to provide necessary
information that will allow individual Point Thomson Unit owners to
participate in an open season for a gas pipeline. Subsequent field
development will be determined, which could include expanding the
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injection capacity, oil production, pursuing gas sales or a combination.
Craig Haymes, Alaska production manager for ExxonMobil, said, "We look
forward to working with the State of Alaska to delineate and bring Point
Thomson hydrocarbon resources into production. We have completed
significant engineering and geoscience work over the past 18 months,
focused on reservoir evaluation and development planning. The
assessments indicate that a phased development is a prudent approach to
maximize the benefits to the State of Alaska and the Point Thomson
owners, especially since a gas pipeline is more than a decade away."
Since 1954, ExxonMobil has invested over $20 billion dollars to develop
Alaska's petroleum resources. The company's current working interest
share of oil production in the state is approximately 140,000 barrels
*
per day.
In addition to ExxonMobil, the other major Point Thomson Unit owners
include BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc., Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and
ConocoPhillips Alaska Inc.
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gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 5:20 PM
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Jackson; Karleen K (HSS); Kim; Anna C (GOV)
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV)
Fw; DHSS quote
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Original Message
From: "PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored) " <sr .parnell@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:24:15
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: DHSS quote
Here ' s the
Department
formulated
support of
citizens, "
of context
quote from Hollis French's press release: "Testimony was provided by the
of Health and Social Services, which reported that the department has recently
a position on the legislation. "I am here on behalf of the department in
this bill in the attempt to make health care a reality for all Alaska
said Deputy Commissioner William Streur." Glad Karleen says it was taken out
and that they're working to fix.
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Unknown
From: Balash, Joseph R (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JRBALASH]
Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 4:43 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Galvin; Patrick S
(DOR); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Kelly; Russell T (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Exxon
FYI
Original Message
From: dillon@radillon.com <dillon@radillon.com>
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Tue Feb 19 16:38:02 2008
Subject: Exxon
ExxonMobil Announces Plan to Put Alaska's Point Thomson Field on Production
ANCHORAGE, Alaska-- (BUSINESS WIRE) --Feb. 19, 2008- -ExxonMobil Production Company, as
operator and on behalf of the other unit working interest owners, today announced a new
project to develop and produce hydrocarbon resources from the Point Thomson field on the
Alaska North Slope.
ExxonMobil submitted the plan to the Alaska Department of Natural Resources. It involves
evaluation, delineation and development of Point Thomson reservoirs through a phased
approach to fully develop the hydrocarbon resource for the mutual benefit of Alaskans and
the unit working interest owners. Production is anticipated to start by year-end 2014.
The project includes an investment of approximately $1.3 billion to commence a multi-year
development and delineation drilling program in the 2008-09 winter season and to construct
production facilities, pipelines, and support infrastructure.
Under the initial phase, approximately 200 million cubic feet per day of Point Thomson gas
is expected to be produced. Approximately 10,00*0 barrels per day of liquid condensate that
is separated from the gas is planned to be delivered for sale through new and existing oil
pipelines. The remaining gas will be injected back into the Thomson Sand reservoir to
maintain pressure for continued hydrocarbon recovery and for subsequent gas sales.
In addition, engineering work will be completed to provide necessary information that will
allow individual Point Thomson Unit owners to participate in an open season for a gas
pipeline. Subsequent field development will be determined, which could include expanding
the injection capacity, oil production, pursuing gas sales or a combination.
Craig Haymes, Alaska production manager for ExxonMobil/ said, "We look forward to working
with the State of Alaska to delineate and bring Point Thomson hydrocarbon resources into
production. We have completed significant engineering and geoscience work over the past 18
months, focused on reservoir evaluation and development planning. The assessments indicate
that a phased development is a prudent approach to maximize the benefits to the State of
Alaska and the Point Thomson owners, especially since a gas pipeline is more than a decade
away . "
Since 1954, ExxonMobil has invested over $20 billion dollars to develop Alaska's petroleum
resources. The company's current working interest share of oil production in the state is
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approximately 140,000 barrels per day.
In addition to ExxonMobil, the other major Point Thomson Unit owners include BP
Exploration (Alaska) Inc., Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and ConocoPhillips Alaska Inc.
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From: Balash, Joseph R (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JRBALASH]
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 4:40 PM
To: , gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Galvin; Patrick S
(DOR); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: . Fw: Dillon
Original Message
From: dillon@radillon.com <dillon@radillon.com>
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Tue Feb 19 16:33:55 2008
Subject: Re: Dillon
Rod says there's a news release. "ExxonMobil announces plan to put Alaska's Point Thomson
Field on
production"
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Original Message
From: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:08:44
To: dillon@radillon. com
Subject: Re: Dillon
Based on what? Their word?
Original Message
From: dillon@radillon.com <dillon@radillon.com>
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Tue Feb 19 16:06:35 2008
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Subject: Re: Dillon
Never mind the Exxon rumor. It's just that exxon will develop point thomson. We already
assumed that. Dillon
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Original Message
From: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:37:33
To : dillon@radillon. com
Subject: Re: Dillon
I'm waiting for a call?
Original Message
From: dillon@radillon.com <dillon@radillon.com>
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Tue Feb 19 15:37:20 2008
Subject: Dillon
Did TransCanada decide if it was going to make the 2005 documents available to the
Legis?
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Sharon ,
Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) [marty.rutherford@alaska.gov]
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 4:28 PM
'govpalin@yahoo com'; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Balash' Joseph R (GOV)
Response to Sen Stevens
Here is the response to Sen Stevens we just discussed with the Governor:
"We have consistently said that the Alaska Gasline' project needs to get moving. That is
what AGIA is all about and it's working. We've seen more progress on the project in the
past few months than ever before. Alaska now has obtained more detailed information on
the project than we've ever had, and that information will help the state make informed
decisions as we move forward."
Marty (on behalf of Tom, Pat, Joe, Marty)
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Tuesday, February 19, 2008 3:52 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Fw: Senator Stevens
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) " <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:42:00
To : gov . sarah@yahoo , com
Subject: Re: Senator Stevens
Governor,
I think you should say somethin g like the following:
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Marty
Original Message
From : gov , sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR) ; Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)
Sent: Tue Feb 19 15:30:00 2008
Subject: Fw: Senator Stevens
Any thoughts?
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Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon w (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:24:52
To: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Senator Stevens
Governor -
Senator Stevens this afternoon said he would not pressure the producers to commit their
gas to a pipeline. Eddie Burke wanted to know if you had any comment about that.
He wasn't looking for an interview. An email through me would be fine.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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From:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent:
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 3:20 PM
To:
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc:
Colberg; Talis J (LAW)
Subject:
Re: lobbyists
Thanks- and that's consistent with what I'm trying to live out: "Communities, individuals,
etc., please come to me directly - skip the lobbysists- let me hear the straight scoop and
1*11 answer you openly and transparently minus the lobbysist interventions."
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:02:38
To: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo,com>
Subject: FW: lobbyists
FYI - this is the solution Talis and I worked on in response to lobbyists calling our
attorneys at Dept. of Law.
From: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 12:52 PM
To: Sniff en, Clyde E (LAW)
Cc: Tillery, Craig J (LAW); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Subj ect : lobbyists
Dear Mr. Sniff en, I am continuing to get questions about our contacts with Ashley Reed
and whether it is appropriate at all. In this case in order to avoid further problems
with the Neuman bill I would like you to take the following approach. Should Mr. Reed (or
any lobbyist on the Neuman bill) call you again about this then you should politely
indicate that if someone has questions or concerns they should call you directly, not via
a lobbyist. I will be working with Mr. Tillery to try to articulate a department wide
policy on lobbyist contact rules. Thanks Talis
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From: Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=MKRUTHERFORD]
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 2:50 PM
To: t gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Cc: Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: Re: TC
Governor,
I completely agree* However, one of the complexities of this issue is that there is no
clear consensus on what is meant by an "All-Alaska project." Here are some of the options
envisioned by various parties:
1) An LNG project from Prudhoe to valdez, building a new LNG facility, at various sizes;
2) A Y-line project from Prudhoe to Delta Jet, with a smaller line into Valdez for LNG
export ;
3) An LNG project from Prudhoe to Cook Inlet, building a new LNG facility (not using the
existing, small, old LNG facility
owned by Conoco & Marathon) ;
4) An LNG "dry gas" project from the Foothills to Cook Inlet, building a new LNG facility ;
5) A very small Bullet Line (less than one -half bef/d) intended to provide gas for in-
state users (for example, utilities & Agrium) with a small amount exported through the
existing LNG facility.
It is important to note that AGIA specifically allows us to pursue a project much like
what is described in #5, even if AGIA results in a license issued to a project into
Alberta .
Also, once we have completed the AGIA evaluation we will know much more about the
economics of certain LNG project options, since we have now included both TC's project and
multiple LNG project scenarios (all into Valdez, none into the Cook Inlet, because we
received no AGIA applications for an LNG project into Ck Inlet and therefore no data) .
Once your new Energy Coordinator is on board, we should talk about how a small All-Alaska
project fits, or conflicts (depending upon the project details) , with the AGIA process and
an AGIA License.
Thanks Governor,
Marty
Original Message
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To: Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)
Cc: Galvin, Patrick S (DOR); Irwin, Tom E (DNR)? Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
! Sent: Tue Feb 19 13:24:38 2008
i
Subject: Re: TC
It f s a good thing we've continued to recognize a smaller, all-Alaska project is very do-
able, it's supported by Alaskans, and we can confidently tell Alaskans we continue to
study it and consider it. It sure has re-emerged lately with a lot of public support
(almost like it's a new idea?), and I'm inundated with positive public comments about the
idea of an all-Alaska project.
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Original Message
From: "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:33:54
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc:"Galvin, Patricks (DOR)" <patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>, "Irwin, Tom E (DNR) "
<tom.irwin@alaska.gov>, "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: TC
Governor,
Joe is the person speaking to TC on this issue and he is tied up with a big Shell forum
this morning, as a speaker, so may not be monitoring his phone nor blackberry. Neither
Tom, Pat nor I, have heard any information about whether TC is willing to share their
SGDA' negotiation materials. Plus, we haven't yet seen Wesley Loy's report on TC's SGDA
materials. We've been tied-up with two major activities: 1) getting the final wrap on
preparations for the teams departure for the AGIA' Town Hall Mtgs around the state; and 2)
briefings from our technical teams on initial information emerging from the AGIA' NPV and
"likelihood of success" evaluations.
Regarding the first Town Hall meeting in Palmer, it went extremely from our perspective.
It was well attended (around 75 people attended), and the majority of the attendees were
very supportive of you, and of AGIA, and they made that very clear. We had an excellent
and lengthy question and answer period, and during that exchange the attendees seemed to
strongly favor an all-Alaska line. They also repeatedly clapped as a means of thanking
you for standing up for the state, and for creating the AGIA process. We encouraged the
public to make their comments and preferences part of the record by submitting them online
or in writing. We were all very pleased.
Marty
Original Message
PRA GSP01 0012228
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Cc: Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) ; Galvin, Patrick S (DOR); Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Gibson,
Kurtis K (DNR)
Sent: Tue Feb 19 09:14:17 2008
Subject: TC
Did TC disclose their '04 app and term sheet yet? The sooner the better. Also, I'll need
a briefing on the points made in Wesley Loy's report re: '04 TC negotiations. Thanks. And
I hope Palmer AGIA mtg went well I
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 2:26 PM
To: Yocom; Lauren J (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV); Frank Bailey
Subject: Re: Press Release: Governor Palin Appoints Fairbanks Superior Court Judge
Did the presser go out with the other 15 new appointments?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Yocom, Lauren J (GOV)" <lauren.yocom@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2006 14:20:41
To: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) " <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Leschper, Beth (GOV) "
<beth , leschper@alaska . gov>
Cc:"Yocom, Lauren J (GOV)" <lauren.yocom@alaska,gov>
Subject: Press Release: Governor Palin Appoints Fairbanks Superior Court Judge
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
No. 08-025
Governor Palin Appoints Fairbanks Superior Court Judge
February 19, 2008, Juneau, Alaska - Governor Sarah Palin today appointed
Paul Lyle to the Fairbanks Superior Court. He replaces the Honorable
Niesje J. Steinkruger, who retired.
Lyle, 54, currently serves as an assistant attorney general in
Fairbanks, where he is the lead attorney on Indian issues. During his
tenure of more than 24 years with the Alaska Department of Law, he
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served for two years as the state's ethics attorney.
"Paul's respected academic and professional background will serve the
Fairbanks Judicial District well," Governor Palin said. "I am pleased
to appoint someone to the bench who has a strong knowledge of complex
tribal- state matters and a profound regard for the rule of law."
Lyle has been a resident of Fairbanks for 27 years and has practiced law
for more than 28 years. He graduated magna cum laude from Temple
University School of Law in 1978. After graduating from law school, he
joined the U.S. Army and rose to the rank of captain in the Judge
Advocate General ' s Corps .
Lyle and his wife Ruth have three children.
Lyle was one of four candidates presented by the Judicial Council to
Governor Palin, who made the selection within the 45 days allowed to
fill a vacancy. The Alaska Constitution requires the governor to fill
judicial vacancies by appointing from a list of qualified applicants
nominated by the Judicial Council. The Judicial Council is an
independent citizen's commission created by the Alaska Constitution.
###
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 2:22 PM
To: PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: SB 160-fyi
There may be parts of the bill that are supported, but I can't imagine HESs testified in
favor.
favor .
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored) " <sr .parnell@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue r 19 Feb 2008 12:42:22
To : gov * sarah@yahoo . com
Cc: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Subject: Fw: SB 160- -fyi
Governor, Are you aware of this? Hopefully, this isn ! t complete as a statement below...
Sean
Original Message
From: Hooley, Jason M (GOV)
To: PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Pullins, Jay D (GOV); Showalter, Kristine D (GOV); Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)
Sent: Tue Feb 19 12:39:52 2008
Subject: SB 160--fyi
DHSS supported Sen French's SB 160 on the record. This bill mandates universal health
care coverage and includes government provision of coverage.
I haven't seen the committee substitute, and I have no idea why we support the bill,
which passed a committee today.
PRA_GSP01_0012232
JASON HOOLEY
OFFICE OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR SEAN PARNELL <http://ltgov.state.ak.us/
<http://ltgov.state.ak.us/> >
907 . 465 . 3520
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:39 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: what about
Sounds great thanks
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-Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) " <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:50:04
To : ExternalEmailgsp <gov. sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: what about
"Paul's respected academic and professional background will serve the Fairbanks judicial
district well," said Governor Palin. "I am pleased to appoint someone to the bench who
has strong knowledge of tribal -state jurisdictional matters and profound regard for the
rule of law. "
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 12:40 PM
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: for your review
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:35:13
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To: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: for your review
###
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:25 PM
To: Rutherford; Marty K (DNR)
Cc: Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: Re; TC
It's a good thing we've continued to recognize a smaller, all-Alaska project is very do-
able, it's supported by Alaskans, and we can confidently tell Alaskans we continue to
study it and consider it. It sure has re-emerged lately with a lot of public support
(almost like it's a new idea?), and I'm inundated with positive public comments about the
idea of an all-Alaska project.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
Prom: "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:33:54
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc: "Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)" <patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>, "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)"
<tom. irwin@alaska.gov>, "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska,gov>
Subject: Re; TC
Governor,
Joe is the person speaking to TC on this issue and he is tied up with a big Shell forum
this morning, as a speaker, so may not be monitoring his phone nor blackberry. Neither
Tom, Pat nor I, have heard any information about whether TC is willing to share their
SGDA' negotiation materials. Plus, we haven't yet seen Wesley I*oy»s report on TC's SGDA
materials. We've been tied-up with two major activities: 1) getting the final wrap on
preparations for the teams departure for the AGIA' Town Hall Mtgs around the state; and 2)
briefings from our technical teams on initial information emerging from the AGIA 1 NPV and
"likelihood of success" evaluations.
Regarding the first Town Hall meeting in Palmer, it went extremely from our perspective.
It was well attended (around 75 people attended) , and the majority of the attendees were
very supportive of you, and of AGIA, and they made that very clear. We had an excellent
and lengthy question and answer period, and during that exchange the attendees seemed to
strongly favor an all- Alaska line. They also repeatedly clapped as a means of thanking
you for standing up for the state, and for creating the AGIA process. We encouraged the
public to make their comments and preferences part of the record by submitting them online
or in writing. We were all very pleased.
Marty
Original Message
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Prom : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
CC: Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) ; Galvin, Patrick S (DOR); Irwin, Tom E (DNR) ; Gibson,
Kurtis K (DNR)
Sent: Tue Feb 19 09:14:17 2008
Subject: TC
Did TC disclose their '04 app and term sheet yet? The sooner the better. Also, I'll need
a briefing on the points made in Wesley Loy's report re: '04 TC negotiations. Thanks. And
I hope Palmer AGIA mtg went well I
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0012237
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:21 PM
Jackson; Karleen K (HSS)
Re: CSPAN - D.C.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Jackson, Karleen K (HSS)" <karleen.jackson@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:58:40
To : ExternalEmailgsp <gov. sarah@yahoo. com>
Subject: RE: CSPAN - D.C.
Happy to help with cspan.
Know you're crazy-busy, but also love to chat about CON.
Privileged or Personal Materi Privi,e 9ed or Personal
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Hang in there I
■Original Message
From ; gov , sarah@yahoo . com [mai 1 to : gov . sarahoyahoo . com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 11:39 AM
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Leschper, Beth (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA) ; Jackson,
Karleen K (HSS) ? PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Re: CSPAN - D.C.
Good on cspan. Anything national like that we should do.
Lesil's bill will get a mention in ne xt press availability - Annette can speak to
insurance impacts too? Maybe Karleen? Privileged or Personal Mat' Dr ' v '' e 9 ec ' or Personal Hi
I —I —
PRAJ3SP01J3012238
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material R | Privile 9ed j .
we may ne asked about our thoughts on that.)
We* re thinking of other press availability topics too.
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Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:59:25
To: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: CSPAN - D.C.
Gove r nor -
CSPAN would like to know if you would be interested in call-in show on public policy
Sunday, February 24 at 7 a.m. Do you any thoughts on this either way? - we turned them
down last year.
Also, do you have any thoughts on the well baby exam coverage issue? Senator McGuire is
working on a bill. It's not worth an entire press event but maybe a mention?
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
PRA GSP01 0012239
Unknown
From: PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored) [/0=SOA/OU=RRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SRPARNELL1]
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 12:42 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Fw: SB 160-fyi
Governor, Are you aware of this? Hopefully, this isn't complete as a statement below
Sean
Original Message
From: Hooley, Jason M (GOV)
To: PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Pullins, Jay D (GOV); Showalter, Kristine D (GOV); Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)
Sent: Tue Feb 19 12:39:52 2008
Subject: SB 160--fyi
DHSS supported Sen French's SB 160 on the record. This bill mandates universal health
care coverage and includes government provision of coverage.
I haven't seen the committee substitute, and I have no idea why we support the bill, which
passed a committee today.
JASON HOOLEY
OFFICE OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR SEAN PARNELL <http: //ltgov. State. ak.us/>
907 . 465 . 3520
PRAJ3SP01_0012240
Unknown
From;
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 11:39 AM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Leschper; Beth (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Kreitzer; Annette E (DOA); Jackson;
Karleen K (HSS); PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored)
Re: CSPAN - D.C.
Good on cspan. Anything national like that we should do.
Lesil's bill will get a mention in ne xt press availability - Annett e can speak to
insurance impacts to o2 r ^&e_JCar^^ ~ —
Privileged or Personal Mr nv,le 9 ed or Per sonal
(We may be asked about our thoughts on tnat.)
We're thinking of other press availability topics too
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Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) " <sharon. leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:59:25
To: Sarah Palin <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: CSPAN - D,C.
Governor -
CSPAN would like to know if you would be interested in call-in show on public policy
Sunday, February 24 at 7 a.m. Do you any thoughts on this either way? - we turned them
down last year.
Also, do you have any thoughts on the well baby exam coverage issue? Senator McGuire is
working on a bill. It's not worth an entire press event but maybe a mention?
Sharon Leighow
PRAJ3SP01JKJ12241
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) .465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Frye, Ivy J (DOA) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=RECIP1ENTS/CN=IJFRYE]
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 10:59 AM
f gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Bringing you...
Coffee and a Vandals mag w an article about you b/c I love ya
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 10:02 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Busch; Sharon K (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak .us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 7:47 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Jim Weber
address: POBox 872306 Wasilla AK 99867
MESSAGE :
Gov Palin: On Feb 11th I sent your office a message requesting a birthday card from you
to my grand son Parker Hovila in Wasilla; since you both have the same birthday.
Thanks very much for sending the card to him. To say he was excited is an
understatement. He says he will vote for you as soon as he can. He is saving the card
forever.
Thanks again for your generosity and speed in replying to him.
Keep up the great work on AGIA and be at arms length with the boys from Conoco, especially
that Weasel fellow. They are a slippery bunch
Regards ,
Jim Weber
chumlee@gci . net
PRAJ3SP01_0012244
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 10:02 AM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 9:41 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin {GOV sponsored)
Subject; Other
Web mail from: Mr. Devin McGee
address: 1072 Elwell Street Pittsburgh PA 15207
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor,
My name is Devin McGee and I am a young Republican from Pittsburgh Pa. I have researched
your record and I felt obligated to contact your office. As we all know the GOP is in a
tough situation after the 2006 mid-term election. I ask you as a conservative activist to
accept the chance to be Vice President if you are offered or get to Washington D.C. so
that your voice can be heard.
Thank You,
Devin McGee
P.S. I was happy to hear that you are a Pittsburgh Steelers fan
mcg3443@cup.edu
PRA GSP01 0012245
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 10:01 AM
To: Provost; Kathryn T (GOV)
Cc: Yocom; Lauren J (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From; WebMail@gov.state,ak.us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2008 5:52 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Steve Toth
address: 940 Coral Lane Anchorage AK 99515
907-742-5858
MESSAGE :
Good Mornning Gov. Palin. I certainly pray that Todd is alright after his snowmachine
accident. This is Steve Toth, I met you at the AEA delegate assembly this year and on the
elevator at the HILTON Hotel. What a pleasure to meet you.
I'm a teacher in the ASD and a CCW holder.
This note is in regard to last y
PRA GSP01 0012246
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 10:00 AM
Todd; Frank Bailey; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); McBride; Rhonda (GOV)
Monegan; Walt C (DPS); Colberg; Talis J (LAW); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Michael A
(GOV); Schmidt; Joseph D (DOC)
Re: troopers/Aniak
This '05 article obviously sheds more light on Aniak 's frustration.*, and it's all the
more reason we weed out bad apples in ranks that lead some Alaskans to have this distrust
of public safety efforts. Like we said in State of State: this administration will demand
the highest standards of those serving the public in this safety arena so Alaskans can
trust us.
Rhonda- pis let me know what else you find on Aniak's (and Bethel's) frustrations and
issues the communities have with law enforcement. Thanks
Original Message
From : Todd
To: Governor Sarah Palin
To: Frank Bailey
To: Kris Perry
Sent: Feb 19, 2008 9:24 AM
Subject: trooper
Former State Trooper Sentenced for Sexually Assaulting
Three Aniak Women
http://www.sitnews.us/0805news/082405/082405_sentenced.html
August 24, 2005
Wednesday
Anchorage - Former Alaska state Trooper Daniel Scott,
45, entered a No Contest plea last week for sexually
assaulting three Alaska Native women in Aniak between
2002 and 2004. The plea came on the same day his trial
was scheduled to begin in Bethel on those and other
1
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related charges*
Under the terms of the plea, Scott will spend four
years in jail and must register as a sex offender for
15 years after completion of this jail term and any
parole that may be available.
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know-it-all with Yahool Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;
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PRA GSP01 0012248
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To;
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 10:00 AM
Fabrello; Michelle A (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
Prom ; WebMail@gov . state . ak. us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2008 6:02 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Rickey Rhodes
address: 669fml656 Center TX 75935
936-598-5769
MESSAGE :
Dear Gov. Palin my name is Rickey Rhodes my dad name is Darrell Rhodes He did some work for
you in ak , His wife died this moring would you Pleace call him it would mean a lot to
him. He thinks A lot of you if you find the time thankyou Rickey Rhodes his cell # is
936-254-4080 home 936-254-3574 thank you agian
rhodesrickey@sbcglobal . net
PRA GSP01 0012249
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 9:59 AM
To: selatik@hotmail.com
Subject: RE; Other
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
Prom : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2008 3:06 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Wade Larsen Larsen
address: p.o, box 283 Ferndale WA 98248
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin,
I don't mean to bother you with a frivolous e-mail, but I recently read your feature
article in Alaska magazine, and I just have to say that I think you are absolutely
beautiful. My jaw about hit the floor when I saw the pictures of you.
I respect the fact that you are a governor, and am impressed that you try to avoid
partisan politics and maintain a lot of integrity in your work. AND you are also stunning
Your husband is lucky. I read somewhere that your smile is, like, the number three cause
of global warming. Well at least you warm ME up. I saw the bit on Craig Ferguson, and I
thought it was cute. He f s so funny and charming.
Keep up the good work, Ms Palin. I think you are cooler than Arnold!
With warm regards,
PRA GSP01 0012250
Wade Lars en
selatik@hotmail . com
PRA GSP01 0012251
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 9:55 AM
wilsonclan7@gci.net
RE: Other
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us)
Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 3:11 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin {GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms, Sandra Wilson
address: 1502 4th Ave. Kenai AK 99611
907-335-3305
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Sarah Palin,
I just wanted to say Thank You for inviting us to your home on February 4th for the Alaska
Head Start Association. For many of us, this was a once in a life time event, one that
I'll never forget. It was such an honor going to your home and sharing my story with you.
wilsonclan7@gci .net
PRA GSP01 0012252
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To;
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Tuesday, February 19 r 2008 9:55 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Castle; Lillian K (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message-
From; WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 3:34 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Sandra Wilson
address: 1502 4th Ave. Kenai AK 99611
907-335-3305
MESSAGE
Dear Governor Sarah Palin,
I just wanted to say Thank You for inviting us to your home on February 4th for the Alaska
Head Start Association. For many of us, this was a once in a life time event, one that
I'll never forget. It was such an honor going to your home and sharing my story with you.
Thank you for taking the time to listening to our wonderful stories. There are so many
more success stories like mine. Kenaitze Head Start has helped my children and family with
so many postive things. Our family has been involved with the Kenaitze Head Start program
for about 10 years now. They are like my extented family now. They are not only there for
our chilren, but for us parents too. Like I said before... Your child is not only being
enrolled in Head Start, the Whole Family is being enrolled. It should be called Family
Head Start.
Thank you again,
Sandra Wilson, '
Proud parent of Head Start Students
wilsonclan7@gci . net
PRA GSP01 0012253
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Irwin, Tom E (DNR) [/OSOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TEIRWIN]
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 9:19 AM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Confidential. Re: Steve
I think a quick confidential call from me giving Steve a heads up that he will be your
choice would be a good idea so Steve doesn't worry that he continues to be tied up in a
bureaucratic process. Also as long as you agree we want to let him know DNR will help him
and work with him all we can.
Will also stress to Steve this is just notice and formal announcement must come from you
and the board. Tom
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Sent: Tue Feb 19 09:04:05 2008
Subject: Steve
Do you want to inform Steve of our pick of him for Energy? I won't wait on the letter from
Emil, as it may take a couple of days to get here, I'm told - and my understanding is the
letter's content says he was top candidate and they await my confirmation of their pick.
It's all good.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA_GSP01J)012254
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 9:14 AM
To: Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Cc: Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Irwin; Tom E (DNR)j Gibson; Kurtis K
(DNR)
Subject: TC
Did TC disclose their '04 app and term sheet yet? The sooner the better. Also, I'll need a
briefing on the points made in Wesley Loy's report re: '04 TC negotiations. Thanks, And I
hope Palmer AGIA mtg went well!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, February 1 9, 2008 9: 1 AM
To: gem2be@gmail.com
Subject: RE: General_Administration
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From : webMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Sunday, February 17,20081:43PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject : General_Administration
Web mail from: Ms. Cheryl Zimmerman
address: 18230 Norway Drive Anchorage AK 99516
907-345-2619
MESSAGE :
To the honorable Governor Palin:
I have been moved to write you, because you are one of the few people in political office
that I respect and admire.
You have not let the media turn your life into a circus- you handle public and private
issues with empathetic concern and give them the priorities they deserve. You appear to
give leaders the command they need to lead, and you direct with finesse at the helm of our
great state.
I am proud of your visionary hope for Alaska.
I am just one Alaskan, watching you blossom into a beautiful rose for God and our state
You need to hear that there are many like me, praying for you to continue to lead our
people with high energy and zeal.
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Thank you,
Cheryl E. Zimmerman
gem2be@gmail . com
PRA GSP01 0012257
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject;
Governor Sarah Patin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Tuesday, February 19 t 2008 9:05 AM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Elections
Original Message-
From : WebMail@gov . state , ak , us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak , us]
Sent: Sunday, February 17,20087:22AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject : Elections
Web mail from: Mr. james carroll
address: 2900 Dawson Avenue Wheaton MD 20902
3019331277
MESSAGE :
Would you cosider being on the Mccain tickst?
j rcarroll3@yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0012258
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, February 1 9, 2008 8:58 AM
To: porthole83@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: Budget
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is^
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this .office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
Prom : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMailOgov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 6:10 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Budget
Web mail from: Mr. Brent Willoughby
address: 527 Grand Ave Findlay OH 4584
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin,
I am writing you from Findlay, Ohio where we have experienced two major floods in the last
six months. These floods have caused extensive damage to hundreds of area homes and
businesses. The Army Corps of Engineers has been consulted to do a study to help lessen
future flooding to our city.
The problem is that congress has only alloted $198,000 of the $350,000 needed to complete
the study. Any assistance from you and your office to persuade congress to grant the this
funding would be greatly appreciated. Thank You.
Sincerly,
Brent Willoughby
Findlay, Ohio
porthole83@yahoo . com
1
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 8:57 AM
To: rmcconst@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: Ak_History_Facts
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 1:23 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Ak_History_Facts
Web mail from: Mr, Howard Anderson
address: 4435 Stokes Rd Greer SC 29651
864-896-6385
MESSAGE :
Alaska Gov, Saraha Palin,
Hi,
My sister & her husband, Dan & Allouiz Olson rave about you as the Gov. of AK.and
graduating Wasilla,HS.The live in Wasilla,my sister owned the Pasty Factory in Carrs Plaza
for a couple of years, but decided it took too much of her time. Their son Jessie owns
Alaska Professional Concrete Construction a large concrete construction company, also in
Wasilla. My wife & I visited my sister in wasilla in sept of 2004, .We were there for 10
days, covered alot of ground, went to Denalli, Fairbanks, the glacier cruise etc, loved
being in AK,oh yeah also went to the State Fair when we were there. Hoping to make it back
to AK again this year and get to Kodiak my sister* family lived there for a couple of
yrs, would like to get to Juneau and that area also. I loved seeing your husband has won
the Irondog a 4 times, looks like he rides an Artie Cat snowmobile, I used to rece them
when living in the UP or Mich. Oh yeah, lifetime memeber of the NRA.Keep up the great
work II
Howard & Naomi Anderson
Greer, South Carolina
rmcconst@hotmail . com
PRAJ3SP01_0012260
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 8:29 AM
Frank Bailey; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Todd
Fw: Aniak
Fb- just read your message from Heimbuch - awesome and encouraging! I remember my first
year as Mayor and I was getting clobbered by critics, and then a supporter reminded me:
you can't expect "thank you's and accolades", that voters just expect and assume you're
doing the job they elected you to do - they want to rest and live peaceable lives, so
don't expect them to take it upon themselves to say thanks or to voice support. It was
great advice, so true, and I was reminded of those words when reading Heimbuch's. Thanks!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:24:03
To: "Walt Monegan" <walt .monegan@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Talis Colberg" < t al i s, c olberg@a la ska. gov>, "Rhonda (GOV) McBride"
<rhonda.mcbride@alaska.gov>, "M Nizich" <mike.nizich@alaska.gov>, "Mike Tibbies"
<mike . t ibbles@alaska . gov> , " Sean Parnell " <SR_Parnell@gov . state . ak . us>
Subject: Aniak
Walt- I read an AP article re: Aniak requesting troopers leave their village. May I see
the letter, and DPS response... and please share with Rhonda also as this could lead to
other issues that I certainly can't ignore. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From: Bailey, Frank T (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=FTBAILEY]
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 8:20 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: Fw: words of encouragement
Thought you'd appreciate this.
Original Message
From: mike heimbuch <musicman@xyz.net>
To: Bailey, Frank T (GOV)
Sent: Tue Feb 19 08:05:55 2008
Subject: words of encouragement
Frank,
As the public war-of -words over petro issues gets a bit more personal every week - I'd
like to remind you all of your strengths. People do not get elected because of vast
experience or because they posess the most solutions to our problems. They are chosen by
those vivid qualities of personality, vision, and determination that register in our
hearts and minds as leadership.
To use a marine metaphor - through the rough seas of uncertainty - people have not.
forgotten why they voted for this new leadership - and I believe they remain comfortable
enough to take a nap while the governor of this ship-of-state is on watch. Please make the
most of your optimism and confidence.
Regards
Mike Heimbuch
PRAJ3SP01J)012262
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From: Sarah Palin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 20084:20 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: Re: Senator Stevens
gasline team may have additional comments re: responses to Stevens speech
"Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov> wrote:
Governor-
Senator Stevens this afternoon said he would not pressure the producers to commit
their gas to a pipeline. Eddie Burke wanted to know if you had any comment about
that.
He wasn't looking for an interview. An email through me would be fine.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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From: Sarah Paiin [gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 19» 2008 4:13 PM
To: PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Fwd: Re: SB 160-fyi
Note: forwarded message attached.
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 8:42 AM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: Be a part of the State Chamber's Collective Investment in Alaska's Future
From: Lisa Reinhart [mailto:lrelnhart@alaskachamber.com]
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 6:09 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Be a part of the State Chamber's Collective Investment in Alaska's Future
Alaska State Chamber of Commerce
February 15, 2008 E-News
Be a Part of the State Chamber's Collective Investment in
Alaska's Future
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attends can make a difference for Alaska's business community.
First attend our Legislative Advocacy Training with Mike Walsh, Ph.D., Director of Interior Services for
The Foraker Group on Monday, March 3rd. Our Legislative Forums, Visits with Key Legislators and
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Sponsorship affords you the opportunity to imprint your company's brand and to get
out in front of our statewide business audience.
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Available sponsorship opportunities include our popular Advocacy Training Workshop on Monday, March 3rd,
Breakfast and Luncheon on Wednesday, March 5th.
Contact Lisa Reinhart for the sponsorship menu and benefit structure details.
Lisa may be reached at (907) 278-2727 or by email to lreinhart@alaskachamber.com today to discuss how
available sponsorship opportunities may mutually benefit your business.
Action through legislative advocacy, and through underwriting support, wiil help to keep us
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The mission of the Alaska State Chamber of Commerce is to drive positive change for Alaska's business
environment and to improve our member organizations by providing leadership, advocacy, connectivity and
support. The Alaska State Chamber is a private, no-profit corporation operating under IRS code sections 501 (c)
(6). The Alaska State Chamber receives its funds from membership investments, corporate partnerships and
event sponsorships.
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:48 PM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: Weekly: About Those Trial Lawyers ...
From: membership@uschamber.com [mailto:membership@uschamber.com]
Sent; Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:39 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Weekly: About Those Trial Lawyers ...
View this online.
February 19,2008
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About Those Trial Lawyers ...
By Tom Donohue
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ago about how the business community was challenging attempts by the
plaintiffs' bar to stack state supreme courts with plaintiff-friendly judges.
Some of you thought I was painting all trial lawyers with the same broad
brush. Some argued that even when pursuing huge awards for large class
actions, lawyers are only doing so to benefit their clients.
So let me set the record straight
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From: Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 12:59 PM
To; Sarah Palin
Subject: FW: Prayers and a speedy recovery!
Governor - FYI from Rep. Fairclough. Janice
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 8:50 AM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Yooom, Lauren j (GOV); Cayce, Sunny C (GOV)
Subject: FW: Prayers and a speedy recovery!
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From: Rep. Anna Fairclough [mailto:Representative_Anna_Fairdough@legis.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 3:33 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Prayers and a speedy recovery!
Governor Palin,
I just read the press release on Todd's accident. My thoughts and prayers for a speedy
recovery are with you and your family.
HESS has had numerous presentations on Traumatic Brain Injury, as well as many families
advocating for early intervention with individuals who have suffered from TBI. This injury is
hard to identify (symptoms may resemble the flu, dizzy, etc.) and wearing a helmet or body
armor does not guarantee that an injury hasn't occurred, that said I hope you will consider a
follow up when Todd is back home.
If you would like more information our office would be happy to track the information down for
you and forward it to your office.
Sincerely,
(Representative Anna TaircCough
State Capitol: 907.465.3777
Eagle River: 907.694.8944
Representative Anna Fairdough@legis.state.ak.us
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From: PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SRPARNELL1]
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 4:24 PM
To: , gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: DHSS quote
Here's the quote from Hollis French's press release: 'Testimony was provided by the Department of Health
and Social Services, which reported that the department has recently formulated a position on the
legislation. "I am here on behalf of the department in support of this bill in the attempt to make health care
a reality for all Alaska citizens/' said Deputy Commissioner William Streur," Glad Karleen says it was taken
out of context and that they're working to fix.
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From: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=MATIBBLES]
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 2:00 PM
To: Sarah Palin ~
Subject: FW: lobbyists
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FYI - this is the solution Talis and I worked on in response to lobbyists calling our attorneys at Dept. of Law.
From: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 12:52 PM
To: Sniffen, Clyde E (LAW)
Cc: Tillery, Craig J (LAW); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: lobbyists
Dear Mr. Sniffen, I am continuing to get questions about our contacts with Ashiey Reed and whether it is
appropriate at all. In this case in order to avoid further problems with the Neuman bill I would like you to take the
following approach. Should Mr. Reed (or any lobbyist on the Neuman bill) call you again about this then you
should politely indicate that if someone has questions or concerns they should call you directly, not via a lobbyist
I will be working with Mr. Tillery to try to articulate a department wide policy on lobbyist contact rules. Thanks
Talis
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From: Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/OSOA/OU-FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 3:51 PM
To: Sarah Palin
Subject: FW: Mayor Begich Raised Walkways in Anchorage Turning over Local Roads
Governor -For you
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From; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 3:23 PM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Mayor Begich Raised Walkways In Anchorage Turning over Local Roads
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From: Von Scheben, Leo (DOT)
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 3:22 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Mayor Begich Raised Walkways in Anchorage Turning over Local Roads
Governor, understand you are interested in the above. I am trying to set up a meeting this Friday or Monday with
the Mayor, myself, my Deputy Commissioner of Hwys, and Gordon Keith my regional director (South Central
Region) on the issue above.
Randy filled me in on some of your thoughts. I will let you know how it goes. LEO
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From: Bailey, Frank T (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=FTBA1LEY]
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 12:55 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com*
Subject: Lyle
Paul Lyle was ecstatic and said "Please thank the Governor for trusting in me. It will be a challenge but I hope to
do a good job for the 4 th Judicial District."
Frank Bailey
Director, Boards and Commissions
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.465.3934 - Juneau
907.269.7450 - Anchorage
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From: Von Scheben, Leo (DOT) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=LVON_SCHEBEN]
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 3:22 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Mayor Begich Raised Walkways in Anchorage Turning over Local Roads
Governor, understand you are interested in the above. I am trying to set up a meeting this Friday or Monday with
the Mayor, myself, my Deputy Commissioner of Hwys, and Gordon Keith my regional director (South Central
Region) on the issue above.
Randy filled me in on some of your thoughts. I will let you know how it goes. LEO
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOW]
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 3:25 PM
To: 'Sarah Palm'
Subject: Senator Stevens «* -
Governor-
Senator Stevens this afternoon said he would not pressure the producers to commit their gas to a
pipeline. Eddie Burke wanted to know if you had any comment about that.
He wasn't looking for an interview. An email through me would be fine.
Sharon Lelghow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
8/24/2009
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From: Colberg, Talis J (LAW) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TJCOLBERG]
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 4:47 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Sen. Olson & VPSO's
Dear Governor Palin and Mr. Tibbies,
This afternoon Sen. Olson asked to meet with me about the VPSO program. He had the budget numbers for
the proposed recommendations of the task force. It is a set of four yearly increases to accomplish the
improvements to the existing program. It is my understanding that he is set to meet with Mr. Tibbies today at 5:00
PM.
I told him I think the recommendations are good because:
1) It is not a new program.
2) It is improving an existing program.
3) It is an expression of partnership with Native regional corporations.
4) it is an expression of genuine interest with resource commitment to a real rural problem.
5) It addresses pay/retention issues.
6) It addresses morale and trauma issues.
7) It provides some help for local housing.
8) It would add fifteen new officers for each of the next four years for a total of 60 new VPSO's in 60
villages which currently have no real public safety personnel present.
9) State public safety and law enforcement as demonstrated in Emmonak and Aniak is lacking and not
respected in rural Alaska. There needs to be a demonstration that we take the problem seriously and want to
address it with a State uniform system.
The alternative:
1 ) Further estrangement of rural Alaska from the State of Alaska.
2) More support for "tribal" or "village" solutions to all issues and isolation from the State. The State is
already losing respect and authority in Native regions.
3) No real public safety in small villages where a bad person can go on a deadly rampage for hours if not
days before troopers arrive.
4) No way to nip minor juvenile crime in the bud before it festers into something worse. A local State
supervised VPSO can teach children right from wrong at the first offense when they are impressionable
and avoid the chain reaction of unsupervised children turning into delinquents and then into hard core
criminals.
With all of that said, the proposal is increase the VPSO budget from 5.865 million to 7.344 million this year
(1 ,479,000 increase) and continue to increase each of the subsequent three years to 1 1 ,137,200 in 2012.
I have told Sen. Olson that your office is concerned about the overall budget and i cannot speak out for an
increase without your approval.
Privileged or Personal Materie
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
I wait for your direction on how I deal with this if asked to comment publicly. Thanks Talis
8/24/2009
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From: Von Scheben, Leo (DOT) [/0=SOA/OU=FlRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=LVON_SCHEBEN]
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 3:22 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Mayor Begich Raised Walkways in Anchorage Turning over Local Roads
Governor, understand you are interested in the above. I am trying to set up a meeting this Friday or Monday with
the Mayor, myself, my Deputy Commissioner of Hwys, and Gordon Keith my regional director (South Central
Region) on the issue above.
Randy filled me in on some of your thoughts. I will let you know how it goes. LEO
8/26/2009
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From: Bailey, Frank T (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=FTBAILEY]
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 12:55 PM
To: 'gov.saralKgyahoo.com'
Subject: Lyle
Paul Lyle was ecstatic and said "Please thank the Governor for trusting in me. It will be a challenge but I hope to
do a good job for the 4 th Judicial District."
Frank Bailey
Director, Boards and Commissions
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.4653934 - Juneau
907.269.7450 - Anchorage
8/26/2009
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:29 PM
govpalin@alaska.gov
FW:FYI Email
Original Message-
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 9:27 AM
To : yukon j ohn3@yahoo . com
Subject: RE: Oil&Gas
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
•Original Message-
From: WebMailQgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 5:04 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: 0il&Gas
Web mail from: Mr. John greene
address: 932 clear st. north pole AK 99705
907-488-8184
MESSAGE :
Sarah,
I just want to send you a humble hello and congrats to Todd for finishing the Iron Dog.
Dang, he is one tough First Dude!! I just want to tell you, as a almost 30 yr. Alaskan, I
think you are doing a fantastic job as MY GOVERNOR!! You represent me and I thank you
more than you can imagine! Stand your grounds with the big 3. I am a firm believer that
we could not run them off the north slope if we held a gun to their head or tried to pry
them away with a crowbar. I stand with you and support you 100%. Best Wishes and Thank
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You! !
John Greene
yukon j ohn3@yahoo . com
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOW]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 8:53 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Kim; Anna C (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV)
Subject: Re: may I sent the op ed to Zencey?
Sent op ed to Zencey this afternoon - took out the part about [Priv ileged or Personal H/U
^b • I * m " ■ -'■■ -■'
Privileged or
Original Message
From ; gov . sarah@yahoo * com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Kim, Anna C (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Mason, Janice L (GOV); Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Sent: Wed Feb 20 19:09:14 2008
Subject: Re: may I sent the op ed to Zencey?
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Ok.
Thanks, all!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Kim, Anna C (GOV)" <anna.kim@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:11:54
TorExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)"
<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>, "Leschper, Beth (GOV)"
<beth. leschper@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: may I sent the op ed to Zencey?
Touched base with Sharon on Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
that good to go.
and after
Anna Clark Kim
Special Staff Assistant
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Office of the Governor
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mail to : gov . sarahOyahoo . com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 4:03 PM
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cq: Mason, Janice L (GOV); Kim, Anna C (GOV); Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Subject: Re: may I sent the op ed to Zencey?
Janice has the last couple of changes and we need to check on Privileged or Persona
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
reference.
Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) 11 <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:29:07
To: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: may I sent the op ed to Zencey?
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 8:04 PM
To: McBride; Rhonda (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV); michael.tibbies@alaska.gov; Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Monegan;
Walt C (DPS); Notti; Emil R (CED); Kim; Anna C (GOV); Kelly; Russell T (GOV); Perry;
Kristina Y (GOV); Bailey; Frank T (GOV); Colberg; Talis J (LAW)
Subject: Re: AFN Financial Woes
Thanks for this update Rhonda. I intend to. mostly listen tomorrow during AFN's board
mtg... some of us will be calling in to participate since their invitation was last minute
and most of us can ! t be in Anchorage for tomorrow's mtg. Sounds like Julie Kitka wants to
hear our legislative priorities tomorrow,, though I'm sure she heard the State of State,
Very interesting the changes AFN may be forced to undertake soon. Sounds like some of the
Native Corp leadership changes that we hear rumored about also. Thank you
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
-< Original Message
From: "McBride, Rhonda (GOV)" <rhonda.mcbride@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:37:00
To : gov . sarah@yahoo , com
Cc: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska,gov>,michael. tibbles@alaska.gov, "Nizich,
Michael A (GOV)" <mike.nizich@alaska.gov>, "Monegan, Walt C (DPS)"
<walt.monegan@alaska.gov>, M Notti, Emil R (CED)" <emil.notti@alaska.gov>, "Kim, Anna C
(GOV)" <anna.kim@alaska.gov>, "Kelly, Russell T (GOV)" <russ.kelly@alaska.gov>, "Perry,
Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Bailey, Frank T (GOV)"
<f rank, bailey@alaska.gov>
Subject: AFN Financial Woes
AFN FINANCIAL WOES
The Alaska Federation of Natives will hold an important board meeting on Thursday,
February 21st in Anchorage at CIRIDs offices on San Jeronimo Drive, across from the
Anchorage Daily News. Start time: 10:30am.
One issue that is sure to come up; AFNDs financial meltdown.
Rumors have, been circulating for some time. But if you visit AFNDs OCB street office,
youDll see confirmation — lots of empty rooms on the third floor, a sign that AFN is now
a smaller, leaner operation.
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Talked with George Irwin, Vice President of AFN last week. He is currently working
without pay -- and hopes to go back on salary, in a different position, when some other
funding comes in.
Irwin says AFN has been downsized to about six people. He expects the staff to grow
back to about eight or nine workers, still a skeleton crew.
So what happened?
Irwin says moving the annual convention to Fairbanks last year proved costly -- and while
in the midst of planning it, AFN President Julie Kitka realized the convention would be
followed by layoffs, to cover the costs. It was a tough choice to make.
Also, AFN dues, paid by the regional Native Corporations, have not changed much over the
years to reflect the growing expenses.
AFN will ask Native Corporations to increase their dues. And while they may do so, itDs
not likely they will bail out the organization completely.
AFN is definitely in a tight spot
Irwiri says Native Corporations are now feeling their might D enjoying unprecedented
growth and many donDt feel that AFN is needed a*s it once was. He put it this way, DThe
children are turning their parents out in the cold.D
In talking with others who follow Native politicsD
This financial crisis has precipitated a leadership tussleO a push to get longtime AFN
President Julie Kitka to step aside.
AFN under KitkaDs leadership, has done a virtuoso job of forwarding the Native agenda.
It remains to be seen if sheDll weather this.
Senator Albert KookeshOs office has been quiet about AFNDs finances. Kookesh is co-chair
of AFN, along with Tim Towarak, who once held the Rural Advisor position in the Knowles
administration.
We may know more about what direction AFNDs leadership takes, after AFNDs board meeting
tomorrow (Thursday) .
AFN has invited the Governor, Commissioner Emil Nptti, Frank Bailey and me to attend D in
person or via teleconference.
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So whatDs the administrationDs role in this? Not much right now, except to recognize
that AFN is struggling, to stay tuned in and supportive.
For the state, a weakened AFN does not bode well.
Although AFN has sometimes clashed with the state on issues like subsistence, AFN, in
its forty years, has done much to bring about consensus in Rural Alaska and furthered
many good causes .
The only other statewide Native organization, the Alaska Inter-Tribal Council, has not
had AFNDs resources, nor its success. It has also had a more adversarial relationship
with the state.
In recent years, AFN has been working hard with the state and federal government to
promote economic development in villages.
By bringing in the World Bank and the Alaska Marketplace Program, AFN has done some good
work. There is more awareness now about the basic financial infrastructure lacking in
Rural Alaska.
As this administration attempts to strengthen public safety in Rural Alaska, combat
sexual abuse, promote healthy lifestyles, deal with climate change and lower the cost of
energy, it will need many partners, as well as AFNDs expertise and support.
.."I will attempt to attend the AFN board meeting via telephone.
It would be great if Commissioner Emil Notti could be there in person. When Bmil ran AFN
in its early days, he worked out of a small BIA office with a phone and typewriter. He
would be a great resource for AFN during this time of restructuring.
He knows the organization as an insider and as a founding father.
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 7:36 PM
Kim; Anna C (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV)
Re; may I sent the op ed to Zencey?
Are there eight or nine CON lawsuits pending that involve the state and private sector?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Kim, Anna C (GOV)" <anna.kim@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:11:54
To;ExternalEmailgsp <gov, sarah@yahoo.com>, "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) H
oharon. leighow@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Cc:''Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>, "Leschper, Beth (GOV)"
<beth . leschper@alaska . gov>
Subject: RE: may I sent the op ed to Zencey?
Touched base with Sharon on iPrivileaed or Personal Material Redacted
that good to go.
and after
Anna Clark Kim
Special Staff Assistant
Office of the Governor
■Original Message-
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent; Wednesday, February 20, 2008 4:03 PM
To; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) ; Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Mason, Janice L (GOV); Kim, Anna C (GOV); Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Subject: Re: may I sent the op ed to Zencey?
Janice has the last couple of changes and we need to check on [Privileged or Person a reference
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Original Message
From:. "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon. leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:29:07
To: Sarah Palin <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: may I sent the op ed to Zencey?
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 7:27 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Kelly; Russell T (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Sen Davis
Wants an appt with me - said we would schedule time and I f d email you to remind. Thanks
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 7:09 PM
To: Kim; Anna C (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV)
Subject: Re: may I sent the op ed to Zencey?
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Ok.
Thanks , alls ~ ~~~" ~~
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Kim, Anna C (GOV) " <anna.kim@alaska.gov>
Date; Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:11:54
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)"
< sharon, leighow@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" < janice. mason@alaska.gov>, "Leschper, Beth (GOV)"
<beth . leschper@alaska . gov>
Subject: RE: may I sent the op ed to Zencey?
Touched base with Sharon on
that good to go.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
and after
Anna Glark Kim
Special Staff Assistant
Office of the Governor
Original Message--^ —
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mail to : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 4:03 PM
To; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Mason, Janice L (GOV); Kim, Anna C (GOV); Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Subject: Re: may I sent the op ed to Zencey?
Janice has the last couple of changes and we need to check on Privileged or Persona
reference .
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Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:29:07
To: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: may I sent the op ed to Zencey?
Sharon Leighow
* y
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 5: 1 7 PM
To: PARNELL; S {GOV sponsored); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Stevens
He called us too I just found out! So you're not in trouble for any leaks.
Janice and others even worked on this for a second.
Funny
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 5:09 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Sen. Stevens
Lt . Governor says nope ! Darn
Original Message
From: Sharon Leighow
To: Governor Sarah Pal in
To: Sean Parnell
Sent: Feb 20, 2008 4:48 PM
Sub j ect : RE : Sen . Stevens
OOOHH please let me tell this to Sheila Toomey! !
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mail to : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 4:45 PM
To: Sean Parnell
Subject: Re: Sen. Stevens
Does he know I don't have a plane, and only rarely do I get to use DPS's
turbo prop King Air? !
Sent from my BlackBerry(r) device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: Sean Parnell <
Privileged or Personal^
Pate: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:43:16
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Sub j ect : Sen . Stevens
Sen. Stevens was stuck in Juneau and was calling me this morning in an
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effort to see if he could "pay to charter the governor's plane" out of
Juneau. Thought you'd be interested if he didn't get with you or your
office on this. J
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To;
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 5:00 PM
Sean Parnell
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Re: Sen. Stevens
Ok! But you see I did tell Sharon, right? I knew she'd get a kick out of like I did
Sorry ; )
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
•Original Message
From: Sean Parnell <
Privileged or Personal N>
Pate: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:57:37
To: " 'Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) '" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Cc : gov . sarahoyahoo . com
Subject: RE: Sen. Stevens
NOOOOOOOOM! Resist the urge!!
I don't want leaks coming from me. . .to the governor. . .to you. . . .to her.
I know it's fun, but... we need a pipeline of communication there and that
leak would destroy. Thanks.
Original Message
From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [mailto:sharon.leighow@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 4:49 PM
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Sean Parnell
Subject: RE: Sen. Stevens
OOOHH please let me tell this to Sheila Toomey! I
Original Message
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From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 4:45 PM
To: Sean Parnell
Subject: Re: Sen. Stevens
Does he know I don't have a plane, and only rarely do I get to use DPS's
turbo prop King Air? I
Sent from my BlackBerry (r) device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: Sean Parnell <
Privileged or Personal (>
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:43:16
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Sub j ect : S^n . Stevens
Sen. Stevens was stuck in Juneau and was calling me this morning in an
effort to see if he could "pay to charter the governor's plane" out of
Juneau, Thought you'd be interested if he didn't get with you or your
office on this. J
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From: gov.sarah@yahQO.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 4:49 PM
To: Campbell; Craig (MVA)
Subject: Casey
If you attend Friday's Ft. Rich events please tell General Casey and Maj . Gen. Layfield I
send my regards. I'll foe in DC so can not attend. Thank you.
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 4:45 PM
Sean Parneil
Re: Sen. Stevens
Does he know I don't have a plane, and only rarely do I get to use DPS's turbo prop King
Air?!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: Sean Parneil <
Privileged or Personal
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:43:16
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Sen. Stevens
Sen. Stevens was stuck in Juneau and was calling me this morning in an effort to see if he
could "pay to charter the governor's plane" out of Juneau. Thought you'd be interested if
he didn't get with you or your office on this. J
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 4:38 PM
To; PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored); Frank Bailey; K Perry Yahoo; Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper;
Beth (GOV); Ivy personal
Subject: Re: Gambling
I reminded him of that - so did Nizich. It was an odd meeting with Max Miner in there who
didn't seem on exactly the same page as Darwin.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "PARNELL, s (GOV sponsored) " <sr,parnell@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:59:23
To: ftb907@yahoo.com, gov.sarah@yahoo.com, krisandclark@yahoo.com
Cc: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Mason, Janice L (GOV)"
<janice.mason@alaska.gov>, "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska«gov>, "Leschper,
Beth (GOV)" <beth.leschper@alaska.gov>, ivyfrye@yahoo.com
Sub j ect : Re : Gambl ing
Fyi--you'll recall Darwin Biwer is the sponsor of the gaming commission initiative headed
for the ballot in August. That initiative creates the commission and empowers it to expand
gambling in Alaska. Additionally, according to Law, we are not permitted to expend state
resources either to support or oppose a particular initiative*
--! — Original Message
From: frank bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>
To: ExternalEmailgsp; K Perry Yahoo <krisandclark@yahoo.com>
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Mason, Janice L (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Leschper,
Beth (GOV); PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored)/ ivyfrye@yahoo.com <ivyfrye@yahoo.com>
Sent: Wed Feb 20 14:53:07 2008
Subject: Re: Gambling
The white paper is contrary to my recollection. He drummed up supporters, and you told
him you appreciated his support but just couldn't support his efforts to open up gambling
in the state, essentially that you couldn't accept $ attached to the special interest. I
remember a conversation happening right in the middle of the downtown office.
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I wasn't aware of a conversation described below or a call from SE. Ivy traveled on
those SE trips so I'll copy her in.
gov.sarah@yahoo.com wrote:
Kris and Frank: I just read my briefing paper for today's meeting I have with
Darwin Biwer (from Darwin's Theory, I presume). In this he says I called him during the
campaign to request his assistance in combating Knowles' effort to oppose gaming.,, and
that "the problem never actually came up but we were ready".
Huh? Do you remember anything like that? I remember him coming to our office with
a group of CHARR guys, and I remember calling him from a Southeast airport to say I
couldn't support their expansion of gaming ideas'. I think I made that call to return his,
or. because something about the gaming initiative had been in the paper that day?
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 4:03 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV); Kim; Anna C (GOV); Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Subject: Re: may ! sent the op ed to Zencey?
Janice has the last couple of changes and we need to check on Privileged or Personal
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
reference
Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) " <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:29:07
To: Sarah Palin <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: may I sent the op ed to Zencey?
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
peputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sar9h@yahoo.com
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 3:18 PM
Ruaro; Randall P (GOV); Kelly; Russell T (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Fw: Gambling
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Original Message
From : Kris Perry <krisandclark@yahoo . com>
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:13:38
To:gov. sarah@yahoo.com, Frank Bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Cc:Mike Tibbies <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>, Janice Mason <janice.mason@alaska.gov>, Sharon
Leighow <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, Beth Leschper <beth.leschper@alaska.gov>, Sean
Parnell <SR_Parnell@gov.state.ak.us>
Subject: Re: Gambling
I'm not sure my first email response went out to this as I rec'd an error.
To answer your quesiton: No, I do not recall any such thing ever happening. Actually the
contrary. I remember you calling him - and I also - to let him know that we did not
support their efforts and understood if they wanted to withdraw their support .
gov.sarah@yahoo.com wrote: Kris and Frank: I just read my briefing paper for today's
meeting I have with Darwin Biwer (from Darwin's Theory, I presume) . In this he says I
called him during the campaign to request his assistance in combating Knowles' effort to
oppose gaming... and that "the problem never actually came up but we were ready".
Huh? Do you remember anything like that? I remember him coming to our office with a group
of CHARR guys, and I remember calling him from a Southeast airport to say I couldn't
support their expansion of gaming ideas. I think I made that call to return his, or
because something about the gaming initiative had been in the paper that day?
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From: PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SRPARNELL1]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 2:59 PM
To: *ftb907@yahoo.com'; , gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; , krisandclark@yahoo.com ,
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper;
Beth (GOV); 'ivyfrye@yahoo.com'
Subject: Re: Gambling
Fyi—you'll recall Darwin Biwer is the sponsor of the gaming commission initiative headed
for the ballot in August. That initiative creates the commission and empowers it to expand
gambling in Alaska. Additionally, according to Law, we are not permitted to expend state
resources either to support or oppose a particular initiative.
Original Message
From: frank bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>
To: ExternalEmailgsp; K Perry Yahoo <krisandclark@yahoo.com>
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) ; Mason, Janice L (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Leschper,
Beth (GOV); PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored); ivyfrye@yahoo.com <ivyfrye@yahoo.com>
Sent: Wed Feb 20 14:53:07 2008
Subject: Re: Gambling
The white paper is contrary to my recollection. He drummed up supporters, and you told
him you appreciated his support but just couldn't support his efforts to open up gambling
in the state, essentially that you couldn't accept $ attached to the special interest. I
remember a conversation happening right in the middle of the downtown office.
X wasn't aware of a conversation described below or a call from SE. Ivy traveled on those
SE trips so I'll copy her in.
gov.sarah@yahoo.com wrote:
Kris and Frank: I just read my briefing paper for today 1 s meeting I have with Darwin
Biwer (from Darwin's Theory, I presume). In this he says I called him during the campaign
to request his assistance in combating Knowles' effort to oppose gaming... and that "the
problem never actually came up but we were ready" .
Huh? Do you remember anything like that? I remember him coming to our office with a
group of CHARR guys, and I remember calling him from a Southeast airport to say I couldn't
support their expansion of gaming ideas. I think I made that call to return his, or
because something about the gaming initiative had been in the paper that day?
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To;
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 2:44 PM
K Perry Yahoo; Frank Bailey
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper;
Beth (GOV); PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored)
Gambling
Kris and Frank: I just read ray briefing paper for today's meeting I have with Darwin Biwer
(from Parwin's Theory, I presume). In this he says I called him during the campaign to
request his assistance in combating Knowles 1 effort to oppose gaming... and that "the
problem never actually came up but we were ready" .
Huh? Do you remember anything like that? I remember him coming to our office with a group
of CHARR guys, and I remember calling him from a Southeast airport to say I couldn't
support their expansion of gaming ideas. I think I made that call to return his, or
because something about the gaming initiative had been in the paper that day?
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From: gpv.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 2:30 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Sched
Thurs Feb 28th a 3:30 appt in Anchorage
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 1:53 PM
To: Colberg; Talis J (LAW)
Subject: Fw: AFN Financial Woes
Fyi
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Original Message
From: "McBride, Rhonda (GOV)" <rhonda.mcbride@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:37:00
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc:"Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>,michael. tibbles@alaska.gov, "Nizich,
Michael A (GOV)" <mike. nizichiaalaska.gov>, "Monegan, Walt C (DPS)"
<walt.monegan@alaska.gov>, "Notti, Emil R (CED) " <emil.notti@alaska.gov>, "Kim, Anna C
(GOV)" <anna.kim@alaska.gov>, "Kelly, Russell T (GOV)" <russ.kelly@alaska.gov>, "Perry,
Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Bailey, Frank T (GOV)"
< frank . bailey@alaska . gov>
Subject: AFN Financial Woes
AFN FINANCIAL WOES
The Alaska Federation of Natives will hold an important board meeting on Thursday,
February 21st in Anchorage at CIRIDs offices on San Jeronimo Drive, across from the
Anchorage Daily News. Start time: 10:30am.
One issue that is sure to come up: AFNDs financial meltdown.
Rumors have been circulating for some time. But if you visit AFNDs DCD street office,
youDll see confirmation — lots of empty rooms on the third floor, a sign that AFN is now
a smaller, leaner operation.
Talked with George Irwin, Vice President of AFN last week. He is currently working
without pay -- and hopes to go back on salary, in a different position, when some other
funding comes in.
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Irwin says AFN has been downsized to about six people. He expects the staff to grow
back to about eight or nine workers, still a skeleton crew.
So what happened?
Irwin says moving the annual convention to Fairbanks last year proved costly -- and while
in the midst of planning it, AFN President Julie Kitka realized the convention would be
followed by layoffs, to cover the costs. It was a tough choice to make.
Also, AFN dues, paid by the regional Native Corporations, have not changed much over the
years to reflect the growing expenses.
AFN will ask Native Corporations to increase their dues. And while they may do so, itOs
not likely they will bail out the organization completely.
AFN is definitely in a tight spot.
Irwin^ says Native Corporations are now feeling their might D enjoying unprecedented
growth, and many donDt feel that AFN is needed as it once was. He put it this way, QThe
children are turning their parents out in the cold.D
In talking with others who follow Native politicsO
This financial crisis has precipitated a leadership tussled a push to get longtime AFN
President Julie Kitka to step aside.
AFN under KitkaDs leadership, has done a virtuoso job of forwarding the Native agenda.
It remains to be seen if sheDll weather this.
Senator Albert KookeshDs office has been quiet about AFNDs finances. Kookesh is co-chair
of AFN, along with Tim Towarak, who once held the Rural Advisor position in the Knowles
administration .
We may know more about what direction AFNDs leadership takes, after AFNDs board meeting
tomorrow (Thursday) .
AFN has invited the Governor, Commissioner Emil Notti, Frank Bailey and me to attend D in
person or via teleconference.
So whatDs the administrationDs role in this? Not much right now, except to recognize
that. AFN is struggling, to stay tuned in and supportive.
For the state, a weakened AFN does not bode well.
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Although AFN has sometimes clashed with the state on issues like subsistence, AFN, in
its forty years, has done much to bring about consensus in Rural Alaska and furthered
many good causes.
The only other statewide Native organization, the Alaska Inter-Tribal Council, has not
had AFNOs resources, nor its success. It has also had a more adversarial relationship
with the state.
In recent years, AFN has been working hard with the state and federal government to
promote economic development in villages .
By bringing in the World Bank and the Alaska Marketplace Program, AFN has done some good
work. There is more awareness now about the basic financial infrastructure lacking in
Rural Alaska.
As this administration attempts to strengthen public safety in Rural Alaska, combat
sexual abuse, promote healthy lifestyles, deal with climate change and lower the cost of
energy, it will need many partners, as well as AFNQs expertise and support.
I will attempt to attend the AFN board meeting via telephone.
It would be great if Commissioner Bmil Notti could be there in person. When Emil ran AFN
in its early days, he worked out of a small BIA office with a phone and typewriter. He
would be a great resource for AFN during this time of restructuring.
He knows the organization as an insider and as a founding father.
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 1 :53 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [raailto : WebMai l@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 12:02 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Konstantin Vulkov
address: 82, Dondukov blvd. Floor 4 Sofia OS 1504
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor,
My name is Konstantin Vulkov and I am Program Director of the biggest and most listened to
Bulgarian private radio station, Darik Radio.
Darik is a news/current affairs/talk station, based in Bulgaria's capital Sofia with 17
regional offices accross the country.
I would like to make a phone interview with you for the Bulgarian Darik Radio, X am
especially interested by your anti-corruption drives as corruption is the biggest problem
in Bulgaria.
Could you please advice whether this is possible and how can I send some more information
regarding my request.
Many thanks in advance.
Warmest regards,
PRAJ3SP01J)012310
Konstantin Vqlkov
Program Director
Earik Radio
konstantin . vulkov@darik . net
dariknews.bg
konstantin . vulkov@darik . net
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From: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> [gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 1 ;00 PM
To: John Katz
Subject: Fw: this weekend...
Fyi. We're hooking up with mcCain at NGA to speak on Ak issues
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Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
pate: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:59:19
To: "Nick Avers" <NAyers@RGA.ORG>, "Rick Perry" <rperry08@RGA.ORG>
Cc:"Kris Perry" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Janice Mason" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re; this weekend. . .
That would be great. Kris Perry can help on my end with scheduling a time. Thanks!
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Original Message
From: Nick Ayero <NAyere@RGA*ORG>
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:55:39
To:Governor Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, Rick Perry <rperry08@RGA.ORG>
Cc:Kris Perry <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: this weekend...
The Senator indicated to me that he wants to spend as much one on one time as possible
discussing issues with Governors this weekend. If you like, I'm happy to set this up.
IiOOk forward to seeing you Governor.
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Qn 2/20/08 3:27 PM, "gov.sarah@yahoo.com" <gov\ sarah@yahoo. com> wrote;
Rick/Nick: I'll be there.
And is there any possibility I could hear from McCain on Alaska's resource development
issues? (ie. why is he opposed to ANWR oil drilling, why is he hooked up with Meberman on
a few anti- development initiatives?)
If anyone can help me hear from him on that, our state would appreciate it. I'll have a
tough time explaining my support for him until I can say I spoke with him about my
concerns re: any pro-environmental stands he's taking that could hurt Alaska.
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Original Message
From; "Rick Perry" <rperry08@RGA.QRG>
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:12:53
Cc:"Nick Ayers" <NAyers@RGA . 0RG>
Subject: this weekend...
Governors,
I'm looking forward to seeing many of you this weekend. I know how tightly these
weekends are scheduled, but I wanted to make sure all of you were aware of a gracious
invitation we just received from John McCain. He is hosting a governors and spouses only
reception at the Willard prior to the Statesman dinner on Saturday night where he is our
special guest. I know your RGA briefings have already gone out, which is why I wanted to
personally highlight this addition and ask you to attend. The reception will be at
6:15pm. I'll be sure RGA gets" your schedulers more information on this.
The other ask I have of you is to stay in Washington for the Gala on Monday night. It
is President Bush's last RGA dinner and we will all be sitting on the stage as he delivers
his remarks. Over the years the President has been a great friend to RGA and he was
active as a governor so I want to make sure we are all there to express our appreciation
to him. Another important reason we need you to attend is this is our biggest fundraiser
of the year for RGA.
I hope you will consider these two requests. See you soon
PRA_GSP01_0012313
Rick
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 1 1:59 AM
To: Nick Ayers; Rick Perry
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: this weekend...
That would be great. Kris Perry can help on my end with scheduling a time. Thanks J
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Original Message
From: Nick Ayers <NAyers@RGA.ORG>
Pate: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:55:39
To: Governor Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, Rick Perry <rperry08@RGA.ORG>
Cc:Kris Perry <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: this weekend...
The Senator indicated to me that he wants to spend as much one on one time as possible
discussing issues with Governors this weekend. If you like, I'm happy to set this up.
Look forward to seeing you Governor.
On 2/20/08 3:27 PM, " gov . sarah@yahoo . com" <gov . sarahoyahoo . com> wrote :
Rick/Nick: I'll be there
And is there any possibility I could hear from McCain on Alaska's resource development
issues? <ie, why is he opposed to ANWR oil drilling, why is he hooked up with Lieberman on
a few anti- development initiatives?)
If anyone can help me hear from him on that, our state would appreciate it. I'll have a
tough time explaining my support for him until I can say I spoke with him about my
concerns re: any pro- environmental stands he's taking that could hurt Alaska ,
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Original Message
From: "Rick Perry" <rperry08@RGA.QRG>
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:12:53
Cc: n Nick Ayers" <NAyers@RGA.ORG>
Subject: this weekend...
Governors,
I'm looking forward to seeing many of you this weekend. I know how tightly these
weekends are scheduled, but I wanted to make sure all of you were aware of a gracious
invitation we just received from John McCain. He is hosting a governors and spouses only
reception at the Willard prior to the Statesman dinner on Saturday night where he is our
special guest. I know your RGA briefings have already gone out, which is why I wanted to
personally highlight this addition and ask you to attend. The reception will be at
6:15pm. I'll be sure RGA gets your schedulers more information on this.
The other ask I have of you is to stay in Washington for the Gala on Monday night. It
is President Bush's last RGA dinner and we will all be sitting on the stage as he delivers
his remarks. Over the years the President has been a great friend to RGA and he was
active as a governor so I want to make sure we are all there to express our appreciation
to him. Another important reason we need you to attend is this is our biggest fundraiser
of the year for RGA.
I hope you will consider these two requests. See you soon
Rick
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 11:19 AM
McBride; Rhonda (GOV)
Fw: Dyson
This could dovetail w/Dyson's ideas:
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Original Message-
From: "PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored)" <sr.parnell@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 10:58:03
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subj ect : FW : Dyson
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
She wanted to see whether you or I would be willing to organize (with no fanfare) a
meeting of about 5-7 people from various regions of the state to discuss issues of foster
care, sexual assault & molestation, etc. in the village and to talk about strategies for
addressing it. She believes strongly that the 3-5 people meeting should be Alaska Natives
and that a facilitator for the meeting would be helpful ►
Perhaps the concerns addressed by [Privileged oM| C o U ict dovetail with whatever your staff
writes to address Sen. Dyson* s request for the Alaska Native Commission.
From; gov . sarahoyahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarahoyahoo . com]
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Sent: Wed 2/20/2008 9:44 AM
To: Mason, Janice h (GOV); McBride, Rhonda (GOV); PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)/ Monegan, Walt C (DPS); Notti, Emil
R (CEP); Frank Bailey; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Kelly, Russell T
(GOV) ; Ruaro, Randall P (GOV) ; Todd; Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Subject: Dyson
Sen, Dyson wrote a pretty scathing letter a week or so ago re: no progress on his Native
Elders Roundtable idea, a year after presenting the idea to the Gov's office.
Pis provide a copy of the letter to Rhonda, and others who need to see it. Dyson* s idea is
great, but I had assigned the idea to Bitney so he'd work with- Dyson on it, and Bitney
must not have communicated anything on this to Dyson.
Between Rhonda, the Lt, Governor, and others who think this is a good idea, I'm sure we
can see something come to. fruition on Dyson's idea.
Thanks
Also- I need DPS letter from Aniak and their response to Aniak re: no troopers wanted in
the village. Thanks
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 1 1 :30 AM
To: Frank Bailey; Mason; Janice L (GOV); McBride; Rhonda (GOV); PARNELL; S (GOV
sponsored)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Kelly; Russell T
(GOV); Ruaro; Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Re: Dyson
Talis says Dyson is known for writing scathing reprimands to admin. He did the same thing
to Murkowski's folks - but his Native Commission idea is still good. Just fyi.
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__-_ -Original Message
From: frank bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 10:58:37
To: Janice Mason <janice.mason@alaska.gov>, "Rhonda \<GOV\) McBride"
<rhonda , mcbride@alaska . gov> , Sean Personal <sr . parnell@alaska . gov>
Cc : gov . sarah@yahoo . com, kris_perry@gov . state . ak. us
Subj ect : Re : Dyson
I received a copy of Dyson 1 s letter here Monday. Let me know if you'd like me to scan and
forward ,
gov.sarah@yahoo.com wrote: Sen. Dyson wrote a pretty scathing letter a week or so ago re:
no progress on his Native Elders Roundtable idea, a year after presenting the idea to the
Gov's office.
Pis provide a copy of the letter to Rhonda, and others who need to see it. Dyson 1 s idea is
great, but I had assigned the idea to Bitney so he f d work with Dyson on it, and Bitney
must not have communicated anything on this to Dyson.
Between Rhonda, the Lt. Governor, and others who think this is a good idea, I'm sure we
can see something come to fruition on Dyson's idea.
Thanks
Also- I need DPS letter from Aniak and their response to Aniak re: no troopers wanted in
the village. Thanks
1
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 1 1 ;28 AM
To: Rick Perry
Cc: Nick Ayers; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: this weekend,,.
Rick/Nick; I'll be there.
And is there any possibility I could hear from McCain on Alaska's resource development
issues? (ie. why is he opposed to ANWR oil drilling, why is he hooked up with Lieberman on
a few ant i- development initiatives?)
If anyone can help me hear from him on that, our state would appreciate it. I'll have a
tough time explaining my support for him until I can say I spoke with him about my
concerns re: any pro-environmental stands he's taking that could hurt Alaska,
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
Prom: "Rick Perry" <rperry08@RGA.ORG>
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:12:53
CC: "Nick Ayers" <NAyers@RGA.ORG>
Subject: this weekend,..
Governors ,
I'm looking forward to seeing many of you this weekend. I know how tightly these
weekends are scheduled, but I wanted to make sure all of you were aware of a gracious
invitation we just received from John McCain. He is hosting a governors and spouses only
reception at the Willard prior to the Statesman dinner on Saturday night where he is our
special guest. I know your RGA briefings have already gone out, which is why I wanted to
personally highlight this addition and ask you to attend. The reception will be at
6:15pm. I'll be sure RGA gets your schedulers more information on this.
The other ask I have of you is to stay in Washington for the Gala on Monday night. It is.
President Bush's last RGA dinner and we will all be sitting on the stage as he delivers
his remarks. Over the years the President has been a great friend to RGA and he was
active as a governor so I want to make sure we are all there to express our appreciation
to him. Another important reason we need you to attend is this is our biggest fundraiser
of the year for RGA.
PRA_GSP01_0012321
I hope you will consider these two requests. See you soon
Rick
PRA GSP01 0012322
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 1 0:44 AM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: News from TravelAlaska.com - February 2008
Original Message
From: Daniel Berry [mailto:bigdabber@hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 8:50 AM
To: chief justice; Dave shaner; Donna Lee; evelyn berry; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV
sponsored) ; George Bush; Jen Berry; JoAnn Barker; Marlene; paul Hollenback; Robert M.
(Mike) Duncan; wayne sosin
Subject: FW: News from TravelAlaska.com - February 2008
Yesterday, Today, TomorrowDaniel A. Berry
> To : bigdabber@hotmail . com
> Subject: News from TravelAlaska.com - February 2008
> From: myalaska@alaskatia.org
> Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:51:43 -0800
> [http://TravelAlaska.com/images/icons/alaska.gif] If you are having problems
viewing this email, click here for an online version.
> [http://www.travelalaska.eom/images/etelos/myAKnews/february/headerl.j
> pg3
> Maps of Alaska Explore Alaska's Regions Alaska's Parka
Alaska Photo Gallery
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> [http : //TravelAlaska . com/images/dot_clear . gif ]
> It will be a few months before spring arrives in Alaska, but locals aren't sweating it
(so to speak). March brings some of the state's most exciting events, like the Iditarod
Trail Sled Dog Race and the World Ice Art Championships, to name a few. As the countdown
to the summer season begins, there's a lot to look forward to in the summer of 2008.
> New ports, new ships
> With the number of cruise passengers to Alaska rising steadily since
> 2002, it's no surprise there are a few new ships in the water.
> Princess Cruises adds an eighth ship to its fleet this year, which
> will run a new extended route including calls in Kodiak, Valdez and
> Seward. Kodiak and Valdez have had cruise ships call in the past, but
> neither were on 2007 itineraries, and both offer cultural and
> recreational highlights that set them apart from other ports. Kodiak
> has a strong Russian cultural influence, and the oft-repeated
> description of Valdez as "Little Switzerland" only begins to convey i
> ts stunning natural setting. Silversea Cruises will bring the Silver
> Shadow, an ultra-luxury cruise ship, back in 2008 and 2009/ after a
> year off last year. And American Safari Cruises will introduce a new
> 36-guest yacht sailing on an Alaska itinerary this summer. For more
> information about cruising Alaska, visit TravelAlaska.com' s cruising
> plages
> Whistle stop service reaches the Chugach
> Alaska's Chugach National Forest is the nation's second- largest national forest and a
source of endless recreational opportunities. Now, the Alaska Railroad is making it even
easier to access through a new-in-2008 service designed to bring guests to the heart of
the forest. The Alaska Railroad is laying the groundwork for a series of five backcountry
"whistle stop" stations to be built in the forest. The first, at Spencer Glacier, opened
late last summer and includes a covered deboarding area, viewing area, established trails,
guided hikes with Forest Service personnel and campsites. The remaining four stations will
be built over the next few years and the trail system will be developed to connect some of
the stations. This will give visitors access to Alaska's backcountry without the hassle of
packing in equipment or securing permits independently. For more information about rail
travel in Alaska, go to TravelAlaska.com 1 s rail plages %20ac8cb79756alf Of 57638ae0a6&iid«
4477&taf*0&direct=1467Scissue=4877>.
> Other new developments in Alaska
> Throughout the state, new facilities and attractions are being introduced to better
serve visitors. Here's a look at what 2008 will bring for Alaska visitors:
> * Late summer 2008 will see the opening of the Morris Thompson Cultural and visitors
Center. The new 35,000-square foot center will provide visitor information and trip
planning services; showcase the local Athabascan culture; house interpretive exhibits and
a theater; and act as a community- gathering place.
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From: Mary Becker Ombecker@gci.net]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 6:36 PM
To: Janet.Potter@usdoj.gov
Cc: thenderson@coeur.com; dkerr@coeur.com; Gary.Droubay@Goldbelt.com; pgriffin@fs.fed.us;
Johnson.Stephen@epa.gov; Susan.L.Murphy@usace.army.mil; Kevin.J.WiIson@usace.army.mif;
Governor Sarah Paiin (GOV sponsored); Hartig; Lawrence L (DEC); Balash; Joseph R (GOV);
Kate_Williams@stevens.senate.gov; Nathan_Bergerbest@murkowski.senate.gov;
Kevin.V.Kennedy@mail.house.gov; Connie_McKenzie@stevens.senate.gov
Subject: Becker Letter for Solicitor General Feb 20081.doc
February 19,2008
The Honorable Paul D. Clement
Solicitor General of the United States
Office of the Solicitor General
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530-0001
Re: Southeast Alaska Conservation Council et al. v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Dear Solicitor General Clement:
I have been an Alaska Commercial Fisherman for over 40 years. During that time I have always
been involved in the broad array of issues that could have an impact on the clean water and
habitat that is vital to the health of my industry. Such is the case of the Kensington Mine located
near one of our very successful salmon fisheries in Lynn Canal.
For nearly 20-years other Southeast Alaska Gillnetters and I have followed Coeur Alaska and
Goldbelt in their efforts to open the Kensington Gold Mine and build a dock at Cascade Point.
They have frequently requested our input to insure that the developments would have no impact
on a valuable fishery. Our communications have been productive and resulted in a mutually
acceptable project that was permitted by all the agencies in July 2005.
It was important that during construction, Coeur Alaska hired and contracted locally. In fact,
over 50% of a plus 380 person work force was Native-affiliated. Unfortunately, those year-
round, high paying jobs were halted by the injunction.
We ask that you join Coeur Alaska and Goldbelt Inc. and urge the Supreme Court to review the
decision of the Ninth Circuit Court in which SEACC, Lynn Canal Conservation, and the Sierra
Club sued the agencies for granting 404 permits to Coeur Alaska and Goldbelt It is our opinion
that the agencies were correct in issuing these permits and that the Ninth Circuit Court has made
a questionable reading of the Clean Water Act in this case.
The decision by the Ninth Circuit Court vacating Goldbelt's 404 permit is a gross injustice to the
intent of Congress when it enacted the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act providing these
lands to Goldbelt with the intent that they be used for economic development and betterment of
Goldbelt's stockholders. It is disappointing that SEACC, Lynn Canal Conservation and the
Sierra Club are using this lawsuit to block Goldbelt's ability to develop its land in an
environmentally responsible manner.
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Sincerely,
Jim Becker
P.O. Box 240522
Douglas,AK 99824
imbecker(5>,gci,net
(907)586-1900
CC:
Tom Henderson, Coeur Alaska
Dennis Wheeler, Coeur d'AIene Mines Corp.
Gary Droubay, Goldbelt Inc.
Pete Griffin, U.S. Forest Service
Mr. Stephen L. Johnson, U.S. EPA
Lieutenant General Robert L. Van Antwerp, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Colonel Wilson, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Governor Sarah Palin, State of Alaska
Larry Hartig, Commissioner, ADEC
Joe Balash, Special Staff Assistant to Governor Palin
Connie MacKenzie and Alaska Congressional Delegation
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 9:44 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV); McBride; Rhonda (GOV); PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored)
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Monegan; Walt C (DPS); Notti; Emil R
(CED); Frank Bailey; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Kelly; Russell T
(GOV); Ruaro; Randall P (GOV); Totfd; Colberg; Talis J (LAW)
Dyson
Sen. Dyson wrote a pretty scathing letter a week or so ago re: no progress on his Native
Elders Roundtable idea, a year after presenting the idea to the Gov's office.
Pis provide a copy of the letter to Rhonda, and others who need to see it. Dyson's idea is
great, but I had assigned the idea to Bitney so he'd work with Dyson on it, and Bitney
must not have communicated anything on this to Dyson.
Between Rhonda, the Lt . Governor, and others who think this is a good idea, I'm sure we
can see something come to fruition on Dyson's idea.
Thanks
Also- I need DPS letter from Aniak and their response to Aniak re: no troopers wanted in
the village. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 9:45 AM
To: PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Fw; SB 160-fyi
Importance: High
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Jackson, Karleen K (HSS) " <karleen. jackson@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 09:41:37
To : gov ♦ sarahOyahoo . com
Cc: "fceighow, Sharon w (GOV)" <sharon. leighow@alaska.gov>, "Leschper, Beth (GOV)"
<beth.leschper@alaska.gov>
Subject: FW: SB 160 --fyi
Governor - you may already have this info, but here's the message I
forwarded to Russ, Anna, and Mike T. on this earlier.
Original Message
From: Jackson, Karleen K (HSS)
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 8:25 AM
To: Kelly, Russell T (GOV); Kim, Anna C (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Streur, William J (HSS); Hill, Sherry (HSS)
Subject: RE: SB 160--fyi
Importance; High
These are the statements DHSS has been making about SB160 since it was
introduced last year:
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DHSS supports the underlying premise of SB160 - health care for all
Alaskan. However, health insurance and access to actual health care are
not the same thing and SB160 may not necessarily achieve the goal of
health care for all Alaskans. Because DHSS lacks the actuarial
expertise and data to comprehensively analyze SB160, we can only speak
to support for the goal of health care for all Alaskans.
Bill Streur is passionate about achieving health care for all Alaskans.
That's what he spoke to in his testimony yesterday. When he was asked
for his personal opinion about SB160 based on his past experience and
knowledge of health care issues, he was clear in stating that he was not
speaking from a department or administration position.
When the press release reported "the department has recently formulated
a position on the legislation", it sounded as though our position has
changed. It has not.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Please let us know how you'd like us to proceed with clarification on
this issue.
Karleen
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Quay, Gerald A (DEC) [gerry.guay@a!askagov]
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 8:57 AM
Kreitzer; Annette E (DOA); Palin; Sarah H {GOV)
Contract negotiations
We just had another Department employee leave the state , the fifth or sixth that I know
of in the last 3 months. They left because the state no longer values its workers or pays
them fairly. You have the power to be fair or take responsibility for the loss of many
well qualified employees. Your decisions in the next couple of weeks may very well
determine if the state has qualified employees to support the development of a gas
pipeline. You seem to feel that your workers will continue to work for nothing and will
not strike to get a fair contract. You also seem to believe you can replace technical
expertise with less than qualified staff ...... as a supervisor I call that " constant
training not productivity Either way the state pays thru the nose.
This is what a recently departed employee said when I told them what the status of these
negotiations was:
"No, my pay is about €7% more than when I worked for the state, and about 125% more when
adjust for cost of living. I also like the job— something new every day, and I'm
responsible for all environmental and safety programs.
5 &-3-3 isn't what we were hoping for, but it's a step up. It's a wash if you have to. work
a 4 -hour week though— just more work at about the same rate of pay. Nothing near
competitive. "
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2006 8:14 AM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Elections
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mail to : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 8:59 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Elections
Web mail from: Ms. Laura Gibson
address: 1451W. Clayton Dayton TX 77535
MESSAGE :
Dear Gov. Palin,
I have been combing through US Governors and Legislators searching for a good fit for John
McCain's VP. I think you are it! I love your pro-life stand, economic conservatism,
(loved what you did with the plane!), equal rights for gays without sanctioning their
agenda, congeniality win, and I suppose youth and beauty doesn't hurt either. I think we
will see more of you in the future. Keep up the good worki
Sincerely,
Laura Gibson
bollweevil51@yahoo. com
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Unknown ,
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska,gov]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 7:59 AM
To: neisonphotographic@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: Other
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak.us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 11:21 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin {GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr, Jeff Nelson
address: PMB 467 1120 Huffman Rd. suite 24 Anchorage AK 99515
9073508565
MESSAGE:
Dear Gov. Palin
I am truly amazed by the foresight of such leaders that had the audacity to believe in
something bigger than themselves and to forgo public scrutiny & ridicule that came upon
them for setting in motion the "Vision" that has helped secure the future of Alaska. I
write this with pride overflowing as I ponder the many champions that have continued this
great vision, and as we near the Both year of statehood I feel compelled to thank God for
blessing this Great Land, and with the hope and expectation for execptional leaders, like
you, to continue the vision into the future.
P,S. Kinda sappy, but that s the way I see it.
Thanks for your integity an exceptional leadership
Jeff Nelson
nelsonphotographic@yahoo . com
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 7:45 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Feb 28/29
I'll have kids* appointments and Valley school events those two days, so I may have to
consolidate the Anchorage events - I'll go through all that today and let you know.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
1
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Unknow n __ __^__
From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FiRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=REC1P1ENTS/CN=SWLEIGH0W]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 7:24 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Leschper; Beth (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Nga
Joel Southern from APRN has also requested any interview with you in D.C
Original Message
Prom : gov . sarah@yahoo , com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Leschper, Beth (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Wed Feb 20 07:12:58 2008
Subject: Nga
Nat res speech- how much time for my intro? What's the expectation on the panel
participation?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From: Neil MacKinnon [nmackinnon@acsalaska.netl
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 2:03 PM
To: Janet.Potter@usdoj.gov
Cc: thenderson@coeur.com; dkerr@coeur.com; Gary.Droubay@Gotdbelt.com; pgriffin@fs.fed.us;
Johhson.Stephen@epa.gov; Susan.L.Murphy@usace.army.mil; Kevin.J.Wilson@usace.army.mil;
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Hartig; Lawrence L (DEC); Balash; Joseph R (GOV);
Kate_Williams@stevens.senate.gov; Nathan_Bergerbest@murkowski.senate.gov;
Kevin.V.Kennedy@mail.house.gov; Connie_McKenzie@stevens.senate.gov
Subject: SEACC etal. v. U.S. COE 06-35679
First things First
P.O. Box 240651
Douglas, AK 99824
The Honorable Paul D. Clement
Solicitor General of the United States
Office of the Solicitor General
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530-0001
February 20, 2008
Dear Solicitor General Clement:
On behalf of First Things First, Inc., I urge you to file a petition for writ of certiorari in the case
of SEACC et al. v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers et al, Case No. 06-35679 (9 th Circuit, May 22,
2007) asking that the Supreme Court review the decision of the Ninth Circuit Court.
Most of us have carefully followed the historic Kensington Gold Mine, from concept through
construction and maintain that the agencies were correct in issuing these permits. Further, we
believe the Ninth Circuit Court has made an erroneous reading of the Clean Water Act in this
case. If the decision of the Ninth Circuit stands, the negative impact on mining could make
permitting any project in Alaska, practicably impossible.
We also believe the decision by the Ninth Circuit Court vacating Goldbeit's 404 permit is a gross
injustice to the intent of Congress when it enacted the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act
providing these lands to Goldbelt with the intent that they be used for economic development
and betterment of Goldbelt' s stockholders. It is egregious that SEACC, Lynn Canal
Conservation and the Sierra Club are using this lawsuit to block Goldbelt' s ability to develop its
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land in an environmentally responsible manner.
The Kensington is vital to sustaining the economy of this region and reversing the decline in population
and living standards that Southeast Alaska has been experiencing. To us, the anticipated 200 year-
round, well paying jobs and the infusion of $ 1 6 million per year in payroll is a golden opportunity.
Once again, please join in seeking the Supreme Court's review of the Ninth Circuit's erroneous
decision.
Sincerely,
Neil MacKinnon, Secretary /Treasurer
CC;
Tom Henderson, Coeur Alaska
Dennis Wheeler, Coeur d'Alene Mines Corp.
Gary Droubay, Goldbelt Inc.
Pete Griffin, U.S. Forest Service
Mr. Stephen L. Johnson, U.S. EPA
Lieutenant General Robert L. Van Antwerp, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Colonel Wilson, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Governor Sarah Palin, State of Alaska
Larry Hartig, Commissioner, ADEC
Joe Balash, Special Staff Assistant to Governor Palin
Sen, Ted Stevens
Sen. Lisa Murkowski
Congressman Don Young
Connie MacKenzie, Alaska Congressional Delegation
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Re: this weekend.,. Page 1 of 1
Unknown
From; PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored) [/0=SOA/OU*RRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SRPARNELL1)
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 1 1 :39 AM
To: Sarah Palin
Subject: FW: this weekend...
Good work on the McCeun side of the equation with the ANWR question.
Also, please see if you can get him talking up Alaska natural gas-it ! s a clean fuel
10/29/2009
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 10:43 AM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: AKSCA eCommunique February 2008
From: AKSCA eCommunique [mailto:brooke.zegstroo@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 9:51 AM
To: Palin, Sarah H (GOV)
Subject: AKSCA eCommunique February 2008
(Mailing list information, including unsubscriptfon instructions, is located at the end of this message.)
XJ Alaska State Council on the Arts - E-Newsletter
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Contemporary Art" at the Ilanka Cultural Center . '
happened to coincide with the Ice Worm Festival, v
to say I'd never attended.
If you live in Anchorage and haven't been to Cordc
there soon. Now that the fast ferry Chenega travel
Friday evenings during the summer and returns on
there's really no excuse for us big city folks not to
wonderful, warm town and, like so many Alaskan c
talented artists, a great book store, historical must
culture center. What else does an Alaskan need? O
people fish a little there, as well.
CALL FOR PANELISTS: Would you like to serve on ,
panel? The panel dates this year are April 21-22-2
interested in serving on a grant panel, have expert
organizations and are available during that time, p
email ( charlotte.fox@alaska.Qov ). I will send you
There are changes happening at ASCA that I want
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public meetings in the larger communities. Some c
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PHOTOS FROM THE
WEARABLE ARTS SHOW
(by Community):
For more photos, click here
Ketchikan 2008
Ketchikan 2Q08
Juneau 2008
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be regulatory and some are new procedures that we will be
implementing. Here are just a few of the changes recently passed by
the Council:
To be implemented for the 2010 Grant Cycle (January, 2009)
• One, two day, panel for Operating Support grants (OSB and
OSA)
• Day 1: Presentation by applicant via teleconference or in
person, 5 minute and panel questions (10 mins). Look at
supplemental information;
• Day 2: Panel deliberation;
• Ceiling on grants: Maximum: $21,000. Minimum: $3,000;
• Regulations will be passed by that time, expanding biennial
grants to triennials;
• Biennial (triennial) minimum annual budget to be raised to
$150,000;
New Category; Community Arts Projects;
t Project grants will merge with Community Arts Grant;
• First deadline: March 1, 2009. Quarterly grants;
• Staff recommended - no panel. Floor - none: ceiling - $4,000
• Criteria: same as CAD/Project grants. Same eligibility, (need
review of regs)
New Category: "Major Organisation"
t Budgets above $500,000; Required to be on triennial cycle (3
years). Requirement: annual audit and personal visit with
Council during their second year.
• Long range goal: To enable major organizations to make
annual, stable funding predictions.
• Step One: Make 2 year grant with in depth final report trigger
for funding. (August 2008)
♦ Step Two: Make three year grant (online for January 1, 2009)
# Step Three: Have final report each year trigger funding for next
year. Funding would remain stable. (August, 2010)
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ASCA March 1st Deadlines
-American/Alaskan Masterpieces Grant
•annual Operating Support Grant
-Annual Project Grant
-AIE: Arts Educators Grant
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Petersburg 2008
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Upcoming A5CA Meetings:
March 28: Council quarterly meeting in Anchorage. For more
information, call ASCA at 1.888.278.7424 or 907.269.6610.
STATEWIDE ARTS CONFERENCE! ASCA will be hosting a statewide
arts conference January 28-30, 2009 at the Captain Cook Hotel in
Anchorage. SAVE THE DATE! PUT IT IN YOUR BUDGET!
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Organization Grant Opportunities
The Rasmuson Foundation, together with the Alaska Humanities
Forum, present tt ALASKA 'S STATEHOOD EXPERIENCE GRANT
PROGRAM". Grants are due May 15, 2008. Grant program
guidelines and applications are at: www.akhf.org
Challenge America : Reaching Every Community Fast Track (CAFT)
offers support primarily to small and mid - sized organizations for
projects that extend the reach of the arts to undeserved populations.
Deadline: June 2, 2008.
For more information (and for projects starting after January 1,
2009, Grants up to $10,000) contact:
Erin Jenkins Waylor, NEA
Email: waylore@arts. endow. govWeb: www.arts.gov
Deadline: June 2, 2008
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Sitka Summer Fine Arts Camp Receives National Coming Up Taller Award
The Sitka Fine Arts Camp recently was chosen as one of the 15 organizations nationwide to receive the Coming up
Taller Award. Roger Schmidt, Executive Director of Alaska Arts Southeast, was presented the award last month In a
ceremony with First Lady Laura Bush. The Sitka Fine Arts Camp also received $10,000.00 from the President's
Committee on the Arts and Humanities.
The Coming Up Taller Awards recognize and support outstanding
community arts and humanities programs that celebrate the creativity
of America 's young people, provide them learning opportunities and
chances to contribute to their communities. These awards focus
national attention on exemplary programs currently fostering the
creative and intellectual development of America 's children and youth
through education and practical experience in the arts and the
humanities.
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Skagway Artist Receives National Recognition attheWhite House
Eve Griffin was one of 347 artists selected nationwide to create an
ornament honoring the National Park Service for the 2007 White
House Christmas tree.
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Art Administration Opportunities
POSITION OPENING: Executive Director of the Fairbanks Concert Association. Deadline to apply: February 22,
2008. For more information, contact the FCA at COncert@aCSalaska.net
CBrfc here for more details
Artist Opportunities
Creative Capital artist project grants are available now in emerging
fields, innovative literature, performing arts at
www.creative-capital.org
Deadline is March 4, 2008
Permanent faculty- Alberta, Canada. The photography program is
seeking a full time faculty member.
Deadline: February 23, 2008
Contact: Mitch Kern (403) 338-5520
Click here for more information
Astraea Visual Arts Fund
Deadline: March 3, 2008 (Monday)
Contact: (212)529*8021
Email: arants®astraeafoundation,oro
Website*. wvm.astraeaToundaoon.oro
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Call for Art Opportunities
UAf Percent for Art- West Ridge Building RFP
Deadline: March l, 2008
www.eed.state.3k.us/aksca ,
City of Homer supports Public Art Call for Artists and Public Art
Workshop. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- January 11, 2008-The City
of Homer's Public Arts Committee will be issuing a request for
proposals (RFP) to incorporate art into the proposed City Hall and
Town Plaza. The RFP will be available at the City Hall Clerk's office
January 18, 2008. Interested artists can call 235-8121 ext. 2222 to
receive a copy. Preliminary concepts are due back to the city by
February 23, 2008.
Contact: Hope Finkelstein, (907) 235-4288
hope@homerart.orQ
Art to Wear Fashion Show: From Tip to Toe
Deadline: March 28, 2008 (Friday) S pm
For more Information contact:
LeanBartos
Tali 907-225-9296
Email: feanb@kounet.net
OR
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Jackie Kefzer
Tefi 907-225-8848
Email: iackiekeizer® yahoo. com
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Exhibition opportunity concerning climate change:
An Art & Science Collaboration will open in April 2008 at the Pratt Museum in Homer, AK.
Deadline: February 19, 2008
Contact; Ryjil Christlanson, (907) 235-8635 or rchristianson@prattmusegm.org
Click hera for more information
Alaska State Museum Announces Statewide Photographic Competition
The Alaska State Museum is seeking entries from photographers statewide tor Alaska Positive 200$, the museum's
biennial exhibition of Alaska photography.
Deadline: April 9, 2008
Contact: Bob Banghart, (907) 465-2976
http://www.museunri5.state.ak.us
Fairbanks Theater Groups Want JO minute Plays for 8X10 Festival
Deadline: March 15, 2008
Contact: Peggy Ferguson, (907) 456- PLAY
pgoovferguson@od.nec
Click here for more information
The Alaska Botanical Garden Art Show and Sale is looking for
sculpture, mosaics, gates, kinetic pieces for inclusion in the outdoor
exhibit and sale. Work must be durable with a retail value of over
$300. 30% of purchase price is donation to Alaska Botanical Garden.
Send up to three visuals to arealvaH@aci.net
Deadline: April 18, 2008.
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Eastern Nebraska Veteran's Home; 1% Project
Public Art Prospectus- RFP a Direct Purchase Call
Deadline: February 27, 2008
Contact: J. D. Hutton, (402) 595-2142
Click here for more information
Public Art Prospectus- RFQ and Direct Purchase Call- A Nebraska One
percent for Art project, Peru State College, Peru, NE
Deadline: March 14,2008
Contact: J. D. Hutton, (402) 595-2142
Click here for more Information
Public Art, HSC Amarillo Campus, Texas Tech University- RFQ
Deadline: February 21, 2008
Contact: Debbie Griffin (806) 742-21 16More information here
National Outdoor Sculpture competition & exhibition, City of North Charleston Riverfront Park
Deadline: March 7, 2008
Click here for more Information
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Outdoor Temporary Sculpture Exhibition for Roanoke, Virginia's Arts
Festival in October 2008 running through April 2010.
Deadline: March 7, 2008
Contact: Susan Jennings (540) 242-5790
Click here for more Information
The Main Street Gallery in Groton, N. Y. Exhibition prospectus
2008 National smalt art quilt works
Deadline: June 7, 2008
Click here for detailed Information
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All Kids Can Create! National Call for Art-VSA Arts
Exhibition in Washington, D.C.
Open to all children ages 5-15
Deadline March 14, 2008
For more information, please visit: www.vsarts.org
Munch & Music July 10- August 14,2008
Bend Memorial Clinic
Presented by: The Bulletin and
PadRcSource Health Plans
Deadline: July 2, 2008
Contact: Lisa Hame), (541) 647-7800
Additfone! information on their website at:
www.c3events.eorp
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NEA Dance Grants Available
American Masterpieces Dance grants are now available from the NEA,
administered by the New England Federation for the Arts in two
areas;
i. Reconstruction Grants: for the reconstruction or restaging of
American Dance works that are artistically, historically and
culturally significant. Application is due March 3, 2008,
For producing dance organizations there are also grants available in
the National Dance Project.
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Arts in Education
Sitka Fine Arts Camp
Registration Opens January 1. click here for more information
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Arts Educator Award Grant Applications Available
The Alaska State Council on the Arts, in partnership with the
Rasmuson Foundation, is pleased to announce the availability of
applications for the Arts Educator Grant. There are two deadlines for
this grant: December 1, 2007 and March 1, 2008. This is a
postmark deadline.
This grant is designed to encourage the reconnection of art teachers
to the practice of their art. Four awards, each up to $3,000, are
available for K-12 arts educators whose primary responsibility is arts
instruction, teaching a minimum of three years and permanently
assigned full or part time in an Alaskan school.
Applications and guidelines are available at:
www.eed.state.ak.us/aksca under Arts Education. For more
information about this grant, please contact the Alaska State Council
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on the Arts' Arts Education office at (907) 269-6682, or toll-free in
Alaska at 1-888-278-7424.
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The Alaska Contemporary Art Bank
Check out the Art Bank on the Web
The ASCA web site has a link to the Contemporary Art Bank, where
you can view a good selection of art available through the program.
In an effort to make the Art Bank more accessible to all our
borrowers, the images will be updated regularly so that generally the
work posted is work that is available for loan. The selections posted
are representative of the collection as whole, with a variety of images,
mediums and sizes. So even if you don't initially see something you
like, check back as we hope to update the images monthly.
The web site also has information on who is eligible for the program
and how to contact the Art Bank.
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Artwork of the Month;
Untitled Doll, by Rosalie Paniyak
This doll was purchased by the Arts Council from master Cup'ik doll
maker Rosalie Paniyak of Chevak in 1985. Rosalie passed away this
past December ( www.adn.com/rural/storv/246521.html ^ and her
widely recognized, distinctive and humorous dolls are well loved
among collectors. Rosalie often included stories about who the doll
was, and their activities with the doll. Her note on this one states:
Vent out to check his black fish trap after he made his sled. He made
a little sled because he has a little stomach. He watches his sted while
pushing. When he catches seal he cuts them in half and leaves the
other half and goes back to pick up the other half the next day. This
man is a great hunter. Because he Is a great hunter he has a seal
coat and he never gets cold. He sneezes "ahh-choo'after he chews
tobacco." This doll has just returned from a state-wide exhibit
"American Masterpieces: Art for Alaskans" and is currently available
for loan to state offices and agencies public spaces under the Alaska
Contemporary Art Bank program*
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Council Contact Information:
Benjamin Brown CHAIR (Douglas) beniaminol789@hotmail.com
Gail Niebrugge VICE CHAIR (Palmer) niebruaq@matonline.net
Jocelyn Clark (Juneau) iocelvn@1ocelvnclark.com
Vera Crews (Anchorage) consult@veracrews.com
Micky Becker (Anchorage) becker@oci.net
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Peggy MacDonald Ferguson (Fairbanks) peQferquson@Qd.net
Sven Haakanson, Jr. (Kodlak) sven@alutiiQmuseum.oro
Nancy Harbour (Anchorage) nharbour@a laskapac.org
Theresa John (Bethel) lsti@uaf.edu
John Kohler (Fairbanks) kohlerii@ruralalaska.net
Aryne Randall (Anchorage) arvne.k.randaH@wellsfarqo.com
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Staff Contact Information:
Charlotte Fox, Executive Director
(907) 269-6607 chariotte.fox@alaska.gov
Saunders McNeill, Native and Community Arts Program
Director
(907) 269-6603 saunders.mcneiil@alaska.gov
Andrea Noble, Visual and Literary Arts Program Director
(907) 269-6605 andrea.noble@alaska.gov
Gina Signe Brown, Administrative Manager
(907) 269-6608 aina.brown@alaska.gov
Susan Olson, Arts in Education Program Director
(907) 269-6682 susan.olsonl@aiaska.gov
Janelle Matz, Alaska Contemporary Art Bank Manager
(907) 269-6604 1anene.matz@alaska.gov
Brooke Zegstroo, Receptionist/ Administration Support
(907) 269-6597 brooke.zeqstroo@alaska.gov
Ruby (Office Mascot)
(907) I-wanna-bone
For additional contact information, please visit our website:
www.eed.state.ak.us/aksca
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From: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN==RPRUARO]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 2:08 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: FW: Aniak
Governor:
The latest report on the situation in Aniak.
Randy
From: Byrne, Cassandra M (DPS)
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 12:58 PM
To: McBride, Rhonda (GOV); Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Cc: Monegan, Walt C (DPS); Glass, John D (DPS); Holloway, Audie E (DPS); Rice, Lauren (DPS)
Subject: Re: Aniak
Good afternoon,
Commissioner Monegan is enroute back to Anchorage and has asked me to forward some information to you re:
Aniak situation which he received a short time ago:
"Lt Mcdonald is landing in Aniak as we speak and will attend this meeting and start gathering information before
the meeting. He has assured me that he will email us in the morning on how things went i just don't see that this
will be anything more then a few folks venting personal issues using their positions on a council. This will backfire
on them as it looks now. The 6 topic's are poorly written and documented. Frankly one of the complaints is a
positive reaction to a call for service when a grandmother called about her concern of children at another family's
residence. According to Trp Spencer, Sgt. Sheets so happened to be watching a PT that night and received the
call. He called the Carl Morgan residence to see if things were OK there, since he couldn't leave because of the
Prisoner's."
We will continue to forward significant updates to you as they are received.
Thank you,
Cassandra Byrne
Executive Secretary
Department of Public Safety
Office of the Commissioner
Phone: 907.269.5086
Fax: 907.269.4543
Email: cassandra.byrne@alaska.gov
"Public Safety through Public Service"
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOW|
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 10:51 AM
To: Todd'
Cc: 'Sarah Palin'
Subject: First Dude's helmet
Todd -
What do you think?!
From: Wilkinson, Gregory J (HSS)
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 10:48 AM
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Glaser, Gordon M (HSS); Hull-jilly, Deborah C (HSS)
Subject: First Dude's helmet
Sharon,
Our Injury Prevention people wanted to know if Todd Palin was wearing his helmet when he wrecked
his machine during the Iron Dog, and if so, if he' d be interested in doing a press event or PSA talking
about how the helmet helped save his head and encouraging others to wear helmets.
Can you run this by the right folks for us and let me know?
Thanks,
Greg
***Note: new email address***
Greg Wilkinson
Public Information Officer
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services
Division of Public Health
3601 C Street, Suite 902
Anchorage, A K 99503
(907) 269-7285 office
(907) 382-7032 cell
(907) 334-2671 FAX
Email to: gregorY.wilkinson@alQSko.gov
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From: Colberg, Talis J (LAW) [/OS0A/0U=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=REClPIENTS/CN=TJCOLBERG]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 10:08 AM
To: 'gov.sarahigyahoo.com'
Subject: Dyson
Dear Governor Palin,
I just received your email regarding a referenced scathing email from Sen. Dyson on a Native Elders
Roundtable. I believe he is basing that concept on the 1994 Natives Commission Task Force. Pm not sure what
the outcome of that was, however, I think he liked the concept.
I would note that Sen. Dyson has been the source of several communications that have an edge over the last
year. I found an old set of files here including a letter to AG Renkes from Dyson in June of 2003 which started as
follows:
"Dear Greg, I gave you the following questions /issues to help us with and I have not heard from you in four
months. Have you forgotten or are you ignoring these issues and me or do you not give a rip or has Frank got
you too busy with his stuff? If you can't or won't help me, please suggest someone who can or cares. ..." on and
on
My point would be that I think he has been writing scathing letters to the executive branch for years as
almost a form of sport Talis
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From: Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=AEKREITZER]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 6:01 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: error in earlier email
Governor:
Sorry - the number below should be $8*6 billion. I guess I got
carried away: a billion here, a billion there...
ak
From: Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA)
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:10 PM
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Leschper, Beth (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Jackson, Karleen
K (HSS); PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored)
Subject: RE: CSPAN - D.C.
Governor:
I'm happy to assist anyway I can (talking points attached). As an
employer, the State must protect the financial soundness of a plan
where we have a $10.6 billion unfunded liability (PERS/TRS) . Much of
this driven by increased health care costs. However, when as an
employer we can invest $1 in preventive care and receive $4 in
benefit by the avoidance of potential illness - that's a good
investment.
I understand your position that the State, as government - not
employer - should allow private companies to decide within their
member pools whether this makes sense for them or not.
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From; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOW]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 1:17 PM
To: 'Sarah PalirV
Cc: Leschper; Beth (GOV)
Subject: press availabilty
Governor-
Are you up for a press availability tomorrow afternoon? It may be a good idea to have some face
time with reporters as you are going to out of town for a bit.
Possible topics:
TransCanada
Hatcheries
CON •
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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From: John Kate [jwkate@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20 t 2008 12:03 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: Annette E (DOA) Kreiteer; Beth C (GOV) Leschper; Michael Tibbies; Mike Nizich; Janice Mason;
krisjerry@gov.state.ak.us
Subject: NGA Winter Meeting
Among the several issues that will be considered during the NGA winter meeting,
Governor Pawlenty's Clean Energy Initiative and Real ID will receive particular
attention in Governors' Only Meetings and otherwise.
Accordingly, I have attached one pagers prepared by the DC staff on each issue.
Also attached is a letter from NGA to members of the Senate concerning the
Maintenance of Effort requirement in the pending higher education legislation. This
issue may receive some attention as well.
The MOE requirement, which is opposed by most Governors, appears in the House
version of the Higher Education bill but not in the Senate counterpart. So, the
requirement will be debated in an upcoming conference committee.
Sam Bishop will be present to assist you with respect to the Clean Energy Initiative
and during the meeting of NGA's Resources Committee. Allison Nyholm will be
generally present, as she was last year, to provide support on health, education, and
social service issues.
Regarding your meeting with Secretary Kempthorne, there are few Alaska issues
pending with the Secretary, according to our own review and discussions with
members of the Resources Cabinet. The polar bear issue is the principal exception.
At our last check,the ESA decision was still being hotly debated within the Bush
administration. A decision could come at any time. As you know, the State has
provided substantial input on the administrative record, and there is nothing more
we can think to do at the moment.
I can be reached over the weekend at 202.471.4468 (home) or 202 jPrivileged ol (cell) in
the event that I can provide assistance or if you would like to get together.
Welcome to DC.
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=REC1PIENTS/CN=SWLE1GH0W]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 10:59 AM
To: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); 'Sarah Paiin'
Subject: CON op ed for your approval
For your review.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
8/31/2009
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOW]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 11:34 AM
To: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); 'Sarah Palin 1
Subject: deletes redundant sentence in 2nd graph
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Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) [/OS0A/01NFIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KYPERRY]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 12:29 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc: 'Sarah Palin*
Subject: FW: Meeting with McCain
Janice - 1 spoke with Nick and they have arranged the following. If this doesn't work, let me know and I can get
back in touch with him.
Governor- Nick also said that if you need anything (staff, arrangements, etc.) while you're down there, they are
happy to assist in any way.
From: Christie Mueller [mailto:cmueller@RGA.ORG]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 12:12 PM
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Meeting with McCain
Hi Kris-
Please have Governor Palin come to the Oval Suite at the Willard Hotel at 10am on Saturday, February 23 rd . This
will be after she attends the RGA Business Meeting from 8:00-9:30. Other governors will be attending this coffee
hosted by Senator McCain, but Nick assures you that he will make sure Governor Palin has time to speak with the
Senator.
Thanks,
Christie
Christie L. Mueller
Governors Office Liaison
Executive Assistant
Republican Governors Association
Suite 250
1747 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20006
p. 202 662 41 50
f. 202 662 4920
cmueller@rga.org
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From: John Kate Owkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 1 :40 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Fw: this weekend...
I believe that Senator McCain has been supportive of, or at least not opposed to, the
natural gas pipeline. He might be willing to say some good things about the state's
efforts to commercialize North Slope natural gas, with the related national interest
implications. That would be great but, of course, not a quid pro quo for his
opposition to oil development in ANWR.
>» On 2/20/2008 at 4:07 PM, in message <1 198672791-1203541673-
cardhu„decombobulator_blackbeny.rim.net-2059 1 74658-
@bxel03.bisx.prod.on.blackbeny>, <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> wrote:
Fyi. We're hooking up with mcCain at NGA to speak on Ak issues.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:59:19
To:"Nick Ayers" <NAyers@RGA.ORG>/Rick Perry" <rpeny08@RGA.ORG>
Cc:"Kris Perry' 1 <kris.perry@alaska.gov>,"Janice Mason"
<janice . mason@alaska. gov>
Subject: Re: this weekend...
That would be great. Kris Perry can help on my end with scheduling a time.
Thanks!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: Nick Ayers <NAyers@RGA.ORG>
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:55:39
To:Governor Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>,Rick Perry
<rperry08@RGA.ORG>
Cc:Kris Perry <kfis.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: this weekend...
The Senator indicated to me that he wants to spend as much one on one time as
possible discussing issues with Governors this weekend. If you like, I'm happy to
set this up.
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Look forward to seeing you Governor.
On 2/20/08 3:27 PM, "gov.sarah@yahoo.com" <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> wrote:
Rick/Nick: I'll be there.
And is there any possibility I could hear from McCain on Alaska's resource
development issues? (ie. why is he opposed to ANWR oil drilling, why is he
hooked up with Lieberman on a few anti-development initiatives?)
If anyone can help me hear from him on that, our state would appreciate it. I'll
have a tough time explaining my support for him until I can say I spoke with him
about my concerns re: any pro-environmental stands he's taking that could hurt
Alaska.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Rick Perry" <rpeny08@RGA.ORG>
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:12:53
Cc:"Nick Ayers" <NAyers@RGA.ORG>
Subject: this weekend...
Governors,
I'm looking forward to seeing many of you this weekend. I know how tightly
these weekends are scheduled, but I wanted to make sure all of you were aware
of a gracious invitation we just received from John McCain. He is hosting a
governors and spouses only reception at the Willard prior to the Statesman
dinner on Saturday night where he is our special guest. I know your RGA
briefings have already gone out, which is why I wanted to personally highlight
this addition and ask you to attend. The reception will be at 6: 15pm. I'll be sure
RGA gets your schedulers more information on this.
The other ask I have of you is to stay in Washington for the Gala on Monday
night. It is President Bush's last RGA dinner and we will all be sitting on the
stage as he delivers his remarks. Over the years the President has been a great
friend to RGA and he was active as a governor so I want to make sure we are all
there to express our appreciation to him. Another important reason we need you
to attend is this is our biggest fundraiser of the year for RGA.
I hope you will consider these two requests. See you soon.
Rick
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) l/0=SOA/OU=FiRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOW]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 1 :17 PM
To: 'Sarah Palm*
Cc: Leschpen Beth (GOV)
Subject: press availabilty
Governor-
Are you up for a press availability tomorrow afternoon? It may be a good idea to have some face
time with reporters as you are going to out of town for a bit.
Possible topics:
TransCanada
Hatcheries
CON
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 3uneau
(907) 240-7943 eel!
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From: John Katz Owkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 12:53 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: kris.perry@alaska.gov
Subject: Senator McCain - CONFIDENTIAL
Right on! It looks as if Senator McCain will be the presidential candidate of our
party, but I can't think of many Alaska issues where he has been supportive over
the years.
We have made a concerted effort to reach him on ANWR but to no avail. While I
understand his concern about the congressional earmarking process, it sometimes
appears that he is singling out Alaska for special treatment.
I think that the Republican Governor's Association will be responsive to your
request. If not, we may have other ways to contact Senator McCain. For whatever
it's worth, I agree with your premise that there needs to be some dialog between you
and him before he can expect public support. I don't know that we will change his
mind, but at least you may be able to develop a relationship that will inure to
Alaska's benefit later on.
ps: I sure hope that, next year, we can maintain the votes necessary in the Senate
to sustain or threaten a filibuster on issues, such as ANWR wilderness legislation,
that are inimical to Alaska's interests, because none of the current candidates for
President seems to be empathic.
8/24/2009
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From: John Katz Qwkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 12:03 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: Annette E (DOA) Kreitzer; Beth C (GOV) Leschper; Michael Tibbies; Mike Nizich; Janice Mason;
kris j?erry@gov. state, ak. us
Subject: NGA Winter Meeting
Among the several issues that will be considered during the NGA winter meeting,
Governor Pawlenty's Clean Energy Initiative and Real ID will receive particular
attention in Governors' Only Meetings and otherwise.
Accordingly, I have attached one pagers prepared by the DC staff on each issue.
Also attached is a letter from NGA to members of the Senate concerning the
Maintenance of Effort requirement in the pending higher education legislation. This
issue may receive some attention as well.
The MOE requirement, which is opposed by most Governors, appears in the House
version of the Higher Education bill but not in the Senate counterpart. So, the
requirement will be debated in an upcoming conference committee.
Sam Bishop will be present to assist you with respect to the Clean Energy Initiative
and during the meeting of NGA's Resources Committee. Allison Nyholm will be
generally present, as she was last year, to provide support on health, education, and
social service issues.
Regarding your meeting with Secretary Kempthorne, there are few Alaska issues
pending with the Secretary, according to our own review and discussions with
members of the Resources Cabinet. The polar bear issue is the principal exception.
At our last check, the ESA decision was still being hotly debated within the Bush
administration. A decision could come at any time. As you know, the State has
provided substantial input on the administrative record, and there is nothing more
we can think to do at the moment.
I can be reached over the weekend at 202.471.4468 (home) or 202 JPrivileged oj (cell) in
the event that I can provide assistance or if you would like to get together.
Welcome to DC.
8/26/2009
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Thursday, February 21, 2008 3:53 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); K Perry Yahoo; Frank Bailey
Fw: Halcro Blog
Pis tell mcAllister that halcro is a lying $+*#_
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
Prom: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis,colberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:40:57
To s gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: FW: Halcro Blog
Dear Governor Palin, This just came in. Talis
From: Otto, Christina L (LAW)
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 3:39 PM
To: Barry, Elizabeth J (LAW)
Cc: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Subject: Halcro Blog
The blog about my ^resignation" no longer appears on Halcro' s webpage.
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Thursday, February 21, 2008 9:58 PM
Leschper; Beth (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Hoover
That speech is very good, I'm happy to deliver it to the Hoover group if they still have
space on the agenda. Thanks
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 3:26 PM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Bailey; Frank T (GOV); Todd; Kelly; Russell T (GOV); Colberg; Talis
J (LAW)
Subject: Re: What is Happening??
What a dumbass he is. His lies are ridiculous.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris .perry@alaska . gov>
Pate: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:07:44
To:Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>, "Bailey, Frank T (GOV)"
<frank.bailey@alaska.gov>, fek9wnr@yahoo.com, "Kelly, Russell t (GOV) "
<russ . kelly@alaska . gov>
Subject: FW: What is Happening??
FYI, from Halcro's website at the bottom of this email. Just wanted to give you a heads-
yp in case it is brought up today? didn't want anyone to get blindsided since Tina learned
Of this from Senator Green's office. Sharon is aware and between her and Tina, we'll take
care of it • -
From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2 008 12:55 PM
To; Otto, Christina L (LAW); Austerman, Joseph M (CED) ? 'kccole@mtaonline.net 1 ; Nix,
Raymond G (PNR) ; Lefebvre, Richard A (DNR) ; Simons, Leta I* (DNR)
Cc: Barry, Elizabeth J (LAW); LeighoW, Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: RE; What is Happening??
Tina/All-
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This is really getting out -of -hand. Something needs to be done to call him on this. He
should not be allowed to defame people with outright lies. If it's not corrected, then
people that read it will not know otherwise. I'm copying Sharon Leighow in on this.
Sharon, bet he didn't call you to verify information like you asked him too.
And, as Kristan already answered the CC legal counsel is still working for the
corporation.
As usual his facts are all wrong* He got your name right and that was about it
Kris
From: Otto, Christina L (LAW)
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 12:41 PM
To: Austerman, Joseph M (CED) ; ' kccole@mtaonline.net ' / Nix, Raymond G (DNR) ; Lefebvre,
Richard A (DNR); Simons, Leta L (DNR); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Barry, Elizabeth J (LAW)
Subject: What is Happening??
I was quietly plugging away on trying to finish my outline regarding the dissolution
process when Ginger from Senator Green's office called and told me to take a look at
Halcro's Blog. This is what it says:
FLASH: Assistant Attorney General quits due to activity at Mat Maid
We received the following two emails less than thirty minutes apart this morning regarding
a breaking situation with Governor Palin's Creamery Board.
Received at 10:43am
Just an FYI on the Mat Maid situation, Tina Otto, Assistant Attorney General who has been
handling all the new Creamery Board affairs is resigning. She had been trying to keep the
2
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5 Palin hand picked board members "coloring inside the lines" but is quitting because this
bunch is running wild and doing things illegally. She does not want to get trapped by
their wrongdoings after she has warned them that what they are doing is illegal. How many
people fired or quitting will it take for this administration to realize her board is full
of conflict of interest and law breaking? Is there no oversight at all?
I think I still have a job, J Beyond that, I f of course, don't represent the Creamery
Board. Did the CC board make a decision to find new counsel? I can't even imagine what
prompted this.
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From: Governor Sarah Paiin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent; Thursday, February 21, 2008 4:00 PM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: [Research Matters] ISER Research Matters No. 29
From: iserj)ublicat'ons-bounoes@lists.uaa.alaska.edu [mailto:iser__publications-
bounces@lists.uaa.alaska.edu] On Behalf Of ISER Research Announcements
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 3:56 PM
To: ISERJ>ublications@tists.uaa.alaska.edu
Subject; [Research Matters] ISER Research Matters No. 29
ISER Research Matters is our effort to quickly let Alaskans know about research findings from the
institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER), at the University of Alaska Anchorage. We post these
on ogr Web site and distribute them by e-mail. If you'd like to be removed from or added to our e-mail list,
send us a message at ResearchMatters@uaa.alaska.edu
Research Matters No. 29. What Helps Small Businesses Succeed?
February 21,2008
Starting a business in rural Alaska is hard but not impossible, as existing rural businesses around the
state prove. So how do some people overcome the barriers created by small markets, remote location,
high costs, and harsh climate, while many others fail? ISER researchers recently analyzed business
license patterns to identify favorable community- characteristics and surveyed 196 business owners in 19
small rural communities to ask what challenges they face and what could help more businesses succeed.
We also did detailed interviews with 30 owners of current and former rural businesses.
The research was sponsored by the Rasmuson Foundation, BP Exploration, Wells Fargo Bank, the U.S.
Economic Development Administration, and the University of Alaska Foundation. What did business
owners tell us?
• Take a hard look at whether there'll be enough demand for what you offer. Identify either a needed
service or an opportunity in a growing industry. Almost a third of the businesses in our survey
provided groceries, fuel, and general merchandise, and another third were in air transportation,
eating places, lodges, Alaska Native arts, and guiding for sport hunting and fishing.
• Draw up a detailed business plan that accounts for all aspects of the business— expenses,
estimated cash flow, management and training of employees, and marketing strategies. Some
people told us their businesses had failed because they hadn't understood how to estimate all their
likely expenses.
• Get training In business planning, financial management, and day-to-day operations. A quarter of
the business owners said they could still use help managing their finances and dealing with other
aspects of day-to-day operations. They cited hiring and supervising employees, facing competition
from other businesses, getting and ysing new technology, and having sufficient cash flow to cover
expenses as ongoing challenges.
• Government agencies and private organizations can best help small rural businesses by offering
more training in financial and operations management for both prospective and current owners and
improving rural telephone and Internet connections. One in five business owners said such training
and better Internet and phone connections would be the biggest help to them. About one in ten
said agencies could help by providing more financing for small businesses and by learning more
about the big and ongoing challenges rural businesses face.
Besides what businesses told us, our analysis of community characteristics showed that the the cost of
getting to a community; access to scenic public lands, fisheries, or natural resources; and a diverse
population are the characteristics that most influence business success.
See summary or full report
For more information about rural business development, contact Christi Bell a Yvibes<a>ua a.alaska.edu ,
executive director of the Center for Economic Development at ISER.
10/29/2009
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From: Balash, Joseph R (GOV) t/0=SOA/OU=HRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JRBALASH]
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 12:51 PM
To: f gov. sarah@yahoo.com'; Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR)
Subject: Re: Governor Palin - . A-PIC
Governor, we did not direct her to you. I gave her my card in Palmer on Monday night
She asked how to make sure that you got to see it. I told her to give it to either or
both of the commissioners, who were both attending that night, and to me.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Galvin, Patrick S (DOR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Balash, Joseph
R (GOV)
Sent: Thu Feb 21 12:30:48 2008
Subject: Re: Governor Palin - . A-PIC
Pis ask gas line team what it was, specifically, they wanted me to work on with this
person. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® deyice from Cellular One
Original Message — --
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Pate: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:17:38
To: Sarah Palin <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR) » <tom. irwin@alaska.gov;>, "Galvin, Patrick S (DOR) »
<pat rick. galvin@alaska . gov> , "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)"
<marty-rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Balash, Joseph R (GOV) « <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Subject: FW: Governor Palin - . A-PIC
Governor - This woman called the other day stating that she had
approached the gas line team (commissioner's) and they had told her to
pursue this through you and that her idea was worth looking into. I
1 s
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have let Ms. Moore know that it has been received and delivered. Janice
Original Message
From ; Apr i 1 Moore [mailto : apr ilmoore@starband . net]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 8:04 AM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Governor Palin - . A- PIC
Dear Governor Palin,
My first thoughts, I bring this to you because time is short if
this
concept is to work. As we saw last night, the Federal government
would like to direct how Alaska does business. I am so frustrated
with the notion that we have to hold out our hands and beg for money
to build our roads and bridges' Our delegation in Washington has
worked for decades to get money for the Knik Arm Bridge, just to have
it shot down in a political fever and catch phrase Bridges To No
Where ,
In a way we deserve it, because Alaskans, to date, have given up
revenues that could have been ours, we could have had billions more for
our oil* But now is a new day.
The following is just a rough idea, I know it needs the expertise you
and your staff could work out.
This has the potential to be bigger than the Permanent Fund. It took
dynamic governor of that day to get it through. You are just such a
person, and I can see this as something that could be looked on in just
the same light. A HUGE leap froward for Alaskans and our Constitution!
Feel free to let me know what you think would improve it .
I would like to continue to be involved in this, and if we go forward,
eventually serve on the board of directors.
Thank you for your serious consideration.
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Sincerely,
April Moore
ALASKA - PIPELINE INVESTMENT CORPORATION A- PIC
Acronyms are often the key to helping people promote a good idea.
Take AGIA for example ... everyone in the state knows what that means,
they don't actually know how it affects them, but it has a familiar
sound and feels right.... The legislature agreed, and passed it. Now we
are all trying to figure out how it affects us, and getting GAS TO SOUTH
CENTRAL. .after all isn't that what we want I
The current administration was elected for that very reason, the
people wanted gas -ALASKAN GAS for ALASKANS, and after that we want our
gas to get to market to ensure future generations of Alaskans
have secure jobs and economic stability.
The problem is, the only company that has submitted a bid under AGIA
that has met all the requirements, will not be building it in state, as
most of Alaskans want.... OUT go all those jobs, but worst of all, the
value added economic stimulus that having the gas transported
through a gas line built and OWNED by Alaskans would secure.
That's right folks - I propose that Alaskans form an ALASKAN PIPELINE
INVESTMENT CORPORATION. The purpose of which is to build the pipeline
from the North Slope, to Valdez.
The core of this concept is;
- Every man, woman, and child that is a legal residence of Alaska by
December 31, 2008 would hold one share.
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- Money now invested out side of Alaska, OUR MONEY would be brought
home, and invested in a project that would multiply it many times over
the way it is currently being invested.
- Once gas is being transported through the pipeline, dividends over
and above the Permanent Fund Dividend, would be paid to each Alaskan
shareholder .
- Just like with shareholders in native corporations, these shares
would be retained by the people they were issued to, or their heirs
- As with the ALYESKA PIPELINE Corporation, which was formed by the big
oil companies to build the Oil Pipeline, tariffs would be charged for
all gas going through the pipeline, and paid out to all shareholders.
The oil companies have, over the years, earned BILLIONS on the oil just
because it was transported through their pipeline.
-■ A- PIC shareholders would earn a yearly dividend on each cubic foot of
gas transported through OUR pipeline! This could be in the thousands
Of dollars each year. 35,000,000,000,000 - that's 35 TRILLION Cubic
feet
of known gas reserves being transported through OUR pipeline paying
dividends to all shareholders. The current estimates being closer to
240-260 trillion cubic feet. Dividends could be a % of the revenue, the
rest could be used much like current sources, some to the general fund,
some to the permanent fund, and some in inflation proofing.
- The new oil leases on Federal grounds in the Chukchi Sea will bring
little if any revenue to Alaska, unless we collect tariffs on gas going
through OUR pipeline,
ALASKANS the time is now! We can not afford to lose high paying
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jobs as just happened in Kenai with the closing of the Agrium plant I
We
can't afford the high cost of heating our homes, and we can't afford the
high electric bills brought about with declining gas reserves here in
south central. Most of all we can't afford to be at the mercy of the
oil
companies or even the federal government in developing our natural
resources.
A-PIC , building a pipeline for our future!
April Moore
Trapper Creek, Alaska
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Thursday, February 21, 2008 12:47 PM
Crome; Cora J (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Crabfest
Pis look for May date for crab fest participation in Kodiak
Also, maybe Comm Fish debate to watch in March.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 12:31 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Balash; Joseph R
(GOV)
Subject: Re: Governor Paiin - . A-PIC
Pis ask gasline team what it was, specifically, they wanted me to work on with this
person. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Pate: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:17:38
To: Sarah Palin <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>
Cc: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom. irwin@alaska.gov>, "Galvin, Patricks (DOR)"
<patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)"
<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Balash, Joseph R (GOV) " <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Subject: FW: Governor Palin - . A-PIC
Governor - This woman called the other day stating that she had
approached the gas line team (commissioner's) and they had told her to
pursue this through you and that her idea was worth looking into. I
have let Ms. Moore know that it has been received and delivered. Janice
Original Message--- --
From: April Moore [mailto:aprilmoore@starband.net]
Sent; Wednesday, February 20, 2008 8:04 AM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Governor Palin - . A-PIC
Dear Governor Palin,
My first thoughts, I bring this to you because time is short if
this
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concept is to work. As we saw last night, the Federal government
would like to direct how Alaska does business. I am so frustrated
with the notion that we have to hold out our hands and beg for money
tp build our roads and bridges! Our delegation in Washington has
worked for decades to get money for the Knik Arm Bridge, just to have
it shot down in a political fever and catch phrase Bridges To No
Where .
In a way we deserve it, because Alaskans, to date, have given up
revenues that could have been ours, we could have had billions more for
our oil. But now is a new day.
The following is just a rough idea, I know it needs the expertise you
and your staff could work out.
This has the potential to be bigger than the Permanent Fund. It took
dynamic governor of that day to get it through. You are just such a
person, and I can see this as something that could be looked on in just
the same light. A HUGE leap f reward for Alaskans and our Constitution!
Feel free to let me know what you think would improve it.
I would like to continue to be involved in this, and if we go forward,
eventually serve on the board of directors.
Thank you for your serious consideration.
Sincerely/
April Moore
AIASKA - PIPELINE INVESTMENT CORPORATION A- PIC
Acronyms are often the key to helping people promote a good idea.
Take AGIA for example ... everyone in the state knows what that means,
they don't actually know how it affects them, but it has a familiar
sound and feels right.... The legislature agreed, and passed it. Now we
2
PRA GSP01 0012377
are all trying to figure out how it affects us, and getting GAS TO SOUTH
CENTRAL, .after all isn't that what we want!
The current administration was elected for that very reason, the
people wanted gas - ALASKAN GAS for ALASKANS, and after that we want our
gas to get to market to ensure future generations of Alaskans
have secure jobs and economic stability.
The problem is, the only company that has submitted a bid under AGIA
that has met all the requirements, will not be building it in state, as
most of Alaskans want..., OUT go all those jobs, but worst of all, the
value added economic stimulus that having the gas transported
through a gas line built and OWNED by Alaskans would secure.
That's right folks - I propose that Alaskans form an ALASKAN PIPELINE
INVESTMENT CORPORATION, The purpose of which is to build the pipeline
from the North Slope, to Valdez.
The core of this concept is:
- Every man, woman, and child that is a legal residence of Alaska by
December 31, 2008 would hold one share.
- Money now invested out side of Alaska, OUR MONEY would be brought
home, and invested in a project that would multiply it many times over
the way it is currently being invested.
- Once gas is being transported through the pipeline, dividends over
and above the Permanent Fund Dividend, would be paid to each Alaskan
shareholder.
- Just like with shareholders in native corporations, these shares
would be retained by the people they were issued to, or their heirs.
PRA GSP01 0012378
- As with the ALYESKA PIPELINE Corporation, which was formed by the big
oil companies to build the Oil Pipeline, tariffs would be charged for
all gas going through the pipeline, and paid out to all shareholders.
The oil companies have, over the years, earned BILLIONS on the oil just
because it was transported through their pipeline.
- A- PIC shareholders would earn a yearly dividend on each cubic foot of
gas transported through OUR pipeline! This could be in the thousands
of dollars each year. 35,000,000,000,000 - that's 35 TRILLION Cubic
feet
of known gas reserves being transported through OUR pipeline paying
dividends to all shareholders. The current estimates being closer to
240-260 trillion cubic feet. Dividends could be a % of the revenue, the
rest could be used much like current sources, some to the general fund,
some to the permanent fund, and some in inflation proofing.
- The new oil leases on Federal grounds in the Chukchi Sea will bring
little if any revenue to Alaska, unless we collect tariffs on gas going
through QPR pipeline.
ALASKANS the time is now! We can not afford to lose high paying
jobs as just happened in Kenai with the closing of the Agrium plant!
We
can't afford the high cost of heating our homes, and we can't afford the
high electric bills brought about with declining gas reserves here in
south central. Most of all we can't afford to be at the mercy of the
oil
companies or even the federal government in developing our natural
resources.
A- PIC , building a pipeline for our future!
April Moore
PRA GSP01 0012379
Trapper Creek, Alaska
PRA GSP01 0012380
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored) [/0=SCWOU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN==RECIP!ENTS/CN==SRPARNELL1]
Thursday, February 21, 2008 12:13 PM
'gov. sarah@yahoo. com'
Kenai and Merit Scholarships
Spoke to classes at Kenai High, Soldotna High, and Kenai Middle School this morning. All
three warmly received merit scholarship idea. Interestingly, the 11th graders were most
active and helped me realize that they really are thinking about what's next after high
school .
Got asked questions about gasline, Pebble, our families, etc, nothing unusual
Hope all is well and that you enjoy your trip East
Sean
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Thursday, February 21, 2008 11:23 AM
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Fw: for your review
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Jackson, Karleen K (HSS) " <karleen. jackson@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:14:31
To: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Kim, Anna C (GOV)"
<anna.kim@alaska.gov>, "Hill, Sherry (HSS)" <sherry.hill@alaska.gov>, "Kraly, Stacie L
(LAW) " <stacie.kraly@alaska.gov>,ExtemalEmailgsp <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc: "Leschper, Beth (GOV) " <beth. leschper@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE; for your review
Thanks. This looks great and I appreciate the updated number for lawsuits/appeals.
From": Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Thursday, February 21,200811:00AM
To: Kim, Anna C (GOV); Hill, Sherry (HSS); Kraly, Stacie L (LAW); Jackson, Karleen K
(HSS) ; ExternalEmailgsp
Cc: Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Subject: RE: for your review
Final version to ADN has corrected # of lawsuits.
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Prom: Kim, Anna C (GOV)
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 10:59 AM
To: Hill, Sherry (HSS) ; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Kraly, Stacie h (LAW); Jackson, Karleen
K (HSS) ; ExtemalEmailgsp
Cc: Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Subject: RE: for your review
I think after Stacie provided the info last night it was seven versus nine which was old
info from me, until I heard from Stacie.
Anna
Anna Clark Kim
Special Staff Assistant
Office of the Governor
Prom: Hill, Sherry (HSS)
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 10:56 AM
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Kim, Anna C (GOV); Kraly, Stacie L (LAW) ; Jackson, Karleen K
(HSS) ; ExtemalEmailgsp
Cc: Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Subject: RE: for your review
Importance : High
I just noticed this sentence:
Currently, there are seven active CON lawsuits
Stacie - is this correct?
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Do we want to have them say "there are more than seven" so we aren't specific? or do we
want to say exactly how many there are?
-Sherry
Note my new e-mail address! Sherry.Hill@alaska.gov
Sherry Hill, MScPR
Assistant Commissioner for Public Affairs
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services
PO Box 110601
Juneau, AK 99811-0601
907-465-1618/cell 907-321-2838
From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 10:40 AM
To: Kim, Anna C (GOV),- Kraly, Stacie L (LAW); Jackson, Karleen K (HSS) ; Hill, Sherry
(HSS) ; ExternalEmailgsp
Cc: Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Subject: for your review
All,
The Anchorage Daily News has significantly edited the CON op ed piece, while the piece is
much shorter, I think it still conveys a strong message to repeal CON,
The current Certificate of Need program is not working
Governor Sarah Palin
Health care: Do we have too much government or too little? Should we have regulated
markets or open markets?
PRA_GSP01J)012384
Those are the perennial questions.
And that's what makes the state's proposal to repeal the current Certificate of Need (CON)
program so contentious. Yes, there are solid arguments on both sides. But after much
consideration, we believe that the program has not accomplished what it set out ultimately
to do more than 30 years ago — lower costs for the consumer. It is time to end Alaska's
CON program in its present form. Doing so will not only reduce the cost of health care, it
will also improve the access to health care, allow more competition and improve quality of
care for patients.
CON programs were required in all states in the mid-1970s by federal mandate. The goal was
to make sure that health care facilities matched community need and provided access and
quality care, which in turn would help reduce health-care costs. The federal mandate was
repealed in 1987 — 20 years ago! — along with its federal funding.
The basic assumption in those days was that excess capacity, in the form of overbuilding,
directly results in health-care price inflation. However, after more than 30 years of such
programs, the National Conference of State Legislatures has found that there is no solid
proof that the state- sponsored CON programs have actually controlled health-care costs. In
fact, in 2004 the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice both asserted
that CON programs actually contribute to rising prices because they inhibit competitive
markets.
Many opponents of CON programs have argued that health- care facility development should be
left to the economics of each institution, in light of its own market analysis, rather
than being subject to political influence.
My administration agrees.
I included repeal of Alaska's current CON program in my proposed Alaska Health Care
Transparency Act {SB 245 and HB 337). The legislation will help Alaskans access affordable
health care, and ensure our health-care system is responsive to changing demographics and
market conditions. By getting information about health-care options to Alaskans, they can
make better choices based on the health-care market.
CON is being used by lobbyists and health-care organizations to limit competition -
through appeal of other's CON awards or by filing suit against the state for those CON
awards. As one member of a citizen committee studying CON in 2007 put it: "the only voices
heard (testifying for continuing CON even more stringently) were from the financially
vested physicians and hospitals." Currently, there are seven active CON lawsuits involving
the state and private sector health care providers
As I said recently in my State of the State Address to the Legislature, "Under our present
Certificate of Need process, costs and needs don't drive health- care choices —
bureaucracy does. Our system is broken and expensive." Eliminating the CON program, with
certain exceptions, will allow free-market competition and reduce onerous government
regulation.
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Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 10:26 AM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV); Colberg; Talis J (LAW)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Exxon brief
We'll need good talking pts for press conf in DC on this - and to know what expectations
are: dq I speak, stand there, introduce people, answer questions, what's the format, etc?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 10:21 AM
To: davidaholmesOO@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: Environment
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.usI
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 10:20 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Environment
Web mail from: Mr. David Holmes
address: 1113 West Fireweed Lane #405 Anchorage AK 99503
907-351-8984
MESSAGE:
Governor Palin 's Esteemed E-mail Reader;
Your Administration continues with this wolf "hunting" program, even after studies found
that many of the biological relationships assumed in Alaska's predator control programs
are not entirely understood and concluded that insufficient information exists to
determine that such programs increase prey or game populations. Why? Alaska residents
have voted twice to ban aerial wolf hunting, and most assuredly will again this year. Both
times the Alaskan people voted against these control programs, the Alaska Legislature
overturned the will of the people and allowed the State to re-create the programs after
the two-year initiatives expired. Again: Why?
It is as though your Administration is completely out of touch. Much like the ill-founded
belief that the polar bear will simply adapt to the loss of sea ice and its natural
habitats, the science just doesn't back up your position on the issue.
So go back to the drawing board. Think these things all the way through. The wolf's
survival is far more important to Alaska than the meager bits of money brought in by
tourist-hunters.
Best Regards,
David Holmes
PRAJ3SP01_0012388
http : //www . akwildlif e . com/WhoEatsMoose .pdf
davidaholmesOO@yahoo.com
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 10:20 AM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: NEWS NOTES from UAS for January/February
Original Message
From: Bonnie Elsensohn [mailto:Bonnie.Elsensohn@uas.alaska.edu]
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 10:04 AM
Subject: NEWS NOTES from UAS for January/February
Here's what's been happening around Sitka Campus lately.
Bonnie Elsensohn
Media Specialist
University of Alaska Southeast Sitka Campus
1332 Seward Ave
Sitka AK 99835
Phone: 907-747-7767
http : //www . uas . alaska . edu/sitka
I
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From: Skymajor@aol.com
Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2008 3:23 PM
To: andora@nushtel.net
Cc: ray@kreig.com; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV);
RepJ2raig_Johnson@legis.state.ak.us; Dyson; Fred (LAA)
Subject: Re: Connecting Bristol Bay to the Railbelt Energy Grid
Dear Nels,
Thanks for this email copy.
I am supportive of such a grid, especially one whose foundations are built on hydro like the Susitna
dams and Lake Chakachamna. FYI, Dennis Nottingham has a nice map of transmission lines
emanating from the big hydro projects at Susitna and running to Dillingham, Bethel, Chignik, the Ahtna
region, and more.. ..and providing for connections to communities ail along those routes.
Such a project would forever change life for the better throughout the regions served by that grid.
Hydro-based power would free us from the roller coaster ride of oil and gas pricing and provide for
stable local energy prices throughout what would be a 50 - 100 year project life.
There is nothing to stop us from doing such a project except vision and will power. I believe that during
this session Representative Craig Johnson has sponsored a bill that would fund a new look at the
economics of the hydro projects. I am supportive and hopeful that Alaska would find matching Federal
funds for that effort.
1 trust you and yours are well. Please give my regards to Everett, Greta and Dorothy.
Best regards,
Bill Noll
In a message dated 2/23/2008 1 1 :34:08 A.M. Alaskan Standard Time, andora@nushtel.net writes:
For Your Information
Nets Anderson, Jr.
Dillingham
Original Message
SubjectRE: Connecting Bristol Bay to the Railbelt Energy Grid and
Constructing an Alaska State-Wide Energy Grid
Date:Sat, 23 Feb 2008 08:21 ;05 -0900
From:Nels and Dorothy <andora@ T nushtel,net>
Reply-To: andora@nushtel.net
Organization :Co-Man Services
To:Governor Palin <Governor@aov.state.ak.us> , "Lt. Governor
Parnell" <Sean Parnell@gov.state.ak.us> . Bob Martin
<bob.martin@qoldbelt.com> George Cannelos
<GCannelos@denali.gov>. James Strandberg
<JStrandbero@aidea.org> . Mike Harper <mharper@aidea.org>,
D-J-Bouker <d-j-bouker@nushtel.net> . Henry Strub
<hstrub@nushtel . net> . Senator Donny Olson
<Senator Donny Olson@leqis.state.ak.us> . "Sen. Albert
Kookesh" <Senator Albert Kookesh@ le qis.state,ak,us> , "Rep.
Woodie Salmon"
10/29/2009
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< Representative Woodie Salmon@.ieais,state.ak.us> , "Rep.
Mary Nelson"
Representative Mary Nelson@leais.state.ak.us> , Mike
Bradner <mbradner@aci.net> . Tim Towarek
<tim@berinqstraits.com> . BB Times <bbtimes@nushtel.com>
CC:Greta Goto <smokd salmon@hotmail.com> , Ev
<everette.anderson@vahoo.com> . Harold Heinze
<hheinze@ipo.doi.aov> . Tony Izzo <tizzo(5>.acmet> . President
Lyda Green <Senator Lvda Green@leais.state,ak,us> .
Speaker John Harris
<Representative John Harris@leais.state.ak.us> . Tres.
Hamilton" <svpres@alaska.edu> . Chancellor Steve Jones
<fvchanc@uaf.edu> Bernice Joseph <fnbmj@uaf.edu> . Debbie
McLean <rfdlm@uafedu> . Meera Kohler <mkohler@.avec,ora> .
Todd Radenbaugh <bftar@uaf.edu> , Rebekah Luhrs
<vista@swamc,org> , Julie Kitka <NevaKitka@aol.com> .
George Quinto <qquinto@akvillaaes.com> . RuralCap
<dhardenberah@ruralcap.com> . AITC
<aitc@alaskaintertribal.orQ> . Earle Ausman
<earle@polarconsult.net> . Commissioner Emil Notti
<Emil Notti@commerce.state,ak,us> , Commissioner Tom Irwin
<tom . irwin@alaska .aov> . "Dep. Commissioner Marty
Rutherford" <martv.rutherford@alaska.qov> , Ralph Andersen
<randersen@bbna.com> . Steve Denton <steve@usibelli.com> .
Steve Lindbeck <steve.lindbeck@uaa.alaska.edu> , Steven
Angasan <steven anqasan@yahoo.com> , Eddie Angasan
<eddie@bristolbay,com> . Mary Jane Nielsen
<savonoski@aol.com> . Ted Angasan <Ftasnvc@aol.com> ,
Moses <mkritz@unicom-alaska,com> . Aleknagik
<citvalek@nushtel.com> . Malcolm B Roberts
<mbroberts@gcLnet> , Kyle Von Bose
<kvonbose@alaskanewspapers.com> . Tundra Drums
<drumsnews@gci.net> . editor/Juneau Empire
<editor@juneauempire.com> . Editor-News Miner
<editor@newsminer.com> . Editors/Frank Gerjevic
<faerjevic@adn.com>
Feb 23, 2008
Dear Governor Palin:
I sent this email to Senator Hoffman and Rep. Edgmon asking them to expand the scope of the Railbelt
Electrical Grid Authority Study.
It has become clear to me that the shortest distance to energy security for our villages is an electric line
that connects us to the Railbelt Energy Grid and a yet-to-be constructed Alaska State-Wide Energy
Grid.
Our energy policy needs to advocate thatour regions across the state begin plans to build regional
electrical energy grids. Then we should be working on a policy that will have the state planning and
building an Alaska State-Wide Energy Grid that will ensure that all of our communities across the state
will have a long-term, affordable, reliable source of energy.
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We have vast renewable and nonrenewable resources all across the state that can contribute electrical
power to a State-Wide Energy Grid. The Northwest has immense coal supplies, we have geothermal
resources all along the Alaska Range and Aleutian Chain, we have hydro power potential, natural gas
reserves of untold magnitude, coal-bed methane, peat bogs, wind energy across the state, tidal
resources, and many other acceptable alternatives that can have the entire state contributing power to
a State-Wide Energy Grid.
With Susitna back on the menu of energy sources, it makes sense to expand the Railbeit Energy Grid
to include ail of the rest of the state of Alaska.
In the near term, while we are developing the plans to build a State-Wide Energy Grid, we need to cap
our energy costs by initiating electrical and fuel subsidies to stabilize the ever increasing costs of
natural gas, gasoline, heating fuel, diesel, aviation fuel, propane, and electricity. Energy costs are
approaching unsustainable levels so the state must step in to keep our communities viable until we are
all connected to a common State-Wide Energy Grid.
Thank you for your consideration on this very important effort to energize the entire state of Alaska.
Best regards,
Nels Anderson, Jr.
Box 234
Dillingham, Alaska 99576
907-842-2366
andoraf@nushtel.net
Original Message
Subject:RE: Connecting Bristol Bay to the Railbeit Energy Grid
Date:Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:39:37 -0900
From:Nels and Dorothy <andora@nushtel.net>
Reply-To: andora@nushtel.net
Organization:Co-Man Services
To:Sen. Lyman Hoffman <Senator Lyman Hoffman@leais.sta te.ak.us>,
Rep. Bryce Edgmon
Representative Brvce Edamon@leais.state.ak.us>
CC.-Governor Palin <Governor@aov : stataak.us> . "Lt. Governor Parnell"
<Sean Parnell@qov.state.ak.us> . Commissioner Emil Notti
<Emil Notti@commerce.state.ak,us> , Commissioner Tom Irwin
<tomJrwin@alaska.gov> , "Dep. Commissioner Marty Rutherford"
<martv.rutherford@alaska.Qov> . Greta Goto
<smokd salmon@hotmail.com> . Ev <everette.an derson@vahoo.com>
References: <47BF23DP.5070501@nushtel.net>
Feb 22,2008
Dear Senator Hoffman and Representative Edgmon:
As Bristol Bay looks at its energy future, it becomes clear that
we have to plan on connecting all of our villages to a common regional
energy grid AJJD eventually into a State-wide Energy Grid,
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The legislature appropriated 5800,000.00 to do a study on the Railbelt
Energy Grid.
The Railbelt Electrical Grid Authority study was funded by a legislative
appropriation of $800,000 to study the concept of a Railbelt Electrical
Grid Authority, an independent system operator, to manage and dispatch
electric power on the Railbelt Grid. The web page addressing this
can be found at ht tp : / /www . akenergyaut hor i t v . org /USOhomepage .html .
I am asking you to consider expanding that study to make it a State-Wide
Energy Grid Authority Study to connect all of our communities across the
state. If Alaska is going to ever develop its communities across the
state, we all have to be connected to a state-wide energy grid to
ensure a reliable, affordable, and long-term source of energy
As the Railbelt utilities are economically regulated by the RCA, any
interconnection would need to be approved by the RCA. There would need
to be an agreement between all utilities providing power and
state-wide utilities purchasing the power on rates and availability.
This would need to be approved by the RCA as well.
One comment; now that Susitna Dam is under consideration again, any
plans for a transmission line to SW Alaska should be a consideration in
the sizing of the Susitna project.
In addition, with the prospect of a geothermal project being proposed
by the Naknek Electric Association, Bristol Bay could be providing
clean energy to the Railbelt and the rest of the state IF we are
connected to the Railbelt Energy Grid and/or a State-wide Energy Grid.
Thank you for your consideration.
flels Anderson, Jr.
box 234
Dillingham, Alaska 99576
907-842-2366
andoraQnushtel . net
10/29/2009
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 10:03 AM
To: Francis; Shawn P SPC NGAK (DMVA Sponsored)
Subject: RE: Military_and_Veterans_Affairs
Thank you for writing to /Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 10:14 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Military_and__Veterans_Af fairs
Web mail from: Shawn Francis
address: 3135 n Marcos Cir Wasilla AK 99654
907-746-5315
MESSAGE :
Governor :
I am the military Funeral Honors NCIOC For this fine state and I have just had some very
upsetting news brought to my attention. There have been thousands of remains of vets found
in basements and closets of Funeral homes across our Nation. I am writing to see if this
is happening in our fine state that you or your Staff know of, and if so Would you as the
governor of this Great State be willing to help me in fixing this.
I as Funeral Honors NCIOC for the state Find this very sad that this is being allowing
to happen to our fallen Bothers and sisters to be treated this way. I take the job I do
for this State in Funeral Honors very serious and think that no soldier should be put to
rest without the respect of his/her country or state. In this case not yet being put to
rest but setting on shelves awaiting their Honors that they are owed.
shawn.p . f rancis@us . army.mil
PRAJ3SP01J)012396
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 8:35 AM
To: PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Kate; John W (GOV); Tibbies;
Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: FW: Google Alert - Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline
The comment was made in a Reuters interview the other day - in the context of answering a
reporter's question on what we can do with Pt Thomson.
I did say we always have the opportunity to legally challenege producers if they refuse to
abide by provisions in the leases they've held for 30 yrs, for instance in the case of
Exxon at Pt T.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored)" <sr .parnell@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 08:16:44
To:"Katz, John w (GOV)" < jwkatz@alaskadc.org>
Cc : gov. sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Re: FW: Google Alert - Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline
John,
I read the article and from my base of knowledge the governor's statement is accurate.
As I indicated previously, Law can talk you through the legal theory but they likely
can't provide a detailed analysis nor would it be adviseable (in my view only) to do so as
it would likely divulge legal strategy. The producers know all about their duty to develop
under the leases- -
I do not know what the context of the governor's remarks was nor what precipitated them
but I believe her remarks to be accurate. (She's really saying Alaska intends to enforce
its leases- -the state has to live by its agreements in the leases and so should the
producers . )
Sean
PRA_GSP01_0012397
Original Message
From; John Katz <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
To: Drue Pearce <dpearce@arcticgas.gov>; PARNELL, S (OOV sponsored)
Sent: Thu Feb 21 07:53:55 2008
Subject: Re: FW; Google Alert - Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline
I will defer to the Lt. Governor on the legal basis for the Governor's statement
Lt. Governor, if you would like, I could contact Marty Rutherford or the Department of
Law for further elaboration.
»> On 2/21/2008 at 10:41 AM, in message <lB03DAD3A179B6499EF3FA622E7ieC8B115543@OFCG-
FPMl.arcticgas.local>, "Drue Pearce" <dpearce@arcticgas.gov> wrote:
John and Sean:
Is the Gov on firm legal ground here? Is there a strategy for making this threat?
Drue
From: Google Alerts [mailto:googlealerts-noreply@google.com <mailto:googlealerts
noreply@google.com> ]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 6:37 PM
To: Drue Pearce
Subject: Google Alert - Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline
Google News Alert for: Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline
PRA GSP01 0012398
Alaska threatens oil leases over plan <http://news.theage.com.au/alaska-threatens-oil-
leases-over-plan/20080221- ltil.html <http://news.theage.com.au/alaska-threatens-oil-
leases-over-plan/2008022l-ltil.html> >
The Age - Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Alaska could revoke leases for oil fields like Prudhoe Bay if top energy companies refuse
to participate in a government natural gas pipeline plan, ...
See all stories on this topic <http://news.google.com/news?
hl=en&ncl=shttp: //news. theage. com.au/alaska- threatens -oil -leases- over-
plan/2008 0221- It il .html <http : //news . google . com/news?
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
John,
PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored) [/0=SOA/OU=FlRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPlENTS/CN=SRPARNELL1]
Thursday, February 21, 2008 8:17 AM
Katz; John W (GOV)
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Re: FW: Google Alert - Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline
I read the article and from my base of knowledge the governor's statement is accurate.
As I indicated previously, Law can talk you through the legal theory but they likely can't
provide a detailed analysis nor would it be adviseable (in my view only) to do so as it
would likely divulge legal strategy. The producers know all about their duty to develop
under the leases- -
I do not know what the context of the governor's remarks was nor what precipitated them
but I believe her remarks to be accurate. (She's really saying Alaska intends to enforce
its leases--the state has to live by its agreements in the leases arid so should the
producers . )
Sean
Original Message
From: John Katz <;jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
To.- Drue Pearce <dpearce@arcticgas.gov>; PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Thu Feb 21 07:53:55 2008
Subject: Re: FW: Google Alert - Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline
I will defer to the Lt. Governor on the legal basis for the Governor's statement.
Lt. Governor, if you would like, I could contact Marty Rutherford or the Department of Law
for further elaboration.
>» On 2/21/2008 at 10:41 AM, in message <1B03DAD3A179B6499EF3FA622E716C8B115543@OFCG-
FPMl.arcticgas. local >, "Drue Pearce" <dpearce@arcticgas.gov> wrote:
1
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John and Sean:
Is the Gov on firm legal ground here? Is there a strategy for making this threat?
Drue
Prom : Google Alerts [mailto : googlealerts-noreply@google . com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 6:37 pm
To: Drue Pearce
Subject: Google Alert - Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline
Google News Alert for: Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline
Alaska threatens oii leases over plan <http://news.theage.com.au/alaska-threatens-oil-
leases-over-plan/20 08022 l-ltil,html>
The Age - Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Alaska could revoke leases for oil fields like Prudhoe Bay if top energy companies refuse
to participate in a government natural gas pipeline plan, . . .
See all stories on this topic <http://news.google.com/news?
hl=en£ncl*http: //news, theage. com.au/alaska-threatens-oil-leases-over-
plan/20080221-ltil .html>
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 7:17 AM
To: Katz; John W (GOV)
Cc: Leschper; Beth (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV); Michael Tibbies; Nizich; Michael A (GOV);
Bishop; Samuel T (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Senator McCain/Climate Change
Thanks very much.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From; "John Katz" <jwkatz@AIjASKApC.org>
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:34:51
To: "Governor Sarah Palin" <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Cc:"Beth C (GOV) Leschper" <beth.leschper@alaska.gov>, "Janice L (GOV) Mason"
<janice.mason@alaska.gov>, "Michael Tibbies" <michael.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Mike Nizich"
<Mike.Nizich@alaska.gov>, "Sam Bishop" <sbishop@ALASKADC.org>, <,kris_perry@gov. state. ak.us>
Subject: Senator McCain/Climate Change
In preparation for your meeting with Senator McCain, I have attached a memorandum prepared
previously by Sam Bishop, and reviewed by DEC, that documents the impact of certain
climate change policies on Alaska.
I doubt that Senator McCain will alter his position on climate change. However, you might
get him to agree that Alaska presents certain unique circumstances that should be
addressed in any federal policy.
Among other things, we are not on the national electricity grid, and we don't have as much
flexibility as many other states to switch to alternative energy generation. Yet, through
the climate change sub-cabinet, we are seeking to address climate change and greenhouse
gas emissions.
It might also be interesting to mention our problem with coastal erosion and the need to
relocate or protect a number of villages.
P.S,
Further regarding your meeting with Secretary Kempthorne, his staff has been
touting federal OCS revenue sharing, and he may raise this as well. The State strongly
supports this, as does the Alaska Congressional delegation, which has made various
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because of budget concerns (even though enacted for Louisiana, etc), and there is no
evidence of support from federal OMB.
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From: AnneMarie Mattacchione [amattacchione@pnlchs.net]
Sent: Thursday, February 21 , 2008 8:29 AM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV); Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Dirk Shumaken Mark Lackey; Kim Bergey; Debi Baldwin
Subject: Request to Meet with Governor Palin
Dear Ms. Smith:
It was a pleasure to meet you at the Governor's Mansion on the afternoon of February 4 ,
2008. The reception provided to die Alaska Head Start Association will not soon be forgotten.
I had the pleasure of talking with Governor Palin during that reception and was encouraged by
her commitment to get to know Alaska Head Start programs better.
As you are aware, the Governor demonstrated her commitment by allocating $6Q0fl00 for
Head Start programs to provide services to children on our wait list We applaud her for
making Alaska Head Start programs a priority in the budget. Unfortunately, the house sub
finance committee did not support the increase.
There are many steps the Association is taking toward raising awareness about the importance
of Head Start in local communities, the state legislator and the media.
On behalf of the Alaska Head Start Association, we would like to request a meeting with
Governor Palin to discuss her perspective concerning the elimination of the $600,000
allocation. It is our intent to support the Governor in her wish to increase the number of
children receiving Head Start services throughout Alaska.
Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
AnneMarie Mattacchione
President
Alaska Head Start Association
amattacchione@pnlchs.net
Office; 9Q7. 452 .4267 Ext 223
Fax: 907.452.4203
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@ataska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, February 21 , 2008 8:22 AM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: State Chamber Capital Notes February 20, 2008
From: Wayne Stevens [mailto:wstevens@alaskachamber.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 6:07 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: State Chamber Capital Notes February 20, 2008
Alaska State Chamber of Commerce
Capital Notes
www.alaskachamber.com Wednesday February 20, 2008
1/3 of 90 Day Session Already Passed!
Session is moving along at a much quicker pace than in previous years. Many staffers and
legislators are rather frustrated with the accelerated pace and schedule of committee hearings,
budget subcommittees and floor sessions. Both Legislative bodies have scheduled additional
meetings with both bodies often working longer hours and on weekends. Working with the
Senate Labor and Commerce Committee, State Chamber staff has already spent multiple
Saturdays, working through complex issues surrounding unemployment insurance.
Budget Subcommittees have been garnering the most attention of late. A number of the
subcommittees held meetings all day Saturday and part of Sunday this past holiday weekend in
order to close out their budgets. Qn the House side, final reports from budget subcommittees are
due this week, with the full Finance Committee expected to wrap up the state's operating budget
by the end of the week or early next week. Leadership in the House and the Senate are making it
a priority to pass the operating budget early.
Budget
As proposed by Governor Palin, the state's operating budget is up considerably. Final numbers
from the House and Senate will be available in coming weeks. Folks in the legislature are a little
more conservative including many of the Democrats, who are advocating holding the budget
firm with slight increases for inflation. Real wrangling will take place when legislators decide
how much money to save and in which account. Expected surpluses as of the last revenue
report, suggest that Alaska could have an additional $3.5 to $4 billion in surplus cash. The State
Chamber has suggested saving money in the CBR while returning the budget to FY 06 numbe! rs
with slight inflationary increases for each year afterwards.
90 to 120 Days
A few legislators have alrea4y mentioned a desire to change the 90-day session once the 2-year
limitation on changing referendums ends. Expect legislation next year to return the legislature to
the 120-day schedule.
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Gasline
As reported in our last capital notes section, we ended with, "It appears there is no clear resolution in
sight/' While this statement may still have some validity, we met with the Governor's office in order to
get a better grasp of where the administration was going in regards to the Gasline. Under the previous
administration, the focus was on putting together a simple contract with a few details mapped out, such
as location of the gas, percentages for the state and how big the pipe was going to be, etc.
As this administration has clearly pointed out, there are so many variables to consider currently, and into
the future, that it is nearly impossible to determine the scope of a contract until those variables are
identified. The process as the administration sees it- is that we have a potential company that is willing
to proceed with the certificate to build the line. Gaining a certificate to build will get the ball rolling on
the planning, permitting and scoping of the entire project. That process alone will likely take 5-6 years.
As the state reaches the next bench mark of gaining a certificate of approval, then companies interested
in building, paying and negotiating for cost differentials will be approached to determine the best step
forward for the state. As the administration put it, "we have to go down this trail in order to determine
which path to take. The folks further suggested that without making some headway, we won't be able to
make a proper choice when the time presents itself.
We look forward to the administration's current progress, but we will keep a watchful eye as things
develop.
Governor Announces Town Hall Meetings on the AGIA Gasline Process
Governor Palin's gasline team has scheduled a series of 16 public town hall meetings around the state
February 1 8-28 to update Alaskans on the efforts that are being taken to advance a gasline under the
Alaska Gasline Inducement Act (AGIA). The meetings are to provide information and encourage
Alaskans to make their voices heard by submitting written comments before the March 6 public
comment deadline.
The town hall meetings will provide as much information as possible about how AGIA works, the
applications that were filed under the Act and what will happen next. Following a presentation there
will be a question and answer period.
The presentation will provide an overview of AGIA and describe the process that was used to determine
whether the five applicants met the requirements to be considered for a license under AGIA. Members
of the gasline team will also explain the evaluation process required by AGIA and how public comments
will be considered.
The public is encouraged to submit written comments before the March 6 deadline, through the AGIA
website, in writing or by fax. Details on how and where to submit comments are available at
www.dog.dnr.state,ak.us/agia. The same website contains details about the meeting times and locations.
All meetings will be from 6-8 p.m. except for Barrow, which will be from 2-5 p.m. and Anchorage,
which will be from 7-9 p.m. The remaining schedule of meetings follows:
February 20
Sitka - Harrigan Centennial Hall, Maksoutoff Room
Kotzebue - NWAB Assembly Chambers
McGrath - Cap'n Snow Center Assembly Room
February 21
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Ketchikan - Cape Fox Lodge, Mountain Room
Nome - Old St. Joseph's Church Hall
Bethel - UAF Kuskokwim Campus, Yup'iit Piciryarait Cultural Center
February 22
Juneau - Centennial Hall, Hickel Room
February 25
Delta Junction - Community Center
Kenai - Kenai Peninsula College
February 26
Barrow - Inupiat Heritage Center
Dillingham - Dillingham Middle School Gymnasium
February 27
Fairbanks - Carlson Center
Kodiak - High School Commons
February 28
Valdez - Valdez Convention and Civic Center, Ballroom 1
State Chamber Annual Fly-In to hold Gasline Presentations
The State Chamber of Commerce is hoping as schedules are currently being configured to hold
presentations on the natural gas pipeline by the folks in the know. TransCanada, administration
representatives and a member of the legislature have all been invited offer their insights on the gasline
process. If all the folks invited can make it, the format should be interesting and informative for
Chamber memebrs that attend.
Unemployment Insurance-SB 120
The State Chamber has been working diligently with Sen. Johnny Ellis on SB 120. SB 120 as originally
introduced would have raised employer's contribution rates in order to increase the benefit payouts for
those eligible for unemployment insurance. This bill is similar in scope to legislation from previous
years in which we have continually been involved. After having multiple stakeholder meetings last
year and multiple committee meetings this year, the State Chamber along with other business interests,
have been able to reach an agreement on compromise legislation. Currently, the committee substitute
will cost employers zero new dollars while providing modest increases for unemployment insurance
(UI). The current UI program for disbursement of ! benefits uses tables that are close to 25 years in age
no additional dollars for inflation. It has been a real pleasure for the State Chamber in working with
Sen* Ellis and his staff to draft business friendly legislation.
We are ever watchful regarding bills that may have a negative impact on your business. Here is a short
list of bills with great potential to impact your business,
HB 42 - Increases to Alaska Minimum Wage rate
HB 65-Personal Information and Consumer Credit
HB 125 - Long Range Fiscal Plan
HB 147 - Tourism Contract Matching Funds
SB 120-l/nemployment Insurance
SB 1 1 7-Presumptive Coverage for worker's compensation
SB 245-Governor's Health care omnibus and certificate of need
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SB 147- Worker's Compensation Employer Liability
SB 160 - Mandated Health Insurance
State Chamber of Commerce
While there are a number of issues the State Chamber is working on, if there is an issue that is important
to you and your business, please let the staff at the Alaska State Chamber of Commerce know of your
concerns.
Following Legislation?
Any person can follow the legislative process and access new bills, committee substitutes or determine
which legislator is on a particular committee in the Legislative Bill Action and Status Inquiry System
(BASIS). You can see what committee a bill is in, when it will be heard, how committee members
voted, and much more. You can also view all bills relating to your specific areas of interest by selecting
"Subject Summary" from the menu on the right. Just click on the link below and bookmark it for later
use.
http://www.legis.state.ak.us/basis/start.asp
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From: Potter, Janet [Janet Potter@usdoj.gov]
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 10:15 AM
To: Juneau Chamber
Cc: :; dkerr@coeur.com; Gary.Droubay@Goidbelt.com; pgriffin@fe.fed.us; Johnson.Stephen@epa.gov;
SusanX.Murphy@usace.army.mil; Kevin.J.Wilson@usace.army.mil; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV
sponsored); Hartig; Lawrence L (DEC); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Kate_Williams@stevens.senate.gov;
Nathan_Bergerbest@murkowski.senate.gov; Kevin.V.Kennedy@mail.house.gov;
Connie_McKenzie@stevens.senate.gov
Subject: RE: Coeur Alaska Kensington Support Letter
Please send all correspondence to this e-mail address: supremectbriefs@usdoi.oov
Thank you.
From: Juneau Chamber [mailto:jcc@alaska.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 1:31 PM
To: Potter, Janet
Cc: ':'; dkerr@coeur.com; Gary.Droubay@Goldbelt.com; pgriffln@fs.fed.us;
Johnson.Stephen@epa.gov; Susan.LMurphy@usace.army.mil; Kevin.J.Wilson@usace.army.mil;
Governor@gov.state.ak.us; larry.hartig@alaska.gov; Joe_Balash@gov.state.ak.us;
Kate_Williams@stevens.senate.gov; Nathan_Bergerbest@murkowskl.senate.gov;
Kevin.V.Kennedy@mail.house.gov; Connie_McKenzie@stevens.senate.gov
Subject: Coeur Alaska Kensington Support Letter
Importance: High
Please see the attached letter.
RE: Petition for writ of certiorari in the case of Southeast Alaska Conservation
Council et al. v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers et al, Case No. 06-35679 (9 m
Cir., May 22, 2007).
From:
The Juneau Chamber of Commerce
31 00 Channel Drive Suite 300
Juneau, Alaska 99801
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, February 21 , 2008 8:1 9 AM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Sandy Sandvik
From; Lucky You... It's Sandy~ [mailto:aksmyles@gci.net]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 9:05 PM
To: Palin, Sarah H (GOV)
Subject: Sandy Sandvik
Hi Sarah,
I wonder if you remember me... Matt Sandvik's Mom.Sandy?
Well, just think that if you want to run for president, lm ready to
get out there and help you win! We need you in there to stir it up!
You ready? Anyway, I think you are doing an excellent job in your
position. Also, I believe you met a Soldier named Tony Draino in Iraq.
He was real prou6. Has it on his my space. Anyway, thought I would share
it with you I don't know that you will get it but Hello and Blessings to YOU and YOURS!
Sandy Sandvik
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From: Juneau Chamber Occ@alaska.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 21 , 2008 9:31 AM
To: janet.potter@usdoj.gov
Cc: '':*; dkerr@coeur.com; Qary.Droubay@Goldbelt.com; pgriffin@fs.fed.us;
Johnson.Stephen@epa,gov;Susan.LMurphy@usace.army,mil; Kevin.J.Wiison@usace.army.mil;
Governor Sarah Patin (GOV sponsored); Hartig; Lawrence L (DEC); Balash; Joseph R (GOV);
Kate_Williams@stevens.senate.gov; Nathan_Bergerbest@murkowski.senate.gov;
Kevin.V.Kennedy@mail.house.gov; Connie_McKenzie@stevens,senate.gov
Subject: Coeur Alaska Kensington Support Letter
Importance: High
Please see the attached letter.
RE: Petition for writ of certiorari in the case of Southeast Alaska Conservation
Council et al v. US. Army Corps of Engineers et ah Case No. 06-35679 (9 th
Cir., May 22, 2007),
From:
The Juneau Chamber of Commerce
3100 Channel Drive Suite 300
Juneau, Alaska 99801
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From: Governor Sarah PalJn (COV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent; Thursday, February 21 , 2008 2:22 PM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: Mar. 08 AKPTA Newsletter
From: AKPTA [mailto:aKpta@alaska.net]
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 2:00 PM
To: akpta@alaska.net
Subject; Mar, 08 AKPTA Newsletter
"X AKTG
March 2008
In This Issue
President's Note
2008 Convention in Fairbanks
Reflections
Treasurer's Note
Legislative
Donation Link
Alaska PTA
Executive Board
Al Tamagni, President
orasidentQatasfeapta.oro
Mary Schrage, President- Elect
preiWglert@alasKapta.vrq.
Pat Blakney, Treasurer
Arney Tamagni, 1 st Vice President Membership
Paula Pawlowski, 2 nd Vice President Legislative
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Nancy Copping, 3 ,ci Vice President Programs
omaramsQalaskaota.ofa
Marie Lacher, Secretary
sftcTgtarv@aiaskapta.flrn
Alaska PTA
Rea ion Vice Presidents
Regions 1 & 3 - Vacant
Georgia Sandgren, Region 2
reoion2vpaalaskaDta.orTC)
Cathy Crew, Region 4
rftqj9n4yp@ataskaDta.ora
Tonya Halliday, Region 5
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Tim Booth, Region 6
reqion6vo@ataskaDta.ora
Lynn Hohi, Region 7
r*ojftn7vD@alaskanta.ora "
Karen McNeil, Region 8
reo|on8vD@alaskaDta.orq
ALASKA PTA COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Mary Meacham, Advocacy
anVoeacv@alaskaota.Qfa
Mary Schrage, Bylaws
bylaws@aiaskapta . org
Pat Bfakney, Budget
hurtoftt@aiaskaota.oKi
Julie Doll, Convention
oonventlon@alaskapta.QrQ
Vacant, Education
Paula Pawlowski, Grant Administration
Nancy Copping, Health and Safety
Kirsten Dolan & Katie Thaggard- Reflections
Suellen Appeliof, Public School Land Trust 8t
Alaska
Volume 7,
A Note From Our Preside
As usual 2 am late getting my portion
out on time. There is no reason other
struggling about what I want to focus
but to you. I have focused on our pre
I have left out the most important par
It Is hard to believe that in February
Apperson Hearst founded the National
as the PTA. When they created this o
this country to help eliminate the thre
founded the PTA they had more than ;
more than they could have asked for,
father, teachers, legislators and labor*
mind and that was help the children.
Whether the year is 2008 or 1897 we
goals, and that is to protect and advor
those issues may be the same, but as
complexity of our concerns. We may
child labor laws, or mandatory immun
educational funding, NCLB changes, a
No matter what the challenge may be
educators and legislators to work toge
successful. It Is with your hefp and si
advocate on behalf of Alaska's childret
support that National PTA has been dc
McLeilan Birney and Phoebe Apperson
started then would develop and grow
members has grown to over 6 million
organization continues to evolve we w
tor all children,
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Alaska PTA President
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Technology
lgndtrust@aftsk3Pta.oro
webrnaster@aiaskapta . org
Dee Parsons, Immediate Past President
pastpresident@alask30ta.flnq
one way ($198 round trip) fare Anchorage to Fairbanks or the reverse. The offer is.
valid April 16 - April 20, 2008. Please call the reservation line at 907-265-2494 in
Anchorage or 800-544-0552 outside Anchorage and reference the code: AKPTA when
making a booking. All scnedule and fare information is on the website at
www T AlaskaRaitroad.com /Dassenoer
ALASKA PTA OFFICE:
Physical Address:
555 W. Northern Lights, Suite 204
Anchorage, AK 99503
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 201496
Anchorage, AK 99520-1496
1-888-822-1699 toil free
907-279-9345 or 907-278-0085
Fax; 907-222-2401
Office Manager; Sarah Tuggle
Office Hours: 10am-2pm Monday-Friday
akpta@alqska.net. www.alaskapta.org
Need to get in touch with the Board of
Managers? It's easy!! Simply click on the
link listed below on the net or enter the
online link into your computer and you
will..-.. Contact Us
A'asM PXA Home Ffl9«
http://www.alaskapta.org/
Alaska PTA Blog
Look for updates, changes and
announcements on the
AjflSto.P'rA.ftiog
National PTA
^fr;/ywww it p!;a.orq/:
LEADERSHIP SATURDAY
1 st Saturday of the month
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the
ALASKA PTA OFFICE
555 W. Northern Lights, Suite 204
Anchorage, AK 99503
If you are interested in working with the
Board of Managers, letters of interest and
applications for nomination can be found
on the Alaska PTA website:
www.aiaskaDta.oro
or by contacting the Alaska PTA office.
The following Committees need vou: With
your help, we can do more for all of the
children In Alaska:
Click on the links below to check each one out.
WominarJons
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Advocacy
MMKts Trust;
Westmark Hotel & Conference Center
813 Noble Street
Fairbanks, Alaska 99701
Hotel Phone: (907) 456-7722 Hotel Fax; (907) 451-7478
Front Office: (907)459-7704 Central Reservations: l-(800)-544-0970
www.westmarkhotels.com
Coordinator: Julie Doll 488-6185 thearypps@acsalaska.net
Reflections Update
State judging for Reflections will be held on February 23 rd In Anchorage. Finalists in
each category will be notified by mall in March. The state Reflections awards
program will be held on Friday, April 18, 2008 at the annual Alaska PTA convention in
Fairbanks. Invitations will be sent in eariy April.
Tips for Treasurers
Please remember that all dues need to be submitted by March 31, 2008 to the Alaska
PTA for both state and national dues, Also, if you have not sent in your insurance
premium payment for 2007 - 2008, please remit it As units pay their insurance, we
forward their name and address to AIM Insurance to be issued a certificate of
insurance showing the coverage for the current year.
Only those units that have paid their insurance and membership dues will be allowed
to send voting delegates to the PTA Convention in Fairbanks on April 17 - 19, 2008.
The membership chair will be notifying the units at the end of March as to the
number of votes they have at convention in accordance with their membership that
has been reported and recorded.
Legislative Priorities Survey Results
First let me say, YOU ARE AWESOME! WANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING IN OUR
FIRST ON-LINE SURVEY! f!
I hope you enjoyed this as much as we did, After canceling the Annual Issues
Conference due to tack of attendance we were stumped on how to get input from
members on what they would like to have as legislative priorities, The number of
people who responded to the survey is triple the number of delegates that can
physically come to the Issues Conference.
Yog had great comments and suggestions that will give the State Board of Managers
direction. We adopted the changes recommended and our next step will be to
develop Talking Points' on each priority.
Click here h ffp://www r a laskaDta.ora/2p^08Leoislat ivePrloritles.odf t o review the 2008
Legislative Priorities.
Next steps for you? Attend, if you can, the Legislative Fly In, March 4 & 5, 2008 to
talk with your Senators and Representative in person. The Alaska PTA has a -
registration form and more information on the Advocacy page of our web site. You
may have also received the information via email if we have your email address.
Please do register so we can bring enough packets to Juneau for you to hand out and
help you in any other way we can. This is PTA advocacy in action and is a legitimate
expense for PTA boards.
If you cannot attend the Fly In, you still can contact your Senator and Representative
by email or snail mail.
The Alaska PTA President, President-Elect, and Legislative Chair will be traveling to
Washington D.C. to attend the National PTA Legislative Conference (funded by NPTA)
and witl be attending workshops concerning Juvenile Justice and No Child Left Behind
so we will have current updated materials to pass on for your information.
Again, thank you for participating and you will find the complete results of the survey
at http://www.alaskaDta.ora/
Paula Pawlowski, Legislative Chair
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Environment Health and Safety
Qjsm
Membership
Reftectioris
Wavs & Means
H.U.G.S.
Items to be sent to the Alaska PTA office to be a
"HEALTHY UNIT IN GOOD STANDING":
1. Current Officers List
2. Insurance Premium Payment
3. Membership List
4. Membership Dues
5. Updated Bylaws (should be updated
every 5 years)
6. Annua* Audit for the 2006*2007 school
year
7. 99GEZ form filed if required
Contribute
Help ensure your child and all children have the best possible support in their
education experience, AKPTA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. If you would like
to make a donation to the Alaska PTA online, click on the link below that we have
provided.
www.Davpal.com
We do need your financial support so we can continue to make a difference in
education. Children everywhere need us more than ever! Your financfal gift will be
used wisely. We thank you for giving generously to benefit the children for soon they
In turn, will give back what we have given them. Let us make sure they have been
prepared well. To mail in a donation send to:
ALASKA PTA
PQ BOX 201496
ANCHORAGE AK 99520-1496
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From: Potter, Janet [Janet.Potter@usdoj.gov]
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 5:13 AM
To: Mary Becker
Cc: thenderson@coeur.com; dkerr@coeur.com; Gary.Droubay@Goldbelt.com; pgriffin@fs.fed,us;
Johnson.Stephen@epa.gov; Susan.L.Murphy@gsace.army.mil; Kevin. J.Wilson@usace.army. mil;
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Hartig; Lawrence L (DEC); Balash; Joseph R (GOV);
Kate_Wi!liams@steven$.senate.gov; NathanJ5ergerbest@murkowski.senate.gov;
Kevin.V.Kennedy@mail.house.gov; Connie_McKenzie@stevens.senate.gov
Subject: RE: Becker Letter for Solicitor General Feb 20081 ,doc
Importance: High
All future correspondence should be sent to SupremeCtBriefs(S).usdoi.QOV
Thank you.
From: Mary Becker [mailto:jmbecker@gci.net]
Sent: Wednesday, February 2Q, 2008 10:36 PM
To: Potter, Janet
Cc: thenderson@coeur.com; dkerr@coeur.com; Gary.Droubay@Goldbelt.com; pgrtffin@fs.fed.us;
Johnson.Stephen@epa.gov; Susan.LMurphy@usace.army.mil; KevinJ.WNson@usace.army.mil;
Governor@gov.state.ak.us; larry.hartig@alaska.gov; Joe_Balash@gov.state.ak.us;
Kate_Wiliiams@stevens.senate.gov; Nathan_Bergerbest@murkowski.senate.gov;
Kevin.V.Kennedy@mail,house.gov; Connie_McKenzie@stevens.senate.gov
Subject: Becker Letter for Solicitor General Feb 20081.doc
February 19, 2008
The Honorable Paxil D. Clement
Solicitor General of the United States
Office of the Solicitor General
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530-0001
Re: Southeast Alaska Conservation Council et al. v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Dear Solicitor General Clement:
I have been an Alaska Commercial Fisherman for over 40 years. During that time I have always
been involved in the broad array of issues that could have an impact on the clean water and
habitat that is vital to the health of my industry. Such is the case of the Kensington Mine located
near one of our very successful salmon fisheries in Lynn Canal.
For nearly 20-years other Southeast Alaska Gillnetters and I have followed Coeur Alaska and
Goldbelt in their efforts to open the Kensington Gold Mine and build a dock at Cascade Point.
They have frequently requested our input to insure that the developments would have no impact
on a valuable fishery. Our communications have been productive and resulted in a mutually
acceptable project that was permitted by all the agencies in July 2005.
It was important that during construction, Coeur Alaska hired and contracted locally. In fact,
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over 50% of a plus 380 person work force was Native-affiliated. Unfortunately, those year-round, high
paying jobs were halted by the injunction.
We ask that you join Coeur Alaska and Goldbelt Inc. and urge the Supreme Court to review the decision
of the Ninth Circuit Court in which SEACC, Lynn Canal Conservation, and the Sierra Club sued the
agencies for granting 404 permits to Coeur Alaska and Goldbelt. It is our opinion that the agencies were
correct in issuing these permits and that the Ninth Circuit Court has made a questionable reading of the
Clean Water Act in this case.
The decision by the Ninth Circuit Court vacating Goldbelt' s 404 permit is a gross injustice to the intent
of Congress when it enacted the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act providing these lands to Goldbelt
with the intent that they be used for economic development and betterment of Goldbelt's stockholders.
It is disappointing that SEACC, Lynn Canal Conservation and the Sierra Club are using this lawsuit to
block Goldbelt's ability to develop its land in an environmentally responsible manner.
Sincerely,
Jim Becker
P.O. Box 240522
Douglas,AK 99824
irtlbecker@gci.net
(907)586-1900
CC:
Tom Henderson, Coeur Alaska
Dennis Wheeler, Coeur d'Alene Mines Corp.
Gary Droubay, Goldbelt Inc.
Pete Griffin, U.S. Forest Service
Mr. Stephen L. Johnson, U.S. EPA
Lieutenant General Robert L. Van Antwerp, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Colonel Wilson, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Governor Sarah Palin, State of Alaska
Larry Hartig, Commissioner, ADEC
Joe Balash, Special Staff Assistant to Governor Palin
Connie MacKenzie and Alaska Congressional Delegation
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, February 21 , 2008 2:25 PM
To: Smith; LynneM (GOV)
Subject: FW: Invitation to Research to Roadmap: Center for Women's Business Research's 2008 Symposium
From: Center for Women's Business Research [mailto:symposium@stovellmarketingpr.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 1:46 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 9:10 PM
To: Kraly; Stacie L (LAW); Kim; Anna C (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A
(GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV)
Subject: Re: may I sent the op ed to Zencey?
Thanks so much Stacie. We'll chop the reference to [Privileged (| f rom the op-ed so we don't
spend too many of our allotted 675 words explaining them all. Thanks much!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From; "Kraly, Stacie L (LAW)" <stacie.kraly@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:08:04
To: "Kim, Anna C (GOV)" <anna.kim@alaska.gov>, gov.sarah@yahoo.com, "Leighow, Sharon W
(GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Mason, Janice L (GOV) " <janice,mason@alaska.gov>, "Leschper, Beth (GOV) "
<beth.leschper@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: may I sent the op ed to Zencey?
there are seven current lawsuits and one administrative appeal (listed below) :
1. Fuhs v. Gilberston (Supreme Court)
2. Alaska Open Imaging v. Jackson (Supreme Court)
3. Dr. Bridges v. Jackson (superior court)
4. Dr. Bridges v. Jackson (admin appeal)
5. Mat-Su Valley v. Advanced Medical Centers (superior court)
6. Advanced Medical Centers v. Kobuk Ventures, Fairbanks Memorial and DHSS (superior
court )
7. Fairbanks Memorial v. Advanced Medical Centers, Kobuk and DHSS (superior court)
8. South Anchorage Ambulatory Surgery Center v. DHSS (superior court)
There was one other appeal between Imaging Associates of Providence and PHSS, but the
administrative law judge said Imaging Associates was not a physicians 1 office therefore
they needed a CON. Imaging Associates did not appeal, and filed a CON in January of this
year. The Kelly bill would resolve this issue in favor of Imaging Associates (as well as
items 2, 3, and 4 on the above list) .
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More information than you probably wanted, but I was not sure what everyone was looking
for vis-a-vis the status of the litigation. I can provide more if necessary.
Stacie L. Kraly
Chief Assistant Attorney General
Human Services Section
907.465.4164 (direct)
907.465.2539 (fax)
Original Message
From; Kim, Anna C (GOV)
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 7:57 PM
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Kraly, Stacie L
(LAW)
Cc: Mason, Janice L (GOV) ; Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Subject: Re: may I sent the op ed to Zencey?
I think nine but I will defer to Stacie at Law.
-->-- Original Message
From: gov. sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Kim, Anna C (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Mason, Janice L (GOV); Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Sent: Wed Feb 20 19:35:58 2008
Subject: Re: may I sent the op ed to Zencey?
Are there eight or nine CON lawsuits pending that- involve the state and private sector?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message-
PR A_GSP0 1_00 12421
From: "Kim, Anna C (GOV)" <anna.kim@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:11:54
To:J2xternalEmailgsp <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>, "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) "
<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>, "Leschper, Beth (GOV)"
<beth . leschper@alaska . gov>
Subject: RE: may I sent the op ed to Zencey?
Touched base with Sharon on
that good to go.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
and after
Anna Clark Kim
Special Staff Assistant
Office of the Governor
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 4:03 PM
to: leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Mason, Janice L (GOV); Kim, Anna C (GOV); Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Subject: Re: may I sent the op ed to Zencey?
Janice has the last couple of changes and we need to check on jPrivileged or Persona( reference '
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Pate: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:29:07
To:Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: may I sent the op ed to Zencey?
PRA GSP01 0012422
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
£907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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From: Frye, Ivy J (DOA) [/OSOA/OU=F!RST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=IJFRYE]
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 2:26 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: Bailey; Frank T (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: operating budget
Man, Gara is asking great questions on the op budget roll out They were trying to skate by w/out mentioning
which governor proposals were removed. Gara has already dinged them on the CBR approp and the Head Start
approp.
8/25/2009
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From: Fagerstrom, Erika (GOV) [/OSOA/OINFIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=EFAGERSTROM]
Sent: Thursday, February 21 , 2008 2:30 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Todd 1
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Phase 2 Governor's House Water Pipe Replacement Project June 1- August 15, 2008
Hello Governor and Todd,
I met with the project managers, engineers and contractors to review the upcoming plumbing project. iVe
attached a copy of a basic overview of Phase 2 of the Water Pipe Replacement Project and also copied it below.
Please note that there are a couple of questions that I have In regards to the project. If you would like detailed
information I can get copies of the plans and project schedule, if not I'll have a set in the office. I'm happy to
answer any questions or address any concerns that you may have.
Thank you,
Erika
Erika Fagerstrom
Executive Residence Managr
Governors House
State of Alaska, Office of the Governor
716 Calhoun Avenue, Juneau, Alaska 99801
Phone: 907-465-3500; Fax 907-465-2031
Phase Two Governor's House Water Pipe Replacement Project
Project Dates
Begin: June 2, 2008
Completion: August 15, 2008
Contractor: Silverbow Construction
Subcontractor: Ham's Plumbing & Heating
Contractor's Request: To start project 1 V% weeks early Monday, May 26^-
Please advise if this will work with your schedule as the last day of school in Juneau is Wednesday, May
30 th .
Governor or First Gentleman's Requests: Please let me know what rooms and floors are the
priorities to have finished during the sheetrock/patch/repair phase of this project.
Impact to the House ,
■ Water shut down to the building during the entire project.
■ Demolition for 1 54 weeks beginning with the basement and working up to the third floor.
Plumbing work is followed up with inspections, then sheetrock, patch and repairs.
8/25/2009
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■ The House will not be livable, hotel/living accommodations would be arranged for the First
Family during their time in Juneau.
Basement- garage, family room, shop, mechanical room
1 st Floor- Library and Ballroom
2 na Floor- Master Bedroom closet, Master bath and Family Room bath
3 Floor- West & East Suite bathrooms, Linen closets.
This is a tight schedule with many unknown factors that can cause delays to the project. During the first
phase of the project contractors had to work around House events, including the Open House and other
holidays where they did not have access to the House for at least 2 weeks. With these interruptions and
unexpected work, phase one of the project was still completed very close to the scheduled completion
date. During the second phase there will not be events scheduled at the House, as this phase is more
invasive to the public and living areas and the water will be shut off to the entire building. Given the
track record of the contractors work during phase one I don't foresee any major delays with phase two.
8/25/2009
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From: Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 12:18 PM
To: Sarah Palin
Cc: Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Balash; Joseph R
(GOV)
Subject: FW: Governor Palin - . A-PIC
Governor - This woman called the other day stating that she had approached the gas line
team (commissioner's) and they had told her to pursue this through you and that her idea
was worth looking into. I' have let Ms. Moore know that it has been received and
delivered. Janice
Original Message
From: April Moore [mailto:aprilmoore@starband.net]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 8:04 AM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Governor Palin - . A-PIC
Dear Governor Palin,
My first thoughts, I bring this to you because time is short if this
concept is to work. As we saw last night, the Federal government
would like to direct how Alaska does business. I am so frustrated
with the notion that we have to hold out our hands and beg for money
to build our roads and bridges ! Our delegation in Washington has
worked for decades to get money for the Knik Arm Bridge, just to have
it shot down in a political fever and catch phrase Bridges To No
Where.
In a way we deserve it, because Alaskans, to date, have given up
revenues that could have been ours, we could have had billions more for
our oil. But now is a new day.
The following is just a rough idea, I know it needs the expertise you
and your staff could work out.
This has the potential to be bigger than the Permanent Fund. It took a
dynamic governor of that day to get it through. You are just such a
person, and I can see this as something that could be looked on in just
the same light. A HUGE leap froward for Alaskans and our Constitution!
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Feel free to let me know what you think would improve it.
I would like to continue to be involved in this, and if we go forward,
eventually serve on the board of directors.
Thank you for your serious consideration.
Sincerely,
April Moore
ALASKA - PIPELINE INVESTMENT CORPORATION A-PIC
Acronyms are often the key to helping people promote a good idea.
Take AGIA for example. .. everyone in the state knows what that means,
they don't actually know how it affects them, but it has a familiar
sound and feels right.... The legislature agreed, and passed it. Now we
are all trying to figure out how it affects us, and getting GAS TO SOUTH
CENTRAL. .after all isn't that what we want!
The current administration was elected for that very reason, the
people wanted gas - ALASKAN GAS for ALASKANS, and after that we want our
gas to get to market to ensure future generations of Alaskans
have secure jobs and economic stability.
The problem is, the only company that has submitted a bid under AGIA
that has met all the requirements, will not be building it in state, as
most of Alaskans want.... OUT go all those jobs, but worst of all, the
value added economic stimulus that having the gas transported
through a gas line built and OWNED by Alaskans would secure.
That's right folks - I propose that Alaskans form an ALASKAN PIPELINE
INVESTMENT CORPORATION. The purpose of which is to build the pipeline
PRA GSP01 0012428
from the North Slope, to Valdez
The core of this concept is:
- Every man, woman, and child that is a legal residence of Alaska by
December 31, 2008 would hold one share.
- Money now invested out side of Alaska, OUR MONEY would be brought
home, and invested in a project that would multiply it many times over
the way it is currently being invested.
- Once gas is being transported through the pipeline, dividends over
and above the Permanent Fund Dividend, would be paid to each Alaskan
shareholder.
- Just like with shareholders in native corporations, these shares
would be retained by the people they were issued to, or their heirs
- As with the ALYESKA PIPELINE Corporation, which was formed by the big
oil companies to build the Oil Pipeline, tariffs would be charged for
all gas going through the pipeline, and paid out to all shareholders.
The oil companies have, over the years, earned BILLIONS on the oil just
because it was transported through their pipeline.
- A-PIC shareholders would earn a yearly dividend on each cubic foot of
gas transported through OUR pipeline! This could be in the thousands
of dollars each year. 35,000,000,000,000 - that's 35 TRILLION Cubic feet
of known gas reserves being transported through OUR pipeline paying
dividends to all shareholders. The current estimates being closer to
240-260 trillion cubic feet. Dividends could be a % of the revenue, the
rest could be used much like current sources, some to the general fund,
some to the permanent fund, and some in inflation proofing.
- The new oil leases on Federal grounds in the Chukchi Sea will bring
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PRAJ3SP01_0012429
little if any revenue to Alaska, unless we collect tariffs on gas going
through OUR pipeline.
ALASKANS the time is now I We can not afford to lose high paying
jobs as just happened in Kenai with the closing of the Agrium plant t We
can ! t afford the high cost of heating our homes, and we can't afford the
high electric bills brought about with declining gas reserves here in
south central. Most of all we can't afford to be at the mercy of the oil
companies or even the federal government in developing our natural
resources.
A-PIC , building a pipeline for our future!
April Moore
Trapper Creek, Alaska
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GR0UP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TJCOLBERG]
Sent: Thursday, February 21 , 2008 3:41 PM
To: , gov.sarah@yahoo.com ,
Subject: FW: Halcro Biog
Dear Governor Palin, This just came in. Talis
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From: Otto, Christina L (LAW)
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 3:39 PM
To: Barry, Elizabeth 3 (LAW)
Cc: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Subject: Halcro Blog
The blog about my "resignation" no longer appears on Halcro's webpage.
8/27/2009
PRA_GSP01_0012431
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Unknown
From: Fagerstrom, Erika (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN*EFAGERSTROM]
Sent: Thursday > Febaiary 21, 2008 2:30 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Todd'
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Phase 2 Governor's House Water Pipe Replacement Project June 1- August 1 5, 2008
Hello Governor and Todd,
I met with the project managers, engineers and contractors to review the upcoming plumbing project. I've
attached a copy of a basic overview of Phase 2 of the Water Pipe Replacement Project and also copied it below.
Please note that there are a couple of questions that I have in regards to the project If you would like detailed
information I can get copies of the plans and project schedule, if not I'll have a set in the office. I'm happy to
answer any questions or address any concerns that you may have.
Thank you,
Erika
Erika Fagerstrom
Executive Residence Manager
Governor's House
State of Alaska, Office of the Governor
716 Calhoun Avenue, Juneau, Alaska 9980 1
Phone: 907465-35QO;Fax: 907465-2031
Phase Two Governor's House Water Pipe Replacement Project
Project Pates
Begin: June 2, 2008
Completion: August 15, 2008
Contractor: Silverbow Construction
Subcontractor: Harri's Plumbing & Heating
Contractor's Request: To start project 1 l A weeks early Monday, May 26
Please advise if this will work with your schedule as the last day of school in Juneau is Wednesday, May
30 th .
Governor or First Gentleman's Requests: Please let me know what rooms arid floors are the
priorities to have finished during the sheetrock/patch/repair phase of this project
Impact to the House
■ Water shut down to the building during the entire project
■ Demolition for 1 l A weeks beginning with the basement and working up to the third floor.
Plumbing work is followed up with inspections, then sheetrock, patch and repairs.
8/26/2009
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The House will not be livable, hotel/living accommodations would be arranged for the First
Family during their time in Juneau.
Basement- garage, family room, shop, mechanical room
1 st Floor- Library and Ballroom
2 nd Floor- Master Bedroom closet, Master bath and Family Room bath
3 rd Floor- West & East Suite bathrooms, Linen closets.
This is a tight schedule with many unknown factors that can cause delays to the project. During the first
phase of the project contractors had to work around House events, including the Open House and other
holidays where they did not have access to the House for at least 2 weeks. With these interruptions and
unexpected work, phase one of the project was still completed very close to the scheduled completion
date. During the second phase there will not be events scheduled at the House, as this phase is more
invasive to the public and living areas and the water will be shut off to the entire building. Given the
track record of the contractors work during phase one I don't foresee any major delays with phase two.
8/26/2009
PRA_GSP01_0012433
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From: Frye, Ivy J (DOA) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=:|JFRYE]
Sent: Thursday. February 21 , 2008 2:26 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: Bailey; Frank T (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: operating budget
Man r Gara is asking great questions on the op budget roll out. They were trying to skate by w/out mentioning
which governor proposals were removed. Gara has already dinged them on the CBR approp and the Head Start
approp.
8/26/2009
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From: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN==RECIPIENTS/CN==RPRUARO]
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 3:05 PM
To: 'mayor@cLwasilla.ak.us'
Cc: 'gov.saratKgyahoo.com*; Richards; Frank T (DOT); Von Scheben; Leo (DOT); Keith; Gordon C
(DOT)
Subject: Road / Transportation issues
Dear Mayor Keller:
It was a pleasure meeting you today. Please consider discussing the following issues at your next meeting with
Central Region Director Gordon Keith:
1. The best location for a Fern Street connection to Knik Goose Bay Road;
2. The details and plans for the East Susitna Avenue Extension and Airport Boulevard, Phase I; and
3. Whether DOT is the proper entity to receive funds for the Knik-Goose Bay road traffic study.
! am forwarding your document on Moose-Vehicle Accident Mitigation to DOT'S highway safety section.
The Senate Bill that would establish a grant program for libraries is SB 119 and is sponsored by Senator Olson.
The bill is presently in the Senate Rules Committee.
Randy Ruaro
8/24/2009
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOW]
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 3:47 PM
To: Otto; Christina L (LAW); Lefebvre; Richard A (DNR); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); 'Sarah Palin';
Tek9wnr@yahoo.com'; 'KristanOKristanCole.com'; Bailey; Frank T (GOV)
Subject: HOLY CRAP Retraction and apology
From: Andrew Halcro [mailto:ahalcro@ptialaska.net]
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 3:44 PM
To: Andrew Halcro
Subject: Feb 21: Retraction and apology
This afternoon we posted two different emails from sources associated with the dairy industry and
Matanuska Maid who informed us that a State's Assistant District Attorney resigned over improper
conduct with regards to the Creamery Board.
We have since been told the attorney did not resign.
Governor Palin's Deputy Press Secretary sent us this email at 1:33pm.
"Tina Otto, Assistant Attorney General for the State of Alaska, has not resigned. The Creamery
Corporation has its own private counsel who continues to represent the corporation."
We sincerely apologize for printing these emails which were not correct.
In the past we have been fairly liberal about publishing emails from our sources at Matanuska Maid
because they have always been spot on.
Regardless, we take full responsibility for the posting and assure our readers that in the future we
will no longer publish raw emails on any subject.
While there Is a fine line on blogs between opinion and fact, we strive to make sure our readers
clearly understand where that line is with every blog.
We failed your trust today and we apologize.
Andrew
8/26/2009
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From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU= FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KYPERRY]
Sent: Thursday, February 21 , 2008 1 :08 PM
To: 'Sarah Palin'; Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Bailey; Frank T (GOV); maw^i^hc^-com'; Kelly; Russell T (GOV)
Subject: FW: What is Happening??
FYI, from Halcro's website at the bottom of this email. Just wanted to give you a heads-up in case it is brought up today;
didn't want anyone to get blindsided since Tina learned of this from Senator Green's office. Sharon is aware and between
her and Tina, well take care of it.
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From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 12:55 PM
To: Otto, Christina L (LAW); Austerman, Joseph M (CED); 'kccote@rntaoniine.net'; Nix, Raymond G (DNR); Lefebvre,
Richard A (DNR); Simons, Leta L (DNR)
Cc: Barry, Bizabeth 1 (LAW); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: RE: What is Happening??
Tina/AII-
This is really getting out-of-hand. Something needs to be done to call him on this. He should not be allowed to defame
people with outright lies. If it's not corrected, then people that read it will not know otherwise. I'm copying Sharon
Leighow in on this. Sharon, bet he didn't call you to verify information like you asked him too.
And, as Kristan already answered the CC legal counsel is still working for the corporation.
As usual his facts are all wrong. He got your name right and that was about it.
Kris
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From: Otto, Christina L (LAW)
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 12:41 PM
To: Austerman, Joseph M (CED); l kccole@mtaonline.nef ; Nix, Raymond G (DNR); Lefebvre, Richard A (DNR); Simons,
Leta L (DNR); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Barry, Elizabeth J (LAW)
Subject: What is Happening??
I was quietly plugging away on trying to finish my outline regarding the dissolution process when
Ginger from Senator Green's office called and told me to take a look at Halcro's Blog. This is what it
says:
FLASH: Assistant Attorney General quits due to activity at Mat Maid
We received the following two emails less than thirty minutes apart this morning regarding a breaking situation with
Governor Palin's Creamery Board.
Received at 10 :43am
Just an FYI on the Mat Maid situation. Tina Otto, Assistant Attorney General who has been handling all the new Creamery
Board affairs is resigning. She had been trying to keep the 5 Palin hand picked board members "coloring inside the lines" but
Is quitting because this bunch is running wild and doing things illegally. She does not want to get trapped by their
wrongdoings after she has warned them that what they are doing is illegal. How many people fired or quitting will it take for
this administration to realize her board is full of conflict of interest and law breaking? Is there no oversight at all?
I think I still have a job. © Beyond that, I, of course, don't represent the Creamery Board. Did (he CC
board make a decision to find new counsel? I can't even imagine what prompted this.
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From: Myrna Brown [mbrown@ccthita.org]
Sent; Friday, February 22, 2008 12:13 PM
To: Myrna Brown; amalia.monreal@searhc.org; A Duncan Munro; anbjnu4@ak.net; angel.culp@goldbelt.com; Andrea
Cadiente-Laiti; Alfred McKinley; Sr.; andrea doll; ajaspen@alaska.net; Newman; Anthony (HSS); Donnelly;
Bernice M (EED); bobloescher@gci.net; connie munro; Norman J, Vonda; danthea; Doloresa Cadiente; Brown;
Darrell (HAL); Don Bremner; Corpuz; Elena (DOA); Susettna; gary.droubay@goldbeltcom; Georgia Finau;
Rhonda Hickok; Ishmael Hope; info@hunaheritage.org; jfjll; Bennett; Janice A (DFG); Jerry Ann; Mason; Janice L
(GOV); Jerry Bennett; Judy Mason; Catherine V. Thomas; Jackson; Patsy A; Plifton; Kelly L (GOV);
kate.kokotovich@sealaska.com; Kathy Miller; Kolvtg; Keitha J (ACS); Clark; Kimberly L (LAA); Squires-White;
Lynn (DOA); SueAnn Williams; lkadinger@thrha.org; Mike Early; marietta.hopkins@sealaska.com; Michele Metz;
memartin@gci.net; Miller; Mary E (DOL); Molly Yerkes; michael.jenkins@searhc.org; Maureen Brown; McDonald;
Sgsan E (DOA); Norman Sarabia; norman.flood@goldbeltcorn; Korting; Nancy A (LAW); Norman J. Vonda; Percy
Martin; peter@kootenoowoo.com; pexendine@gci.net; Ruaro; Randall P (GOV); Ron Williams; Renee Culp;
Rep_Andrea_Doll@legis.state.ak.us;Rep_Richard_Foster@legis.state.ak.us;
Rep_Lindsey_Holmes@legfs.state.ak.us;Rep_Harry_Crawford@legis.state,ak.us;
Rep_Woodie_Salmon@legis.state.ak.us;Rep_BilLThomas@legis.state.ak.us;
Rep_Peggy_Wilson@legis.state.ak.us; Rep Kyle Johansen@legis.state.ak.us;
Rep_Beth_Kerttula@legis.state,ak.ys; Gomez; Shelly (HSS); Palin; Sarah H (GOV); Davis; Bettye J (LAA);
Kookesh; Albert (UKA); Stedman; Bert K (LAA); Stedman; Bert K (LAA); Donaldson; Parnell; Sean R (GOV);
shareholders@hunatotem.com; Sandoval; Tammy K (HSS); Vicki Soboleff; Diane Carrier; Lyle James; Maureen
Brown
Subject: February 27th; Wednesday
Everyone Welcome
Native Issues Forum
Featuring speakers Representative Andrea Doll and
Representative Mary Nelson
February 27 th ; WEDNESDAY
Beginning approximately at 1 1 :45 AM
At the ANB Hall located
320 West Willoughby Avenue
Questions 463-71 05 or 536-2049
Buffet style lunch provided at a reasonable cost; $10 or soup & salads for $6.
CHICKEN ADOBO
Steamed rice
TUNA CASSEROLE
Green beans
Fry bread
Desert: Upside down cake
Corn chowder
Potato salad
Hoagie sandwich
Let others know; thank you!
10/29/2009
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From: Leschper, Beth (GOV) {beth.leschper@alaska,gov]
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 12:44 PM
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Contrary Interview Questions
Here is a short starting point fist of what Joy Fowlin of PBS' To The Contrary plans to
ask during your interview tomorrow:
Questions for Gov. Palin
1. Alaska is known for being a kind of macho state, why do you think they elected
both a woman governor and US Senator?
2. How do you balance your duties as governor and raise four kids at the same time?
3. Your son enlisted in the Army on September 11 th of last year. How has his
decision influenced the way you feel about the war in Iraq?
4. What do you want to leave this position accomplishing? What changes do you
want to see happen in Alaska to help out families?
5. Your name has been thrown out there for VP. Do you have aspirations to be in
the national spotlight?
(Saturday, Feb. 23 at 2:30 pm in the Justice Room - this information is in your binder.)
Beth
10/29/2009
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SRPARNELL1]
Friday, February 22, 2008 8:48 PM
'gov.sarahtgyahoo.com 1
Randy Ruedrich
RR called your ANC office today looking for me. I returned his call and he wanted to
clarify that I would be willing to speak at the Repub convention on Fri morning March 14.
He said in an earlier conversation that you were welcome to speak at the same time as I
(that was the first question I asked him a week ago when I was invited to speak, whether
you had been invited as well- -to which I didn't get a definitive answer). That's when he
had said you were welcome to speak ahead of and at same agenda time as me- -so he avoided
telling me straight out whether you had been directly invited. Were you??
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From: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> [gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 7:13 PM
To: Russ Kelly
Cc: Mike Tibbies; Allison Nyholm; John Kate; Sam Bishop
Subject: Re; Real ID - Edu, funding - CON repeal
Thank you
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From; "Kelly, Russell T (GOV) " <russ.kelly@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:59:30
To: Sarah Palin <gov. sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc:»Katz, John W (GOV)" <jwkatz@alaskadc.org>, "Nyholm, Allison J (GOV)"
<anyholm@alaskadc.org>, "Bishop, Samuel T (GOV)" <sbishop@alaskadc.org>, "Tibbies, Michael A
(GOV) " <mike . tibbles@alaska . gov>
Subject: Real ID - Edu. funding - CON repeal
Governor ,
Attached are some documents you won't be able to open from your blackberry, so I've cc'd
the D.C. office just in case they are able to pass them along. I don't consider any of
the documents attached to be of high importance. Here's the brief rundown.
Pages 1-2: House Joint Resolution 19, by Rep. Coghill, expresses strong opposition to the
Real ID Act. Rep. Coghill was told that you were at NGA and that Real ID might come up in
discussion. He wanted you to know of the very latest effort in the legislature.
Page 3: Rep. Keller's notes on why he cannot support the education bill, HB 273, which is
likely up for a floor vote on Monday. I met with him today and he is seriously concerned
that you know exactly why he's opposing the bill an&..most importantly«.that you are not
blindsided by his vote. His background with education won't allow him to support the bill
and he scratched out some notes to explain why. He will not use that specific page for
his speech on the floor.
Page 4: These are Rep. Keller's notes he plans to read on the house floor when a vote on
HB 273 occurs. They are tame compared to his notes from the previous page. The bottom
line is that he'll vote no - but, he'll do anything possible to protect you in the
process. He couldn't emphasize that point enough.
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Page 5: Rep. Keller's message on the healthcare bill, specifically the attempt to repeal
CON. I'm not going to explain further, as I believe you've already told Tibbies your
decision on the way forward.
Russ
Russ Kelly
Legislative Director
Office of Governor Sarah
Palin <http://gov.state.ak.us/>
State of Alaska
(907) 465-3999
**Please note my new e-mail address: russ.kelly@alaska.gov
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From: Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 6:54 PM
To: 'gov,sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: Re: Detail?
One of his own talks. Let me know what you find out. Janice
Sent using BlackBerry
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . cotn>
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Sent: Fri Feb 22 18:19:10 2008 .
Subject: Re: Detail?
How does he know? I didnt see him inseattle.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:18:38
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR) " <tom. irwin@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike . tibbles@alaska
1
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 6:19 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: Detail?
How does he know? I didnt see him inseattle.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:18:38
To t gov . sarah@yahoo » com
Cc: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR) " <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)' 1
<mike . tibbles@alaska . gov>
Subject: Re: Detail?
Maybe he is worried that you are not traveling with detail out of state - is the only
thing I can think, Janice
Sent using BlackBerry
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Fri Feb 22 18:12:42 2008
Subject: Fw: Detail?
Any idea what he means?
Original Message---
From: Walt Monegan
To: Governor Sarah Palin
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Sent: Feb 22, 2008 4:57 PM
Subj ect : Detail?
Sorry, Governor, but I didn't see your protection detail here in Seattle
Walt
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
govsarah@yahoo.com
Friday, February 22, 2008 6:15 PM
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Kim; Anna C (GOV); Jackson; Karleen K (HSS)
Re: Status of the Gov's Health Care Bill
We need to stick with Keller on trying to get the repeal
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date; Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:14:43
To : Sarah Palin <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: FW: Status of the Gov's Health Care Bill
Governor,
The House Health & Social Services Committee is hearing our health care bill tomorrow
morning 9:00 am. Anna and Stacy Kraly have met with all the committee members and there
is a real interest in changing the CON process but still not for the full repeal. Wes
Keller remains the only member on the committee supporting the full repeal.
I am forwarding Anna's email
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Reda
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Mike
From: Kim, Anna C (GOV)
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 1:57 PM
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Jackson, Karleen K (HSS) ; Hill, Sherry (HSS) ; Butler, Jay (HSS-CDC) ? Hogan, William H
(HSS); Streur, William J (HSS); Howdyshell, Cheryl E (HSS); Kelly, Russell T (GOV);
Rowland, Mindy B (GOV) ; Kraly, Stacie L (LAW)
Subject: Status of the Gov's Health Care Bill
Mike,
Stacie and I finished up our meetings with both Senate and House HESS committee members
except for Rep. Fairclough and Senator Cowdery. Attached is our spreadsheet with comments
on what we heard from those members and short bullets from before for you and the
Governor .
Summary ;
They will not give the Governor the repeal. They want a compromise that doesn^t repeal
but still adheres to the Gov's core principles such as increasing consumer choice, manage
rising costs, using market forces to determine to respond to changes in demographics etc,
putting health care in to the hands of doctors and not lobbyists and lawyers,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Conclusion;
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Anna
Anna Clark Kim
Special Staff Assistant
Office of the Governor
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Yes
gov.sarah@yahoo,com
Friday, February 22, 2008 6:13 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Re: interview requet next week
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon w (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Pri, 22 Feb 2008 12:54:55
To: Sarah Palin <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Subject: interview requet next week
Governor -
Bloomberg (print) would like a phone interview with you next week after you get back from
NGA. The want to focus on oil issues. May I set something up for Thursday or Friday - 15
minutes?
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 6:13 PM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Detail?
Any idea what he means?
Original Message
Prom: Walt Monegan
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Feb 22, 2008 4:57 PM
Subject: Detail?
Sorry, Governor, but I didn't see your protection detail here in Seattle
Walt
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject;
Got it.
How's the weather?
Leschper, Beth (GOV) [beth.leschper@alaska.gov]
Friday, February 22, 2008 6:14 PM
Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored); ExternalEmailgsp
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Re: Hoover
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To : Leschper , Beth (GOV) ; ExternalEmailgsp
Cc: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Sent: Fri Feb 22 18:12:34 2008
Sub j ect : Re : Hoover
I'll do q and a. Yes
Original Message
From : Leschper , Beth (GOV)
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Sent: Fri Feb 22 11:08:24 2008
Sub j ect : FW : Hoover
I had some mail bounce back and wanted to make sure you'd received this information about
the Hoover question and answer.
Beth
Original Message-
From: Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 9:01 AM
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To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) ; Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Sub j ect : RE : Hoover
Usual remarks are scheduled for about 45 minutes -- about half that time for a
speech/remarks and the other half for question and answer from the participants (the
Hoover Overseers list is in your binder) .
You are on the agenda right after the luncheon break. So if you would rather NOT do a
question and answer session, Noel can adjust the time to have you begin a bit later.
Beth
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 8:48 AM
To: Leschper, Beth (GOV) ; Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Sub j ect: Re : Hoove r
Sounds fine, i suppose, but what does that entail in this forum? How long? Ive not heard
of the group so its a guess.
Original Message
From: Leschper, Beth (GOV)
To: BxternalEmailgsp; Mason, Janice L (GOV); Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Fri Feb 22 08:45:36 2008
Subject: RE: Hoover
Do you want to participate in a Q&A after your remarks?
It IS optional and up to you.
Beth
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 9:58 PM
To: Leschper, Beth (GOV) ; Mason, Janice L (GOV)
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Subj ect : Hoover
That speech is very good. I'm happy to deliver it to the Hoover group if they still have
space on the agenda. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From: Barbara Williams [barbw.aiwa@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 3:10 PM
To: Lisankie; Paul F (DOL); Smith; Lynne M (GOV); Palin; Sarah H (GOV)
Subject: problems with information request
Paul,
I haven't been able to reach you to discuss this but i have had three injured workers request their
annual reports. The staff in the division Susan Oldacres, and Bob Briggs do not even know what
an annual report is. I finally got Susun to go to Ted Burkhart to get one of the requested
reports. Could you please explain it to your staff. Also we are interested in knowing if the
regulation has changed that would prevent injured workers from seeing and obtaining their
annual reports. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. It would also be helpful if the
division staff knew about the information within the division. It is ver common to be turned
down for various request. I also have to describe to them who may have the information and that
it has been requested before. Some times I even have to describe certain book shelves and books
contained in the division that hold some of the information. It would be helpful for the staff to
know about these things also when people need information from the division. Just the other day
a person needed certified documents, we had to explain what certification of documents was and
how it was done. I really thought that the division staff was trained in this stuff. Also while on
the subject, subpoenas are hard to obtain because no one wants to sign them and they seem
unsure if they should be issued. If people cannot get the information they need for their cases it
does appear that due process is in tact. Due process is derailed in many ways and these are just a
few. There are many more. If any of you really want to meet and discuss these and other issues
please contact us so that we can have meaningful discussion.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Barbara Williams
10/29/2009
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 10:32 AM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: [usdlc] SPECIAL EVENT- Podcasting: What does it take?
Original Message
Prom: Sandy LaPlante [mailto:slaplante@mindspring.com]
Sent: Friday, February 22 , 2008 6:41 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: [usdlc] special event- Podcasting: What does it take?
PODCASTING: WHAT DOES IT TAKE?
FREE SPECIAL EVENT
For a version of this announcement in color, click here:
http: //www. in8-design.com/usdlc/usdlcnews-podcasting.html
Mark Your Calendars 1
Tuesday
February 26, 2008
7pm EST
Podcasting is the hottest tech tool in education these days but what does it take to do
it? Can non-geeks join the fun?
Find out on Tuesday, February 26, at 7 pm EST when you have an opportunity to meet with
Bill Lovin, known as "North Carolina Schools' Videographer" since he's filmed
documentaries in classrooms and schools for over twenty years and the founder of
EstuaryLIVE, a live, interactive webcast field trip to coasts around the country. Bill is
also the builder of the Bookhenge on NC State's Wolf lands Island in Second Life. We will
use the conferencing capabilities there to meet. Search for "NC State Wolf lands" to find
the island and head to the Bookhenge. You can't miss it.
For non* Second Life citizens, listen to the Internet Radio stream at
http://64.34. 173. 110: 8050 and chat with us at
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www. chatmaker .net/chatap/rooms/livepodcast
This session is a special event planned for the "Learning and Teaching with Web 2.0
Tools" course offered by the New Literacies Collaborative (Friday Institute at NCSU, NC
DPI, and NC's Center for 21st Century Skills), but there's plenty of technology here so
everyone can join us. Bill is developing a Second Life Island for USDLC and a module for
USPLC's Literacy to Learn on podcasting so this will be a great preview.
To learn more, contact Cris Crissman at ccrissma@dpi. state. nc. us.
Bill Lovin, Videographer, Marine Grafics, specializes in Underwater, Natural Science, and
Environmental Media Production. He has filmed in over fifty countries around the world
producing programs for broadcast, non-profit, and educational markets. Also, a technology
visionary, he was honored by The Tech Museum of Innovation in 2002 as an Intel
Environmental Award Tech Laureate for his creation of EstuaryLIVE, www.estuarylive.org.
ySPLC is a nonprofit, multi-state educational consortium committed to excellence in
teaching and learning through blended technologies. USDLC is dedicated to ensuring that
all students and educators, regardless of circumstance or geographic location, have
equitable access to high quality education opportunities.
www.usdlc.org
888-828-7352
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Friday, February 22, 2008 10:31 AM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From; WebMail@gdv. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 10:29 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: barbara burgett
address: po box 433 sutton AK 99674
MESSAGE :
PLEASE RUN FOR PRESIDENT i I \ SOON 1 ! !
crystaljhobbs79@hotmail . com
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 9:27 AM
To: loisc@mtaonline.net
Subject: RE: Other
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need; suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From: WebMailogov . state , ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent; Thursday, February 21, 2008 5:04 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Lois Conway
address: P. O. Box 94 Palmer AK 99645
907-746-0424
MESSAGE :
Re : Your comment on Don Young
It is very important when one is under investigation that they make NO comment about the
said investigation. For you to come out and say he "owes us an explanation" is totally
inappropriate. He cannot talk about it, I'm very tired of the assumption of guilt
whenever someone is under investigation. Especially for you to say this. Really too bad.
Thanks for listening.
loisc@mtaonline , net
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From: Leschper, Beth (GOV) [beth.leschper@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 9:01 AM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: RE: Hoover
Usual remarks are scheduled for about. 45 minutes -- about half that time for a
speech/remarks and the other half for question and answer from the participants (the
Hoover Overseers list is in your binder) .
You are on the agenda right after the luncheon break. So if you would rather NOT do a
question and answer session, Noel can adjust the time to have you begin a bit later.
Beth
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 8:48 AM
To: Leschper, Beth (GOV) ; Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Sub j ect : Re : Hoover
Sounds fine, i suppose, but what does that entail in this forum? How long? Ive not heard
of the group so its a guess.
Original Message
From : Leschper , Beth (GOV)
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Mason, Janice L (GOV); Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Fri Feb 22 08:45:36 2008
Subject: RE: Hoover
Do you want to participate in a Q&A after your remarks?
It IS optional and up to you.
Beth
-Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 9:58 PM
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To: Leschper, Beth (GOV); Mason, Janice h (GOV)
Subject: Hoover
That speech is very good. I'm happy to deliver it to the Hoover group if they still have
space on the agenda. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent:
Friday, February 22, 2008 8:42 AM
To:
Lopez; Thomas M (GOV)
Cc:
Mason; Janice L (GOV); K Perry Yahoo
Subject:
Fit
When is the Seattle to DC fit, an<2 what number is it? We're in ketchikan but dont have
boarding passes for next leg from Seattle.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Thanks !
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Friday, February 22, 2008 6:08 AM
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Re: NGA
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris,perry@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 06:08:12
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc; "Mason, Janice L (GOV) " < Janice. ma son@alaska. gov >
Subject: NGA
In communication with both NGA and John Katz, it does not appear that the Presidential
democrat candidates will be in D.C. If I find out otherwise, I'll let you know.
Hope you have a great trip.
Kris
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From: Bailey, Frank T (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=FTBAILEY]
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 9:30 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: FW: Appointment to Governor's Council on the Homeless
Good stuff... getting more of our "peeps" in. Jeff will work hard.
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From: Bailey, Frank T (GOV)
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 9:26 AM
To: 'Jeff Wheaton'
Subject: RE: Appointment to Governor's Council on the Homeless
Great stuff Jeff,
Do good things. Governor's honored that you've been so willing to serve.
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From: Jeff Wheaton [mailto:Jeff.Wheaton@ldeafamiiies.org]
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 12:26 AM
To: Bailey, Frank T (GOV)
Cc: ftb907@yahoo.com
Subject: FW: Appointment to Governor's Council on the Homeless
Hey Frank:
Here's a huge "thanks" for helping me get this appointment. I am so psyched to serve on this council with ail
these wonderful people, and I look forward to becoming a part of the solution concerning our homeless
challenge here in Alaska. Please let Governor Palin know I really appreciate her appointing me.
Oh, I sat behind your wife a couple Sundays ago at the 1:30 service. She says she remembers having a husband
once! © j/k (She conveyed you were in Juneau and very busy during the session.)
Jeff
From: Dan Fauske [mailto:dfauske@ahfc.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 10:51 AM
To: suzi_P@awaic.org; swilks@acmhs.com; JudithACrotty@wellsfergo.com; billjn_aiaska@yahoo.com;
Jeff.Wheaton@ideafamilies.org; bkazama@thrha.org
Cc: jeff@mhtrust.org; joseph.schmidt@alaska.gov; karleen.jackson@alaska.gov; walt.monegan@alaska.gov;
barbara.thompson@alaska.gov
Subject: Appointment to Governor's Council on the Homelesss
Good morning,
On behalf of the Governors 1 Council on the Homeless, I'd like
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to welcome you as newly appointed members. You join myself
and the other Council members, Commissioners Joe Schmidt,
Corrections, Karleen Jackson, Health and Social Services,
Walt Monegan, Public Safety, Barbara Thompson, Education
and Jeff Jessee, Executive Director of the Alaska Mental
Health Trust Authority in a very important effort to provide
housing to those Alaskans who find themselves homeless, or
on the verge of becoming homeless.
Homelessness is not a character flaw. It is the consequence of
the many important social issues that face us; substance
abuse, mental illness, domestic violence, lack of affordable
housing, catastrophic illness and the movement towards lower
paying service related jobs in the economy. We have
legislation moving through the legislature to create a housing
trust account within AHFC to address the needs of the
homeless and affordable housing in general. HB324 and
SB231 have been heard in House and Senate HESS
committees and Senate Finance. We look forward to our first
hearing in House Finance soon. We will keep you updated as
to the progress of this legislation and the scheduling for the
first Governor's Council meeting.
In the mean time if you have any questions, please give me a
call at 330-8452, or call Mark Romick, Director of Planning and
Program Development at 330-8274
or mromick@ahfc.state.ak.us and he can give you background
information on the Council and its work to date.
Sincerely,
Dan Fauske
Chairman
Governor's Council on the Homeless
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From: Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=AEKREITZERJ
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 9:49 AM
To: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: PSEA likely to start ads
Governor & Mike:
Just a heads up that PSEA (troopers and airport safety officers) will likely run some
nasty ads this weekend saying the Governor and Commissioner don't care about
public safety. Their offer to the State has been 9% + 3%+Anchorage CPI, + 3% +
Anchorage CPI. My offer right now is 3%,3%,3% due to all of their requests for
additional compensation in various categories, and the unknown fiscal impact of all
of them when aggregated.
The arbitrator's award for APEA-SU was only for 5.5%, 3% and 3%. We are trying to
be creative in the contract, allowing flexible work schedules where the department
finds it appropriate, but their initial offer pyramided the 5% premium pay they get, so
that if a trooper was:
Flying a plane in his scuba gear going to a search and rescue with a dog in the plane,
he would get 15% premium pay on top of his regular pay. The union has backed off
of this as a "concession*.
PSEA's tactic is to ask for the outlandish and then attempt to appear conciliatory
with an aggressive offer.
Pm hopeful to have good news on the APEA-SU front later today, but I will wait until I
see the signatures.
"CCZV.
8/25/2009
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From: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=REClPIENTS/CN=MATIBBLES]
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 6:27 PM
To: Sarah Palin
Subject: FW: Labor Negotiations Update; APEA-SU
Good news on the supervisor's union contract The union accepted our offer (based on the arbitrator's award).
No more nasty ads or emails from this unit but I hear now the trooper union may start running ads (as soon as this
weekend) about their salaries.
Mike
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From: Commissioners Office, DOA (DOA sponsored)
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 5:33 PM
To: SOA All Employees Executive Branch
Subject: Labor Negotiations Update: APEA-SU
Dear State Employee:
The Department of Administration has reached a tentative agreement on a three-year contract with APEA-SU
covering the period July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2010. The offer now goes to the membership for ratification,
with final votes expected to be tallied on March 12 th , 2008. Highlights of the offer are available at
http://www.state.ak.us/local/ak pa ges/ADMIN/news archives/PR080222APEA SU_TA.shtml
A complete copy of the offer is available at
http://www.state.ak.us/local/akp a ges/ADMIN/news archives/PR080222„APEA L SU_Artides.shtml
Union members with questions about any contracts or proposals should address them to their union
representatives.
yinGereiy, - ■
Annette Kreltzer
Commissioner
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From: Lloyd, Denby S (DFG) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=DSLLOYD]
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 3:46 PM
To: , gov t sarah@yahoo.com ,
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Saxby; Kevin M (LAW); Kate; John W (GOV)
Subject: RE: Heads Up-Attomey Client-Wolves/Caribou
Oops; of course I meant Board of Game in the first sentence below. DL.
Denby & Uoyd
Commissioner
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
P.O. Box 115526
Juneau, AK 9981 1-5526
907-465-4719
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From: Lloyd, Denby S (DFG)
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 3:42 PM
To: , gov.sarah@yahoo.com ,
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Saxby, Kevin M (LAW); Kate, John W (GOV)
Subject: Heads Up-Attorney Client-WoJves/Caribou
Governor
As you know, the Department of Fish and Game and the Board of Fisheries are currently engaged in predator
(wolf) control plans that involve public permittees using aircraft in five areas in the state. These are associated
with implementation of the intensive management law (and the same-day airborne law).
There is also statutory provision (AS 16.05.783 (e)) for employees of the department to be directly involved in
predator control, using aircraft (including helicopters), if authorized by the Board of Game or the commissioner.
The Board of Game is meeting in Fairbanks beginning February 29, and lasting through March 10. One
discussion item will be development and implementation of an additional predator control plan to assist caribou
calf survival in the South Alaska Peninsula herd (near the Port Molier area). The situation for the SAPCH is
extreme, and the plan would likely entail department employees deployed in helicopters during a two-week period
just after calving (e.g., June 1 - 15) to remove any wolves that would threaten to prey on the calves during this
particularly vulnerable period. This is more like a biological emergency than a genera! attempt to increase prey
abundance. And, there is no readily available public in the area to conduct effective efforts.
I believe that this is an instance where the department's judgment is called for, and I am prepared to exercise that
judgment based upon biological guidance from our wildlife management experts, discussions with the Board of
Game, and legal advice from our AG's office. I do not believe that you as Governor need to be directly involved in
the decision-making. But, of course, even this proposed plan will generate controversy and questions about
whether or not you support such an exercise. I remember last spring you asked rhetorically, "Why do I have to
make these decisions?" in this case, Governor, I believe you do not need to make the decision. However, I want
to make sure you are comfortable with the possibility, and also with having me as commissioner exercise this
judgment and authority.
Attached is a more detailed summary of the situation. Unless I hear differently, we will be presenting this plan to
the Board of Game at the end of this month (actually, earfy in March). Once it is presented to the Board, it is
public.
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Please let me know if you have objections or specific concerns.
Thanks, DL
Denby S. Lloyd
Commissioner
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
P.O. Box 115526
Juneau, AK 9981 1-5526
907-465-4719
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From: Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA) [/OSOA/OINFIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=AEKREITZER]
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 9:49 AM
To: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: PSEA likely to start ads
Governor & Mike:
Just a heads up that PSEA (troopers and airport safety officers) will likely run some
nasty ads this weekend saying the Governor and Commissioner don't care about
public safety. Their offer to the State has been 9% + 3%+Anchorage CPI, + 3% .+
Anchorage CPI. My offer right now is 3%,3%,3% due to all of their requests for
additional compensation in various categories, and the unknown fiscal impact of all
of them when aggregated.
The arbitrator's award for APEA-SU was only for 5.5%, 3% and 3%. We are trying to
be creative in the contract, allowing flexible work schedules where the department
finds it appropriate, but their initial offer pyramided the 5% premium pay they get, so
that if a trooper was:
Flying a plane in his scuba gear going to a search and rescue with a dog in the plane,
he would get 15% premium pay on top of his regular pay. The union has backed off
of this as a "concession*.
PSEA's tactic is to ask for the outlandish and then attempt to appear conciliatory
with an aggressive offer.
I'm hopeful to have good news on the APEA-SU front later today, but I will wait until I
see the signatures.
ak
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From: Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=AEKREITZER]
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 12:55 PM
To: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Kelly; Russell T (GOV)
Cc: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: SB 201 Online Checkbook
Division of Finance Director Kim Garnero related this to me:
Second topic - Michelle Sydeman of Senator Wielechowski's office told me yesterday that Governor Palin
recognized her as his staffer, pulled her aside, and told Michelle that she (the Governor) believes this
transparency into government (SB 201) should be passed as law.
As an FYI, I had advised Senator Wielechowski that I believed his bill to be redundant
to the effort already underway. We are sorting through the confidentiality issues still
with the Online Checkbook, and legislation at this point might be premature until we
sort all of that out. In addition, as new types of information become available in the
future, the State will have to amend the law to include (or not) those types of
information.
I just think it will be hard for the State to walk away from providing information
publicly once the public gets used to using it. But, if the Governor's position is that
she supports the legislation, I will work with Senator Wielechowski's office to try to
make it a bill that won't constrain our abilities in the near future.
Kim also said South Dakota is wrestling with the issue and she has been contacted
to explain our low-tech, low-cost approach. More and more people are becoming
aware of the Online Checkbook, and Kim is contacted sporadically by Alaska
reporters trying to figure out how to sort I can imagine that means that there will be
a story or two in the future, as we all thought would happen,
ak
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=S0A/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOW]
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 12:55 PM
To: 'Sarah Palin'
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: interview requet next week
Governor -
Bloomberg (print) would like a phone interview with you next week after you get back from NGA.
The want to focus on oil issues. May I set something up for Thursday or Friday - 15 minutes?
Sharon Lefghow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907)465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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From: Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SQA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=REC1PIENTS/CN=JLMAS0N]
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 9:06 AM
To: govpatin@a1aska.gov
Subject: FYI Email
FYI Email - Janice
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us f mailto : WebMail@aov . state . ak . us ]
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 1:37 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: james dunlop
address: 3602 W. Demaree Circle Wasilla AK 99654
907-357-6971
MESSAGE:
Governer Palin, Hi Sarah, I am best friends with your neighbor up on the lake,
remember us bringing in all those lunker silver land locked salmon $ Trout last
summer in our old 50' s boat. Anyways, YOU are the Governor of MY STATE. Thank you
for coming to MY Christmas Dinner at W.H.S.. It was a beautiful thing. Hopefully
next year I will be able to give back and help out.
JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE MY SUPPORT AND ANYONE WHO IS MY
FRIEND. I DEVOTE THIS TO YOU FOR YOUR HONESTY, COMMITTMENT, DEDICATION AND BECAUSE
YOU ARE NOT A SELL-OUT. YOU STICK TO YOUR GUNS SARAH AND YOUR GUNS WILL STICK TO
YOU. WE ARE YOUR GUNS, THE PEOPLE OF ALASKA. IT f S OUR STATE AND YOU ARE ONE OF US,
YOU MAKE US FEEL THAT WE MEAN SOMETHING. DON'T EVER GIVE UP ON YOUR CONVICTIONS OR
BELIEFS. THANK- YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR RESTORING OUR FAITH IN "THE ELECT". YOU ARE ONE
IN A GODZILLION TRILLION QUADBILLON :-}!!! WE LOVE YOU... James (jim)
jed31858@mtaonline.net
8/26/2009
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Byers, Gail Y (LAW)
From: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> [gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 8:53 AM
To: John Kate
Cc: M Nizich; Sam Bishop
Subject: Re: Secretary Kempthome/2nd Amendment/Parks and Refuges
Thank you
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:49:24
To: "Governor Sarah Palin" <gov. sarah@yahoo.com:>
Cc: "Mike Nizich" <Mike.Nizich@alaska.gov>, "Sam Bishop" <sbishop@ALASKADC.org>
Subject: Secretary Kempthorne/2nd Amendment /Parks and Refuges
This issue will probably come up during your meeting with Secretary Kempthorne. So, I
wanted to make sure that you saw the attached material which describes the Secretary's
response to 51 Senators, including Senators Stevens and Murkowski, who wrote him
concerning carrying of firearms in national parks and wildlife refuges.
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Steve • s response . .
Balash, Joseph R (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU-FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JRBALASH]
Saturday, February 23, 2008 4:32 PM
Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Tibbies; Michael A
(GOV); *gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Fw: Exxon's PTU Proposal
Original Message
From: Steve Porter <stevenbporter@gmail.com>
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Sat Feb 23 16:28:03 2008
Subject: Re: Exxon's PTU Proposal
Joe,
I agree with you about expectations from the governor, I don't expect her to be perfect
every time. I also figured she did not have time to be briefed otherwise she would not
have stumbled over the DNR process. My only concern was that she sounded adversarial
enough about the proposal that I thought the administration/DNR were considering rejecting
it before it even got a chance of a thorough review. That is really my only concern.
Regarding the 3*5 bcf/d pipeline .» my point was, without Point Thomson a 3.5 bcf/d
pipeline is what you will get. - in essence the wrong size pipe. When Point Thomson does
come on-line it ends up taking up cheap expansion space in a smaller pipe instead of
participating in the first open season allowing TransCanada to build a larger pipe which
would allow for a lot more cheaper expansion for future explorers.
Regarding issues being worked out in the next couple of months, there are a couple of
issues I think can be worked out in the next couple of months and Point Thomson is one of
them. Exxon has submitted a Plan of Development. DNR normally would be able to review the
plan and respond in that amount of time. Luckily the court also put a deadline on DNR so
that they will be required to come to a decision in a reasonable amount of time.
With the Point Thomson issue behind us we will be able to focus on the main issue which is
what can the state do the enhance the likelihood of a successful open season.
By the way my initial briefing to her the night before would have been the one I wrote to
you. Five minutes after I read the POD I could have sent you that message, in fact I
almost did. It is pretty straight forward analysis and political strategy. For her it was
just a missed opportunity.
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Steve
On Sat; Feb 23, 2008 at 3:27 PM, Balash, Joseph R (GOV) <joe.balash@alaska.gov> wrote:
Steve,
I have not had a chance to listen to the governor's press availability so I am not
sure what is troubling you. However, I can tell you that there has been limited
opportunity for the DNR team to review and brief the commissioner, never mind the
governor. There was an initial review the night it came in and then we hit the road for
the townhall meetings. I don't see how she can be expected to provide the type of
comments you suggested without the benefit of such briefing.
Another thing I can tell you with confidence is that Exxon will absolutely get an
opportunity to present their remedy with fair consideration. But you have hit the nail
squarely on the head with regards to one of the difficult questions the commissioner will
have to answer: can we take Exxon at their word? I'm glad I don't have to make that
decision.
As for sizing the pipeline, my reading of the TransCanada application suggests that
they would consider 3.5 bcf/d in commitments a successful open season. I think we have
talked about thi a previously. The volume committed by each company matters; sure, but so
does the term. As Cathy foerster said to the resources committee in the senate, PBU can
supply that without much problem. As you and I both know, however, that volume can't be
sustained for 15 years let alone the 25 years the initial recourse rates are likely to
require. There will have to be other sources of supply necessary and PTU can one of those
sources. Its too bad that Exxon and BP haven't been exploring in NPR-A like Conoco. If
they had, they might be better positioned to participate in the open season.
Undoubtedly, there are a whole bunch of big, moving parts that need to be
coordinated and PTU is one of them. I just hope you aren't expecting them to be worked
out in the next two months...! hope we can agree that is an unrealistic expectation.
Joe
Original Message
From: Steve Porter <stevenbporter@gmail.com>
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To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Cc: Wilken, Jessica M (GOV)
Sent: Sat Feb 23 14:15:29 2008
Subject: Exxon's PTU Proposal
Joe,
I listened to the Governor's press availability a couple of times and read Wes Loy's
ADN article regarding Exxon's Point Thomson Unit proposal. I want to make sure the
governor understands what DNR requested in their Director's decision regarding the 22nd
POD and what Exxon proposed most recently. Basically what Exxon proposed far exceeds what
DNR requested and what DNR represented to the court it needed from a Point Thomson POD.
The governor's statement sounded like she did not understand that the state stood up to
Exxon and won. »
She missed the opportunity to claim victory. Weeks or months from now when DNR
approves Exxon's plan it will be old news. She could have said, "It looks like Exxon
finally listened to the state and proposed a plan to produce Point Thomson. The Exxon
proposal is in response to a deadline from the court process, without taking them to court
we may never have seen this proposal. We are still concerned that Exxon will perform what
it proposes. DNR will hold a hearing on the proposal on March 3rd. They will make the
decision if the plan is sufficient and if they can be assured that Exxon will perform what
it proposes " .
It is clear from talking to Exxon that they will perform what is in the plan. This
proposal not only gives DNR what it requested from Exxon, it allows Point Thomson to be
ready to show up to a binding open season within a couple of years.
I heard Kurt Gibson respond to someone recently in response to the AG's office
saying that Point Thomson litigation won't be settled until 2010 or 2011, he said that
fi^rst gas is about 10 yeatfs away and Point Thomson will certainly be settled by then, {not
his exact words but the intent of his words). The impression he left was that Point
Thomson litigation is not a problem, but he is wrong.
The real Point Thomson question is will it be ready for the first binding open
season prior to the submittal of the FERC application. Someone is forgetting that the size
of the pipeline will be determined by the binding open season. You end up with a different
size pipe if you only have Prudhoe Bay gas to commit to the binding open season. If any of
the DNR folks tell you differently they will have to make suggestions that can easily be
refuted.
One of my biggest concerns with an open season, which I have not talked about
publicly, was Point Thomson. For a 4.5 bcf/d pipeline to be a reality, we need both Point
Thomson and Prudhoe Bay to show up at the open season. Exxon's proposal gives the state
what it needs and gives the TransCanada a chance for success at their open season.
If the state finds a way to snatch defeat out of the jaws of victory, there can
still be a successful open season, but it will just require a smaller pipeline and less
value to the state, - not a good way to maximize the benefits to the people of the state.
As you can tell from this e-mail, I think that the Exxon proposal is a good
solution. The state needs to assure itself that Exxon will perform what it proposes, but
beyond that, this meets everything the state told the court it needed. I have negotiated
with Exxon many times and when the say they give you an unconditional commitment to
perform, they will do it.
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Please convey my concerns to the governor. I would be glad to talk to you or her or
DNR any time you want regarding this issue either from a legal or project standpoint.
Jessica asked me to cc her on this e-mail; so, I have done so. She is trying to make
sure my communications get to you while you are on the road. Good job standing up to Exxon
and getting a reasonable plan for moving forward.
Thanks for considering my thoughts.
Steve Porter
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From: gov.sarah@yahooxom
Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2008 1 ;52 PM
To: Ruaro; Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Re: Scanned from IM6530Exec [E-Mail_Recipients]
Thank you
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Original Message
From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)" <randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2008 13:53:59
To : ExternalEmailgsp <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: RE: Scanned from IM6530Exec [E-Mail_Recipients]
Governor :
Commissioner Von scheben did tell me most of the funding (over a million
dollars) would come from the Denali Commission. I can double check and
get exact numbers for you on Monday.
Randy
Original Message
From : gov , sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2008 1:48 PM
To; Ruaro, Randall P (GOV); Von Scheben, Leo (DOT)
Subject: Re: Scanned from IM6530Exec [E-Mail_Recipients]
Thanks Randy.
It's a $1.3 million project, correct? And the state is only responsible
to 20-30 percent of that with Denali picking up most of the cost?
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Original Message
From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)" <randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2008 13:30:57
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Von Scheben, Leo (DOT)"
<leo.vonscheben@alaska.gov>
Subject: FW: Scanned from IM6530Exec [E-Mail_Recipients]
Governor / Commissioner Von Scheben:
The Governor's Office received a letter from the Mayor of Eagle and 4 of
the 6 city council members. (Attached) The letter reaffirms their
support for the road improvements which includes the dust control work.
The letter also says the Council has polled and found a majority of the
residents of Eagle are in favor of the going ahead with the project, The
news coverage on the issue seems to have greatly exaggerated the level
of opposition to the project.
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I believe the Denali Commission (which is funding 70-80% of the work)
would like to go ahead with the project.
Commissioner. Are there further steps to gauge local support that you
would like DOT to take before moving ahead?
Randy
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Prom: Your Name [mailto:your_email@here.com]
Sent: Saturday, February 23,20081:44PM
To: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Scanned from IM6530Exec [E-Mail_Recipients]
Scanned from IM6530Exec
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Date:2008/02/23
Pages :1
Resolution: 200
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2008 1 :48 PM
To: Ruaro; Randall P (GOV); Von Scheben; Leo (DOT)
Subject: Re: Scanned from IM6530Exec [E-MaiLRecipients]
Thanks Randy.
It's a $1,3 million project, correct? And the state is only responsible to 20-30 percent
of that with Denali picking up most of the cost?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)" <randall.ruaro@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2008 13:30:57
To:gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Von Scheben, Leo (DOT)" <leo.vonscheben@alaska.gov>
Subject: FW: Scanned from IM6530Exec [E-Mail_Recipients]
Governor / Commissioner Von Scheben:
Th«* .,<frwft*Toir ' a Office received a letter from the Mayor, of „Bagle,..an4._4_.oX
the 6 city council members. (Attached) The letter reaffirms their
support for the road improvements which includes the dust control work.
The letter also says the Council has polled and found a majority of the
residents of Eagle are in favor of the going ahead with the project. The
news coverage on the issue seems to have greatly exaggerated the level
of opposition to the project.
I believe the Denali Commission (which is funding 70-80% of the work)
would like to go ahead with the project.
Commissioner. Are there further steps to gauge local support that you
would like DOT to take before moving ahead?
PRA GSP01 0012482
Randy
Original Message
From: Your Name [mailto:your_email@here. com]
Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2008 1:44 PM
To: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Scanned from IM6530Exec [E-Mail_Recipients]
Scanned from IM653 0Exec
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Date:2008/02/23
Pages : 1
Resolution: 200
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From:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent:
Saturday, February 23, 2008 9:47 AM
To:
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc:
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject:
Re: Texas
Hold off til i can sched a few things at once w that trip. Thanks
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Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska,gov>
Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2008 09:37:11
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc: M Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <:kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Texas
I will confirm with RGA on Monday for this one. They also need your boot size as they
will be having cowboy boots made for you. Janice
Sent using BlackBerry
Original Message
From : gov , sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Mason, Janice h (GOV)
Cc; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sent: Sat Feb 23 04:20:36 2008
Subject: Texas
CEO of Shell and others will be at the Texas RGA mtg, I f d like to plan on that one -
April 16-17, i realize it's right after session but would like to go be it's an Energy
Conf .
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PRA GSP01 0012484
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2008 8:34 AM
To; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV)
Subject: Re: Todd's info
Thanks. They must be behind,
Dont think he's having a whole lotta fun so far. . . I wish this were more his cup of tea
I had a great meeting with McCain and a few other govs. Let me know if anyone hears from
other campaign camps . Thanks .
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Original Message
From: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2008 08:28:33
To :gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Leschper, Beth (GOV)" <beth.leschper@alaska.gov>
Subject; RE: Todd's info
Todd asked the picture to be changed out a couple months ago. Beth did send a new
professional photo and bio corrections to NGA, but it was never changed. She did again
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From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Sat 2/23/2008 8:11 AM
To: Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Todd's info
Todd still needs his info (for things like NGA) to be updated. They're still using an old
snowmachine picture of his- the other spouses have professional photos and updated bios.
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So- we need to schedule that for him. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0012486
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2008 4:21 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject; Texas
CEO of Shell and others will be at the Texas RGA mtg. I'd like to plan on that one - April
16-17, i realize it's right after session but would like to go be it's an Energy Conf .
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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PRA GSP01 0012487
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 2:11 PM
To: PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored); PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored); srparnell@ataska.com
Subject: Fw: Deliberative process budget
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Original Message
Prom : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 23:09:20
To:"Mike Tibbies" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Deliberative process budget
Truely, this is a great message. I dont mean for my edits to diminsh the message - you
done good I Im just appalled at them trying to drag us into deal-making. Who has time for
such nonsense? It's injustice and unfair to Alaskans, too.;
Cant believe they cut the coorosion suit dollars.
"Nox.;:.^^ jus tify -to
Alaskans! And they must put their expenses on-line along with admins!
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— —-Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 09:40:54
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: FW; Deliberative process budget
PRA GSP01 0012488
Governor ,
Tomorrow is the deadline for budget amendment to the House Finance Committee. The ^
subcommittee reports are in and now is the typical time that the administration submits
requests to the committee for reconsideration of problematic budget reductions. Right now
it looks like there was approximately $100 million reduced from our amended budget. This
includes the $7 million for fish and game to replace federal funds, nearly $5 million for
the BP corrosion lawsuit, quite a bit out of health and social services and even the
university.
i wanted to run a strategy by you. Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Thank you.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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PRA GSP01 0012490
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PRA GSP01 0012492
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 2:09 PM
To: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Deliberative process budget
Truely, this is a great message. I dont mean for my edits to diminsh the message - you
done goodl Im just appalled at them trying to drag us into deal-making, who has time for
such nonsense? it's injustice and unfair to Alaskans, too.
Cant believe they cut the coorosion suit dollars.
Nor fish and game. We'll live with what they provide us, but they must MUST justify to
Alaskans! And they must put their expenses on-line along with admins!
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-Original Message
From; "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 09:40:54
To : gov . sarahOyahoo . com
Subject: FW: Deliberative process budget
Governor ,
Tomorrow is the deadline for budget amendment to the House Finance Committee. The
subcommittee reports are in and now is the typical time that the administration submits
requests to the committee for reconsideration of problematic budget reductions. Right now
it looks like there was approximately $100 million reduced from our amended budget. This
includes the $7 million for fish and game to replace federal funds, nearly $5 million for
the BP corrosion lawsuit, quite a bit out of health and social services and even the
university.
i wanted to run a strateg y by you. Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
PRA_GSP01J)012493
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Thank you.
PRA GSP01 0012494
PRA GSP01 0012495
PRA GSP01 0012496
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sunday, February 24, 2008 1:40 PM
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored); PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored)
Re: Deliberative process budget
Pis incorportate Sean's suggestions too. Here are mine:
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Bottom line, we wont conduct politics as usual. We put forth a good budget - they wanna
cut? We agree to streamline and slow the growth of govt- but they need to explain to
Alaskans what they've done to our budget. Thanks!
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Original Message-
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 09:40:54
PRA GSP01 0012497
To : gov . sarah@yahoo , com
Subject: FW: Deliberative process budget
Governor ,
Tomorrow is the deadline for budget amendment to the House Finance Committee. The
subcommittee reports are in and now is the typical time that the administration submits
requests to the committee for reconsideration of problematic budget reductions. Right now
it looks like there was approximately $100 million reduced from our amended budget . This
includes the $7 million for fish and game to replace federal funds, nearly $5 million for
the BP corrosion lawsuit, quite a bit out of health and social services and even the
university.
I wanted to run a strategy by you.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Thank you.
PRA GSP01 0012498
PRA GSP01 0012499
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PRA GSP01 0012500
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sunday, February 24, 2008 12:57 PM
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored); PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored)
Fw: Deliberative process budget
Im asking the LtGov to chime in also- he has good questions re:
still?
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From:
-Original Message
Privileged or Personal Mai
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:52:57
To: "Sarah Palin" <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Deliberative process budget
Thanks for asking.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sean
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PRA GSP01 0012502
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:11:25
Privileged or Personal Mc Sean Parnell <SR_Parnell@gov. state. ak.us>, Sean Personal
To;
<sr.parnell@alaska.gov>
Subject: Fw: Deliberative process budget
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Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 09:40:54
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: FW: Deliberative process budget
Governor,
Tomorrow is the deadline for budget amendment to the House Finance Committee. The
subcommittee reports are in and now is the typical time that the administration submits
requests to the committee for reconsideration of problematic budget reductions. Right now
it looks like there was approximately $100 million reduced from our amended budget. This
includes the $7 million for fish and game to replace federal funds, nearly $5 million for
the BP corrosion lawsuit, quite a bit out of health and social services and even the
university.
i wanted to run a strategy by you. Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
PRA GSP01 0012503
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Thank you.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
PRA GSP01 0012504
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
PRA GSP01 0012505
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
PRA GSP01 0012506
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sunday, February 24, 2 008 10:11 AM
[Privileged or Personj PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored); PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored)
hw: ueiioerauve process budget
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Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 09:40:54
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: FW; Deliberative process budget
Governor,
Tomorrow " is the deadline for budge tr-amendnvent~to' the Ho u^e-^^maTxce-eommirtt^ The — —
subcommittee reports are in and now is the typical time that the administration submits
requests to the committee for reconsideration of problematic budget reductions. Right now
it looks like there was approximately $100 million reduced from our amended budget. This
includes the $7 million for fish and game to replace federal funds, nearly $5 million for
the BP corrosion lawsuit, quite a bit out of health and social services and even the
university.
I wanted to run a strategy by you.
Privileged or PersonalMaterial Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
PRA GSP01 0012507
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Thank you.
PRA GSP01 0012508
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PRA GSP01 0012509
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From: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV) [/O=S0A/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RPRUARO]
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 12:27 PM
To: , gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: FW: Scanned from IM6530Exec [E-Mai_Recipients] - Eagle Road Improvements / Dust Control
Project
Governor
Commissioner Von Scheben has provided the funding numbers for the road improvement project in Eagle. Denali
Commission is funding 90%. DOT is funding $117,000 out of the overall $1.3 million dollar cost of the project
Randy
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From: Von Scheben, Leo (DOT)
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 12:23 PM
To: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Subject: RE: Scanned from IM6530Exec [E-MaiLRecipients]
Randy the numbers are $1 ,182,000 denaii commission and $1 17,000 DOT. Denali commission is funding 90%. I
will check with Steve Titus on further support. LEO
From: Ruaro, Randall 'P (GOV)
Sent: Sat 2/23/2008 1:30 PM
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Von Scheben, Leo (DOT)
Subject: FW: Scanned from IM6530Exec [E-Mail_Recipients]
Governor / Commissioner Von Scheben:
The Governor's Office received a letter from the Mayor of Ragle and 4 of the 6 city council members. (Attached) The letter
reaffirms their support for the road improvements which includes the dust control work. The letter also says the Council has
polled and found a majority of the residents of Eagle are in favor of the going ahead with the project Tne news coverage on
the issue seems to have greatly exaggerated the level of opposition to the project.
I believe the Denali Commission (which is funding 70-80% of the work) would like to go ahead with the project.
Commissioner. Are there further steps to gauge local support that you would like DOT to take before moving ahead?
Randy
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From: Your Name [mailto:your_emailfglhere.com ]
Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2008 1:44 PM
To: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Scanned from lM6530Exec p-Mail_Recipients]
8/26/2009
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8/26/2009
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From: Leschper, Beth (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=MCLESCHPERJ
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 4:10 PM
To: Governor Palin; govpalin@alaska.gov
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
I Subject: Hoover Details
IN YOUR REMARKS: Please add thanks to the Hoover Institute Director, Dr.
John Raisian (RAY-ZEE-UN).
i
Details for Hoover Institute on Tuesday
Contact
Noel Kolak
202-572-3926
505-660-8624 (cell)
Willard Hotel (Across the Street from the JW Marriott)
202- 628 91 00
Location
Willard Hotel - meet in the main lobby (1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Please note
that there is a second, back lobby off of F Street).
Arrive no later than 12:45 p.m. for a 1-1:45 p.m. appearance that will include your
remarks and Q&A.
You will be met in the lobby by Hoover Director Dr. Raisian and his companion
Dr. Claudia Morgan. A Hoover Institute photographer will be with them. They will
escort you to the Ballroom.
Hoover Chair Peter Bedford will introduce you.
Someone will mic you and there will be a podium with a microphone.
For the Q&A, Hoover staff will bring a mic to the audience so you will be able to
hear the questions clearly.
Chairman Bedford will be the emcee and will cut off questions at 1:45 p.m.
8/26/2009
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He will present you with a Hoover Institute pen.
There is one other woman on the program - but she will be on MONDAY (the
day before you), BUT is supposed to be in the audience. Her name is Dr. Kori
Shakey she is another up-and-coming leader, from the U.S. Dept of State and a
National Security Adviser.
8/26/2009
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Unknown
From: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> [gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 8:22 AM
To: John Katz
Subject: Re: Message for Governor Palin
Also for dillion- speaking with DOT folks incl hearing from Secretary on earmarks- she
wants them eliminated and Ak is on right track w earmark reform support
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-t Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Pate: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:43:47
To : <mike . tibbles@alaska . gov> , <HamelChuck@cs . com>
Subject:' Re: Message for Governor Palin
Chuck, per your request, I will distribute your letter to Congressman Dingell to the
appropriate State people. Thanks for letting us know.
>» On 2/24/2008 at 5:20 PM, in message <cOf .Iflc062b.34f347a4@cs.com>,
<HamelChuck@cs.com> wrote:
Dear Governor:
I missed meeting with you during your visit last November.
Hope you may squeeze me into your schedule this week.
I regret the embarrassment that may emanate for your
Administration by Commissioner Irwin's improperly
researched letter to Chairmen Dingell and Rahall.
Another Congressional release on BP gross negligence in Prudhoe
operations soon will identify gross, 'inept 1 , oversight by regulators
ADNR, PSIO, AKOSH, and the Fire Marshall.
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If you don't halt Reconfiguration of Pump Station #3 promptly
90 % of Alaska's annual revenue may be in peril. You publicly
stated that NO PUMP #3 CONSTRUCTION WOyLD PROCEED
ON YOUR STATE LAND until Pump #9 is operating properly and
safely. Pump #9 has serious 'identified' problems which ould cause
disruption of the oil flow through the TAPS this winter.
As I told you on the phone last year, I have a plan for your
oversight (along with the BP shareholders) to protect your
interests (beyond your regulators) without any expense for
the State.
Chuck Hamel 703-549-0515
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 6:47 AM
To; Colberg; Talis J (LAW)
Subject: Fw: PSIO
Pyi
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-Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:44:07
To:"Sharon keighow" <sharon. leighow@alaska.gov>, "Beth Leschper"
<beth.leschper@alaska.gov>, "John Katz" < jwkatz@alaskadc.org>
Cc:"Mike Tibbies" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Tom Irwin" < torn. irwin@alaska.gov>, "Marty
Rutherford" <marty . rutherf brd@alaska . gpv> , jonne.slemons@alaska.gov, "Bruce Anders"
<bruce.anders@alaska.gov>, "Joe Balash'i < joe. balash@alaska.gov>, "Russ Kelly"
<russ . kelly@alaska . gov>
Subject: PSIO
Sharon- I'm shocked arid disappointed Chenault's taking out PSIO positions and BP corrosion
lawsuit funds out of my budget. Im back here in DC speaking with Cneney (sat with him the
entire State dinner last night), will try to speak w/Bush today. . . speaking with national
reporters and all these governors all about AK 1 s proof that we can provide sound oversight
of resource development, as evidenced by PSIO, lawsuits to hold industry's feet to the
fire re: waste of valuable natural resources, etc... and here while I'm away I find out
the legislature may undermine those efforts? It's unacceptable if the nation is to
believe we're capable of responsible, ethcial ramped up development that's need in our
state, for our nation.
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 7:50 AM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Latest Hamel Letter
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Slemons, Jonne D (DNR)" <jonne. slemons@alaska.gov>
Date: Mdn, 25 Feb 2008 07:34:12
To : ExternalEmailgsp <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: FW: Latest Hamel Letter
Re: Latest Hamel Letter
Trying again
From; Slemons, Jonne D (DNR)
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 7:30 AM
To: gov; sarah@yahoo.com ? Katz, John W (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Rutherford, Marty K
(DNR); Thompson, Mike (DNR); Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Anders, Bruce F (DNR)
Cc: Persily, Larry A (GOV)
Subject: RE: Latest Hamel Letter
Governor ,
in answer to various issues raised in e-mails this morning:
1. Re a meeting with Chuck Hamel:
works in Alexandria, Virginia - ju s t outside of Washington P.C. Privileged or Pen
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted | Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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2. TAPS/SR: Mr. Hamel's latest letter is focused entirely on the TAPS system,
specifically the Strategic Reconfiguration (SR) project which has been in work for some
time. Mike Thompson, State Pipeline Coordinator and engineer Louis Kozisek are completely
familiar with both the TAPS and the SR project. The PSIO has therefore not been involved
in the research or responses on these topics, but nonetheless I have reviewed and support
the information in Commissioner Irwin's letter.
3. To clarify: Bruce references Tom Bewak below. Mr. Bewak has raised issues
relative to pipe construction at Milne Pt., which the PSIO has investigated. That
investigation is concluded, and the final report will be posted shortly. [It has no
relation to the issues raised by Chuck Hamel relative to the TAPS/SR project.]
4. Budget Request for four PSIO positions: The PSIO has been performing
investigations and looking into allegations of problems relative to the soundness of our
oil and gas systems since Day l. We've been doing this work conscientiously, but not in
the robust manner that we would like. Frankly, we are hard-pressed, with current
staffing, to address these issues -- and have done so at the expense of overall program
development. Should an emergency occur, or huge system integrity issue come to our
attention, it would be very difficult for the PSIO to respond adequately. I appreciate
your support for these positions, and hope that the final budget decisions will fund them
I'm happy to answer any further questions -- My cell is Privileged Of F
jonne Slemons
Petroleum Systems Integrity Office Coordinator
Division of Qil and Gas
Alaska Department of Natural Resources
550 W. 7th Ave., Ste. 800
Anchorage, AK 99501
Ph: 907-269-8806
Fax: 907-269-3484
From: Anders, Bruce F (DNR)
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 6:36 AM
'To: ExternalEmailgsp; Katz, John W (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Slemons, Jonne D (DNR);
Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Thompson, Mike (DNR); Irwin,, Tom E (DNR)
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Cc: Persily, Larry A (GOV)
Subject: RE: Latest Hamel Letter
Governor ,
tfnfortunately, the Hamel letter is a pdf , and cannot be pasted. Hamel is in DC, as far as
I know. Jonne will be in the office in 3 mins, and will provide a more detailed report
to this group then, including a summary of the Hamel letter.
In short, the PSIO has been persistently working on this investigation (given its staffing
limitations), and pushing BP very hard.. PSIO has completed a thorough
technical review that yields a defensible and final conclusion to the issues raised by Tom
Bewak, and the final section of the report, an addendum addressing materials traceability,
will be completed in the next day or two. We'll send it to Mr. Bewak directly and post it
on the PSIO website.
As I mentioned, Jonne will provide a more thorough sit rep shortly. After hearing that
info, you may decide that it makes sense to meet with Mr. Hamel (I assumed that's why you
asked where he is)
Bruce
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Mon 2/25/2008 5:08 AM
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To: Katz, John W (GOV); Anders, Bruce F (DNR) ; Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Slemons, Jonne D
(DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Thompson, Mike (DNR); Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Cc: Persily, Larry A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Latest Hamel Letter
I cant open his letter on blkberry, could u cut and paste it? Is Hamel here in DC?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
. Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:51:33
To: "Bruce F (DNR) Anders" <bruce.anders@alaska.gov>, "Joe Balash"
< joe, balash@alaska.gov>, "Jonne D (DNR) Slemons" <jonne.slemons@alaska.gov>, "Marty
Rutherford" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Mike (DNR) Thompson"
<mike.thompsoh@alaska.gov>, "Tom Irwin" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Cc:"Larry Persily" <lpersily@ALASKADC.org>, "Governor Sarah Palin" <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Sub j ect : Latest Hamel Letter
Per Chuck Hamel' s request, I have attached his latest correspondence to Congressmen
Dxngell and Rahall seeking to rebut Commissioner Irwin's earlier letter to the House
Energy Committee .
I would be glad to discuss whether we should respond, and, if so, how.
P.S,
Governor, in a voice mail message, Mr. Hamel expressed his desire to meet with you during
your DC trip.
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From: <gov.sarah@yahoo,com> [gov.sarah@yahoo,com]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 7:48 AM
To: Bruce Anders; Joe Balash; Jonne D (DNR) Slemons; Marty Rutherford; Mike (DNR)
Thompson; Tom Irwin; John Katz
Cc: Larry Persily
Subject: Re: Latest Hame! Letter
I want him to help me pressure leggies to get PSIO positions back in my budget. Thanks-
let me know what else i should speak to him about.
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Original Message --
From: "Anders, Bruce F (DNR)" <bruce.anders@alaska,gov>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 06:35:48
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>, "Katz, John W (GOV)"
<jwkatz@alaskadc.org>, "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>, "Siemens, Jonne D
(DNR)" <jonne.slemons@alaska.gov>, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)"
<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Thompson, Mike (DNR) " <mike.thompson@alaska.gov>, "Irwin,
Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Persily, Larry A (GOV)" <lpersily@alaskadc.org>
Subject: RE: Latest Hamel Letter
Governor,
Unfortunately, the Hamel letter is a pdf, and cannot be pasted. Hamel is in DC, as far as
I. know. Jonne will be in the office in 30 mins, and will provide a more detailed report
to this group then, including a summary of the Hamel letter.
In short, the PSIO has been persistently working on this investigation (given its staffing
limitations), and pushing BP very hard. PSIO has completed a thorough technical review
that yields a defensible and final conclusion to the issues raised by Tom Bewak, and the
final section of the report, an addendum addressing materials traceability, will be
completed in the next day or two. We'll send it to Mr. Bewak directly and post it on the
PSIO website.
As I mentioned, Jonne will provide a more thorough sit rep shortly. After hearing that
info, you may decide that it makes sense to meet with Mr. Hamel (I assumed that's why you
asked where he is)
Bruce
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From : gov . sarah@yahoo , com [mail to : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Mon 2/25/2008 5:08 AM
To: Katz, John W (GOV); Anders, Bruce F (DNR); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Slemons, Johne D
(DNR) ; Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) ; Thompson, Mike (DNR) ? Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Cc: Persily, Larry A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Latest Hamel Letter
I cant open his letter on blkberry, could u cut and paste it? Is Hamel here in DC?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
-----Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:51:33
To: "Bruce F (DNR) Anders" <bruce.anders@alaska.gov>, "Joe Balash"
<j.oe.balash@alaska.gov>, "Jonne D (DNR) Slemons" <jonne.slemons@alaska.gov>, "Marty
Rutherford" <marty. rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Mike (DNR) Thompson"
<mike.thompson@alaska.gov>, "Tom Irwin" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Larry Persily" <lpersily@ALASKADC.org>, "Governor $arah Palin" <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Latest Hamel Letter
Per Chuck Hamel 1 s request, I have attached his latest correspondence to Congressmen.
Dingell and Rahall seeking to rebut Commissioner Irwin's earlier letter to the House
Energy Committee.
I would be glad to discuss whether we should respond, and, if so, how.
P.S.
Governor, in a voice mail message, Mr. Hamel expressed his desire to meet with you during
your DC trip.
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From: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> [gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 7:37 AM
To: John Kate
Subject: Re: Latest Hamel Letter
I will be w/him for a very short meeting, dont want to get roped in to anything long and
contentious. He can help me put pressure on state lawmakers to fund our PSIO office and BP
corrosion suit issues that I just found out legilsators slashed in my budget. Pis let me
know when he's available for a short mtg.
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Original Message
Prom: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKAJDC.org>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:43:45
To : <gov . sarahoyahoq . com>
Subject; Re: Latest Hamel Letter
Regarding a meeting with Chuck, he left a request on my office voice mail over the.
weekend. He lives in Northern Virginia. He hasn't been in good health, but I'm sure that
he would make it to a DC meeting if you want him to do so.
If you are interested, we could contact him and try to set something up at the JW
Marriott.
Regarding your question concerning new developments, I think Chuck's basic contention is
that the State's regulators are unaware of several relevant circumstances, as reported by
Chuck's network of workers. The attached letter to Congress seems to be a combination of
situations where he alleges that the State has misunderstood the consequences of certain
events or was unaware of them.
Senator Stevens has asked me to meet with him this morning on earmarking policy and
perhaps other issues. So, Larry and I will be out of the office for a while beginning at
10:30. If you want to meet with Chuck, Bre can help arrange a mutually convenient time.
Sam and i talked about events over the weekend. Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
<mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org> jwkatz@alaskadc.org. Thank you .
>» On 2/25/2008 at 9:08 AM, in message <1622308967-1203948677-
cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry. rim. net -162 08 8102 6 -@bxel03.bisx. prod. on. blackberry >,
<gov.sarah@yahoo.com> wrote:
I cant open his letter on blkberry, could u cut and paste it? Is Hamel here in DC?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC,org>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:51:33
To:"Bruce F (DNR) Anders" <bruce . anders@alaska . gov> , "Joe Balash"
<joe. balash@alaska.gov>, "Jonne D (DNR) Slemons" < jonne.slemons@alaska.gov>, "Marty
Rutherford" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Mike (DNR) Thompson"
<mike.thompson@alaska.gov>, "Tom Irwin" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Larry Persily" <lpersily@ALASKADC.org>, "Governor Sarah Palin" <gov.sarah@yahoo*com>
Subject: Latest Hamel Letter
Per Chuck Hamel' s request, I have attached his latest correspondence to Congressmen
Dingell and Rahall seeking to rebut Commissioner Irwin's earlier letter to the House
Energy Committee.
I would be glad to discuss whether we should respond, and, if so, how
P.S.
Governor, in a voice mail message, Mr. Hamel expressed his desire to meet with you during
your DC trip.
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOW]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 7:10 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Cc: 'krisandclarktgyahoo.com'; Leschper; Beth (GOV)
Subject: Re: PSIO
We will get on it.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
i
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: K Perry Yahoo <krisandclark@yahoo.com>
Sent: Mon Feb 25 06:52:50 2008
Subject: Fw: PSIO
These sentiments should be in a presser - the legislature is tearing the rug out of my
efforts to prove our ability and committment to the oversight that's needed before anyone
can trust that ramped-up development of our resources should happen.
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-----Original Message-----
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Moh, 25 Feb 2008 15:44:07
To: "Sharon Leighow" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Beth Leschper"
<beth.leschper@alaska.gov>, "John Katz" <jwkatz@alaskadc.org>
Cc:"Mike Tibbies" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Tom Irwin" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>, "Marty
Rutherford" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, joime.slemons@alaska.gov, "Bruce Anders"
<bruce.anders@alaska.gov>, "Joe Balash" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>, "Russ Kelly"
<russ ,kelly@alaska . gov>
Subject: PSIO
Sharon-' I'm shocked and disappointed Chenault's taking out PSIO positions and BP corrosion
lawsuit funds out of my budget. Im back here in DC speaking with Cneney (sat with him the
entire State dinner last night), will try to speak w/Bush today... speaking with national
reporters and all these governors all about AK' s proof that we can provide sound oversight
of resource development, as evidenced by PSIO, lawsuits to hold industry's feet to the
fire re; waste of valuable natural resources, etc... and here while I'm away I find out
the legislature may undermine those efforts? It's unacceptable if the nation is to
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believe we're capable of responsible/ ethcial ramped up development that's need in our
state, for our nation.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 6:57 AM
To: Anders; Bruce F (DNR)
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV)
Subject: Re: PSIO
Leggies are yanking the rug out from under these efforts, and making my statements sound
insincere back here in PC. Public needs to know this is unacceptable.
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Original Message
From: "Anders, Bruce F (DNR)" <bruce.anders@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 06:53:25
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Leighow, Sharon w (GOV)"
<sharori.leighow@alaska.gov>, "leschper, Beth (GOV) " <beth.leschper@alaska.gov>, "Katz, ; John
W (GOV)" <jwkatz@alaskadc*org>
Cc: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Irwin, Tom E (DNR) »
<tom.irwin@alaska.gov>, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Slemons,
Jonne D (DNR) H <jonne.slemons@alaska.gov>, "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)"
< joe.balash@alaska.gov>, "Kelly, Russell T (GOV) " <russ.kelly@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: PSIO
100% concur. Jonne was not asked ONE question to justify the added staff that are NEEDED
to complete t;he mission that folks currently expect PSIO to perform.
' From: gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent; Mon 2/25/2008 6:44 AM
To: 'Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Leschper, Beth (GOV); Katz, John w (GOV)
Cc: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Slemons,
Jonne D (DNR); Anders, Bruce F (DNR); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Kelly, Russell T (GOV)
Subject: PSIO
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Sharon- I'm shocked and disappointed Chenault's taking out PSIO positions and BP corrosion
lawsuit funds out of my budget. Im back here in DC speaking with Cneney (sat with him the
entire State dinner last night), will try to speak w/Bush today... speaking with national
reporters and all these governors all about AK*s proof that we can provide sound oversight
of resource development, as evidenced by PSIO, lawsuits to hold industry's feet to the
fire re: waste of valuable natural resources, etc... and here while I'm away I find out
the legislature may undermine those efforts? It's unacceptable if the nation is to
believe we're capable of responsible, ethcial ramped up development that's need in our
state, for our nation.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc;
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Monday, February 25, 2008 6:44 AM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV); Katz; John W (GOV)
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Slemons; Jonne
D (DNR); Anders; Bruce F (DNR); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Kelly; Russell T (GOV)
PSIO
Sharon- I'm shocked and disappointed Chenault's taking out PSIO positions and BP corrosion
lawsuit funds out of my budget. Im back here in DC speaking with Cneney (sat with him the
entire State dinner last night), will try to speak w/Bush today... speaking with national
reporters and all these governors all about AK's proof that we can provide sound oversight
of resource development, as evidenced by PSIO, lawsuits to hold industry's feet to the
fire re: waste of valuable natural resources, etc... and here while I'm away I find out
the legislature may undermine those efforts? It's unacceptable if the nation is to
believe we're capable of responsible, ethcial ramped up development that's need in our
state, for our nation.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> [gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 6:41 AM
To: John Kate
Cc: Sam Bishop
Subject: Re; Robert Dillon/Secretary Kempthorne
Spoke about Off Shore leases, relieving fears of coastal communities re: potential
impacts... specif cially Chukchi Sea leases.
Off Shore revenue shares that he supports for AK.
Perhaps it'll be a matter of weeks until polar bear listing is settled. They dont have
much time before lawsuit kicks in... we'll live w their decision, hope it's not listed.,
need to know tho so we can deal with potential impacts asap.
Btw, sat with Cheney for entire State dinner last night. Talked all about gasline and
relationships with industry.
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-----Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:51:48
To: "Governor Sarah Palin" <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>
'^^ -**«"- " •" * * "^"l' 1 * *»* * > '^* v - ■ — - ■■- - ■ ,.■■--* -+T- UtM v— -i.-t-^f^.iM rt-A . ^l-JlLmiKi
CC:"Sam Bishop" <sbishop@ALASKADC.org>
Subject: Robert Dillon/Secretary Kempthorne
Robert Dillon just called to find out what transpired in the Governors' meeting with
Secretary Kempthorne. I told him that we don't know but said that I would inquire about
whether there is anything you want to say. Please let me know if you want to communicate
something directly or want me to do so.
Incidentally, I thought his story today concerning his interview with you was quite good.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
<mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org> jwkatz@alaskadc.org. Thank you .
PRA GSP01 0012531
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From: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> [gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 5:12 AM
To: Bruce Anders; Joe Balash; Jonne D (DNR) Slemons; Marty Rutherford; Mike (DNR)
Thompson; Tom Irwin; John Kate
Cc: Larry Persily
Subject: Re: Latest Hamel Letter
I cant open his letter on blkberry, could u cut and paste it? Is Hamel here in DC?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
Promt "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKAPC.org>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:51:33
To: "Bruce F (DNR) Anders" <bruce.anders@alaska.gov>, "Joe Balash"
<joe.balash@alaska.gov>; "Jonne D (DNR) Slemons" <jonne.slemons@alaska.gov>, "Marty
Rutherford" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Mike (DNR) Thompson"
<mike . thompson@alaska . gov> , "Tom Irwin" <tom . irwin@alaska . gov>
Cc: "Larry Persily" <lpersily@ALASKADC.org>, "Governor Sarah Palin" <gov.sarah@yahoo.cora>
Subject: Latest Hamel Letter
Per Chuck Hamel' s request, I have attached his latest correspondence to Congressmen
Dingell and Rahall seeking to rebut Commissioner Irwin's earlier letter to the House
Energy Committee .
I would be glad to discuss whether we should respond, and, if so, how.
P.S.
Governor, in a voice mail message, Mr. Hamel expressed his desire to meet with you during
your DC trip.
PRA GSP01 0012532
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From: <gov.$arah@yahoo.com> [gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 5:11 AM
To: John Kate
Cc: jonne.siemons; Marty Rutherford; Mike Tibbies; Tom Irwin
Subject: Re: Message for Governor Palin
Thanks. Is he saying there's new developments on pipeline that we're not yet aware of? And
is he requesting a meeting with me? If so, i haven't received the invite.
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Original Message
Prom: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:43:47
To : <mike . tibbles@alaska . gov> , <HamelChuck@cs . com>
Subject: Re: Message for Governor Palin
Chuck, per your request, I will distribute your letter to Congressman Dingell to the
appropriate State people. Thanks for letting us know.
>>> On 2/24/2008 at5:20 PM, in message <c0f . Iflc062b,34f347a4@cs ,com>,
<HamelChuck@cs.com> wrote:
Dear Governor;
I missed meeting with you during your visit last November.
Hope you may squeeze me into your schedule this week.
I regret the embarrassment that may emanate for your
Administration by Commissioner Irwin's improperly
researched letter to Chairmen Dingell and Rahall.
Another Congressional release on BP gross negligence in Prudhoe
operations soon will identify gross, 'inept 1 , oversight by regulators
APNR, PSIO, AK0SH, and the Fire Marshall.
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If you don't halt Reconfiguration of Pump Station #3 promptly
90 % of Alaska's annual revenue may be in peril. You publicly
Stated that NO PUMP #3 CONSTRUCTION WOULD PROCEED
ON YOUR STATE LAND until Pump #9 is operating properly and
safely. Pump #9 has serious 'identified' problems which ould cause
disruption of the oil flow through the TAPS this winter.
As I told you on the phone last year, I have a plan for your
oversight (along with the BP shareholders) to protect your
interests (beyond your regulators) without any expense for
the State.
Chuck Hamel 703-549-0515
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From: Bob Martin [bob.martin@Goldbeltcom]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 12:09 PM
To: andora@nushtei,net; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Parnell; Sean R (GOV); George
Cannelos; Strandberg; Jim (AIDEA); Harper; Michael C (AIDEA); D-J-Bouker; Henry Strub; Olson;
Donny (LAA); Kookesh; Albert (LAA); Salmon; Woodie W (LAA); Nelson; Mary (LAA); Mike Bradner;
TimTowarek; bbtimes@nushtel.com
Cc: Greta Goto; Ev; Heinze; Harold C (JPO); Tony Izzo; Green; Lyda N (LAA); Harris; John (LAA); Pres.
Hamilton; Chancellor Steve Jones; Bernice Joseph; Debbie McLean; Meera Kohler; Todd
Radenbaugh; Rebekah Luhrs; Julie Kitka; George Quinto; RuralCap; AITC; Earle Ausman; Notti; Emil
R (CED); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Ralph Andersen; Steve Denton; Steve
Lindbeck; Steven Angasan; Eddie Angasan; Mary Jane Nielsen; Ted Angasan; Moses; Aleknagik;
Malcolm B Roberts; Kyle Von Bose; drumsnews@gci.net; editor/Juneau Empire;
editor@newsminer.com; fgerjevic@adn.com
Subject: RE: Connecting Bristol Bay to the Railbelt Energy Grid and Constructing an Alaska State-Wide Energy
Grid
Nels,
As I indicated at our last meeting, the Anchorage Bowl and perhaps the whole Railbelt is facing an
energy crisis that could easily become a disaster of untold size. The Bowl not only uses natural gas to
generate most of their electric power, they use gas to heat their facilities. When the gas is gone, most
facilities will have no alternatives to lean on. Susitna is decades away. Healy clean coal plant could
restart but given the extent of the shortage, would only fix a small part of the problem. Moreover, most if
not all heating units cannot be replaced with electric heat if there is no electricity, and probably are not
easily convertible to oil-fired furnaces. Anchorage is looking the devil in the eye and should be taking
immediate steps to address this issue.
I bring this up because Anchorage will need all of the resources available in your area— and in
other rural areas— and they will need it soon. All that is lacking is "a road to market" in the form of
interties such as you suggest.
You have been advocating for a statewide energy policy for years— a voice "crying in the
wilderness"— and have been largely ignored. Now facing an energy crisis, there seems to be only half-
hearted efforts to fix it. This is not the time for half hearted efforts. What is happening in the rural
communities will soon be happening in the Railbelt I cannot even begin to conceive the ramifications.
This issue was also the subject of an editorial In the last "Alaska "Journal oTCommercef ahd~was
reprinted in today's "Juneau Empire."
Bob Martin, Jr., PE
VP of Operations
907-790-1430 direct
907-723-4562 cell
From: Nels and Dorothy [mailto:andora@nushtel.net]
Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2008 8;21 AM
To: Governor Palin; Lt. Governor Parnell; Bob Martin; George Cannelos; James Strandberg; Mike Harper;
D-J-Bouker; Henry Strub; Senator Donny Olson; Sen. Albert Kookesh; Rep. Woodie Salmon; Rep. Mary
Nelson; Mike Bradner; Tim Towarek; BB Times
Cc: Greta Goto; Ev; Harold Heinze; Tony Izzo; President Lyda Green; Speaker John Harris; Pres.
Hamilton; Chancellor Steve Jones; Bernice Joseph; Debbie McLean; Meera Kohler; Todd Radenbaugh;
Rebekah Luhrs; Julie Kitka; George Quinto; RuralCap; ATTC; Earle Ausman; Commissioner Emil Notti;
Commissioner Tom Irwin; Dep. Commissioner Marty Rutherford; Ralph Andersen; Steve Denton; Steve
Lindbeck; Steven Angasan; Eddie Angasan; Mary Jane Nielsen; Ted Angasan; Moses; Aleknagik; Malcolm
B Roberts; Kyle Von Bose; Tundra Drums; editor/Juneau Empire; Editor-News Miner; Editors/Frank
Gerjevic
10/29/2009
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Subject: RE: Connecting Bristol Bay to the Railbelt Energy Grid and Constructing an Alaska State-Wide Energy
Grid
Importance: High
Feb 23, 2008
Dear Governor Palin:
I sent this email to Senator Hoffman and Rep. Edgmon asking them to expaSd the scope of the Railbelt
Electrical Grid Authority Study.
It has become clear to me that the shortest distance to energy security for our villages is an electric line
that connects us to the Railbelt Energy Grid and a yet-to-be constructed Alaska State- Wide Energy Grid.
Our energy policy needs to advocate that our regions across the state begin plans to build regional
electrical energy grids. Then we should be working on a policy that will have the state planning and
building an Alaska State- Wide Energy Grid that will ensure that all of our communities across the state
will have a long-term, affordable, reliable source of energy.
We have vast renewable and nonrenewable resources all across the state that can contribute electrical
power to a State- Wide Energy Grid. The Northwest has immense coal supplies, we have geothermal
resources all along the Alaska Range and Aleutian Chain, we have hydro power potential, natural gas
reserves of untold magnitude, coal-bed methane, peat bogs, wind energy across the state, tidal resources,
and many other acceptable alternatives that can have the entire state contributing power to a State- Wide
Energy Grid.
y/ith Susitna back on the menu of energy sources, it makes sense to expand the Railbelt Energy Grid to
include all of the rest of the state of Alaska.
In the near term, while we are developing the plans to build a State- Wide Energy Grid, we need to cap
our energy costs by initiating electrical and fuel subsidies to stabilize the ever increasing costs of natural
gas, gasoline, heating fuel, diesel, aviation fuel, propane, arid electricity. Energy costs are approaching
unsustainable levels so the state must step in to keep our communities viable until we are all connected ,
to a common State- Wide Energy Grid.
Thank you for your consideration on this very important effort to energize the entire state of Alaska.
Best regards,
Nels Anderson, Jr.
Box 234
Dillingham, Alaska 99576
907-842-2366
andorafotnushtel .net
Original Message
Subject:RE: Connecting Bristol Bay to the Railbelt Energy Grid
DaterFri, 22 Feb 2008 17:39:37 -0900
From:Nels and Dorothy <andora@nushtel.net>
Reply-To: andora@nushtel.net
Organization: Co-Man Services
10/29/2009
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To: Sen. Lyman Hoffman <Senator Lvman Hoffman@,legis.state,ak.us> . Rep, Bryce
Edgmon Representative Brvce Edgmon(@legis,state.ak.us>
CCrGovernor Palin <Govemor@.gov,state.ak.us> . "Lt. Governor Parnell"
<Sean Parnell@gov.state,ak.us> . Commissioner Emil Notti
<Emil Notti@commerce.state.ak,us> . Commissioner Tom Irwin
<tom.irwin(S>alaska.gov> . "Dep. Commissioner Marty Rutherford"
<martv,rutherford(Stalaska. gov>. Greta Goto <smokd salmon@Jiotmail.com>* Ev
<everette.anderson@.vahoo.com>
References: <47BF23DD.5070501@.nushteLnet>
Feb 22,2008
Dear Senator Hoffman and Representative Edgmon:
As Bristol Bay looks at its energy future, it becomes clear that
we have to plan on connecting all of our villages to a common regional
energy grid AND eventually into a State- Wide Energy Grid.
The. legislature appropriated $800,000.00 to do a study on the Railbelt
Energy Grid.
The Railbelt Electrical Grid Authority study was funded by a legislative
appropriation of $800,000 to study the concept of a Railbelt Electrical
Grid Authority, an independent system operator, to manage and dispatch
electric power on the Railbelt Grid'. The web page addressing this
can be found at http : //www . akenergyauthority . org/USOhomepage .html .
I am asking you to consider expanding that study to make it a State-Wide
Energy Grid Authority Study to connect all of our communities across the
state. If Alaska is going to ever develop its communities across the
state, we all have to be connected to a state-wide energy grid to
ensure a reliable, affordable, and long-term source of energy
As the Railbelt utilities are economically regulated by the RCA, any
interconnection would need to be approved by the RCA. There would need
to toe an agreement between all utilities providing power and
state-wide utilities purchasing the power on rates and availability.
This would need to be approved by the RCA as well.
One comment: now that Susitna Dam is under consideration again, any
plans for a transmission line to SW Alaska should be a consideration in
the sizing of the Susitna project.
In addition, with the prospect of a geothermal project being proposed
by the Naknek Electric Association, Bristol Bay could be providing
clean energy to the Railbelt and the rest of the state IF we are
connected to the Railbelt Energy Grid and/or a State-Wide. Energy Grid.
Thank you for your consideration.
Nels Anderson, jr.
Box 234
Dillingham, Alaska 99576
907-842-2366
andora@nushtel . net
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Unknown
From: Leschper, Beth (GOV) [beth.leschper@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 10:42 AM
To: ExternalEmaiigsp; Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: NBC
NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams is interested in a one-on-one interview with you about Exxon
Valdez.
I suggested right after tomorrow's Exxon Valdez news conference.
It would be 10- 15 minutes.
If you would like to do this, Sharon can give the producer a call and make the arrangements.
Beth
Sharon:
Mike Kosnar
202-309-8678
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From: Leschper, Beth (GOV) [beth.leschper@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 3:22 PM
To: ExternalEmaiigsp; Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Fox Bus News tnfo
Here is some information about the Fox Business News Interview on Tuesday.
Janice has put the logistical information on your calendar.
Tuesday, Feb. 26 (5) 2:30 p.m.
Interview with Fox Business Network (5-10 minutes) about Exxon Valdez, oil & gas,
Alaska economy
Anchor Liz Claman
Liz Claman joined FOX Business Network (FBN)
as an anchor in October 2007. Her debut included
an exclusive interview with Berkshire Hathaway
CEO and legendary investor Warren Buffett.
Anchor David Asman
David Asman joined FOX Business Network as an
anchor in September 2007. He also serves as host
of Forbes on Fox, a weekend half-hour program
on FOX News Channel that offers an informative
look at the week in business.
Interview Location
Fox News Channel Studios
400 North Capital St., Suite 550
About 2 miles from the Willard where you'll be for the Hoover speech and CNN
interview (1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW).
Fox Contacts
DC: Mary Kreinbihl
202-715-1687
202-255-9512 cell
NY: Eric Spinato
212-601-2399
eric.spinato@foxbusiness.com
347-260-0259 cell
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 10:02 AM
To: David Mikell
Subject: RE; Head Start funding
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or information you
have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is unable to respond to each and
every email herself, your message has been received and is being reviewed by the appropriate staff
person in this office who can best address your need, suggestion, or comment.
From: David — -Mikell [mailto:alaskamd@yahoo.com]
Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2008 10:34 AM
To: Palin, Sarah H (GOV)
Subject: Head Start funding
Dear Governor Palin -
Thank you so much for increasing the funding for Head Start, a truly deserving and
worthwhile program with both immediate and long range benefits for both children and parents.
I am so frustrated that the increase was cut by Kevin Meyer, and I hope you will continue to
work for putting the money back into Head Start.
Sincerely,
Mikell Myrphy, EdD
Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Trv it now.
10/29/2009
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Unknown
From: Earle Ausman [earle@polarconsult,net]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 2:14 PM
To: Bob Martin; andora@nushtel.net; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Parnell; Sean R (GOV);
George Cannelos; Strandberg; Jim (AIDEA); Harper; Michael C (AIDEA); D-J-Bouker; Henry Strub;
Olson; Donny (LAA); Kookesh; Albert (LAA); Salmon; Woodie W (LAA); Nelson; Mary (LAA); Mike
Bradner; Tim Towarek; bbtimes@nushtel.com
Cc: Greta Goto; Ev; Heinze; Harold C (JPO); Tony Izzo; Green; Lyda N (LAA); Harris; John (LAA); Pres.
Hamilton; Chancellor Steve Jones; Bernice Joseph; Debbie McLean; Meera Kohler; Todd
Radenbaugh; Rebekah Luhrs; Julie Kitka; George Quinto; RuraiCap; AITC; Notti; Emil R (CED); Irwin;
Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Ralph Andersen; Steve Denton; Steve Lindbeck; Steven
Angasan; Eddie Angasan; Mary Jane Nielsen; Ted Angasan; Moses; Aleknagik; Malcolm B Roberts;
Kyle Von Bose; drumsnews@gci.net; editor/Juneau Empire; editor@newsminer.com;
igerjevic@adn.com
Subject: Re: Connecting Bristol Bay to the Railbelt Energy Grid and Constructing an Alaska State-Wide Energy
Grid
Hi Bob et al:
We certainly agree with your comments that Rural Alaska has a transportation problem which causes
energy to be very expensive. We are currently developing the technology and systems to provide a much
lower cost system of intertieing energy resources and rural communities together using a special single
wire Direct Current system. We have been funded by the Denali Commission for Phase I of this project
and since receiving good reports from our key inverter technology supplier, we can now request Phase II
funding. This Phase consists of building equipment and the special transmission system and testing to
verify designs. Phase 111 of the project will be a 25 mile interconnection between Mi Village and St.
Marys.
It may be of interest to you that a HVDC poweriine from the North Slope to Fairbanks and beyond can
transport the electricity made from natural gas at a lower price than a gas pipeline. As a result, the bullet
pipeline will not be required if its major purpose is to provide gas to generate electricity. Suppose the main
gas line is delayed or not built at all and the base value of the Prudhoe gas is set by its being stranded. A
generation plant built on the North Slope will have the following advantages. A gas conditioning plant to
remove the C02 from the gas is not needed as gas with C02 can be used directly in a gas turbine plant
Turbines are more efficient and can generate more electricity because of the lower ambient temperature
-of the Slope. Exhaust €02 gas can be sequestered baek into the fiel&and used to extract more oil. There
will be no carbon tax on this plant. The DC power line can have branches into the central Alaska's river
systems and connect to regional lower voltage single wire DC grids such as we are developing. It is
potentially feasible for electricity to be so inexpensive as to be used for heat in buildings, and perhaps to
provide fuel for vehicles and boats as hydrogen.
Distributed generation sources are more robust than a single source. It is easy to envision many rural
resources and systems feeding into a large Alaskan grid. The current requirements point toward using
gas for the long term the use of renewables distributed over a grid will allow Alaska to emulate Norway
that generates 95% of its electricity with hydro.
If I can answer questions please contact me.
Earle Ausman, P.E., President Polarconsult Alaska Inc.
1503 West 33rd Ave., Suite 310, Anchorage, Alaska
907-258-2420
— Original Message —
From: Bob Martin
To: andora@nushtel.net ; Governor Paiin ; Lt Governor Parnell ; George Cannelos ; James
Strandberg ; Mike Harper ; D-J-Bouker ; Henry Strub ; Senator Dorinv Olson ; Sen, Albert Kookesh ;
Rep. Woodie Salmon ; Rep. Marv Nelson : Mike Bradner : Tim Towarek : BB Times
10/29/2009
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Cc: Greta Goto ; Ev ; Harold Heinze ; Tonv Izzo ; President Lvda Green ; Speaker John Harris ; Pres. Hamilton ;
Chancellor Steve Jones : Bernice Joseph : Debbie McLean : Meera Kohler : Todd Radenbauqh : Rebekah
Luhrs : Julie Kitka ; George Quinto : RuralCap : A1TC ; Earle Ausman ; Commissioner Emil Notti : Commissioner
Tom Irwin ; Pep. Commissioner Martv Rutherford ; Rajph Andersen ; Steve Denton ; Steve Lindbeck ; Steven
Anaasan ; Eddie Anqasan ; Marv Jane Nielsen ; Ted Angasan : Moses ; Aleknaaik ; Malcolm B Roberts ; Kyle
Von Bose ; Tundra Drums ; editor/Juneau Empire ; Editor-News Miner ; Editors/Frank Gerievic
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 12:07 PM
Subject: RE: Connecting Bristol Bay to the Railbelt Energy Grid and Constructing an Alaska State-Wide Energy
Grid
Nels,
As I indicated at our last meeting, the Anchorage Bowl and perhaps the whole Railbelt is facing an
energy crisis that could easily become a disaster of untold size. The Bowl not only uses natural gas to generate
most of their electric power, they use gas to heat their facilities. When the gas is gone, most facilities will have
no alternatives to lean on. Susitna is decades away. Healy clean coal plant could restart but given the extent of
the shortage, would only fix a small part of the problem. Moreover, most if not ail heating units cannot be
replaced with electric heat if there is no electricity, and probably are not easily convertible to oil-fired furnaces.
Anchorage is looking the devil in the eye and should be taking immediate steps to address this issue.
I bring this up because Anchorage will need all of the resources available in your area— and in other
rural areas— and they will need it soon. All that is lacking is "a road to market" in the form of interties such as
you suggest.
You have been advocating for a statewide energy policy for years— a voice "crying in the wilderness"—-
and have been largely ignored. Now facing an energy crisis, there seems to be only half-hearted efforts to fix it.
This is not the time for half hearted efforts. What is happening in the rural communities will soon be happening
in the Railbelt. I cannot even begin to conceive the ramifications.
This issue was also the subject of an editorial in the last "Alaska Journal of Commerce: and was
reprinted in today's "Juneau Empire."
Bob Martin, Jr., PE
VP of Operations
907-790-1430 direct
907-723-4562 cell
From: Nels and Dorothy [mailto:andora@nushtel.net]
T Sent:^aturctey,february23y^@0&8;2tAM— —
To: Governor Palin; Lt. Governor Parnell; Bob Martin; George Cannelos; James Strandberg; Mike Harper; D-J-
Bouker; Henry Strub; Senator Donny Olson; Sen. Albert Kookesh; Rep. Woodie Salmon; Rep. Mary Nelson; Mike
Bradner; Tim Towarek; BB Times
Cc: Greta Goto; Ev; Harold Heinze; Tony Izzo; President Lyda Green; Speaker John Harris; Pres. Hamilton;
Chancellor Steve Jones; Bernice Joseph; Debbie McLean; Meera Kohler; Todd Radehbaugh; Rebekah Luhrs;
Jglie Kitka; George Quinto; RuralCap; AITC; Earle Ausman; Commissioner Emil Notti; Commissioner Tom Irwin;
Dep. Commissioner Marty Rutherford; Ralph Andersen; Steve Denton; Steve Lindbeck; Steven Angasan; Eddfe
Angasan; Mary Jane Nielsen; Ted Angasan; Moses; Aleknagik; Malcolm B Roberts; Kyle Von Bose; Tundra
Drums; editor/Juneau Empire; Editor-News Miner; Editors/Frank Gerjevic
Subject: RE: Connecting Bristol Bay to the Railbelt Energy Grid and Constructing an Alaska State-Wide Energy
Grid
Importance: High
Feb 23, 2008
Dear Governor Palin:
I sent this email to Senator Hoffman and Rep. Edgmon asking them to expand the scope of the Railbelt
Electrical Grid Authority Study.
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It has become clear to me that the shortest distance to energy security for our villages is an electric line
that connects us to the Railbelt Energy Grid and a yet-to-be constructed Alaska State- Wide Energy
Grid.
Our energy policy needs to advocate that our regions across the state begin plans to build regional
electrical energy grids. Then we should be working on a policy that will have the state planning and
building an Alaska State- Wide Energy Grid that will ensure that all of our communities across the state
will have a long-term, affordable, reliable source of energy.
We have vast renewable and nonrenewable resources all across the state that can contribute electrical
power to a State- Wide Energy Grid. The Northwest has immense coal supplies, we have geothermal
resources all along the Alaska Range and Aleutian Chain, we have hydro power potential, natural gas
reserves of untold magnitude, coal-bed methane, peat bogs, wind energy across the state, tidal
resources, and many other acceptable alternatives that can have the entire state contributing power to a
State- Wide Energy Grid.
With Susitna back on the menu of energy sources, it makes sense to expand the Railbelt Energy Grid •
to include all of the rest of the state of Alaska.
In the near term, while we are developing the plans to build a State- Wide Energy Grid, we need to cap
our energy costs by initiating electrical and fuel subsidies to stabilize the ever increasing costs of
natural gas, gasoline, heating fuel, diesel, aviation fuel, propane, and electricity. Energy costs are
approaching unsustainable levels so the state must step in to keep our communities viable until we are
all connected to a common State- Wide Energy Grid,
Thank you for your consideration on this very important effort to energize the entire state of Alaska.
Best regards,
Nels Anderson, Jr.
Box 234
ilKnghainrAia®kr995^ - —— — —.■■- _._.„...
907-842-2366
andora@nushtel.net
— - — Original Message
SubjecfcRE: Connecting Bristol Bay to the Railbelt Energy Grid
, Datc:Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:39:37 -0900
FromrNels and Dorothy <andora@nushtel.net>
Replv-To: andora@nushtel.net
Organization: Co-Man Services
TotSen. Lyman Hoffman <Senator Lvman Hoffman@legis.state.ak.us> , Rep. Bryce
Edemon Representative Brvce Edgmon6z> f legis.state.ak.us>
CCiGovernor Palin <Govemor@gov.state.ak.us>, "Lt. Governor Parnell"
<Sean Parnell@.gov,state.ak.us>. Commissioner Emil Notti
<Emil Notti@.commerce.state.ak.us>, Commissioner Tom Irwin
<tom.irwin(a> J alaska.eov>> "Pep. Commissioner Marty Rutherford"
<martv,rutherford@alaska.gov>. Greta Goto <smokd salmon@ho tmailxom>, Ev
<everette.anderson@.vahoo.com>
References: <47BF23DD.5070501@jiushtel.net>
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Feb 22,2008
Dear Senator Hoffman and Representative Edgmon:
As Bristol Bay looks at its energy future, it becomes clear that
we have to plan on connecting all of our villages to a common regional
energy grid AND eventually into a State-Wide Energy Grid,
The legislature appropriated $800,000.00 to do a study on the Railbelt
Energy Grid.
The Railbelt Electrical Grid Authority study was funded by a legislative
appropriation of $800,000 to study the concept of a Railbelt Electrical
Grid Authority, an independent system operator, to manage and dispatch
electric power on the Railbelt Grid. The web page addressing this
can be found at http : / /www . akenergyauthoritv . org/USOhbmepaqe . html .
I am asking you to consider expanding that study to make it a State-Wide
Energy Grid Authority Study to connect all of our communities across the
state. If Alaska is going to ever develop its communities across the
state, we all have to be connected to a state-wide energy grid to
ensure a reliable, affordable, and long-term source of energy
As the Railbelt utilities are economically regulated by the RCA, any
interconnection would need to be approved by the RCA. There would need
to be an agreement between all utilities providing power and
state-wide utilities purchasing the power on rates and availability.
This would need to be approved by the RCA as well.
One comment: now that Susitna Dam is under consideration again, any
plans for a transmission line to SW Alaska should be a consideration in
the sizing of the Susitna project.
In addition, with the prospect of a geothermal project being proposed
by the Naknek Electric Association, Bristol Bay could be providing
clean energy to the Railbelt and the rest of the state IP we are
connected to the Railbelt Energy Grid and/or a State-Wide Energy Grid.
Thank you for your consideration.
Nels Anderson, Jr.
Box 234
Dillingham, Alaska 99576
907-842-2366
andora@nushtel ,net
10/29/2009
PRA_GSP01_0012545
Re: Latest Hamel Letter
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Unknown
From: Siemens, Jonne D (DNR) [jonne.slemons@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 7:30 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com; Katz; John W (GOV); Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR);
Thompson; Mike (DNR); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Anders; Bruce F (DNR)
Cc: Persily; Larry A (GOV)
Subject: RE: Latest Hamel Letter
Governor,
In answer to various issues raised in e-mails this morning:
1* Re a meeting with Chuck Hamel :
He lives and works in Alexandria; Virginia -just outside of Washington D.C.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal I
2.
3.
4.
TAPS/SR : Mr. Hamel's latest letter is focused entirely on the TAPS system, specifically the
Strategic Reconfiguration (SR) project which has been in work for some time. Mike Thompson,
State Pipeline Coordinator and engineer Louis Kozisek are completely familiar with both the
TAPS and the SR project. The PSIO has therefore not been involved in the research or responses
on these topics, but nonetheless I have reviewed and support the information in Commissioner
Irwin's letter.
To clarify : Bruce references Tom Bewak below. Mr. Bewak has raised issues relative to pipe
construction at Milne Pt, which the PSIO has investigated. That investigation is concluded, and
the final report will be posted shortly. [It has no relation to the issues raised by Chuck Hamel
relative to the TAPS/SR project]
Budget Request for four PSIO positions : The PSIO has been performing investigations and
looking into allegations of problems relative to the soundness of our oil and gas systems since
Day 1. We've been doing this work conscientiously, but not in the robust manner that we would
like. Frankly, we are hard-pressed, with current staffing, to address these issues - and have
done so at the expense of overall program development. Should an emergency occur, or huge
system integrity issue come to our attention, it would be very difficult for the PSIO to respond
adequately. I appreciate your support for these positions, and hope that the final budget
decisions will fund them.
I'm
happy to answer any further questions - My cell is Privileged
Jonne Stemons
Petroleum Systems Integrity Office Coordinator
Division of Oil and Gas
Alaska Department of Natural Resources
550W.7thAve.,Ste.8Q0
Anchorage, AK 99501
Ph: 907-269-8806
Fax: 907-269-3484
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From: Anders, Bruce F (DNR)
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 6:36 AM
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Katz, John W (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Slemons, Jonne D (DNR); Rutherford, Marty
K (DNR); Thompson, Mike (DNR); Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Cc: Persily, Larry A (GOV)
Subject: RE: Latest Hamel Letter
Governor,
Unfortunately, the Hamel letter is a pdf, and cannot be pasted. Hamel is in DC, as far as I know. Jonne will be in
the office in 30 mins, and will provide a more detailed report to this group then, including a summary of the Hamel
letter.
In short, the PSIO has been persistently working on this investigation (given its staffing limitations), and pushing
BP. very hard. PSIO has completed a thorough technical review that yields a defensible and final conclusion to
the issues raised by Tom Bewak, and the final section of the report, an addendum addressing materials
traceability, will be completed in the next day or two. We'll send it to Mr. Bewak directly and post it on the
PSIO website.
AS I mentioned, Jonne will provide a more thorough sit rep shortly. After hearing that info, you may decide that it
makes sense to meet with Mr. Hamel (I assumed that's why you asked where he is)
Bruce
From: gQv.sarah@yahooxom [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Mon 2/25/2008 5:08 AM
To: Katz, John W (GOV); Anders, Bruce F (DNR); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Slemons, Jonne D (DNR); Rutherford,
Marty K (DNR); Thompson, Mike (DNR); Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Cc: Persily, Larry A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Latest Hamel Letter
I cant open his letter on blkberry, could u cut and paste it? Is Hamel here in DC?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
— Original Message —
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:5 1:33
To:"Bruce F (DNR) Anders" <bruce.anders@alaska.gov>, M Joe Balash" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>,"Jonne D (DNR) Slemons"
<jonne.slemons@alaska.gov>, "Marty Rutherford" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>,"Mike (DNR) Thompson"
<mike.thompson@alaska.gov>>"Tom Irwin" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Cc:"Larry Persily" <lpersily@ALASKADC.org>,"Governor Sarah Palin" <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Latest Hamel Letter
Per Chuck Hamer*s request, I have attached his latest correspondence to Congressmen Dingell and Rahall seeking to rebut
Commissioner Irwin's earlier letter to the House Energy Committee.
I would be glad to discuss whether we should respond, and, if so, how.
P.S.
Governor, in a voice mail message, Mr. Hamel expressed his desire to meet with you during your DC trip.
10/29/2009
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Unknown
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 3:33 PM
To: Yocom; Lauren J (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV)
Subject: Re: Press Release: Governor Palin Defends PSIO Funding
Thank you J
Original Message
From: Yocom, Lauren J (GOV) <lauren.yocom@alaska.gov>
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Cc: Yocom, Lauren J (GOV)
Sent: Mon Feb 25 14:54:47 2008
Subject: Press Release: Governor Palin Defends PSIO Funding
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No -
08-027
Governor Palin Defends PSIO Funding
February 25, 2008, Juneau, Alaska - Governor Sarah Palin today strongly urged lawmakers to
restore critical funding for the Petroleum Systems Integrity Office (PSIO) , which
exercises oversight of . the maintenance of facilities, equipment and infrastructure for
sustained production and transportation of oil and natural gas resources in Alaska.
The Governor issued the following statement from Washington D.C., at the National
Governor's Association where she has been discussing how Alaska can, by developing its
natural resources in an environmentally responsible manner, contribute to the nation's
energy needs.
PRA GSP01 0012548
M ! m disappointed that House Finance subcommittee members removed $523,000 in funding for
PSIO from my budget. Facing the prospect of the largest construction project in North
America, a natural gas pipeline, we must demonstrate to Alaskans and the nation that we
provide sound oversight of the systems that are needed to develop our resources. I am
hopeful the full Finance Committee will restore funding for critical PSIO positions needed
to accomplish this mission."
The money would fund personnel for investigation of system integrity breaches and
implementation of a statewide quality assurance program.
Governor Palin created the PSIO by Administrative Order. PSIO is an independent office in
the Department of Natural Resources' Division of Oil and Gas, with specific
responsibilities and authorities to coordinate the state's oversight and compliance
functions with all other responsible agencies.
###
PRA GSP01 0012549
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 3:17 PM
To: Hartig; Lawrence L (DEC); gov. sarah@yahoomcom. state. ak. us; jwkatz@sso.org; Irwin; Tom
E (DNR)
Cc: Easton; Dan (DEC)
Subject: Re: Latest Hamel Letter
Great I
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Hartig, Lawrence L (DEC)" <larry.hartig@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:17:31
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, gov. sarah@yahoomcom. state. ak. us, jwkatz@sso.org, "Irwin, Tom E
(DNR) " <tom . irwin@alaska . gov>
Cc: "Easton, Dan (DEC) " <dan.easton@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Latest Hamel Letter
Governor ,
I will get in touch with Mr. Hamel to hear his concerns. ^ I am in Washington, D.C. until
Thursday morning, so might even be able to meet with him if that is preferable.
Thanks ,
Larry
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Anders, Bruce F (DNR); Katz, John W (GOV); Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Hartig, Lawrence L
(DEC)
Cc: Slemons, Jonne D (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)
Sent: Mon Feb 25 12:03:32 2008
Subject: Re: Latest Hamel Letter
1
PRA GSP01 0012550
It was a good mtg. He's fine about psio funding and is wanting to assist me. He's very
frustrated tho that he believe BP snookers psio into believing they've got it all under
control - and slhe still cant believe psio let up on GC l fire investigation.
And Larry- i promised Hamel you'd call him. He at least wants a quiuck convo on a couple
of issues that he, again, believes we're getting snookered on. Pis call him. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Anders, Bruce F (DNR) "' <bruce.anders@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:43:19
To:John Katz <jwkatz@ALASKADC>org>, ExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Cc:"Slemons, Jonne D (DNR)" <jonne.slemons@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Latest Hamel Letter
Thanks John.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
FYI, just finished marking up the PR re restoring PSIO funding, sent to Sharon/Beth/Russ
I'll be going dark for next 4 hours.
Bruce
From: John Katz [mailto:jwkatz@ALASKADC.org <mailto:jwkatz@ALASKADC.org> ]
Sent: Mon 2/25/2008 11:19 AM
To: Slemons, Jonne D (DNR); ExternalEmailgsp
Cc: Anders, Bruce P (DNR)
Subject: RE: Latest Hamel Letter
PRA GSP01 0012551
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
<mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org <mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org> > jwkatz@alaskadc.org. Thank you
>» On 2/25/2008 at 12:55 PM, in message
<FC9D0A4DDB7D5040A9EF833049B613478934CF@SOAAKCMSG02.soa.alaska.gov>, "Slemons, Jonne D
(DNR) " <jonne.slemons@alaska.gov> wrote:
Governor ,
Your support of the PSI0 budget request is very much appreciated --- thank you!
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
John Katz has long experience with Mr. Hamel, and can likely provide additional insight
Sincerely,
Jonne Slemons
■Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com <mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com> ]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 6:38 AM
To: Anders, Bruce F (DNR) ; Katz, John W (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Slemons, Jonne D
3
PRA GSP01 0012552
(DNR) ; Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Thompson, Mike (DNR); Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Cc: Persily, Larry A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Latest Hamel Letter
I want him to help me pressure leggies to get PSIO positions back in my budget. Thanks-
let me know what else i should speak to him about.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Anders, Bruce F (DNR)" <bruce , anders@alaska . gov>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 06:35:48
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Katz, John W (GOV)"
<jwkatz@alaskadc.org>, "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>, "Slemons, Jonne D
(DNR) » <jonne.slemons@alaska.gov>, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)"
<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Thompson, Mike (DNR)" <mike.thompson@alaska.gov>, "Irwin,
Tom E (DNR)" <tom. irwin@alaska,gov>
Cc: "Persily, Larry A (GOV) " <lpersily@alaskadc.org>
Subject: RE: Latest Hamel Letter
Governor ,
Unfortunately, the Hamel letter is a pdf , and cannot be pasted. Hamel is in DC, as far
as I know. Jonne will be in the office in 30 mins, and will provide a more detailed
report to this group then, including a summary of the Hamel letter.
In short, the PSIO has been persistently working on this investigation (given its
staffing limitations), and pushing BP very hard. PSIO has completed a thorough technical
review that yields a defensible and final conclusion to the issues raised by Tom Bewak,
and the final section of the report, an addendum addressing materials traceability, will
be completed in the next day or two. We'll send it to Mr. Bewak directly and post it on
the PSIO website.
As I mentioned, Jonne will provide a more thorough sit rep shortly. After hearing that
info, you may decide that it makes sense to meet with Mr. Hamel (I assumed that's why you
asked where he is)
Bruce
PRA GSP01 0012553
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mail to : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com> ]
Sent: Mon 2/25/2008 5:08 AM
To: Katz, John W (GOV); Anders, Bruce F (DNR) ; Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Siemens, Jonne D
(DNR) ; Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) ; Thompson, Mike (DNR) ; Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Cc: Persily, Larry A (GOV)
Subject; Re: Latest Hamel Letter
I cant open his letter on blkberry, could u cut and paste it? Is Hamel here in DC?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message-
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC,org>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:51:33
To: "Bruce F (DNR) Anders" <bruce.anders@alaska.gov>, "Joe Balash"
<joe.balash@alaska.gov>, "Jonne D (DNR) Slemons" <jonne.slemons@alaska.gov>, "Marty
Rutherford" <marty . rutherford@ala.ska . gov> , "Mike (DNR) Thompson"
<mike.thompson@alaska,gov>, "Tom Irwin" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Larry Persily" <lpersily@ALASKADC.org>, "Governor Sarah Palin" <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Latest Hamel Letter
Per Chuck Hamel' s request, I have attached his latest correspondence to Congressmen
Dingell and Rahall seeking to rebut Commissioner Irwin's earlier letter to the House
Energy Committee.
I would be glad to discuss whether we should respond, and, if so, how.
P.S.
Governor, in a voice mail message, Mr. Hamel expressed his desire to meet with you during
your DC trip.
PRA GSP01 0012554
Unknown
From: Hartig, Lawrence L (DEC) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=LLHARTIG]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 2: 1 8 PM
To: 'gov.sarahQyahoo.com 1 ; , gov.sarah@yahoomcom'; *jwkatz@sso,org'; Irwin; Tom E (DNR)
Cc: Easton; Dan (DEC)
Subject: Re: Latest Hamel Letter
Governor ,
I will get in touch with Mr. Hamel to hear his concerns. I am in Washington, D.C. until
Thursday morning, so might even be able to meet with him if that is preferable.
Thanks ,
Larry
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo,com>
To: Anders, Bruce F (DNR); Katz, John W (GOV); Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Hartig, Lawrence L
(DEC)
Cc: Siemens, Jonne D (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)
Sent: Mon Feb 25 12:03:32 2008
Subject: Re: Latest Hamel Letter
It was a good mtg. He's fine about psio funding and is wanting to assist me. He's very
frustrated tho that he believe BP snookers psio into believing they've got it all under
control - and slhe still cant believe psio let up on GC 1 fire investigation.
And Larry- i promised Hamel you'd call him. He at least wants a quiuck convo on a couple
of issues that he, again, believes we're getting snookered on. Pis call him. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Anders, Bruce F (DNR)" <bruce.anders@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:43:19
To: John Katz <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>, ExternalEmailgsp <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc: "Slemons, Jonne D (DNR)" <jonne.slemons@alaska.gov>
PRA GSP01 0012555
Subject: RE: Latest Hamel Letter
Thanks John .
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
FYI, just finished marking up the PR re restoring PSIO funding, sent to Sharon/Beth/Russ
I'll be going dark for next 4 hours.
Bruce
From: John Katz [mailto:jwkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Mon 2/25/2008 11:19 AM
To: Slemons, Jonne D (DNR) ; KxternalEmailgsp
Cc: Anders, Bruce F (DNR)
Subject: RE: Latest Hamel Letter
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Please note that my email address has changed* My new email address is
<mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org> jwkatz@alaskadc.org. Thank you .
PRA GSP01 0012556
>» On 2/25/2008 at 12:55 PM, in message
<FC9DOA4DDB7D5040A9EF833049B613478934CF@SOAANCMSG02.soa* alaska.gov>, "Slemons, Jonne D
(DNR) " < jonne . slemons@alaska . gov> wrote :
Governor,
Your support of the PSIO budget request is very much appreciated thank yout
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
John Katz has long experience with Mr. Hamel, and can likely provide additional insight
Sincerely,
Jonne S lemons
Original Message-
From : gov. sarah@yahoo. com [mail to : gov, sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 6:38 AM
To: Anders, Bruce F (DNR); Katz, John W (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Siemens, Jonne D
(DNR) ; Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) ; Thompson, Mike (DNR) ; Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Cc : Persily, Larry A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Latest Hamel Letter
I want him to help me pressure leggies to get PSIO positions back in my budget. Thanks-
let me know what else i should speak to him about*
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message-
From: "Anders, Bruce F (DNR)" <bruce . anders@alaska . gov>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 06:35:48
TorExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Katz, John W (GOV)"
<jwkatz@alaskadc.org>, "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>, "Slemons, Jonne D
(DNR)" <jonne.slemons@alaska.gov>, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)"
3
PRA GSP01 0012557
<marty . rutherf ord@alaska . gov> , "Thompson, Mike (DNR) " <mike . thompson@alaska . gov> , " Irwin,
Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Cc:"Persily, Larry A (GOV)" <lpersily@alaskadc.org>
Subject: RE: Latest Hamel Letter
Governor,
Unfortunately, the HaTnel letter is a pdf , and cannot be pasted. Hamel is in DC, as far as
I know. Jonne will be in the office in 30 mins, and will provide a more detailed report
to this group then, including a summary of the Hamel letter.
In short, the PSIO has been persistently working on this investigation (given its staffing
limitations) , and pushing BP very hard. PSIO has completed a thorough technical review
that yields a defensible and final conclusion to the issues raised by Tom Bewak, and the
final section of the report, an addendum addressing materials traceability, will be
completed in the next day or two. We 1 11 send it to Mr, Bewak directly and post it on the
PSIO website.
As I mentioned, Jonne will provide a more thorough sit rep shortly. After hearing that
info, you may decide that it makes sense to meet with Mr. Hamel (I assumed that's why you
asked where he is)
Bruce
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent; Mon 2/25/2008 5:08 AM
To: Katz, John W (GOV) ; Anders, Bruce F (DNR); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Slemons, Jonne D
(DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Thompson, Mike (DNR); Irwin> Tom E (DNR)
Cc: Persily, Larry A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Latest Hamel Letter
I cant open his letter on blkberry, could u cut and paste it? Is Hamel here in DC?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0Q12558
Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date; Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:51:33
To: "Bruce F (DNR) Anders" <bruce.anders@alaska.gov>, "Joe Balash"
<joe.balash@alaska.gov>, "Jonne D (DNR) Slemons" <jonne.slemons@alaska.gov>, "Marty
Rutherford" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Mike (DNR) Thompson"
<mike . thompson@alaska . gov> , "Tom Irwin" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Larry Persily" <lpersily@ALASKADC.org>, "Governor Sarah Palin" <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Latest Hamel Letter
Per Chuck Hamel' s request, I have attached his latest correspondence to Congressmen
Dingell and Rahall seeking to rebut Commissioner Irwin's earlier letter to the House
Energy Committee .
I would be glad to discuss whether we should respond, and, if so, how.
P.S.
Governor, in a voice mail message, Mr. Hamel expressed his desire to meet with you during
your DC trip.
PRA GSP01 0012559
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 2:10 PM
To: Hartig; Lawrence L (DEC); jwkatz@sso.org
Subject: Re: Latest Hamel Letter
Sounds great. Thank you.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Hartig, Lawrence L (DEC)" <larry.hartig@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:41:12
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com , j wkat z@sso . org
Subject: Re: Latest Hamel Letter
Governor ,
I will call Chuck Hamel and listen to his concerns. He might be interested in knowing
that we plan to go out with the RFP in a few weeks to hire the contractor for the first
phase of the Oil and Gas Infrastructure Risk Assessment. The public, including Mr. Hamel,
will have the opportunity to provide input on what facilities, operations and practices
should be examined as part of the risk assessment .
I am in Washington, D.C>, flying back to Anchorage on Thursday. I could probably meet
with Hamel in person late Wednesday afternoon, after my 3:00 p.m. meeting with John Katz.
Thanks ,
Larry
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Anders, Bruce F (DNR); Katz, John W (GOV); Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Hartig, Lawrence L
(DEC)
Cc: Slemons, Jonne D (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)
Sent: Mon Feb 25 12:03:32 2008
Subject: Re: Latest Hamel Letter
PRA GSP01 0012560
It was a good mtg. He's fine about psio funding and is wanting to assist me. He's very
frustrated tho that he believe BP snookers psio into believing they've got it all under
control - and slhe still cant believe psio let up on GC 1 fire investigation.
And Larry- i promised Hamel you'd call him. He at least wants a quiuck convo on a couple
of issues that he, again, believes we're getting snookered on. Pis call him. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Anders, Bruce P (DNR) " <bruce.anders@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:43:19
To: John Katz <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>, ExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Cc:"Slemons, Jonne D (DNR)" < jonne. slemons@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Latest Hamel Letter
Thanks John.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
FYI, just finished marking up the PR re restoring PSIO funding, sent to Sharon/Beth/Russ
I'll be going dark for next 4 hours.
Bruce
From: John Katz [mailto:jwkatz@AIiASKADC.org <mailto:jwkatz@ALASKADC.org> ]
Sent: Mon 2/25/2008 11:19 AM
To: Slemons, Jonne D (DNR); ExternalEmailgsp
Cc: Anders, Bruce F (DNR)
Subject: RE: Latest Hamel Letter
PRA GSP01 0012561
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
<mailto: jwkatz@alaskadc.org <mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org> > jwkatz@alaskadc.org.
Thank you
>>> On 2/25/2008 at 12:55 PM, in message
<FC9D0A4DDB7D5040A9EF833049B613478934CF@SOAANCMSG02.soa.alaska.gov>, "Slemons, Jonne D
(DNR) " < jonne. slemons@alaska.gov> wrote:
Governor ,
Your support of the PSIO budget request is very much appreciated thank you!
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
John Katz has long experience with Mr. Hamel, and can likely provide additional insight
Sincerely,
Jonne Slemons
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com <mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com> ]
PRA GSP01 0012562
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 6:38 AM
To: Anders, Bruce F (DNR) ; Katz, John w (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Slemons, Jonne D
(DNR) ; Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) ; Thompson, Mike (DNR) ; Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Cc; Persily, Larry A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Latest Hamel Letter
I want him to help me pressure leggies to get PSIO positions back in my budget. Thanks
let me know what else i should speak to him about.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Anders, Bruce F (DNR) » <bruce.anders@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 06:35:48
To;ExtemalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo,com>, "Katz, John W (GOV)"
<jwkatz@alaskadc.org>, "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska,gov>, "Slemons, Jonne D
(DNR)" <jonne.slemons@alaska.gov>, "Rutherford* Marty K (DNR)"
<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Thompson, Mike (DNR) " <mike.thompson@alaska.gov>, "Irwin,
Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Persily, Larry A (GOV)" <lpersily@alaskadc.org>
Subject: RE: Latest Hamel Letter
Governor ,
Unfortunately, the Hamel letter is a pdf , and cannot be pasted. Hamel is in DC, as far
as I know. Jonne will be in the office in 30 mins, and will provide a more detailed
report to this group then, including a summary of the Hamel letter.
In short, the PSIO has been persistently working on this investigation (given its
staffing limitations) , and pushing BP very hard. PSIO has completed a thorough technical
review that yields a defensible and final conclusion to the issues raised by Tom Bewak,
and the final section of the report, an addendum addressing materials traceability, will
be completed in the next day or two. We'll send it to Mr. Bewak directly and post it on
the PSIO website.
As I mentioned, Jonne will provide a more thorough sit rep shortly. After hearing that
info, you may decide that it makes sense to meet with Mr. Hamel (I assumed that's why you
asked where he is)
Bruce
PRA_GSP01J)012563
. sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <mailto : gov , sarah@yahoo . com> ]
o /ok /onfiQ sj.no &m
From: gov
Sent: Mon 2/25/2008 5:08 AM
To: Katz, John W (GOV); Anders, Bruce F (DNR) ; Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Slemons, Jonne D
(DNR) ; Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) ; Thompson, Mike (DNR) ; Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Cc: Persily, Larry A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Latest Hamel Letter
I cant open his letter on blkherry, could u cut and paste it? is Hamel here in DC?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:51:33
To: "Bruce F (DNR) Anders" <bruce.anders@alaska.gov>, "Joe Balash"
<joe.balash@alaska.gov>, "Jonne D (DNR) Slemons" <jonne.slemons@alaska.gov>, "Marty
Rutherford" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Mike (DNR) Thompson"
<mike.thompson@alaska.gov>, "Tom Irwin" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Larry Persily" <lpersily@ALASKADC.org>, "Governor Sarah Palin" <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Latest Hamel Letter
Per Chuck Hamel' s request, I have attached his latest correspondence to Congressmen
Dingell and Rahall seeking to rebut Commissioner Irwin 1 s earlier letter to the House
Energy Committee.
I would be glad to discuss whether we should respond, and, if so, how.
P.S.
Governor, in a voice mail message, Mr. Hamel expressed his desire to meet with you during
your DC trip.
PRA GSP01 0012564
Unknown
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@aiaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 2:13 PM
To: Leschper; Beth (GOV); ExtemalEmailgsp
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: Fox Business Tuesday
Sure
Original Message *-
From: Leschper, Beth (GOV)
To: ExtemalEmailgsp; Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Sent: Mon Feb 25 13:49:30 2008
Subject: Fox Business Tuesday
We've had a request from Fox Business Network for an in- studio interview tomorrow
(Tuesday, Feb. 26), after the Hoover and CNN events.
Fox is interested in Exxon Valdez, oil and gas, and the economy
This request could fit in your schedule before you need to head to the airport at 3:30
p.m. The location is about 2 miles from the Willard, so the logistics will work.
If you would like to do this, I'll forward all information to you, Janice and Sharon.
Beth
PRA GSP01 0012565
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 12:46 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: PSIO
Tell Bill McAllister that Gov Felenty from Minnesota says "hello" !
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) " <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 07:09:57
To : gov , sarahoyahoo . com
Cc : krisandclark@yahoo . com, "Leschper , Beth (GOV) " <beth. leschper@alaska . gov>
Subject: Re: PSIO
We will get on it.
..- — - original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: K Perry Yahoo <krisandclark@yahoo.com>
Sent: Mon Feb 25 06:52:50 2008
Subject: Fw: PSIO
These sentiments should be in a presser - the legislature is tearing the rug out of my
efforts to prove our ability and committment to the oversight that's needed before anyone
can trust that ramped-up development of our resources should happen.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:44:07
PRA GSP01 0012566
To: "Sharon Leighow" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Beth Leschper"
<beth.leschper@alaska.gov>, "John Katz" <jwkatz@alaskadc.org>
Cc:"Mike Tibbies" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Tom Irwin" <tonw irwin@alaska.gov>, "Marty
Rutherford" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, jonne.slemons@alaska.gov, "Bruce Anders"
<bruce.anders@alaska.gov>, "Joe Balash" <joe. balash@alaska.gov>, "Russ Kelly"
<russ . kelly@alaska . gov>
Subject: PSIO
Sharon- I'm shocked and disappointed Chenault's taking out PSIO positions and BP
corrosion lawsuit funds out of my budget. Im back here in DC speaking with Cneney (sat
with him the entire State dinner last night), will try to speak w/Bush today... speaking
with national reporters and all these governors all about AK's proof that we canprovide
sound oversight of resource development, as evidenced by PSIO, lawsuits to hold industry's
feet to the fire re: waste of valuable natural resources, etc... and here while I'm away I
find out the legislature may undermine those efforts? It's unacceptable if the nation is
to believe we're capable of responsible, ethcial ramped up development that's need in our
state, for our nation.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 12:36 PM
To: Katz; John W (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Leschper; Beth (GOV); Karen Rehfeld; Michael Tibbies; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Persily;
Larry A (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Kelly; Russell T (GOV); Ruaro; Randall P (GOV)
Subject: Re: State Earmarks/Stevens' Posting
This could put to rest those complaints that we are hypocritical be some are claiming we
recently asked for 141 earmarks - more than other admins have asked for... and we knew
that was not true.
Does the senator think he's punishing us for this by posting our requests? I look at this
as a good thing and was just thanked this weekend by the Transportation secretary and Sen.
McCain for showing leadership on this. Pres Bush also acknowledged Alaska and asked us
Gov's today to do what we can to help with needed reform in committees where earmark abuse
previously was the norm. He was all about transparency and public discussion on earmark
projects- he sounded just like us.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:11:07
To: "Governor Sarah Palin" <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Cc:"Beth C (GOV) Leschper" <beth.leschper@alaska.gov>, "Karen Rehfeld"
<karen_rehfeld@alaska.gov>, "Michael Tibbies" <michael.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Sharon W (GOV)
Leighow" <sharon.leighow@alaska .gnv>, "Larry Persily"
<lpersily@ALASKADC . org> , <kris_perry@gov . state . ak . us>
Subject; State Earmarks/Stevens' Posting
Senator Stevens has just posted the State's 31 earmark requests on his website. I think
he believes that this will point out the discrepancy between your statements and our
actions .
As I said to him this morning, I don't see any problem with the posting. We believe that
all of our earmarks pass muster in terms of the criteria the Congressional delegation and
the Bush administration have espoused.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
<mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org> jwkatz@alaskadc.org. Thank you .
PRAJ3SP01_0012568
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From: <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> [gov, sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 12:38 PM
To: John Kate
Cc: Michael Tibbies; Larry Persily; Janfce Mason; kris jerry
Subject; Re: Congressional Delegation Relations - PRIVILEGED ANDCONFIDENTIAL -
ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE
Thank you. And did the AFN folks tell you I and cabinet members/assistants met with them
last week during their board mtg?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkat2@ALASKADC.0rg>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:01:15
To: "Governor Sarah Palin" <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Cc: "Michael Tibbies" <michael.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Larry Persily"
<lpersily@ALASKADC.org>, "Janice Mason"
< j anice_jnason@gov .state . ak . us> , <kris_perry@gov . state , ak . us>
Subject: Congressional Delegation Relations - PRIVILEGED AND
CONFIDENTIAL - ATTORNEY/ CLIENT PRIVILEGE
At Senator Stevens* request, I,arry and I met this morning with Senator Murkowski and him,
plus various staff from all three offices to discuss the gas pipeline and Congressional
earmarks, particularly in the transportation area. The meeting was difficult but useful.
ft
There are fundamental differences between the State and the Congressional delegation on
the gas pipeline. In my opinion, these differences are not the product of inadequate
information. Rather, they reflect differences of opinion about AGIA and about what is
possible in DC concerning the bridge shipper, changes in the loan guarantee, and the risk
of re-opening existing federal law. There was also discussion of whether TransCanada can
be held liable for costs incurred by the original pipeline consortium formed many years
ago .
We raised the possibility that these differences might dissipate once the AGIA process has
been completed. Both TransCanada and the producers have said that they want to work with
each other, and there is a good likelihood that the issue of fiscal certainty will be
addressed once we know what the State is dealing with. Senator Stevens believes that
ConocoPhillips might file an application directly with FERC.
Regarding earmarks, Senator Stevens thinks that there is a difference between what the
State says and does on earmarks. I responded that we don't see all earmarks as bad, only
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those where there is no strong federal nexus or public support and where there is no open
and transparent process. In particular, I cited your response to Carl Marrs and our 31
earmark requests, all of which satisfy applicable requirements.
Then, the discussion switched to transportation earmarks. The delegation wants DOTPF to
communicate more with local governments about the status of their earmarks. We also
talked about how requirements of the Federal Highway Administration play into the process.
We said that DOTPP is preparing an analysis of all pending transportation earmarks so that
the delegation can see their current status and why some of them have not been
implemented. We also asked for early consultation between the Congressional delegation
and us to resolve problems before they arise in federal law.
Senator Stevens said that he is prepared to respond publically and critically when he sees
a discrepancy between the administration's statements and actions on earmarks. I also had
the feeling that he might talk more about infirmities in the AGIA approach.
As you know, Senator Murkowski will give her speech to the Legislature on March 18th. She
would like to meet with you one-on-one to discuss relations among the elected principals,
feeling that since she is not running for re-election this year, she might be in the best
position to do this.
I will brief Mike Tibbies in greater detail and would be glad to talk with you as well.
P.S.
We met this afternoon with the Human Resources Committee of the AFN. They would like very
much to meet with you as well to discuss a number of federal and state issues that they
reviewed with us. In the meantime, we will follow-up, as needed, with various
Commissioners .
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
<mailto:jwkat2@alaskadc.0rg> jwkatz@alaskadc.org. Thank you .
PRA_GSP01_0012570
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From: gov.sarah@yahoQ.com
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 12:25 PM
To: Kate; John W (GOV)
Cc: Michael Tibbies; Persily; Larry A (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Congressional Delegation Relations - PRIVILEGED ANDCONFIDENTIAL -
ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE
Thank you. And did the AFN folks tell you I and cabinet members/assistants met with them
last week during their board mtg?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:01:15
To: "Governor Sarah Palin" <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Cc: "Michael Tibbies" <michael.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Larry Persily"
<lpersily@ALASKADC.org>, "Janice Mason"
< j anice_mason@gov ♦ state . ak . us> , <kr ia_perry@gov . state . ak . us >
Subject: Congressional Delegation Relations - PRIVILEGED AND
CONFIDENTIAL - ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE
At Senator Stevens 1 request, harry and I met this morning with senator Murkowski and him,
plus various staff from all three offices to discuss the gas pipeline and Congressional
earmarks, particularly in the transportation area. The meeting was difficult but useful.
There are fundamental differences between the State and the Congressional delegation on
the gas pipeline. In my opinion, these differences are not the product of inadequate
information. Rather, they reflect differences of opinion about AGIA and about what is
possible in DC concerning the bridge shipper, changes in the loan guarantee, and the risk
of re-opening existing federal law. There was also discussion of whether TransCanada can
be held liable for costs incurred by the original pipeline consortium formed many years
ago.
We raised the possibility that these differences might dissipate once the AGIA process has
been completed. Both TransCanada and the producers have said that they want to work with
each other, and there is a good likelihood that the issue of fiscal certainty will be
addressed once we know what the State is dealing with. Senator Stevens believes that
ConocoPhillips might file an application directly with FERC.
Regarding earmarks, Senator Stevens thinks that there is a difference between what the
State says and does on earmarks. I responded that we don't see all earmarks as bad, only
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those where there is no strong federal nexus or public support and where there is no open
and transparent process. In particular, I cited your response to Carl Marrs and our 31
earmark requests, all of which satisfy applicable requirements.
Then, the discussion switched to transportation earmarks. The delegation wants DOTPF to
communicate more with local governments about the status of their earmarks. We also
talked about how requirements of the Federal Highway Administration play into the process
We said that DOTPF is preparing an analysis of all pending transportation earmarks so that
the delegation can see their current status and why some of them have not been
implemented. We also asked for early consultation between the Congressional delegation
and us to resolve problems before they arise in federal law.
Senator Stevens said that he is prepared to respond publically and critically when he sees
a discrepancy between the administration's statements and actions on earmarks. I also had
the feeling that he might talk more about infirmities in the AGIA approach.
As you know, Senator Murkowski will give her speech to the Legislature on March 18th. She
would like to meet with you one-on-one to discuss relations among the elected principals,
feeling that since she is not running for re-election this year, she might be in the best
position to do this.
I will brief Mike Tibbies in greater detail and would be glad to talk with you as well.
P.S.
We met this afternoon with the Human Resources Committee of the AFN. They would like very
much to meet with you as well to discuss a number of federal and state issues that they
reviewed with us. In the meantime, we will follow-up, as needed, with various
Commissioners .
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
<mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org> jwkatz@alaskadc.org. Thank you .
PRAJ3SP01_0012572
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Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Monday, February 25, 2008 12:04 PM
Anders; Bruce F (DNR); Kate; John W (GOV); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Hartig; Lawrence L (DEC)
Slemons; Jonne D (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR)
Re: Latest Hamel Letter
It was a good mtg. He's fine about psio funding and is wanting to assist me. He's very
frustrated the that he believe BP snookers psio into believing they've got it all under
control - and slhe still cant believe psio let up on GC 1 fire investigation.
And Larry- i promised Hamel you'd call him. He at least wants a quiuck convo on a couple
of issues that he, again, believes we're getting snookered on. Pis call him. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
Prom: "Anders, Bruce F (DNR)" <bruce.anders@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:43:19
To:John Katz <jwkatz<&ALASKADC.org>, ExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Cc : "Slemons, Jonne D (DNR) " < jonne . slemons@alaska . gov>
Subject: RE: Latest Hamel Letter
Thanks John.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or PersonaIl/[ateiM7?eaacte?
FYI, just finished marking up the PR re restoring PSIO funding, sent to Sharon/Beth/Russ
I'll be going dark for next 4 hours.
Bruce
Prom: John Katz [mailto:jwkatz@ALASKADC.org]
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Sent: Mon 2/25/2008 11:19 AM
To: Siemens, Jonne D (DNR) ; ExternalEmailgsp
Cc: Anders, Bruce F (DNR)
Subject: RE: Latest Hamel Letter
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
<mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org> jwkatz@alaskadc.org. Thank you .
>>> On 2/25/2008 at 12:55 PM, in message
<FC9D0A4DDB7D5040A9EF833049B613478934CF@SOAANCMSG02.soa.alaska.gov>, "Slemons, Jonne D
(DNR)" <jonne,slemons@alaska.gov> wrote:
Governox ,
Your support of the PSIO budget request is very much appreciated -•-- thank you!
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
John Katz has long experience with Mr. Hamel, and can likely provide additional insight
Sincerely,
Jonne Slemons
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Original Message
Prom : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mail to : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Monday, February 25 , 2008 6:38 AM
To: Anders, Bruce F (DNR); Katz, John W (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Slemons, Jonne D
(DNR) ; Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) ; Thompson, Mike (DNR) ; Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Cc: Persily, Larry A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Latest Hamel Letter
I want him to help me pressure leggies to get PSIO positions back in my budget. Thanks-
let me know what else i should speak to him about.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Anders, Bruce F (DNR) " <bruce.anders@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 06:35:48
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Katz, John W (GOV)"
<jwkatz@alaskadc.org>, "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash®alaska.gov>, "Slemons, Jonne D
(PNR) ,( <jonne.slemons@alaska.gov>, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)"
<marty,rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Thompson, Mike (DNR) " <mike.thompson@alaska,gov>, "Irwin,
Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Cc:" Persily, Larry A (GOV)" <lpersily@alaskadc.org>
Subject: RE: Latest Hamel Letter
;
Governor,
Unfortunately, the Hamel letter is a pdf, and cannot be pasted. Hamel is in DC, as far as
I know. Jonne will be in the office in 30 mins, and will provide a more detailed report
to this group then, including a summary of the Hamel letter.
In short, the PSIO has been persistently working on this investigation (given its staffing
limitations), and pushing BP very hard. PSIO has completed a thorough technical review
that yields a defensible and final conclusion to the issues raised by Tom Bewak, and the
final section of the report, an addendum addressing materials traceability, will be
completed in the next day or two. We'll send it to Mr, Bewak directly and post it on the
PSIO website.
As I mentioned, Jonne will provide a more thorough sit rep shortly. After hearing that
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info, you may decide that it makes sense to meet with Mr. Hamel (I assumed that's why you
asked where he is)
Bruce
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto t gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Mon 2/25/2008 5:08 AM
To: Katz, John W (GOV); Anders, Bruce P (DNR); Ba lash, Joseph R (GOV); Slemons, Jonne D
(DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Thompson, Mike (DNR); Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Cc: Persily, Larry A (GOV)
Subject; Re; Latest Hamel Letter
I cant open his letter on blkberry, could u cut and paste it? Is Hamel here in DC?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message--
Prom; "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:51:33
To: "Bruce P (DNR) Anders" <bruce.anders@alaska.gov>, "Joe Balash"
<joe.balash@alaska.gov>, "Jonne D (DNR) Siemens" <jonne.slemons@alaska.gov>, "Marty
Rutherford" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Mike (DNR) Thompson"
<mike . thompson@alaska . gov> , "Tom Irwin" <tom . irwin@alaska , gov>
Cc:» r Larry Persily" <lpersily@ALASKADC.org>, "Governor Sarah Palin" <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject; Latest Hamel Letter
Per Chuck Hamel 's request, I have attached his latest correspondence to Congressmen
Dingell and Rahall seeking to rebut Commissioner Irwin's earlier letter to the House
Energy Committee.
I would be glad to discuss whether we should respond, and, if so, how,
PRA_GSP01J)012576
P.S.
Governor, in a voice mail message, Mr. Hamel expressed his desire to meet with you during
your DC trip.
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Subject:
Sounds good
gov.sarah@yahoo,com
Monday, February 25, 2008 1 1:54 AM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Leschper; Beth (GOV)
Re: CNN after the Hoover Institution Speech?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon w (GOV)" <sharon,leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:26:45
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com , "Mason, Janice L (GOV) " < j anice . mason@alaska . gov>
Cc : "Leschper, Beth (GOV) " <beth. leschper@alaska . gov>
Subject: CNN after the Hoover Institution Speech?
Governor-
CNN would like a few minutes with you after you deliver the Hoover Institution speech.
They would like to talk about the Exxon case and Federal earmarks. They could meet you
coming out of the speech at the Intercontinental. You may remember the reporter - Joe
Johns - he interviewed you in your Anchorage office right after Pete Koll got. sentenced!
Please let me know.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
465-4031 Juneau
269-7450 Anchorage
240-7943 cell
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 1 1 : 1 9 AM
To: rkleine451 50@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: Other
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2008 6:41 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Randy Kleine
address: 939 Riverside Drive Milford OH 45150
513-965-0651
MESSAGE ;
Dear Governor Palin:
I am looking forward to hearing your interview on Sunday, February 24th 's C-SPAN
Washington Journal program. As many of my friends in Alaska are libertarian- style
Republicans, I am anxious to hear your comments (if any) about retaining Alaska's
independent autonomy regarding dominance by the Federal Government.
Also, in perusing your site and the photos on your site: I must register a complaint that
you would condone the participation of female children and pre-teens is so-called glamour
and beauty pageants. Children should not be taught to focus on "body beautiful"; rather,
they should learn modesty and inward beauty, and a Governor should promote such, don't you'
think?
I appreciate your willingness to serve in the political arena. Best regards,
Randy Kleine
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rkleine4 515 O@yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0012580
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 1 1 : 1 8 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: FW: Oil&Gas
Original Message
From ; WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 12:28 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Oil& ; Gas
Web mail from: Mr. Ceasar Montez
address: 4002 east southern av phoenix AZ 85042
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Sarah Palin,
I was watching your segment on CSPAN about how Alaska seems to have a positive effect on
ecomny and Polar Bears being considered on Endangered Species List. I just thought I let
you know that I heard you said, "11,000 thousand gallons of oil spill" in Prince William
Sound. Its actually close to 11 million gallons of oil.
thanks ,
Ceasar Montez
ceez001@yahoo . com
PRAJ3SP01_0012581
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From: Leschper, Beth (GOV) [beth.leschper@a!aska.gov]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 1 1 : 1 6 AM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); ExternaiEmailgsp; Pallni Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: RE: NBC
I agree.
Beth
Original Message
From; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 11:08 AM
To: ExternaiEmailgsp/ Leschper, Beth (GOV) ; Pal in, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject: RE: NBC
I will call the producer. I would suggest after the press conference so everything is
fresh.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
465-4031 Juneau
269-7450 Anchorage
240-7943 cell
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarahoyahoo . com]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 11:03 AM
To: Leschper, Beth (GOV); Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject:. Re: NBC
PRA_GSP01_0012582
Either after the press conf on Exxon tomorrow? ... Or even today, tomorrow before press
conf ?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov , sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:45:53
To : "Beth Leschper" <beth . leschper@alaska . gov> , govpalin@alaska . gov
Cc:"Sharon Leighow" < shar on. le ighow@alaska.gov >, "Janice Mason" <j anice.mason@alaska.gov:
Subject: Re: NBC
Oh yeah, thank you!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message--
From: "Leschper, Beth (GOV)" <beth.leschper@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:41:50
To: Sarah Palin <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>, govpalin@alaska.gov
Cc: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" < shar on. le ighow@alaska.gov >, "Mason, Janice L (GOV)
< j anice . mason@alaska . gov>
Subject: NBC
NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams is interested in a one-on-one interview with you
about Exxon Valdez.
I suggested right after tomorrow's Exxon Valdez news conference.
It would be 10- 15 minutes.
If you would like to do this, Sharon can give the producer a call and make the
arrangements .
PRA_GSP01J)012583
Beth
Sharon :
Mike Kosnar
202-309-8578
PRA GSP01 0012584
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 1 1 :08 AM
To: Colberg; Talis J (LAW)
Subject: Re: PSIO
He's doing this like he did with holding up SB80 last year - it's political - it's to get
us to have to strike deals with leggies on capital budget items, and we're not playing
those games, so we'll cont to reiterate our committment to the budget we initally rolled
out that included corrosion issue litigation. And PSIO positions.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis . colberg@alaska . gov>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:32:36
To : ExternalEmailgsp <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject; RE: PSIO
Dear Governor Palin, Heard you on the radio talking about resource
development in DC, nice coverage.
Rep. Chenault's elimination of the BP corrosion case funds is not
final. He said he would have the whole committee consider it. It is
actually quite a commitment . We fully expect that it will be about five
million a year for five years and the legislators are understandably
careful about it. On the other hand it will involve a claim for
hundreds of millions of dollars. So, I don't really think Chenault
thought he had killed the appropriation, I think he may just want more
discussion. At least I hope so. Talis
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 6:47 AM
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
PRA_GSP01J)012585
Subject: FW: PSIO
Fyi
Sent from ray BlackBerry (r) device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:44:07
To:"Sharon Leighow" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Beth Leschper"
<beth.leschper@alaska.gov>, "John Katz" <jwkatz@alaskadc.org>
Cc:"Mike Tibbies" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Tom Irwin"
<tom.irwin@alaska.gov>, "Marty Rutherford"
<marty . rutherf ord@alaska . gov> , j onne , slemons@alaska . gov, "Bruce Anders "
<bruce.anders@alaska.gov>, "Joe Balash" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>, "Russ
Kelly" <russ ,kelly@alaska ,gov>
Subject: PSio
Sharon- I'm shocked and disappointed Chenault's taking out PSIO
positions and BP corrosion lawsuit funds out of my budget. Im back here
in DC speaking with Cneney (sat with him the entire State dinner last
night) , will try to speak w/Bush today. , . speaking with national
reporters and all these governors all about AK f s proof that we can
provide sound oversight of resource development, as evidenced by PSIO,
lawsuits to hold industry's feet to the fire re: waste of valuable
natural resources, etc... and here while I'm away I find out the
legislature may undermine those efforts? It's unacceptable if the
nation is to believe we're capable of responsible, ethcial ramped up
development that's need in our state, for our nation.
Sent from my BlackBerry (r) device from Cellular One
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From: Leschper, Beth (GOV) [beth.leschper@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 1 :50 PM
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Fox Business Tuesday
WeVe had a request from Fox Business Network for an in-studio interview tomorrow
(Tuesday, Feb. 26), after the Hoover and CNN events.
Fox is interested in Exxon Valdez, oil and gas, and the economy.
This request could fit in your schedule before you need to head to the airport at 3:30
p.m. The location is about 2 miles from the Willard, so the logistics will work.
If you would like to do this, I'll forward all information to you, Janice and Sharon.
Beth
10/29/2009
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 1 1 .03 AM
To: Leschper; Beth (<30V); Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re; NBC
Either after the press conf on Exxon tomorrow?... Or even today, tomorrow before press
conf?
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Original Message
From ; gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:45:53
To : " Beth Leschper " <beth . leschper@alaska . gov> , govpalin@alaska . gov
Cc: "Sharon Leighow" < sharon.leighow@a la ska. gov >, "Janice Mason" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: NBC
Oh yeah, thank you!
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— ---Original Message
From: "Leschper, Beth (GOV)" <beth.leschper@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:41:50
To;Sarah Palin <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>, govpalin@alaska.gov
Cc: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" < shar on. leighow@alaska.gov>, "Mason, Janice L (GOV)"
< j anice . mason@alaska . gov>
Subject: NBC
NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams is interested in a one-on-one interview with you
about Exxon Valdez.
I suggested right after tomorrow's Exxon Valdez news conference.
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It would be 10- 15 minutes.
If you would like to do this, Sharon can give the producer a call and make the
arrangements.
Beth
Sharon:
Mike Kosnar
202-309-8578
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From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@ataska.gov]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 1 1 :03 AM
To: Lefghow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Leschper; Beth (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: for your review
(Privileged or P^rsonallWateriafRedacted
Great- I
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Leschper, Beth (GOV); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Mon Feb 25 10:49:20 2008
Subject: for your review
Governor -
Here is a draft press release. Rep ; Kelly actually stripped this funding, not Chenault and
I understand Rep. Kerttula w il l offer an amendment to restore the funds. { Privileged or Personl
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Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
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Peputy Communications Director
465-4031 Juneau
269-7450 Anchorage
240-7943 cell
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Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Monday, February 25, 2008 11:02 AM
Admin@FieldtripsandCruises.Com
RE: Other
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is^
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 12:05 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Bill Field
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Cc:
Subject:
^
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Monday, February 25, 2008 10:59 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMailOgov . state . ak . us [mailto ; WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 3:26 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin {GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Orin Lee
address: 395 Chestnut Hill Road Cambridge NY 12816
MESSAGE :
Hello. I just want to encourage you to be John McCain's running mate should he ask
think you'd be great. Sincerely, Orin Lee
orinleevp62@yahoo . com
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 1 0:55 AM
To: Leschper; Beth (GOV); Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: NBC
Oh yeah , thank you I
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Original Message
From: "Leschper, Beth (GOV)" <beth.leschper@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:41:50
To:Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, govpalin@alasXa.gov
Cc: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Mason, Janice L (GOV)"
< j anice . mason@alaska . gov>
Subject: NBC
NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams is interested in a one-on-one interview with you
about Exxon Valdez.
I suggested right after tomorrow's Exxon Valdez news conference.
It would be 10- 15 minutes.
If you would like to do this, Sharon can give the producer a call and make the
arrangements .
Beth
Sharon :
Mike Kosnar
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202-309-8578
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Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Monday, February 25, 2008 10:24 AM
beedlee@msn.com
RE: Other
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Friday, February 22,20083:38PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Kenneth Beedle
address: 8220 Little Dipper Ave Anchorage AK 99504
907-333-9024
MESSAGE:
Sarah, just wanted to thank you for standing up for Alaska, you are so right when you say
that Ted Stevens has his opinions but not all senators feel the same as he does, I believe
Senator Stevens has long ago forgotten who he represents, Its So nice to have you hold
strong for us! I Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!! Evan
beedlee@msn. com
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Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Monday, February 25, 2008 10:20 AM
artsowls@xyz.net
RE: LegaLandJawsuits
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns; opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
Ipeing reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 8:23 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : liegal_and_lawsuits
Web mail from: Mr. Arthur Sowls
address: P0 Box 1693 Homer AK 99603
MESSAGE :
Sara,
I am glad you are asking Don Young and Ted Stevens about their legal questions
to know what are public officials are up to!
We need
Art
artsowls@xyz . net
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From: Governor Sarah Paiin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 11:16 AM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: Don't Forget to RSVP for WTCAK Luncheon with Ron Peek, President and COO, Alaska Travel Industry
Association
Prom: World Trade Center Alaska [mailto:info@wtcak.org]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 9:37 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Don't Forget to RSVP for WTCAK Luncheon with Ron Peck, President and COO, Alaska Travel
Industry Association
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ALASKA
World Trade Center Alaska Monthly Luncheon
March 5, 2008
Ron Peck, President and COO
Alaska Travel Industry Association
Topic "International Travel Update"
Where: Wells Fargo Bank, Headquarters Building (Northern Lights and "C H
Fifth Floor
Time: 12 noon (doors open 1 1:45 am)
Fee:
$20 WTCAK Members
$25 Non-Members
$15 Students (with valid school ID)
"Serving Alaska's Business Community Since 1987"
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Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Monday, February 25, 2008 9:26 AM
lawhorn_derrick@yahoo.com
RE: Military_and_Veterans_Affairs
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 4:37 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Military_and_Veterans_Af fairs
Web mail from: Derrick Lawhorn
address: 389 River Chase Dr. Jonesboro GA 30238
606-261-0701
MESSAGE:
Pear Governor Palin,
My name is Derrick Lawhorn and am a former resident of Fairbanks. Recently I have
been chosen for Drill Sergeant duties for the Army, at FT. Benning GA. I just have one
problem holding me from re-enlistment for this title.
While serving in the military in Fairbanks I found myself with the wrong crowd and
convicted of 4th degree assault. The female associated with my case was an ex-girlfriend
but we never lived together. I know that my actions that night were very wrong and i am
very sorry for them. As a result i completed the 26 week DV course offered in Fairbanks
and do not have any other mark on my record.
Because 4th degree assault is considedered domestic violence i am not eligible for
re- enlistment or drill sergeant duties. I am writing you this letter hoping you will
understand that I am a changed person, older and make better choices, and want to pass on
my knowledge to the new soldiers coming into todays army.
I hope you will give this thought and pardon me of these charges, so i can also go on
to be all I can be. Below i have included the case information as well. Thank you so much
for taking the time to read this. God Bless.
Thank You,
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Derrick Lawhorn
AK - Fairbanks North Star County, Case No: 4FA-02-02562CR6386
Charge ASH- 41. 230 (A) (1) : ASSAUUT-4TH DEGREE
Type Misdemeanor
Description ASH. 41. 230 (A) (1) : ASSAULT-4TH DEGREE
Disposition NCP
Amended charge ASH. 41. 230(A) (1) : ASSAULT-4TH DEGREE
Amended charge type Misdemeanor
lawhorn derrick@yahoo.com
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 8:41 AM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: PSIO
I just gave a soundbite on this to our NGA media feed people. Dont know how that works,
but they have the soundbite on Petroleum Intergity Office positions being cut.
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Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:56:49
To: "Sharon Leighow" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: Fw: PSIO
Pis add this:
And we need to slam their efforts here, incl SB80 last year that they stalled.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Frank Bailey" <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:50:57
To: "SP" <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: PSIO
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
--Original Message-----
From : gov . sarahoyahoo . com
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Date: Mori, 25 Feb 2008 15:52:50
To: "Sharon Leighow" <sharon.leighpw@alaska.gov>
Cc:"K Perry Yahoo" <krisandclark@yahoo. com>
Subject: Fw: PSI0
These sentiments should be in a presser - the legislature is tearing the rug out of my
efforts to prove our ability and committment to the oversight that ! s needed before anyone
can trust that ramped-up development of our resources should happen.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:44:07
To: "Sharon Leighow" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Beth Leschper"
<beth. leschper@alaska.gov>, "John Katz" <jwkatz@alaskadc.org>
Cc:"Mike Tibbies" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Tom Irwin" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>, "Marty
Rutherford" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, jonne.slemons@alaska.gov, "Bruce Anders"
<bruee, anders@alaska.gov>, "Joe Balash" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>, "Russ Kelly"
<russ . kelly@alaska . gov>
Subject: PSIO
Sharon- I'm shocked and disappointed Chenault's taking out PSIO positions and BP corrosion
lawsuit funds out of my budget. Im back here in DC speaking with Cneney (sat with him the
entire State dinner last night), will try to speak w/Bush today... speaking with national
reporters and all these governors all about AK»s proof that we can provide sound oversight
of resource development, as evidenced by P$I0, lawsuits to hold industry's feet to the
fire re: waste of valuable natural resources, etc... and here while I'm away I find out
the legislature may undermine those efforts? It's unacceptable if the nation is to
believe we're capable of responsible, ethcial ramped up development that's need in our
state, for our nation.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Sent:
To:
Subject:
Pis add this:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Monday, February 25, 2008 7:58 AM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Fw: PSIO
And we need to slam their efforts here, incl SB80 last year that they stalled.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Frank Bailey" <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Date: MOn, 25 Feb 2008 16:50:57
To : " SP" <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: Re: PSIO
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Original Message
From : gov , sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:52:50
To: "Sharon Leighow" < sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Cc:"K Perry Yahoo" <krisandclark@yahoo.com>
Subject: Fw: PSIO
These sentiments should be in a presser - the legislature is tearing the rug out of my
efforts to prove our ability and committment to the oversight that's needed before anyone
can trust that ramped-up development of our resources should happen.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message-
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0012605
Date: Hon, 25 Feb 2008 15:44:07
To: "Sharon Leighow" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Beth Leschper"
<beth.leschper@alaska.gov>, "John Katz" <jwkatz@alaskadc.org>
Cc:"Mike Tibbies" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Tom Irwin" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>, "Marty
Rutherford" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, jonne.slemons@alaska.gov, "Bruce Anders"
<bruce . anders@alaska . gov:
<russ . kelly@alaska . gov>
Subject: PSIO
Sharon- I'm shocked and disappointed Chenault's taking out PSIO positions and BP corrosion
lawsuit funds out of my budget. Im back here in DC speaking with Cneney (sat with him the
entire State dinner last night), will try to speak w/Bush today... speaking with national
reporters and all these governors all about AK's proof that we can provide sound oversight
of resource development, as evidenced by PSIO, lawsuits to hold industry's feet to the
fire re: waste of valuable natural resources, etc.. and here while I'm away I find out
the legislature may undermine those efforts? It's unacceptable if the nation is to
believe we're capable of responsible, ethcial ramped up development that's need in our
state, for our nation.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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<gov.sarah@yahoo.com> [gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Monday, February 25, 2008 9:03 AM
John Kate
Re: Latest Hamel Letter
3:00 is better at the hotel, lobby
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Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:50:56
To : <gov . sarah@yahoo . com?
Subject: Re: Latest Hamel Letter
Governor, this is Bre. I am monitoring John's correspondence while he is out of the
office.
ypon reading your email, I spoke with Chuck Hamel and he indicated that he would be able
to meet with you anytime after 1:30pm today - that's how long it would take him to get
medically ready and travel to DC to meet with you. He promised that it would be a short
meeting.
If you could let me know a time that is truly convenient for you, I will relay that
message to Mr. Hamel and try to set up an appointment for the two of you at the JW
Marriott - if that is also convenient for you.
He is awaiting my call with confirmation of a meeting time and place,
I appreciate the opportunity to assist you in whatever way you deem necessary.
Bre
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
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<mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org> jwkatz@alaskadc.org. Thank you .
>» On 2/25/2008 at 10:29 AM, in message <1869910827-1203953535-
cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-285980012-@bxel03.bisx.prod.on.blackberry> /
<gov.sarah@yahoo.com> wrote:
I will be w/him for a very short meeting, dont want to get roped in to anything long and
contentious. He can help me put pressure on state lawmakers to fund our PSI0 office and BP
corrosion suit issues that I just found out legilsators slashed in my budget. Pis let me
know when he's available for a short mtg.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:43:45
To : <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: Re: Latest Hamel Letter
Regarding a meeting with Chuck, he left a request on my office voice mail over the
weekend. He lives in Northern Virginia. He hasn't been in good health, but I'm sure that
he. would make it to a DC meeting if you want him to do so.
if you are interested, we could contact him and try to set something up at the JW
Marriott .
Regarding your question concerning new developments, I think Chuck's basic contention is
that the State's regulators are unaware of several relevant circumstances, as reported by
Chuck's network of workers. The attached letter to Congress seems to be a combination of
situations where he alleges that the State has misunderstood the consequences of certain
events or was unaware of them.
Senator Stevens has asked me to meet with him this morning on earmarking policy and
perhaps other issues. So, Larry and I will be out of the office for a while beginning at
10:30, If you want to meet with Chuck, Bre can help arrange a mutually convenient time.
Sam and I talked about events over the weekend. Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
<mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org> jwkatz@alaskadc.org. Thank you .
>>> On 2/25/2008 at 9:08 AM, in message <1622308967-1203948677-
cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1620881026-@bxel03.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>,
<gov . sarah@yahoo . com> wrote :
I cant open his letter on blkberry, could u cut and paste it? Is Hamel here in DC?
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Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:51:33
To: "Bruce F (DNR) Anders" <bruce.anders@alaska.gov>, "Joe Balash"
<joe.balash@alaska.gov>, "Jonne D (DNR) Slemons" <jonne.slemons@alaska.gov>, "Marty
Rutherford" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Mike (DNR) Thompson"
<mike . thompson@alaska . gov>, "Tom Irwin" <tom. irwin@alaska .gov>
Cc:"Larry Persily" <lpersily@ALASKADC.org>, "Governor Sarah Pal'in" <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: Latest Hamel Letter
Per Chuck Hamel *s request, I have attached his latest correspondence to Congressmen
Dingell and Rahall seeking to rebut Commissioner Irwin's earlier letter to the House
Energy Committee.
I would be glad to discuss whether we should respond, and, if so, how.
P.S.
Governor, in a voice mail message, Mr. Hamel expressed his desire to meet with you during
your DC trip.
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GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOW]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 10:49 AM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Leschper; Beth (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: for your review
Governor-
Here is a draft press release. Rep. Kelly actually stripped this funding, n ot Chenault an d I
understand Ren. Kerttula will offer an am endment to restore the funds, [Privileged or P <
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
No. 08-OXX
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Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
465-4031 Juneau
269-7450 Anchorage
240-7943 cell
8/28/2009
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GR0UP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 11:14 AM
To: govpalin@alaska.gov
Subject: Email - FYi
From: WebMail@gov . state . ak . us r mailto:WebMail@aov. state .ak. us ]
Sent; Sunday, February 24, 2008 11:22 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Kathy Krell
address: 4001 N. Charley Dr. Wasilla AK 99654
MESSAGE:
Hi Sarah, Just thought I f d share a little pearl that will probably make you
smile. Lexie just won an W A1 Neuharth Free Spirit Award/Scholarship" in journalism
(He is the founder of USA Today) . Anyway, they choose 2 students from each state
and bring them all to Washington, DC to compete for a 50K scholarship in March.
Since you were at Colony High to induct Lexie into Quill fiScroll, I thought you
would appreciate the scope of this award. By the way, her focus is currently on
Pre-Med...go figure!! Take Care, keep up the good work. Kathy Krell
kakrell@yahoo . com
8/28/2009
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLE1GH0W]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 1 1 :28 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Cc: Leschper; Beth (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: NBC tomorrow at noon
Governor-
Apparently the National Press Club does not allow for one on one interviews. NBC would like to
know if they can interview you back at the Marriott at noon.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
465-4031 Juneau
269-7450 Anchorage
240-7943 cell
8/25/2009
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOW]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 11:27 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Leschpen Beth (GOV)
Subject: CNN after the Hoover Institution Speech?
Governor-
CNN would like a few minutes with you after you deliver the Hoover Institution speech. They would
like to talk about the Exxon case and Federal earmarks. They could meet you coming out of the
speech at the Intercontinental. You may remember the reporter - 3oe Johns - he interviewed you
in your Anchorage office right after Pete Kott got sentenced! Please let me know.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
465-4031 Juneau
269-7450 Anchorage
240-7943 cell
8/31/2009
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From: John Kate [jwkab@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 12:01 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: Michael Tibbies; Larry Persily; Janice Mason; kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us
Subject: Congressional Delegation Relations - PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL - ATTORNEY/CLIENT
PRIVILEGE
At Senator Stevens' request, Larry and I met this morning with Senator Murkowski
and him, plus various staff from all three offices to discuss the gas pipeline and
Congressional earmarks, particularly in the transportation area. The meeting was
difficult but useful.
There are fundamental differences between the State and the Congressional
delegation on the gas pipeline. In my opinion, these differences are not the product
of inadequate information. Rather, they reflect differences of opinion about AGIA
and about what is possible in DC concerning the bridge shipper, changes in the loan
guarantee, and the risk of re-opening existing federal law. There was
also discussion of whether TransCanada can be held liable for costs incurred by the
original pipeline consortium formed many years ago.
We raised the possibility that these differences might dissipate once the AGIA
process has been completed. Both TransCanada and the producers have said that
they want to work with each other, and there is a good likelihood that the issue of
fiscal certainty will be addressed once we know what the State is dealing with.
Senator Stevens believes that ConocoPhillips might file an application directly with
FERC.
Regarding earmarks, Senator Stevens thinks that there is a difference between what
the State says and does on earmarks. I responded that we don't see all earmarks as
bad, only those where there is no strong federal nexus or public support and where
there is no open and transparent process. In particular, I cited your response to
Carl Marrs and our 31 earmark requests, all of which satisfy applicable
requirements.
Then, the discussion switched to transportation earmarks. The delegation wants
DOTPF to communicate more with local governments about the status of their
earmarks. We also talked about how requirements of the Federal Highway
Administration play into the process.
We said that DOTPF is preparing an analysis of all pending transportation earmarks
so that the delegation can see their current status and why some of them have not
been implemented. We also asked for early consultation between the Congressional
delegation and us to resolve problems before they arise in federal law.
Senator Stevens said that he is prepared to respond publically and critically when
he sees a discrepancy between the administration's statements and actions on
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earmarks. I also had the feeling that he might talk more about infirmities in the
AGIA approach.
As you know, Senator Murkowski will give her speech to the Legislature on March
18th. She would like to meet with you one-on-one to discuss relations among the
elected principals, feeling that since she is not running for re-election this year, she
might be in the best position to do this.
I will brief Mike Tibbies in greater detail and would be glad to talk with you as well.
P.S.
We met this afternoon with the Human Resources Committee of the AFN. They
would like very much to meet with you as well to discuss a number of federal and
state issues that they reviewed with us. In the meantime, we will follow-up, as
needed, with various Commissioners.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
j wkatz@alaskadc . org . Thank you .
8/31/2009
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From: John Kate [jwkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 1:34 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: Sam Bishop
Subject: Re: Exxon Vaidez/Press Conference
p.s. Senator Stevens has not yet posted the State's earmarks, contrary to what we
were told initially. But, I think that Dillon will write his story anyway.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
jwkatz@alaskadc.org . Thank you .
>» On 2/25/2008 at 5:08 PM, in message < 1335228563- 1203977455-
cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net- 1974908569-
@bxel03.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>, <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> wrote:
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my Blackberry® device irom cjenuiar une
Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkatzs@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:09:29
To:"Governor Sarah Palin" <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
8/25/2009
PRA GSP01 0012616
Page 2 of 2
Cc:"Sam Bishop" <sbishop@ALASKADC.org>
Subject: Exxon Valdez/ Press Conference
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
<mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org> jwkatz@alaskadc.org. Thank you .
8/25/2009
PRA GSP01 0012617
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From: John Katz Owkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 9:47 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Latest Hamel Letter
Governor, this is Bre, again.
I have relayed the meeting time and place to Chuck Hamel and he says he has
shaved and will be there on time.
Have a good meeting. If you need us any further on this, or for any thing else, my
direct dial number is 202.624.5993. Do not hesitate to contact us.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
j wkatzfgialaskadc . org . Thank you .
>» On 2/25/2008 at 1 1:55 AM, in message <702566792- 1203958643-
cardhu_decombobulator„blackberry.rim.net-966521028-
@bxel03.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>, <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> wrote:
3:00 is better at the hotel,lobby
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkat2@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:50:56
To: <gov. sarah@yahooxom>
Subject: Re: Latest Hamel Letter
Governor, this is Bre. I am monitoring John's correspondence while he is out of
the office.
Upon reading your email, I spoke with Chuck Hamel and he indicated that he
would be able to meet with you anytime after 1:30pm today - that's how long it
would take him to get medically ready and travel to DC to meet with you. He
promised that it would be a short meeting.
If you could let me know a time that is truly convenient for you, I will relay that
message to Mr. Hamel and try to set up an appointment for the two of you at the
JW Marriott - if that is also convenient for you.
He is awaiting my call with confirmation of a meeting time and place.
8/25/2009
PRA GSP01 0012618
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I appreciate the opportunity to assist you in whatever way you deem necessary.
Bre
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
<mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org> jwkatz@alaskadc.org. Thank you .
>» On 2/25/2008 at 10:29 AM, in message <1869910827-1203953535-
cardhu_decombobulator_blackbeny.rim.net-285980012-
@bxel03.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>, <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> wrote:
I will be w/him for a very short meeting, dont want to get roped in to anything
long and contentious. He can help me put pressure on state lawmakers to fund
our PSIO office and BP corrosion suit issues that I just found out legilsators
slashed in my budget. Pis let me know when he's available for a short mtg.
Sent from my BlackBeny® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date; Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:43:45
To:<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Latest Hamel Letter
Regarding a meeting with Chuck, he left a request on my office voice mail over the
weekend. He lives in Northern Virginia. He hasn f t been in good health, but I'm
sure that he would make it to a DC meeting if you want him to do so.
If you are interested, we could contact him and try to set something up at the JW
Marriott.
Regarding your question concerning new developments, I think Chuck's basic
contention is that the State's regulators are unaware of several relevant
circumstances, as reported by Chuck's network of workers. The attached letter
to Congress seems to be a combination of situations where he alleges that the
State has misunderstood the consequences of certain events or was unaware of
them.
Senator Stevens has asked me to meet with him this morning on earmarking
policy and perhaps other issues. So, Larry and I will be out of the office for a
while beginning at 10:30. If you want to meet with Chuck, Bre can help arrange
a mutually convenient time.
d I talked about events over the weekend.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redac
8/25/2009
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believe that it would be bad for Alaska (and the nation).
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
<mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org> jwkatz@alaskadc.org. Thank you .
»> On 2/25/2008 at 9:08 AM, in message < 1622308967-1203948677-
cardhu_decombobulator Jslackberry, rim.net- 1 62088 1 026-
@bxel03.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>, <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> wrote:
I cant open his letter on blkberry, could u cut and paste it? Is Hamel here in DC?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "John Kate" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:51:33
To:"Bruce F (DNR) Anders" <bruce.anders@alaska.gov> ? "Joe Balash"
<joe.balash@alaska.gov>,"Jonne D (DNR) Slemons"
<jonne.slemons@alaska.gov>/Marty Rutherford"
<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>,"Mike (DNR) Thompson"
<mike.thompson@alaska.gov>,"Tom Irwin" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Cc:"Larry Persily" <lpersily@ALASKADC.org>,"Governor Sarah Palin"
<gov. sarah@yahoo. com>
Subject: Latest Hamel Letter
Per Chuck Hamel r s request, I have attached his latest correspondence to
Congressmen Dingell and Rahall seeking to rebut Commissioner Irwin's earlier
letter to the House Energy Committee.
I would be glad to discuss whether we should respond, and, if so, how.
P.S.
Governor, in a voice mail message, Mr, Hamel expressed his desire to meet with
you during your DC trip.
8/25/2009
PRA GSP01 0012620
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Unknown
From; John Katz Owkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 9:37 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Latest Hamel Letter
Bre will take care of this immediately.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
jwkatz@alaskadc.org . Thank you .
>» On 2/25/2008 at 11:55 AM, in message <702566792- 1203958643-
cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-96652 1 028-
@bxel03.bisx.prod.on.blackbeny>, <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> wrote:
3:00 is better at the hotel,lobby
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkat23@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:50:56
To: <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Latest Hamel Letter
Governor, this is Bre. I am monitoring John's correspondence while he is out of
the office.
Upon reading your email, I spoke with Chuck Hamel and he indicated that he
would be able to meet with you anytime after 1:30pm today - that's how long it
would take him to get medically ready and travel to DC to meet with you. He
promised that it would be a short meeting.
If you could let me know a time that is truly convenient for you, I will relay that
message to Mr. Hamel and try to set up an appointment for the two of you at the
JW Marriott - if that is also convenient for you.
He is awaiting my call with confirmation of a meeting time and place.
I appreciate the opportunity to assist you in whatever way you deem necessary.
Bre
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
8/25/2009
PRA GSP01 0012621
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<mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org> jwkatz@alaskadc.org. Thank you .
»> On 2/25/2008 at 10:29 AM, in message < 18699 10827- 1203953535-
cardhu_decombobulator31ackbeny.rim.net-285980012-
@bxel03.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>, <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> wrote:
I will be w/him for a very short meeting, dont want to get roped in to anything
long and contentious. He can help me put pressure on state lawmakers to fund
our PSIO office and BP corrosion suit issues that I just found out legilsators
slashed in my budget. Pis let me know when he's available for a short mtg.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:43:45
To : < go v. sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: Re: Latest Hamel Letter
Regarding a meeting with Chuck, he left a request on my office voice mail over the
weekend. He lives in Northern Virginia. He hasn't been in good health, but I'm
sure that he would make it to a DC meeting if you want him to do so.
If you are interested, we could contact him and try to set something up at the JW
Marriott.
Regarding your question concerning new developments, I think Chuck's basic
contention is that the State's regulators are unaware of several relevant
circumstances, as reported by Chuck's network of workers. The attached letter
to Congress seems to be a combination of situations where he alleges that the
State has misunderstood the consequences of certain events or was unaware of
them.
Senator Stevens has asked me to meet with him this morning on earmarking
policy and perhaps other issues. So, Larry and I will be out of the office for a
while beginning at 10:30. If you want to meet with Chuck, Bre can help arrange
a mutually convenient time.
Sam and I talked about events over the weekend.
Privileged or Personal Material Redac
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
<mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org> jwkatz@alaskadc.org. Thank you .
8/25/2009
PRA GSP01 0012622
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>»
i
On 2/25/2008 at 9:08 AM, in message < 1622308967-1203948677-
cardhu„decombobulator„blackberry.rim.net- 162088 1026-
@bxel03.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>, <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> wrote:
I cant open his letter on blkbeny, could u cut and paste it? Is Hamel here in DC?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:51:33
To;"Bruce F (DNR) Anders" <bruce.anders@alaska.gov>," Joe Balash"
<joe.balash@alaska.gov>,"Jonne D (DNR) Slemons"
<jonne.slemons@alaska.gov>,"Marty Rutherford"
<marty.rutherford@alaska*gov>,"Mike (DNR) Thompson"
<mike.thompson@alaska.gov>/'Tom Irwin" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Cc:"Lany Persily" <lpersily@ALASKADC.org>,"Governor Sarah Palin"
<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Latest Hamel Letter
Per Chuck Hamers request, 1 have attached his latest correspondence to
Congressmen Dingell and Rahall seeking to rebut Commissioner Irwin's earlier
letter to the House Energy Committee.
I would be glad to discuss whether we should respond, and, if so, how.
P.S.
Governor, in a voice mail message, Mr. Hamel expressed his desire to meet with
you during your DC trip.
8/25/2009
PRA GSP01 0012623
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From: JohnKatz Owkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 7:51 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Latest Hamel Letter
Governor, this is Bre. I am monitoring John's correspondence while he is out of the
office.
Upon reading your email, I spoke with Chuck Hamel and he indicated that he would
be able to meet with you anytime after 1:30pm today - that's how long it would take
him to get medically ready and travel to DC to meet with you. He promised that it
would be a short meeting.
If you could let me know a time that is truly convenient for you, I will relay that
message to Mr. Hamel and try to set up an appointment for the two of you at the JW
Marriott - if that is also convenient for you.
He is awaiting my call with confirmation of a meeting time and place.
I appreciate the opportunity to assist you in whatever way you deem necessary.
Bre
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
jwkatz@alaskadc.org . Thank you .
>» On 2/25/2008 at 10:29 AM, in message < 1869910827-1203953535-
cardhu_decombobulator_blackbeny.rim.net-285980012-
@bxel03.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>, <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> wrote:
I will be w/him for a very short meeting, dont want to get roped in to anything
long and contentious. He can help me put pressure on state lawmakers to fund
our PSIO office and BP corrosion suit issues that I just found out legilsators
slashed in my budget. Pis let me know when he's available for a short mtg.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:43:45
To: <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Latest Hamel Letter
Regarding a meeting with Chuck, he left a request on my office voice mail over
the weekend. He lives in Northern Virginia. He hasn't been in good health, but
8/25/2009
PRA GSP01 0012624
Page 2 of 3
I'm sure that he would make it to a DC meeting if you want him to do so.
If you are interested, we could contact him and try to set something up at the JW
Marriott.
Regarding your question concerning new developments, I think Chuck's basic
contention is that the State's regulators are unaware of several relevant
circumstances, as reported by Chuck's network of workers. The attached letter
to Congress seems to be a combination of situations where he alleges that the
State has misunderstood the consequences of certain events or was unaware of
them.
Senator Stevens has asked me to meet with him this morning on earmarking
policy and perhaps other issues. So, Larry and I will be out of the office for a
while beginning at 10:30. If you want to meet with Chuck, Bre can help arrange
a mutually convenient time.
Sam and I talked about events over the weekend.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redac
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
<mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org> jwkat2@alaskadc.org. Thank you .
>» On 2/25/2008 at 9:08 AM, in message < 1622308967-1203948677-
cardhu„decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net- 162088 1026-
@bxel03.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>, <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> wrote:
I cant open his letter on blkberry, could u cut and paste it? Is Hamel here in DC?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message—
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:51:33
To: H Bruce F (DNR) Anders" <bruce.anders@alaska.gov>,"Joe Balash"
<joe.balash@alaska.gov>/'Jonne D (DNR) Slemons"
<jonne . slemons@alaska. go v> , " Marty Rutherford"
<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>,"Mike (DNR) Thompson"
<mike.thompson@alaska.gov>/Tom Irwin" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Cc:"Larry Persily" <lpersily@ALASKADC.org>, f 'Governor Sarah Palm"
<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Latest Hamel Letter
Per Chuck Hamel's request, I have attached his latest correspondence to
8/25/2009
PRA GSP01 0012625
Page 3 of 3
Congressmen Dingell and Rahall seeking to rebut Commissioner Irwin's earlier
letter to the House Energy Committee.
I would be glad to discuss whether we should respond, and, if so, how.
RS.
Governor, in a voice mail message, Mr. Hamel expressed his desire to meet with
you during your DC trip.
8/25/2009
PRA GSP01 0012626
Page 1 of 2
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From: John Katz Dwkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 5:44 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Latest Hamel Letter
; t
Regarding a meeting with Chuck, he left a request on my office voice mail over the
weekend. He lives in Northern Virginia. He hasn't been in good health, but I'm sure
that he would make it to a DC meeting if you want him to do so.
If you are interested, we could contact him and try to set something up at the JW
Marriott.
Regarding your question concerning new developments, I think Chuck's basic
contention is that the State's regulators are unaware of several relevant
circumstances, as reported by Chuck's network of workers. The attached letter to
Congress seems to be a combination of situations where he alleges that the State
has misunderstood the consequences of certain events or was unaware of them.
Senator Stevens has asked me to meet with him this morning on earmarking policy
and perhaps other issues. So, Larry and I will be out of the office for a while
beginning at 10:30. If you want to meet with Chuck, Bre can help arrange a
mutually convenient time .
Sam and I talked about events over the weekend.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
jwkataglalaskadc. org . Thank you .
>» On 2/25/2008 at 9:08 AM, in message < 1622308967-1203948677-
cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net- 162088 1026-
@bxel03.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>, <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> wrote:
I cant open his letter on blkberty, could u cut and paste it? Is Hamel here in DC?
Sent from my BlackBeny® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkat23@AlASKADC.org>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:51:33
To:"Bruce F (DNR) Anders" <bruce.anders@alaska.gov>,"Joe Balash"
<joe.balash@alaska.gov>,"Jonne D (DNR) Slemons"
8/25/2009
PRA GSP01 0012627
Page 2 of 2
<jonne. slemons@alaska. gov> , " Marty Rutherford"
<max1y.mtherford@alaska.gov>,'' Mike (DNR) Thompson"
<mike.thompson@alaska.gov>/'Tom Irwin" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Cc:"Lany Persily" <lpersily@ALASKADC.org>,"Governor Sarah Palin"
<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Latest Hamel Letter
Per Chuck Hamel's request, I have attached his latest correspondence to
Congressmen Dingell and Rahall seeking to rebut Commissioner Irwin's earlier
letter to the House Energy Committee.
I would be glad to discuss whether we should respond, and, if so, how.
P.S.
Governor, in a voice mail message, Mr. Hamel expressed his desire to meet with
you during your DC trip.
8/25/2009
PRA GSP01 0012628
Page 1 of 2
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From: John Kate [jwkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 12:52 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: Michael Tibbies; Larry Persily; Janice Mason; krisjDerry@gov.state.ak.us
Subject: Re: Congressional Delegation Relations - PRIVILEGED ANDCONFIDENTIAL -
ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGE
They did not tell us about last week's meeting. This was the human resources
component of AFN. So, perhaps they feel their issues should be addressed
separately. They had quite a few items on their agenda ranging from rural law
enforcement to federal legislation.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
jwkatz@alaskadc.or g. Thank you .
>» On 2/25/2008 at 4:25 PM, in message <1731715035-1203974863-
cardhu_decombobTalator_blackberry,rim.net- 17151 18857-
@bxel03.bisx.prod.on.blackbeny>, <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> wrote:
Thank you. And did the AFN folks tell you I and cabinet members/ assistants met
with them last week during their board mtg?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkat2@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:01:15
To:"Governor Sarah Palin" <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Cc:"Michael Tibbies" <michael.tibbles@alaska.gov>,"Larry Persily"
<lpersily@ALASKADC.org> ) "Janice Mason"
<janice_mason^ov.state.ak.us>,<kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us>
Subject: Congressional Delegation Relations - PRIVILEGED AND
CONFIDENTIAL - ATTORNEY/ CLIENT PRIVILEGE
At Senator Stevens' request, Larry and I met this morning with Senator
Murkowski and him, plus various staff from all three offices to discuss the gas
pipeline and Congressional earmarks, particularly in the transportation area.
The meeting was difficult but useful.
There are fundamental differences between the State and the Congressional
delegation on the gas pipeline. In my opinion, these differences are not the
product of inadequate information. Rather, they reflect differences of opinion
about AGIA and about what is possible in DC concerning the bridge shipper,
changes in the loan guarantee, and the risk of re-opening existing federal law.
There was also discussion of whether TransCanada can be held liable for costs
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incurred by the original pipeline consortium formed many years ago.
We raised the possibility that these differences might dissipate once the AGIA
process has been completed. Both TransCanada and the producers have said
that they want to work with each other, and there is a good likelihood that the
issue of fiscal certainty will be addressed once we know what the State is dealing
with. Senator Stevens believes that ConocoPhillips might file an application
directly with FERC.
Regarding earmarks. Senator Stevens thinks that there is a difference between
what the State says and does on earmarks. I responded that we don't see all
earmarks as bad, only those where there is no strong federal nexus or public
support and where there is no open and transparent process. In particular, I
cited your response to Carl Marrs and our 31 earmark requests, all of which
satisfy applicable requirements.
Then, the discussion switched to transportation earmarks. The delegation wants
DOTPF to communicate more with local governments about the status of their
earmarks. We also talked about how requirements of the Federal Highway
Administration play into the process.
We said that DOTPF is preparing an analysis of all pending transportation
earmarks so that the delegation can see their current status and why some of
them have not been implemented. We also asked for early consultation between
the Congressional delegation and us to resolve problems before they arise in
federal law.
Senator Stevens said that he is prepared to respond publically and critically when
he sees a discrepancy between the administration's statements and actions on
earmarks. I also had the feeling that he might talk more about infirmities in the
AGIA approach.
As you know, Senator Murkowski will give her speech to the Legislature on March
18th. She would like to meet with you one-on-one to discuss relations among the
elected principals, feeling that since she is not running for re-election this year,
she might be in the best position to do this.
I will brief Mike Tibbies in greater detail and would be glad to talk with you as
well.
P.S.
We met this afternoon with the Human Resources Committee of the AFN. They
would like very much to meet with you as well to discuss a number of federal and
state issues that they reviewed with us. In the meantime, we will follow-up, as
needed, with various Commissioners.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
<mailto:jwkat2@alaskadc.org> jwkata@alaskadc.org. Thank you .
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Unknown
From: John Katz Owkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 12:11 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: Beth C (GOV) Leschper, Karen Rehfeld; Michael Tibbies; Sharon W (GOV) Leighow; Larry Persily;
kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us
Subject: State Earmarks/Stevens' Posting
Senator Stevens has just posted the State's 31 earmark requests on his website. I
think he believes that this will point out the discrepancy between your statements
and our actions.
As I said to him this morning, I don't see any problem with the posting. We believe
that all of our earmarks pass muster in terms of the criteria the Congressional
delegation and the Bush administration have espoused, /
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
j wkatz@alaskadc . org . Thank you .
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FlRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN==SWLEIGHOW]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 10:42 AM
To: Leschpen Beth (GOV); ExternalEmailgsp; Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: RE: NBC
They just called me
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
465-4031 Juneau
269-7450 Anchorage
240-7943 cell
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From: Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 10:42 AM
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject: NBC
NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams is interested m a one-on-one interview with you about Exxon Valdez.
I suggested right after tomorrow's Exxon Valdez news conference.
\t would be 10- 15 minutes.
If you would like to do this, Sharon can give the producer a call and make the arrangements.
Beth
Sharon:
Mike Kosnar
202-309-8578
8/25/2009
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/O=S0A/0U=FlRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOW]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 11:08 AM
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Leschper; Beth (GOV); Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: RE: NBC
I will call the producer. I would suggest after the press conference so everything is
fresh.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
465-4031 Juneau
269-7450 Anchorage
240-7943 cell
Original Message
From : gov. sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Monday, February 25 f 2008 11:03 AM
To: Leschper, Beth (GOV); Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: NBC
Either after the press conf on Exxon tomorrow?... Or even today, tomorrow before press
conf?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
— . Original Message
From: gov . sarahQyahoo . com
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:45:53
To: "Beth Leschper" <beth.leschper@alaska.gov>, govpalin@alaska.gov
Cc: "Sharon Leighow" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Janice Mason" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
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Subject: Re: NBC
Oh yeah, thank you!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Leschper, Beth (GOV)" <beth. leschper@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:41:50
To: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, govpalin@alaska.gov
Cc:"Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Mason, Janice L (GOV)"
<j anice .mason@alaska ♦ gov>
Subject: NBC
NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams is interested in a one-on-one interview with you
about Exxon Valdez.
I suggested right after tomorrow's Exxon Valdez news conference.
It would be 10- 15 minutes.
If you would like to do this, Sharon can give the producer a call and make the
arrangements.
Beth
Sharon:
Mike Kosnar
202-309-8578
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Unknown
From: John Katz Qwkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 9:30 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Message for Governor Palin
111 convey to Dillon the four messages contained in your two emails. Sounds like
you did some good missionary work on all issues.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
jwkatz@alaskadc.org . Thank you .
>» On 2/25/2008 at 11:06 AM, in message <1538892101 : 1203955709-
cardhu„decombobulator_blackberty.rim.net- 199059 1799-
;bxel03.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>, <gov.sarah@yahoo,com> wrote:
Also for dillion- speaking with DOT folks incl hearing from Secretary on
earmarks- she wants them eliminated and Ak is on right track w earmark reform
support
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:43:47
To:<mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>,<HamelChuck@cs.com>
Subject: Re: Message for Governor Palin
Chuck, per your request, I will distribute your letter to Congressman Dingell to
the appropriate State people. Thanks for letting us know.
>» On 2/24/2008 at 5:20 PM, in message <c0f.lflc062b.34f347a4@cs.com>,
<HamelChuck@cs.com> wrote:
Dear Governor:
I missed meeting with you during your visit last November.
Hope you may squeeze me into your schedule this week.
I regret the embarrassment that may emanate for your
Administration by Commissioner Irwin's improperly
researched letter to Chairmen Dingell and Rahall.
Another Congressional release on BP gross negligence in Prudhoe
operations soon will identify gross, 'inept', oversight by regulators
ADNR, PSIO, AKOSH, and the Fire Marshall.
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If you don't halt Reconfiguration of Pump Station #3 promptly
90 % of Alaska's annual revenue may be in periL You publicly
stated that NO PUMP #3 CONSTRUCTION WOULD PROCEED
ON YOUR STATE LAND until Pump #9 is operating properly and
safely. Pump #9 has serious 'identified' problems which ould cause
disruption of the oil flow through the TAPS this winter.
As I told you on the phone last year, I have a plan for your
oversight (along with the BP shareholders) to protect your
interests (beyond your regulators) without any expense for
the State.
Chuck Hamel 703-549-0515
8/25/2009
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0==SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOW]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 11:28 AM
To: 'gov.sarahigyahoo.com'
Cc: Leschper; Beth (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: NBC tomorrow at noon
Governor-
Apparently the National Press Club does not allow for one on one interviews. NBC would like to
know if they can interview you back at the Marriott at noon.
Sharon Lefghow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
465-4031 Juneau
269-7450 Anchorage
240-7943 ceil
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Unknown
From: John Katz Owkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 12:59 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: Beth Leschper; Karen Rehfeld; Michael Tibbies; Randy Ruaro; Russ Kelly; Sharon Leighow; Larry
Persily; krisjDerry@gov.state.ak.us
Subject: Re: State Earmarks/Stevens' Posting
Dillon just interviewed me on the state's reaction to Senator Stevens' posting. I said
what you just mentioned and then elaborated in terms of your response to Carl
Marrs and what we actually did in our budget requests. If he gets it right - and he
usually does - I think we'll have a good response.
I also conveyed your four messages. He said that his article was done but that
he would include them on his blog.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
j wkatz@,alaskadc . org . Thank you .
>» On 2/25/2008 at 4:35 PM, in message <1792361565-1203975491-
cardhu__decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net- 181 8536930-
@bxel03.bisx.prod.on.blackbeny> > <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> wrote:
This could put to rest those complaints that we are hypocritical be some are
claiming we recently asked for 141 earmarks - more than other admins have
asked for... and we knew that was not true.
Does the senator think he's punishing us for this by posting our requests? I look
at this as a good thing and was just thanked this weekend by the Transportation
secretary and Sen. McCain for showing leadership on this. Pres Bush also
acknowledged Alaska and asked us Gov's today to do what we can to help with
needed reform in committees where earmark abuse previously was the norm. He
was all about transparency and public discussion on earmark projects- he
sounded just like us.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:11:07
To:"Governor Sarah Palin" <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Cc: H Beth C (GOV) Leschper" <beth.leschper@alaska.gov>V'Karen Rehfeld"
<karen_rehfeld@alaska.gov>/'Michael Tibbies"
<michael.tibbles@alaska.gov>/Sharon W (GOV) Leighow"
<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>,"Larry Persily"
<lpersily@ALASKADC.org>,<kris„perry@gov.state.ak.us>
8/25/2009
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Subject: State Earmarks/ Stevens 1 Posting
Senator Stevens has just posted the State's 31 earmark requests on his website.
I think he believes that this will point out the discrepancy between your
statements and our actions.
As I said to him this morning, I don f t see any problem with the posting. We
believe that all of our earmarks pass muster in terms of the criteria the
Congressional delegation and the Bush administration have espoused.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
<mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org> jwkatz@alaskadc.org. Thank you .
8/25/2009
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Unknown
ISM
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 12:54 PM
To; Kreitzer; Annette E (DOA)
Subject: Re: PSEA contract
Privileged or Persona! Material Redacted
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA) " <annette.kreitzer@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:16:41
To: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Cc ; gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject; PSEA contract
Re: the email below - The PSEA negotiations will get political and they will get
unnecessarily ugly, it appears. Because when the State and PSEA get to impasse, this
union has binding arbitration, there's really no need to get mad at the Administration
(Governor or me) ,' We simply go to an arbitrator and the decision is binding on the State
and the union.
We will bring our final offer to the table this Thursday and Friday and request a federal
mediator if PSEA is unwilling to consider it (which is likely based on my discussion with
Business Manager John Cyr yesterday) . If the mediator is unable to make progress, we
schedule binding arbitration. I don't understand PSEA's strategy with a 90-day session,
(and the necessity to get monetary terms to the Legislature before they go home) but here
we go.
ak
From: Beecher, Carol L (DOA)
Sent; Tuesday, February 26, 2008 11:40 AM
To: Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA); Petro, Rachael A (DOA); Brooks, Kevin A (DOA)
PRA GSP01 0012640
Cc: Frye, Ivy J (DOA)
Subject: Legislative Contact - Rep Meyer's Office
Hello All:
I received a call from Susan Fischetti about a Wildlife Trooper in Sitka who wrote to
Representative Meyer asking him to put pressure on Commissioner Kreitzer in the PSEA union
negotiations. The call was basically an FYI. She plans to respond to him by telling him
that the Representative supports the troopers but cannot get involved in union
negotiations .
I told her that she could speak with Kevin Brooks about the issue. She said she didn't
feel there was a need - but she has his number.
No action needed at this time.
CB
Carol Beecher
Special Assistant to the Commissioner
Department of Administration
carol .beecher@alaska.gov <mailto:carol.beecher@alaska.gov>
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From: Shelly Wright [sheHyw@seconference.org]
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 9;09 PM
To: thenderson@coeur.com; dkerr@coeur.com; Gary.Droubay@Goldbelt.com; pgriffin@fs.fed.us;
Johnson.Stephen@epa.gov; Susan.L.Murphy@usace.army.mil; KevinJ.Wilson@usace.army.mil;
Governor Sarah Palm (GOV sponsored); Hartig; Lawrence L (DEC); Balash; Joseph R (GOV);
Kate_Williams@stevens.senate.gov; Nathan_Bergerbest@murkowski.senate.gov;
Kevin. V,Kennedy@mail.house.gov; Connie_McKenzie@stevens.senate.gov
Subject: Letter of Support for Coeur
For your information this letter of Support to Solicitor General Clement was sent by Southeast
Conference on behalf of Coeur Alaska.
Shelly Wright, Executive Director
Southeast Conference
P.O. Box 21989
Juneau, Alaska 99802
907.523.2327 Phone 907.463.5670 Fax
Alaska Regional Development ORganization (ARDOR)
10/29/2009
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 12:35 PM
To: timothymacdonald@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: Budget
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 9:00 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Budget
Web mail from: Timothy MacPonald
address: 324 Skyridge Dr. Fairbanks AK 99712
231-414-0156
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin,
Thank you for doing such a good as governor. I appreciate your efforts and it doesn't
seem as much like business as usual.
I'd like you to consider an option for our current budget surplus. We don't have a
lottery but we do have the oil on the North Slope and we do have hig oil prices. Each
year there is a big issue of funding education and how much to give or not give. I'd like
you to consider, Steve Cowpers plan to establish an educational endowment with the
surplus. IF projections are correct, 5 Billion dollars over the next couple of years
would result in 10 or 12 Billion dollars in 10 more years. The revenues off the
investment of this amount would almost fund Education in the state. The problem is that
it is difficult to get legislators to put off spending today that which will benefit us
tomorrow .
Can you imagine having an additional 1-1.5 Billion a year to fund education? We might
even get to the point as is Georgia, where students who perform well during their high
school years will be supported with in state tuition grants, from this very fund.
I know it would be a hard sell to bank the money and not let people spend it. As a
republican and fiscal conservative, I'm willing to put off extra spending now to grow a
golden future for education and the children of our State.
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Thank you,
Tim MacDonald
timothymacdonald@hotmail . com
PRA GSP01 0012644
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 12:22 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak , us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 12:08 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Matthew Champagne
address: 4 Harborough Circle Bella Vista AR 72714
MESSAGE:
Would you accept John McCain's offer to be his vice Presidential running mate?
Based upon what I've read about you, you'd be an excellant candidate.
procraf tl85@cox . net
PRA GSP01 0012645
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Paiin (GOV sponsored) [governor@aiaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 12:16 PM
To: comtrpnicsalaska@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: Other
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment .
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent; Monday, February 25, 2008 1:31 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr, glen fryfogle
address: 900 e seldon wasilla AK 99654
841 0620
MESSAGE :
BRAVO , proud of you
From what I saw at , and concerning the governors conf .
Truly deeply and sincerely yours at least on
this issue.
GLEN FRYFOGLE
P.S. paul/palin palin/paul?
coratronicsalaska@hotmail . com
PRA GSP01 0012646
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 12:13 PM
To: nobullblonde@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: Other
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself; your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov.state.ak.us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent : Monday, February 25 , 2008 3 : 08 PM
To; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Alycia Thomas
address: 13820 Hunterwood Lane Eagle River AK 99577
MESSAGE
I just wanted to congratulate Governor Palin for her excellent interview in Vogue's
February 2008 issue, when I first saw the article, I was dreading the expected portrayal
of Alaska and Governor Palin. My dread was not due to anything in regards to Governor
Palin/ as I feel she is doing a wonderful job as governor. It was more due to how it seems
many newspapers and magazines tend to take potshots at Alaska (especially the pipeline
issue) whenever they can. But as I read the article, I was pleasantly surprised and
impressed by the answers given by Governor Palin and the view of Alaska that Vogue
included in the article. Thank you Governor Palin, for all your hard work and for
representing Alaska so well.
Sincerely,
Alycia Thomas
nobullblonde@hotmail . com
PRA GSP01 0012647
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
ma
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 12:04 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov , state . ak . us]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 8:47 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Marty Hall
address: 872 Goldfinch Rd Fairbanks AK 97709
9074796493
MESSAGE :
Governor Palin,
That national political scene may be a tempting plum, but we need you here at home. Your
the best thing to hit the Juneau scene in many a year, but your job is not done.
Besides, First Dude would have a hard time running the Iron Dog around the Beltway....
Stay here... your an Alaskan appreciated by Alaskans
Thanks ,
Marty" Hall
mj hall@alaskarcs . com
PRA GSP01 0012648
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
msaa
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 7:48 AM
Anders; Bruce F (DNR); Irwin; Tom E (DNR)
Rutherford; Marty K(DNR)
Re: ANCSA Board follow-up
Looks great, we can have signature machine sign for me thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Anders, Bruce F (DNR)" <bruce.anders@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 06:57:36
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Irwin, Tom E (DNR) " <tom. irwin@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)" <marty. rutherf ord@alaska.gov>
Subject: ANCSA Board follow-up
Governor ,
Tom and I (and especially you) had a
anyway owe them a s incere thank you.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
very warm recepti on from the ANCSA board. Tom and X
' ' ^"^"^' . — fc * m
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Check out the attached draft, see i f it fits with your vision.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material R«
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
It is attached as a word doc, but also pasted below if you are on Blackberry
Thanks ,
Bruce
PRA GSP01 0012649
Dear ANCSA CEO Board Members,
Thank you for your gracious time in attention on February 15 for hosting Department of
Natural Resources Commissioner Tom Irwin, Gasline Team Member Bruce Anders, and myself for
a presentation about the Administration' s progress in facilitating the construction of an
Alaska natural gas pipeline.
The importance of this gasline project is known to every Alaskan, and soon, to the rest of
the nation. For it is not just Alaskans that need the vast reserves of North Slope
natural gas to get to market, to invigorate our heretofore oil-reliant revenue stream.
Just as we Alaskans need to transition to development of our natural gas resources to fund
our economy, heat our homes, schools and businesses, America needs our gas, too. America
needs price relief, and it needs the energy security offered by this safe, reliable, clean
form of energy.
I would like to emphasize to you one important aspect of the gasline project that
Commissioner Irwin and Mr. Anders took care to explain. The State's and the ANCSA
corporations' interests are closely aligned. For all of us, it is not enough just to
facilitate the construction of a gasline. We must work to facilitate the construction of
the right gasline - one built based upon fair and equitable commercial terms that maximize
the interests of the owners of those resources.
These terms were the fundamental principles of AGIA, which passed with the overwhelming
support of the Alaska Legislature. By requiring project milestones, AGIA moves the
project beyond the obstacles that have so far impeded progress. AGIA' s access and
expansion provisions guarantee that explorers enjoy equal footing with North Slope major
producers when it comes to resource development. AGIA effectively controls transportation
costs, so that whether or not an explorer owns pipeline equity will not drive exploration
and development economics.
These construction, access, and rate-making provisions ensure that market conditions, not
the corporate needs of an integrated energy company, maximize exploration and ensure
continued reliable gas flow. The State of Alaska, and other North Slope landowners such
as ANCSA corporations, have vested and allied interests in assuring that the AGIA
requirements are incorporated into any gas pipeline project. Further, through the 7(i)
revenue sharing provisions, all ANSCA corporations, and not just those with gas -prone land
ownership interests, have a stake.
We sincerely appreciate the ANCSA CEO Board's past support of the Alaska natural gas
pipeline project. But we have a ways to go, and we have some vocal critics. So we need
your continued help. At this juncture, we would sincerely appreciate the Board's
continued backing of an AGIA project and specifically, the Board's support for a project
that satisfies the important AGIA principles. Only an AGIA- compliant pipeline will ensure
timely construction, reasonable access and expansion provisions, and a low tariff,
Alaskans would benefit , the ANCSA Corporations would benefit, and the nation would
benefit.
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Please use Bruce Anders at 269-8775 as your contact for facilitating future discussions or
issues of concern to the Board. I thank you again for your time and attention to this
most important of issues.
/s/
Sarah Palin
Governor
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From: Leschper, Beth (GOV) [beth.leschper@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 5:28 PM
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Your Meeting
Thought you might like to read this!
Beth
From: Noel Kolak [mailto:kolak@hoover.stanford.edu]
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 4:29 PM
To: Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Subject: Re: Your Meeting
Dear Beth,
Thank you for your e-mail I have just returned home this evening to Santa Fe, New Mexico,
after being in Washington for our meeting, and was thinking on the plane that one of the first
people to whom I wanted to write was you.
Governor Palin was absolutely fantastic. Her talk was excellent. (It was obvious that someone
had done some research on the Hoover Institution -- which was great!) and she did a superb job
during the Q&A. I heard people afterward saying things like "She's a real fireball. We need
more people in government like her," Other adjectives I heard were "genuine, unaffected,
straightforward, thoughtful." She was, in other words, a total success. I hope you will convey to
her our deep appreciation for having made time for us in her schedule.
The meeting was, overall, from the accounts that I am hearing, a real success, and Governor
Palin was a very important part of it all.
Again, many, many thanks for all your help. Janice Mason was hugely helpful, too. Please
convey my thanks to her as well
All the very best,
Noel
10/29/2009
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At 06:19 PM 2/26/2008, you wrote:
Just checking to see how your meeting went!
1 know you put in incredible effort to make it a success.
When you get the opportunity, let me know how Gov. Palin's remarks went
And please send me the audio/video when it's available.
With Warmest Regards,
Beth
Beth Leschper
Deputy Communications Director
Office of the Governor
State of Alaska
907-465-3443
907-723-1321
10/29/2009
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From: Dr. David Head [head@nshcorp.org]
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1;52 PM
To: Bailey; Frank T (GOV)
Cc: Palin; Sarah H (GOV)
Subject: State Medical Board
Hi Frank,
I was just checking if I am still on the State Medical Board. Have I been reappointed, or has someone
been appointed to take my place, The next meeting is coming up the first week of April, and I need to
know if I am still chairing the meeting, and if I will need to make arrangements to my schedule to attend.
Thanks
David Head, M.D.
Chair, Alaska State Medical Board
10/29/2009
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov] •
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 12:05 PM
To: James A. Farr
Subject: RE: STATE BUDGET SURPLUS
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, The concerns, opinions, and/or information you
have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is unable to respond to each and
every email herself, your message has been received and is being reviewed by the appropriate staff
person in this office who can best address your need, suggestion, or comment
From: James A. Farr [mailto:jamesfarr@alaska.com]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 7:45 PM
To: Palin, Sarah H (GOV); Parnell, Sean R (GOV); Ellis, Johnny (LAA); Rep_Les„Gara@legis.state.ak.us
Subject: STATE BUDGET SURPLUS
I suggest that ALL state budget surplus funds this year be spent toward addressing the current
unfunded state pension liabilities in PERS, TERS, and any other similar state-obligation pension funds.
We easily may not have a surplus in future years, when these unfunded pension liabilities can really
come back to haunt us. Good financial planning, I suggest, means that we completely fund the state's
pension liabilities while we have the surplus money to do so.
Thank you.
James A. Farr
Mailing Address:
PO Box 201839
Anchorage AK 99520
Physical address
337 E4th Ave
Anchorage AK
10/29/2009
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Unknown
From: Bailey, Frank T (GOV) (/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=RECIP1ENTS/CN=FTBAILEY]
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 7:48 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: Re: Yukon Panel
Thank you. Great job on tv tonight. Did you hear about assemblymembers coffee and star?
Details are sketchy but a recorded conversation picked up by KUDO is involved.
Original Message
From; gov, sarah@yahoo .com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Bailey, Frank T (GOV)
Cc; Crome, Cora J (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Feb 26 18:24:50 2008
Subject: Re; Yukon Panel
I dont know any of the names mentioned... but do trust that they're good choices. Thanks'
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Bailey, Frank T (GOV)" <frank.bailey@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:00:34
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc:"Crome, Cora J (GOV)" <cora.crome@alaska.gov>, "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike .nizich@alaska.gov>
Subject: Yukon Panel .
Governor,
We'd like your approval to appoint members for the Yukon River Panel Advisory Committee
(YRPAC) . The Committee's focus is conservation of Yukon River salmon stocks, develops
management programs, identifies restoration/enhancement opportunities, and administers the
Yukon River Salmon Restoration and Enhancement Fund.
The names below are carefully selected by ADF&G to balance the needs of the upper and
1
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lower river users and fit the statutory requirement of the Committee. The panel is
comprised 8 members, 4 for the lower river and 4 for the upper river, of 2 of which must
be AK Native non-profits.
Recommendations for reappointment are for Shirley Clark, Angela Demientieff , Jennifer
Hooper, Joseph Strongheart Sr,, Mike Smith and Virgil Umphenour.
Recommendations for new appointment are Richard Carol and Erik Weingarth.
All names meet requirements to serve on the YRPAC and provide a good balance of historical
knowledge of issues and new representation.
Frank Bailey
Director, Boards and Commissions
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.465.3934 - Juneau
907.269.7450 - Anchorage
PRA GSP01 0012657
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 6:25 PM
To: Bailey; Frank T (GOV)
Cc: Crome; Cora J (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Yukon Panel
I dont know any of the names mentioned... but do trust that they're good choices. Thanks!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Bailey, Frank T (GOV) » <f rank.bailey@alaska.gov>
Date; Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:00:34
To : gov. sarah@yahoo . com
Cc: "Crome, Cora J (GOV)" <cora.crome@alaska.gov>, "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike . nizich@alaska. gov>
Subject: Yukon Panel
Governor,
We'd like your approval to appoint members for the Yukon River Panel Advisory Committee
(YRPAC) . The Committee's focus is conservation of Yukon River salmon stocks, develops
management programs, identifies restoration/enhancement opportunities, and administers the
Yukon River Salmon Restoration and Enhancement Fund.
The names below are carefully selected by ADF&G to balance the needs of the upper and
lower river users and fit the statutory requirement of the Committee. The panel is
comprised 8 members, 4 for the lower river and 4 for the upper river, of 2 of which must
be AK Native non-profits.
Recommendations for reappointment are for Shirley Clark, Angela Demientieff , Jennifer
Hooper, Joseph Strongheart Sr., Mike Smith and Virgil Umphenour.
Recommendations for new appointment are Richard Carol and Erik Weingarth
All names meet requirements to serve on the YRPAC and provide a good balance of historical
knowledge of issues and new representation.
PRA_GSP01_0012658
Frank Bailey
Director, Boards and Commissions
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.465.3934 - Juneau
907.269.7450 - Anchorage
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 2:33 PM
To; milt3345@bellsouth.net
Subject: RE: Other
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From : ' WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Tuesday; February 26, 2008 2:49 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from; Mr. MILTON BROOME
address: 4107 WELLINGTON HILLS LANE Snellville GA 30039
770-921-6762
MESSAGE :
Ms. Palin,
Just a note to wish you and your family a great 2 008 even if I am late. Rush Limbaugh
mentioned your name today and I was reminded of the fact you are a lifetime member of the
NRA, a mom , and a pioneer first woman governor of Alaska.
Keep up the good work there. We have Gov. Perdue in Georgia to keep the Democrats in
check.
Milton Broome
Snellville Ga.
milt3.345@bellsouth.net
PRA GSP01 0012660
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Paltn (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 2:08 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state, ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 2:22 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from; Mr. Patrick Conaway
address: 16 Lucerne Avenue Fort Mitchell KY 41017
MESSAGE ;
Hello Madam Governor-
I have been following your fortunes for many months now and believe you would be an
excellent addition to the 2008 Republican presidential ticket. I'm guessing you would run
as vice president but I think I would also be open to a female president if Senator McCain
is willing to step aside and run as vp.
I think you would be an excellent balance to Senator McCain and hope you would be willing
to give serious consideration to the idea if you are asked.
Best wishes always-
Patrick Conaway
RPatricklOG@yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0012661
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [/0=SO/VOU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=GOVERNOR]
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 12:23 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message*
From: WebMailGgov. state, ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us}
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 11:51 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Patty Russell
address: 7720 Benson Road Carroll OH 43112
614-228-0234
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor ,
I hope that Senator McCain will be astute enough to consider you for Vice-President this
fall. If so, I do hope that you will decide in favor of all of the conservatives in
America who are longing for a strong advocate. God bless you and your family and all of
your endeavors. Thanks for listening.
Patty Rusell
prussell@ameritech . net
PRAJ3SP01J3012662
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=GOVERNOR]
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 2:08 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak, us [mailto:WebMail@gov. state. ak. us]
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 2:22 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Patrick Conaway
address: 16 Lucerne Avenue Fort Mitchell KY 41017
MESSAGE:
Hello Madam Governor-
I have been following your fortunes for many months now and believe you would be an
excellent addition to the 2008 Republican presidential ticket. I'm guessing you would run
as vice president but I think I would also be open to a female president if Senator McCain
is willing to step aside and run as VP.
I think you would be an excellent balance to Senator McCain and hope you would be willing
to give serious consideration to the idea if you are asked.
Best wishes always-
Patrick Conaway
RPatrickl00@yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0012663
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From: Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA) [/OSOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=RECIP1ENTS/CN=AEKREITZER]
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 12:17 PM
To: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: PSEA contract
Re: the email below - The PSEA negotiations will get political and they will get unnecessarily
ugly, it appears. Because when the State and PSEA get to impasse, this union has binding
arbitration, there's really no need to get mad at the Administration (Governor or me). We
simply go to an arbitrator and the decision is binding on the State and the union.
We will bring our final offer to the table this Thursday and Friday and request a federal
mediator if PSEA is unwilling to consider it (which is likely based on my discussion with
Business Manager John Cyr yesterday). If the mediator is unable to make progress, we
schedule binding arbitration. I don't understand PSEA's strategy with a 90-day session, (and
the necessity to get monetary terms to the Legislature before they go home) but here we go.
ak
From: Beecher, Carol L (DOA)
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 11:40 AM
To: Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA); Petro, Rachael A (DOA); Brooks, Kevin A (DOA)
Cc: Frye, Ivy 3 (DOA)
Subject: legislative Contact - Rep Meyer's Office
Hello All:
I received a call from Susan Fischetti about a Wildlife Trooper in Sitka who wrote to Representative Meyer asking
him to put pressure on Commissioner Kreitzer in the PSEA union negotiations. The call was basically an FYI.
She plans to respond to him by telling him that the Representative supports the troopers but cannot get involved
in union negotiations.
1 told her that she could speak with Kevin Brooks about the issue. She said she didn't feel there was a need - but
she has his number.
No action needed at this time.
CB
Carol Beecher
Special Assistant to the Commissioner
Department of Administration
carol.beecheflgEalaska.gov
8/25/2009
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Unknown
From: Von Scheben, Leo (DOT) [/0-SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=LVON_SCHEBEN]
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 5:23 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: FW: Construction Careers Days
Governor, please see below. Jon Dunham from our office is leading the charge on this. This might be good
opportunity for you too. Click and I plan on being there. Kids and education. LEO
This will be on April 30, 2008 at the Alaska State Fair Grounds in Palmer, centered around Raven Hall. We'll
have 500 high school students from Anchorage and the Mat-Su attending - learning about career opportunities in
the construction and transportation industry. We would like to have the Governor there to talk with the students at
the same time that you and Commissioner Bishop will talk - starting at 8:45 AM, then at 10:15 AM and 11:30 AM.
Thanks. Jon
8/27/2009
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=GOVERNORJ
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 3:28 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Elections
Original Message*
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 3:41 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin {GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Elections
Web mail from: Mr. gary smith
address: 7584 aegean ct san diego CA 92126
8586102974
MESSAGE:
congratulations, i wish you prosperity on becoming vp or president, i have friends that
used to live there, i have been to anchorage, daughter's name is sara i love
conservatives, bless you.
gwiliker 55-3yahoo . com
PRA GSP01 0012666
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [/0=SOA/OU=FlRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=GOVERNOR]
Tuesday, February 26 ( 2008 2:32 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Elections
•Original Message-
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 2:48 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Elections
Web mail from: Mr. Paul Tritle
address: 5014 E. Los Coyotes Diagonal Apt 6 Long Beach CA 90815
MESSAGE:
I hope McCain picks you as VP - you are what the Rep. party needs
Tritlep@yahoo . com
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Unknown
From; Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=AEKREIT2ER]
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 12:17 PM
To: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: PSEA contract
Re: the email below - The PSEA negotiations will get political and they will get unnecessarily
ugly, it appears. Because when the State and PSEA get to impasse, this union has binding
arbitration, there's really no need to get mad at the Administration (Governor or me). We
simply go to an arbitrator and the decision is binding on the State and the union.
We will bring our final offer to the table this Thursday and Friday and request a federal
mediator if PSEA is unwilling to consider it (which is likely based on my discussion with
Business Manager John Cyr yesterday). If the mediator is unable to make progress, we
schedule binding arbitration. I don't understand PSEA's strategy with a 90-day session, (and
the necessity to get monetary terms to the Legislature before they go home) but here we go.
ak
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From: Beecher, Carol L (DOA)
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 11:40 AM
To: Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA); Petro, Rachael A (DOA); Brooks, Kevin A (DOA)
Cc: Frye, Ivy J (DOA)
>ject: Legislative Contact - Rep Meyert Office
Hello All:
I received a call from Susan Fischetti about a Wildlife Trooper in Sitka who wrote to Representative Meyer asking
him to put pressure on Commissioner Kreitzer in the PSEA union negotiations. The call was basically an FYI.
She plans to respond to him by telling him that the Representative supports the troopers but cannot get involved
in union negotiations.
I told her that she could speak with Kevin Brooks about the issue. She said she didn't feef there was a need - but
she has his number.
No action needed at this time.
CB
Carol Beecher
Special Assistant to the Commissioner
Department of Administration
carol.beecherfgtalaska.gov
8/26/2009
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From: John Katz tfwkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 4:40 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Subject: Lori Zaumseil/Meeting
A woman named Lori Zaumseil, representing a group called Committee for Noxious
and Invasive Plant Management (CNIPM), is here with several other Alaskans to
meet with the Congressional delegation on pending legislation - the 100th Meridian
bill. She heard that you were in town and wants her group to meet with you,
possibly in the company of the delegation.
We explained that your schedule is quite full and that you will be leaving town
today, but she asked that we forward her request. If, as I suspect, this doesn't work
for you, I would be glad to meet with the group.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
jwkatz@alaskadc.org . Thank you .
8/25/2009
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From: John Katz Owkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 4:45 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Subject: Lori Zaumseil/Meeting
P.S.
I am meeting with President Hamilton of the University this morning to discuss his
federal priorities and appropriations requests. Is there anything that you would like
me to communicate in your behalf?
Also, I didn't see a story by Robert Dillon on Congressional earmarks. I guess we
have something else to look forward to.
A woman named Lori Zaumseil, representing a group called Committee for Noxious
and Invasive Plant Management (CNIPM), is here with several other Alaskans to
meet with the Congressional delegation on pending legislation - the 100th Meridian
bill. She heard that you were in town and wants her group to meet with you,
possibly in the company of the delegation.
We explained that your schedule is quite full and that you will be leaving town
today, but she asked that we forward her request. If, as I suspect, this doesn't work
for you, I would be glad to meet with the group.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
jwkatzfgialaskadc.org . Thank you .
8/25/2009
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From: Bailey, Frank T (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=FTBAILEY]
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 4:01 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: Crome; Cora J (GOV); Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Yukon Panel
Governor,
We'd like your approval to appoint members for the Yukon River Panel Advisory Committee (YRPAC). The
Committee's focus is conservation of Yukon River salmon stocks, develops management programs, identifies
restoration/enhancement opportunities, and administers the Yukon River Salmon Restoration and Enhancement
Fund.
The names below are carefully selected by ADF&G to balance the needs of the upper and lower river users and
fit the statutory requirement of the Committee. The panel is comprised 8 members, 4 for the lower river and 4 for
the upper river, of 2 of which must be AK Native non-profits.
Recommendations for reappointment are for Shirley Clark, Angela Dernientieff, Jennifer Hooper, Joseph
StrongheartSr., Mike Smith and Virgil Umphenour.
Recommendations for new appointment are Richard Carol and Erik Weingarth.
All names meet requirements to serve on the YRPAC and provide a good balance of historical knowledge of
issues and new representation.
Frank Bailey
Director, Boards and Commissions
Office of Governor Sarah Palin
907.465.3934 - Juneau
907.269.7450 - Anchorage
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From: John Katz [jwkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 4:45 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Subject: Lori Zaumseii/Meeting ^
P.S.
I am meeting with President Hamilton of the University this morning to discuss his
federal priorities and appropriations requests. Is there anything that you would like
me to communicate in your behalf?
Also, I didn't see a story by Robert Dillon on Congressional earmarks. I guess we
have something else to look forward to.
A woman named Lori Zaumseil, representing a group called Committee for Noxious
and Invasive Plant Management (CNIPM), is here with several other Alaskans to
meet with the Congressional delegation on pending legislation - the 100th Meridian
bill. She heard that you were in town and wants her group to meet with you,
possibly in the company of the delegation.
We explained that your schedule is quite full and that you will be leaving town
today, but she asked that we forward her request. If, as I suspect, this doesn't work
for you, I would be glad to meet with the group.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
jwkat2r@alaskadc.0rg . Thank you .
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From: John Katz [jwkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 4:40 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Subject: Lori Zaumseil/Meeting
A woman named Lori Zaumseil, representing a group called Committee for Noxious
and Invasive Plant Management (CNIPM), is here with several other Alaskans to
meet with the Congressional delegation on pending legislation - the 100th Meridian
bill. She heard that you were in town and wants her group to meet with you,
possibly in the company of the delegation.
We explained that your schedule is quite full and that you will be leaving town
today, but she asked that we forward her request. If, as I suspect, this doesn't work
for you, I would be glad to meet with the group.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
jwkatzfSEalaskadc.org . Thank you .
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From: Bailey, Frank T (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=FTBAILEY]
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 2:10 PM
To: 'Dr. David Head'
Cc: Palin; Sarah H (GOV)
Subject: RE: State Medical Board
Dr. Head,
Was good to speak with you on the phone. To recap I'll get with Law and double-check those options to raise to
the Governor. We can't do much until the session wraps up but we should have a better indication much sooner
than that.
Fee! free to email or call anytime, 465-3939 is my Juneau # and 748-5816 is my cell.
Frank
From: Dr. David Head [mailto:head@nshcorp.org]
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:52 PM
To: Bailey, Frank T (GOV)
Cc: Palin, Sarah H (GOV)
Subject: State Medical Board
Hi Frank,
I was just checking if I am still on the State Medical Board. Have I been reappointed, or has someone been
appointed to take my place. The next meeting is coming up the first week of April, and 1 need to know if I am still
chairing the meeting, and if I will need to make arrangements to my schedule to attend.
Thanks
David Head, M.D.
Chair, Alaska State Medical Board
8/25/2009
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 8:13 AM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: Weekly News Bulletin: Feb. 26-Mar. 3, 2008
From: Waste Business Journal [mailto:(nfo@wastebusmessjournal.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 11:04 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Weekly News Bulletin: Feb, 26-Mar, 3, 2008
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Waste Business Journal Weekly News Bulletin : Feb, 26-Mar. 3, 2008
HEADLINES...
t, EPA Considering Proposal to RCRA Landfill low-level Nuclear
Wastes
2. Federal E-Waste Legislation to Adopt Producer Responsibility
Approach
3. Waste Services to Sell Florida Operations for $57 million
4. Greanpeace Report Details Global Problem of E-Waste
5. Another Guilty Plea in Federal Probe of Connecticut Waste
Industry
6. Covanta Holding 4Q Earnings Surge 24% on Higher Revenues
7. Environmentalists Attempt to Apply RCRA to Diesel
Emmissions
8. Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority to Raise Tip Fees
be 25%
9. Portland, Ore. Wants to Mandate Business Recycling
10. Danish Waste-to- Energy Firm Babcock & Wilcox V0lund
Wants to Enter US
11. EnGlobe Reports 4Q Loss of $1 million from Restructuring
Costs
12. Waste Services to Announce Fourth Quarter and 2007 Results
on Feb. 27
13. Waste Industries USA to Announce Fourth Quarter Results on
Mar. 4
14. Casella to Announce Third Quarter and Host Conference Call
on Mar* 6
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1. EPA CONSIDERING PROPOSAL TO RCRA LANDFILL LOW-
LEVEL NUCLEAR WASTES
The EPA is said to be reconsidering a controversial proposal that may
open hazardous waste landfills to low-level radioactive waste by
regulating them under subtitle C of the Resource Conservation &
Recovery Act (RCRA). The plan addresses Nuclear Regulatory
Commission (NRC) concerns about diminishing disposal capacity for
these wastes and the increasing cost to decommission nuclear facilities.
A big concern is whether RCRA landfills housing low-level nuclear waste
could later be used for new construction and development. Currently,
most low-level nuclear waste is disposed of at NRC-licensed facilities, but
some states allow its disposal in RCRA landfills on a case-by-case basis.
The agency's plan would establish a uniform national policy. Pressure is
building from the NRC and the nuclear industry to find alternative
locations, especially with the impending partial closure of a major facility
in Barnweli, SC next July. However, environmentalists and others are
concerned that RCRA landfills could leak low-level radioactive waste into
surrounding soil and groundwater; and, that radiation from the waste
could boost the volatility of other hazardous materials in the landfill, thus
increasing potential health risks... Read More »
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2. FEDERAL E-WASTE LEGISLATION TO ADOPT PRODUCER
RESPONSIBILITY APPROACH
Lawmakers working on federal e-waste legislation are touting a
consensus-based extended producer responsibility approach, as
described in a concept paper, a precursor to what might become the
National Electronic Products Stewardship Act. Manufacturers, retailers
and recyclers would share the task of setting up and running a national
program to collect, transport, and recycle e-waste. Existing state e-
waste laws would not be preempted \f the Jaw is enacted, but it would
serve as a floor for future state controls, the paper said. Federal
requirements would apply immediately in states without e-waste laws,
and states would be free to set limits more stringent than those that the
federal law imposes. The EPA would establish recycling rules and run the
national program. Federal requirements would take precedence t but
states wanting to do more could apply to EPA for "lead implementing
agency" status. The draft proposes to cover CRT devices, flat panel video
display devices with screens larger than 4 inches and desktop and laptop
computers, The EPA could add or remove products from the list.. .Read
More »
3. WASTE SERVICES W
MILLION
Waste Services Inc agreed to sell its hauling and materials recycling
operations and construction and demolition debris landfill at Jacksonville,
Florida to Advanced Disposal Services Inc for $57.5 million in a deal
expected to close in early March. The company will retain ownership of
the Jacksonville materials recycling and hauling facilities and lease them
to the purchaser. They plan to use $42.5 million of the proceeds to
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reduce term loans and meet operational needs... Read More »
4. GREANPEACE REPORT DETAILS GLOBAL PROBLEM OF E-
WASTE
A recent Greenpeace report chronicles the dumping of millions of tons of
discarded electronic equipment containing toxic chemicals and heavy
metals every year without recycling or safe disposal. According to the
report entitled "Toxic Tech: Not in Our Backyard," more than 80 percent
of televisions, computers, mobile phones and other equipment escape
proper handling in the United States, and about 75 percent in the
European Union. In India, 99 percent of such "e-waste" is mishandled.
"The introduction of appropriate reuse, recycling and recovery
technologies is not keeping pace" with growing sales, said the report.
More than 1 billion mobile phones were sold last year alone. A mobile
phone contains 500 to' 1,000 components, many of them containing
potentially dangerous metals like lead, mercury, cadmium and beryllium,
as well as hazardous chemical flame retardants. In the EU where
producer responsibility has been legislated since August 2005, there has
been more success than in the US where "a relatively unsophisticated
infrastructure" exists to collect and process e-waste; however, several
states are requiring producers to have take-back schemes. Much of what
Greenpeace calls the "hidden flow" of hazardous waste is exported to
countries like India, China and Thailand. Workers in those countries strip
down the goods to recover components for second-hand equipment or to
harvest valuable metals and raw materials in a process that is dangerous
to their health and to. the environment.. .Read More »
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5. ANOTHER GUILTY PLEA IN FEDERAL PROBE OF CONNECTICUT
WASTE INDUSTRY
The ongoing federal probe of a mob-backed scheme to control the waste
hauling industry in Connecticut and east New York has netted another
guilty plea. This time it is Thomas Mffo, 70, of Mamaroneck, NY who was
a silent partner with trash magnate James Galante on several hauling
companies, including Automated Waste Disposal, Diversified Waste
Disposal and Superior Waste Disposal, The two were masterminds of a
scheme that paid a $120,000 monthly "mob tax" to Matthew Iannieilo,
former reputed head of the Genovese crime family, in return for mob
muscle to make sure that other trash firms would agree to keep prices
high and to not poach one another's customers. Iannieilo Is currently in
prison after pleading guilty to racketeering conspiracy and tax charges.
As a condition of the guilty plea, Milo and his wife must forfeit all interest
in the affiliated companies. Milo, Galante and Iannieilo are among 29
people named in a 2006 federal indictment... Read More »
6. COVANTA HOLDING 4Q EARNINGS SURGE 24°/o ON HIGHER
REVENUES
Covanta Holding Corp. said its fourth-quarter net earnings rose to $72.3
million, or $0.47 per share, from $11.9 milfion, or $0.08 per share, a
year ago. Revenue for the period ended Dec. 31 rose to $395.4 million
from $317.9 million a year earlier well ahead of analysts' estimates of
$358.8 million. The waste-to-energy company continues to benefit from
a very strong energy market coupled with rising waste disposal pricing,
particularly in the. Northeast and southeast where most of the company's
projects are located. The company is forecasting 2008 earnings to be
between $0.90 and $1 per share.. .Read More »
7. ENVIRONMENTALISTS ATTEMPT TO APPLY RCRA TO DIESEL
EMMISSIONS
Environmental groups including the Natural Resources Defense Council
and others are said to be testing an Innovative legal approach to attack
air pollution not usually subject to the Clean Air Act. They charge that
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solid particulate matter (PM) emissions from diesei fuel at ports around
the country constitute the improper disposal of hazardous waste. Aibeit a
long shot, if successful, it would render the Clean Air Act superfluous by
making PM violations from any source potentially a violation of RCRA.
NRDC and the California group Coalition for a Safe Environment are
suing the Port of Long Beach, CA, arguing that the facility is improperly
disposing of wastes such as arsenic, cadmium, nickel, lead, mercury and
other compounds "while attached to or associated with diesei particulate
matter." Other attempts by environmentalists to apply RCRA to other
regulatory programs have generally been unsuccessful. In 2005, local
groups in Idaho failed to win a suit aimed at regulating crop-burning
residues under RCRA... Read More »
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TIP FEES BE 25o/o
The Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority (CRRA) this week
approved a 25% increase in the tip fees it charges to the 70
municipalities that constitute its Mid-Connecticut Project. CRRA argues
that the Increase is needed to cover the cost to close its Hartford landfill
and to ship waste to other sites and out of state. Attorneys for the
municipalities argue that the increase "smacks of retaliation" for a recent
lawsuit settlement in their favor related to the Enron debacle. The
increase adds $28 million to the budget which is just about the amount
awarded to the towns in the settlement. The CRRA counters that the
board voted in 2004 to close the landfill and therefore, it should come as
no surprise. Currently,. CRRA's appeal is still pending with the state
Supreme Court.. .Read Wore »
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PORTLAND, ORE. WANTS TO MANDATE BUSINESS RECYCLING
Portland Oregon city officials are pursuing the final frontier in waste:
business recycling. The city's phased-in recycling mandate will ultimately
make it mandatory for businesses to recycle all paper, cardboard, and
food and drink containers, and 75% of their construction debris. Portland
has required businesses to recycle half of their waste since 1996, joining
Seattle, Chicago, San Diego County and others with business-recycling
mandates. Portland' businesses already claim to recycle 63% of the
waste generated but businesses are wary of mandates and non-market
based systems to push it higher. The City Council \$ also said to be
considering a franchise system that assigns haulers a specific territory in
exchange for volume discounts and contractual mandates including
those for recycling as ah alternative. The franchise system has many
efficiency benefits resulting from better routing, reduced truck volume,
and waste volume consolidation at transfer, processing and disposal
sites.. .Read More»
10. DANISH WASTE-TO-ENERGY FIRM BABCOCK & WILCOX
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V&OSLASH;LUND WANTS TO ENTER US
Danish waste incineration technology company Babcock & Wilcox V0iund
wants to enter the American market. The US has increased its focus on
converting waste to energy following the climate debate and the Danish
company wants to find an American license partner for a future
cooperation... Read More »
11. ENGLOBE REPORTS 4Q [LOSS OF W^J-OoN FROM
RESTRUCTURING COSTS
Environmental services company Englobe Corp, reported a fourth quarter
net loss of $1 million, down from net income of $1 million in the year
earlier period. This despite a 58% rise in revenues to $39.8 million from
$25.2 million in last year's quarter. The company, formerly known as
Environmental Management Solutions Inc., attributed the loss to
restructuring costs of $1.6 million, larger depreciation and amortization
expenses, and higher interest charges. The company's acquisition of
Biogenie S.R.D.C. Inc. in late 2006 has helped to enhance company
margins from more lucrative soil assessment and remediation
activities. ..Read More »
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2007 RESULTS ON FEB. 27
Waste Services, Inc. will release its 2007 fourth quarter results after the
close of markets on Wednesday, February 27 and hold a conference call
the next day at 8:30 a.m. (ET)...Read More »
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13. WASTE INDUSTRIES USA TO ANNOUNCE FOURTH QUARTER
RESULTS ON MAR. 4
Waste Industries USA, which has announced plans to go private late last
year, will release fourth quarter and full year financial results at the
close of the market on Tuesday, March 4. The Company will host an
analyst conference call to discuss those results on the following day at 2
p.m. (ET).,.Read More »
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CONFERENCE CALL ON MAR. 6
Casella Waste Systems plans to release fiscal year 2008 third quarter
financial results (for the period ending January 31, 2008) at the close of
market on Wednesday March 5. The company will host a conference call
the following day at 10 am (ET) to discuss those results... Read More »
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 8:21 AM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: FW: John McCain is breaking the law
From: bdmiller [mailto:bdmiller@mtaonline.net]
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 9:02 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palln (GOV sponsored)
Subject: FW: John McCain is breaking the law
Tell me you have seen this?
From:EgBUQQwLCkdsBVYFAQcBBAcOAwEMBIlSUjA+3D-
bdmiller-mtaonline.net@bsdJistbounce,democrats.org
tmailto:EgBUQQwLCkdsBVYFAQcBBAcOAwEMBIlSUjA+3D-
bdmlller=mtaonline,net@bsd.listbounce.democrats.org] On Behalf Of Joe Sandler
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 9:12 AM
To: Bernard Miller
Subject: RE: John McCain is breaking the law
Bernard —
I'm Joe Sandler, General Counsel for the DNC. Yesterday we filed a
complaint with the FEC after John McCain decided to break the law by
ignoring the rules laid out as part of the federal matching funds program.
I don't know if you saw the news, but the press covered the complaint all
day. John McCain himself directly responded to Governor Dean at a press
conference, saying "We're doing exactly what Howard Dean did in a previous
election and what the FEC ruled in the case of Congressman Gephardt."
But that's a lie — John McCain isn't doing what Governor Dean and
Congressman Gephardt did at all.
Governor Dean and Congressman Gephardt followed the law and were
granted written permission by the FEC to withdraw from the federal
matching funds program.
To prove it, we have a copy of the letter Governor Dean received from the
FEC in 2003 granting him permission to drop out. If McCain is doing "exactly
what Howard Dean did," he'll have no trouble producing a letter of his own.
But you and I know McCain's lying - he doesn't have a letter like that from
the FEC. Not only has he refused to get permission, he's been warned by
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FEC Chairman David Mason that he can't unilaterally drop out of the
program. That's why we filed the complaint in the first place, and it's why
tens of thousands of Americans like you signed your support.
Read Governor Dean's letter from the FEC, and sign your support for our
complaint right here:
http://www.democrats.org/McCamBusted
John McCain abused the system to keep his campaign afloat until he could
raise more money from special interests and lobbyists. Taxpayers don't want
their money to be used by Washington politicians to help raise more money
from lobbyists — is this McCain's idea of ethics and reform?
Thanks to you, this "maverick reformer" is feeling the pressure of his own
hypocrisy. From staffing his campaign with a team of lobbyists to breaking
campaign finance laws, his total lack of integrity has never been more clear.
Keep it up,
Joe Sandier
General Counsel
Democratic National Committee
Original Message
Subject: John McCain is breaking the law
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 03:50:11 PM
From; Howard Dean
To: Joe Sandler
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Dear Joe,
There was a lot of talk last week about John
McCain's blatant hypocrisy on ethics and
integrity in Washington.
Here we go again,
McCain is now breaking the iaw by ignoring the
campaign spending restrictions for the
Republican primary that came when he asked
for federal matching funds — funds he used as
collateral on a loan that helped keep his
campaign going.
But now that the lobbyist and special interest
money has started pouring into his campaign,
iyiCCAIN IS IGNORING
CAMPAIGN SPENDING
WE ARE FILING
A COMPLAINT
WITH THE FEC
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he's trying to back out of the promise he made just a few months ago.
They're feeding so much cash into his bank account, this "reformer" wants
nothing to do with federal campaign finance laws anymore.
That's why today, we're filing a formal complaint with the Federal Election
Commission demanding that John McCain be held to the campaign finance
laws. Trying to back out shows a total lack of integrity and honesty — he
made a deal with the American people to to abide by the law, and in
return, he was guaranteed taxpayer money that he used to back a loan.
Joe, I'd like you to add your name in support of our complaint, and ask as
many people as you can to sign on. American taxpayers made a deal with
John McCain - now that he's flush with lobbyist cash, he wants to pretend
that it never happened.
Sign on right now:
http://www.democrats.org/McCainBusted
Here's the background on the situation.
A few months ago, John McCain applied for and was approved to receive
federal matching funds. Because he couldn't find enough people to fund
his campaign, he was also forced to apply for a $4 million line of credit/
which he secured by using the federal matching funds as collateral.
By taking the federal funding, he agreed to spend no more than $57
million until the Republican convention. But so far, his campaign has spent
at least $49 million -- leaving him with less than $10 million to campaign
with through September.
Now that he's won the nomination and has the support of the Republican
lobbyist and special interest machine, he's trying to ignore that the whole
thing ever happened. He recently wrote a letter to the FEC telling them
that he was backing out, even though the FEC is very clear that any
request to withdraw from the agreement must be approved; you can't just
change your mind and take it back -- legally, you have to be given
permission.
McCain isn't asking because he knows he'l! never be granted permission,
and he doesn't want to have to accept the funding restrictions he agreed
to when he used the money as collateral for a loan. He's ripping a page
right from George Bush's playbook: ignoring the laws when they aren't
convenient and hoping no one will notice.
Stand up and show him that hundreds of thousands of people have noticed
— he can't change the rules in the middle of the game because he doesn't
like how things are going for him:
http://www,deroocrats.orq/McCamBusted
Using government programs when it's politically convenient and breaking
the rules when it's not ... remind you of anyone?
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From; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 9:08 AM
To; Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: Manhattan Institute Daily Update
From: Manhattan Institute [mailto;tmi@manhattan-institute.org]
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 6:19 AM
To: Palin, Sarah H (GOV)
Subject; Manhattan Institute Daily Update
Keeping you up-to-date on the latest by Manhattan Institute Scholars
WINTER 2008 ISSUE OF CITY JOURNAL
February 27, 7
S|; R®ad the buzz that Heather Mac Donald's article, " The Campus Rape Mvth,
\$ generating jn the biogosphere.
*| her article was adapted in the Los Anaeies Times and linked on FrontPageMag.com
02-25-08 and RealClearPolitics.com .
RADIO
Heather Mac Donald on WLW's "Mike McConneU Show"
Today, February 27, 2008, Heather Mac Donald, John M. 0!in fellow at the
Manhattan Institute and City Journal contributing editor, appeared on WLW's "Mike McConneU Show" t
discuss her latest City Journal article " The Campus Rape Myth ."
FROM THE BLGGOSPHERE
The campus rape myth , RedBlueAmerica.com, 02-26-08
Heather Mac Donald on Campus Rapes , NRO f 02-25-08
Heather Mac Donald exposes the campus rape industry , MichelleMaIkin.com, 02-24-08
MORE. . .
ARTICLES
School Choice Isn't Enough
Sol Stern, Opinion Journal Federation Page, February 27, 2008
(This article b\so appears in the winter issue of City Journal )
I began writing about school choice in City Journal more than a decade ago. I believed then (as I still
believe) that giving tuition vouchers to poor inner-city students stuck in lousy public schools was a civi
rights imperative. . . It seemed immoral to keep disadvantaged kids locked up in dismal, future-
darkening public schools when vouchers could send them to high-performing Catholic ones— especially
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when midcfle-cfass parents enjoyed education options galore for their children. , .
MX RESPONDS TO THE FLORIDA BLACKOUT
TELEVISION
Max Schulz on CNN Headline News' "Glenn Beck Show"
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Today, Wednesday, February 27, 2008, at 3:15 PM EST, Max Schulz, senior fellow at the Manhattan
Institute's Center for Energy Policy and the Environment will discuss the implications of the power
outage that hit Florida yesterday on the nationally syndicated "Glenn Beck Show."
Max Schulz on Fox Business Channel's "Cavuto"
On Tuesday, February 26, 2008, Max Schulz, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute's Center for
Energy Policy and the Environment discussed the implications of the power outage that hit Florida
yesterday on the nationally syndicated "Cavuto." Click here to watch this appearance.
RADIO
Max Schulz on Westwood One's "Lars Larson Show"
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On Tuesday, February 26, 2008, Max Schulz, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute's Center for
Energy Policy and the Environment discussed the implications of the power outage that hit Florida
yesterday on the nationally syndicated "Lars Larson Show,"
Max Schulz on Radio America's "Dateline Washington' 1
On Tuesday, February 26, 2008, Max Schulz, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute's Center for
Energy Policy and the Environment discussed the implications of the power outage that hit Florida
yesterday on the nationally syndicated "Dateline Washington" with host Greg Corombos.
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hard look at the challenges facing democratic capitalism in a society
searching for equality at all costs.
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REVIEW
Feeling Less Kumbava
Gerard Alexander, The Claremont Institute, February 26, 2008
... In Democratic Capitalism and Its Discontents, Anderson takes on diverse critics of the West's
distinctive post-1945 formula of democratic capitalism. These critics are almost all other writers,
making this essentially a work of intellectual history and intellectual jousting. . . Anderson draws his
intellectual portraits deftly; his discussion of Hardt and Negri is especially telling and pungent. The
focus on sins of intellectual omission and commission suggests that the portraitist operates with very
specific assumption; that a political system like that of today's Western countries ultimately rests on
the beliefs in people's heads. . .
RADIO
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Paul Howard on WPTF's "Morning News with Jack Boston"
This morning, Wednesday; February 27, 2008, Paul Howard, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute's
Center for Medical Progress, discussed Presidential candidates' health care proposals on the "Morning
News with Jack Boston/' airing out of Raleigh, NC.
David Gratzer on WIBA's "Upfront with Vkki McKenna"
On Tuesday, February 26, 2008, David Gratzer, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute's Center for
Medical Progress, discussed health care reform on "Upfront with Vicki McKenna," airing out of Madison,
WL
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From: Share, JeffOshare@oildom.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 7:40 AM
To: Leighow; Sharon W(GOV); Suzy Ginsburg; Ken Medlock; Kennett; Jim - Bloomberg; Houston; Kevin
Huntsman; marcelino@petrobras.com.br; Margaret Downing; Cooper, Margaret J; Daily; Matt -
Reuters; New York; Marsha Short; Epstein; Victor - Bloomberg; Houston; ajdave@uh.edu;
ahugg@smu.edu; Anne White; Anne White; Bill White; cpirrong@uh.edu; chamber@braziltexas.org;
energypipelinenews@earthlink.net; Eade; Trevor; Eileen O'Grady; Barron's -various reporters and
editors; Gretchen Jacobson; Governor Sarah Palin {GOV sponsored); George King; Gold; Russell -
WSJ Dallas Bureau; Gary Vasey; Henry de La Garza; Hays; Kristen - Houston Chronicle; AP Main
Desk; Houston Bureau; Lynette Dimeola; lisa.nutting@apachecorp.com; Nicholas KeJIy; Natalie
Zawada; rgnelson1936@earthlink.net; RHOFFMANN@INGAA.ORG; Reimer Bros; LaVonn; Rand;
Raymond Poltorak; Rosero Pefta Ivett Monserrat; Shook; Barbara - Energy IntelL Grp/Nat Gas
Week/PIW- Houston; Sharpe; Willie Mae; Stavinoha; Katie; sanslinger@comcast.net;
thomas.barrett@dot.gov; Tessa.Anderson@CH2M.com; Terri Douglas; tricia.bruns@pacegloba!.com;
Tommy Landry; Fowler; Tom - Houston Chronicle
Subject: FW: pipeline opportunities conference March 25 in Houston
Alaskan Gasline Team to Discuss North Slope Pipeline at Pipeline
Opportunities Conference
HOUSTOfs MBUSlNESS WIREV -Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is sending her gasline team
to Houston on March 25 to update attendees at the 4 th Annual Pipeline Opportunities
Conference with the latest news on the proposed North Slope natural gas pipeline
project.
The announcement comes amid increasing pressure from Washington lawmakers to get
moving on the landmark project quickly. Palin has made no secret of her determination
to see a pipeline built with or without the support of the major producers. Her gasline
team is holding statewide meetings on the project and the trip to Houston will mark their
first presentation outside of Alaska.
Pipeline & Gas Journal Editor Jeff Share, who has organized the conference, said the
gasline team's presentation is a rare opportunity to learn first-hand about the project
that will affect the entire industry for years to come.
"There are new developments almost every day regarding the project and just as many
questions because it's the granddaddy of all pipelines," Share said. "This will be an
opportunity to hear for the first time what is really happening for those in the know.' 1
The gasline delegation fills out an array of speakers representing pipeline interests from
the tip of North America to the bottom of South America. They will speak during the
lunch break following a report by Jackie Broussard and the Great Ideas Company
entitled "A New Approach: The Positive Economic Value Pipelines Bring To Our
Economy And Communities." She will present research findings from 100 plus industry
executives who endorse non-traditional thinking for the pipeline industry.
Petrobras, Brazil's national energy company which has rapidly grown into a major force
in the Western Hemisphere, will detail more than $10 billion in pipeline projects over the
next five years; its new technological developments, and its plans to transport ethanol.
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The conference will include two morning sessions on oil products pipelines, represented by
keynote speaker Norm Szydlowksi, president and CEO of Colonial Pipeline Co., and panelists
Perry Schuldhaus of Enbridge Pipelines; Robert Jones of TransCanada's Keystone Pipeline
project; Mike Mears of Magellan Midstream Partners, and Cheryl Trench of Allegro Energy
Consulting.
In the afternoon, an extended session will convene to discuss project development in the
natural gas transmission sector, represented by Bryan Neskora of El Paso Corp.; Mackie
McCrea of Energy Transfer Midstream Operations; Mike Moran of Southern Union Group;
William Penney, Jr., of Spectra Energy; Kim Watson of Kinder Morgan, and Doug Evans of
Gulf Interstate Engineering.
Sessions will also be held on workforce and environmental issues. Speakers will also
represent GE Oil & Gas; Bechtel; Beirne, Maynard & Parsons; and the Interstate Natural Gas
Association of America (INGAA), which is sponsoring the event with P&GJ.
The conference will be held in the Grand Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency at 1200 Louisiana St.,
Houston. A limited number of rooms are reserved. For information, contact the hotel at 713-
654-1234 and ask for the conference rate of $169.
To register for the conference visit www.pqionline.com or contact conference manager Karen
Francis at 281-558-6930 x 222. The cost is $225 in advance and discounts are available for
others registering from the same company.
Contacts
Pipeline & Gas Journal
JeffShare, 281-558-6930x218
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 9:15 AM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: GeneraLAdministration
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state .ak,us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 8:11 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject ; General__Administration
»Web mail from: Mr, Ron Hess
address: PO Box 1357 Homer AK 99603
907-23 5-344 9 520- 625-224
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor Palin,
Just to let you know I thought you did a creditable
job on C-Span the other day. I thought you answered
most questions in a knowledgeable way.
Right now I'm at our "winter quarters" in Arizona,
but Marilyn and I plan to return to Alaska in April.
While here I joined the Minuteman organization and I must
say I was impressed the way the outfit handles itself.
Immigration is my big worry as far as the US is concerned
Advice: Stay away from the VP slot, tempting as the idea may be. Run another term as
governor and. you will be ready for a national slot as you will be known for your honesty
and forthrightous manner. Yes, it's the simple things that count.
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Your loyal voter,
Ron Hess
rlhess@xyz . net
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@aiaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 12:12 PM
To: Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
Subject: FW: RE: Play & Learn West
From: Bill Slayden [mailto:bill@slaydenplumbing.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 12:03 PM
To: Therriault, Gene (LAA); Wilken, Gary R (LAA); Thomas, Joe (LAA); Harris, John (LAA); Coghill, John
(LAA); RepresentativeScott Kawasaki; Ramras, jay B (LAA); Kelly, Mike (LAA)
Cc: Pastor - ZionFairbanks; Pastor Baumgarten; Lenetta Colbert; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored);
Julie Benson
Subject: Fwd: RE: Play & Learn West
Dear Senators and Representatives,
I am a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Fairbanks, Alaska. I hope you are concerned about the
early childhood development/child care crisis in our community. Please read the dialog below.
Phil Newton is the President of our congregation and Lenetta Colbert is the Executive Director
of Open Arms, Zion's early childhood development mission.
Our State, with its immense riches, needs to help those least able to help themselves. A State
that can spend 1 0's of millions of dollars for a Fairbanks fish hatchery ought to be able to care for
its youngest citizens.
Thank you,
William L. Slayden
lenetta <openarmsdir@gcLnet> wrote:
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:08:00 -0900
From: lenetta <openarmsdir@gci.net>
Subject: RE: Play & Learn West
To: '"Phil G. Newton 1 " <PGNewton@gvea.com>,
Thilip Kuehnert' <pastor@rionfairbanks.org>,
'Julie Benson' <jbenson@alaska.edu>,
'Joe Baumgarten' <pastorb@zionfairbanks.org>
CC; careyatkinson@hotmail.com, bcslayden@yahoo.com, bill@slaydenplumbing.com,
chelms@ptialaska.net, jatc375@acsalaska.net, delaine_368@hotmail.com,
'Kerry Gronewold' <alascorp@alaska.net>, milne@mosquitonet.com,
slundgren@mtmckinleybank.com, sahdslundgren@gci.net, johansen@mosquitonet.com
Phil — Please find attached my response, lenetta
From: Phil G. Newton [mailto:PGNewton@gvea.com]
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Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 1:42 PM
To: Philip Kuehnert; lenetta; Julie Benson
Cc: careyatkinson@hotmail.com; bcslayden@yahoo.com; bili@slaydenplumbing.com;
chelms@ptiaiaska.net; jatc375@acsalaska.net; deiaine_368@hotmail.com; Kerry Gronewold;
milne@mosquitonet.com; slundgren@mtmckinleybankxom; sandslundgren@gd.net;
johansen@mosquitonet.com
Subject; Play & Learn West
Good afternoon Pastor, Lenetta and Julie,
Play & Learn West has announced that they will close next month. This will create a shortage in child
care in Fairbanks. That shortage will have to be filled in some way.
Is this an opportunity for Open Arms to expand? If so, could it lead to an opportunity for a church plant?
I know these are big questions. Should we explore?
God's peace,
Phil
Phil Newton, CSP, CUSA
LJFrom: lenetta [openarmsdir@gci.net]
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 9:1 1 PM
To: 1 Colbert
Subject: RE: Play & Learn West
Good Afternoon Phil:
1 have thought long and hard about your question. Hear are some of the thoughts I have at this time.
Please note they are my own opinions and have not been discussed formally with the Open Arms Board
or with either Pastor Joe or Pastor Kuehnert.
First of all, Open Arms is THE center in town. With the closures of Educare last spring, Play & Learn
East in August and now Play & Learn West, parents have few choices for center-based care. In
conversations with Cheryl Keepers at the Child Care Assistance Office, she notes that there are about
4400 children under age 6 in need of care in the borough. However, there are only 2200 licensed child
care slots. Is this an opportunity for Open Arms to expand?
My first reaction is to say an informed "No". In conversations with Gara Bridwell, Executive Director of
Play & Learn, and with the former Director of Educare, the story is always the same: Centers lose money
because parents can't afford the true cost of care. To compensate for this centers do not pay their staff
well. Staff turnover is high (432 in 2.5 years for Open Arms) and the quality of care and education for our
very important young children suffers. And just in case we have forgotten, this is the age when a child's
brain grows the most, and when certain windows of learning open and close, never to be "renamed" \n
quite the same way. We have certain scientific evidence (PET scans) which proves this to even the most
skeptical person. Christ is brilliant— he created ail of these young children and knew for certain that they
were the most important in His kingdom! Solid research by several different firms shows the huge return
on each dollar spent on quality fcarly childhood education— an average of $7!! It is definitely "patient
capital", but an investment that clearly saves taxpayers down the road in remedial costs for education,
the penal system, etc., hot to mention the positive impact on our future community.
I have been in the early childhood profession for 30+ years. The story hasn't changed. Society in
general sees child care as a family responsibility and not a societal concern, Without debating the
reasons children are in childcare, the number of children in care has only increased during this time.
These young children grow up without quality care and education in their youngest and most formative
years and become the people who will take care of us, teach our grandchildren and run our country.
Whether or not you believe young children should be in child care is really a moot point because they are
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and will continue to be. The cost of providing care will continue to climb as standards for teaching staff
are raised. How will Centers be able to continue to provide care? How will Open Arms be able to survive,
let alone expand? As you are aware, we currently struggle to make ends meet and are dependent on
church assistance of $14,000 per year and fundraising dollars of $50,000 per year.
I am aware that one of the mission goals for Zion is to add satellite centers in the borough. Now seems
Jike a good time? If we are indeed serious about the expansion, I would suggest the following:
1 . A special committee be appointed to look at the possibility of expanding. They would need to
consider financing, staffing and location.
This committee should include members from the business community, early childhood
community, and from both the Open Arms Board and Leadership Council. I would suggest a
meeting with Gara Bridwell as well.
2. Setting up a separate training unit for staff as part of Open Arms. This would be a unit that runs
year around and whose sole purpose would be to train new and current staff. By setting up our
own training we could by pass the need for our teacher assistants to obtain degrees. This would
be similar to what the military does.
3. increasing the rates to pay for the actual cost of care in all facilities, but offering significant
scholarships for low income families who qualify for state assistance.
4. Conducting a demographic study to see if our community could support both expansion and an
increase in rates— in some cases almost double the current rates.
Finally, 1 know that our God is a God of the impossible. He has proven over and over again to me
personally and to the Zion congregation. I would suggest that much prayer and study go into any thought
of expansion.
1 would also welcome your thoughts as to other possibilities for expansion or items to consider.
Joy in the Great Teacher! lenetta
From: Phil G. Newton [mailto:PGNewton@gvea.com]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 1:42 PM
To: Philip Kuehnert; lenetta; Julie Benson
Cc: careyatkinson@hotmail.com; bcslayden@yahoo,co"m; bill@slaydenplumbing.com;
chelms@ptialaska.net; jatc375@acsalaska.net; delaine_368@hotmail.com; Kerry Gronewold;
milne@mosquitonet.com; slundgren@mtmckinleybank.com; sandslundgren@gci.net;
johansen@mosquitonetxom
Subject: Play & Learn West
Good afternoon Pastor, Lenetta and Julie,
Play & Learn West has announced that they will close next month. This will create a shortage in child
care in Fairbanks. That shortage will have to be filled in someway.
Is this an opportunity for Open Arms to expand? If so, could it lead to an opportunity for a church plant?
I know these are big questions. Should we explore?
God's peace,
Phil
Phil Newton, CSP, CUSA
Golden Valley Electric. Association
Job Training & Safety Officer
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Fax:(907)458-6367
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 8:37 AM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak, us [mailto:WebMail@gov. state. ak. us]
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 6:12 PM
To; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: cathie russell
address: po bx 2696 seward AK 99664
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Pal in ,
I can't help but be troubled by media reports that say if you were asked to be a vice
presidential running mate for John McCane, you would consider it. With all the your
perceived dedication to improving the state of Alaska I feel that your political
ambition outweighs your focus on Alaska. Alaskans voted for you to lead our state into a
fiscally sound and prosperous era and you are admired and adored by your Alaskan populous.
Of course, I know the likely hood of you becoming a vice presidential running mate is not
likely, but how do you think Alaskans would feel if you are already considering moving on
to a more glorious pursuit. We love you Governor Palin please hang around while and
help our state you are young and I ! m sure that you have a promising political career-
just spend a little more time building a legacy for Alaskan. .and yourself here in the 49th
state. Cathie Lynn Russell
cat russ@msn.com
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Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 8:36 AM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 6:13 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Toby Sullivan
address: P.O. B ox 3047 Kodiak, AK 99615
907-360-8837
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor Palin-
I am in Washington to cover the Exxon oral arguments before the Supreme Court for the
Anchorage Press. I will be in the press section of the courtroom tomorrow (Wednesday)
morning. I am also a plaintiff in the case- my family and I have fished salmon at our
setnet sites on Kodiak since 1983.
I realize you are quite busy and this is very late notice, but I was wondering if you
would have a few minutes to talk about the Exxon case while you are in Washington. I did
not realize until last night that you would be in Washington this week or I would have
tried to set this up sooner.
I am the reporter from Kodiak who wrote a piece for the Press last spring about my time in
Iraq as an embedded reporter with the Marines. You sent me a very gracious letter about
the piece, which I much appreciated. It's always nice to get fan mail. My son and I also
met you in Kodiak for your inauguration party last year, though there were a lot of people
there and I wouldn't expect you to remember us.
Thank you for considering my request,
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Toby Sullivan
907-360-8837 cell
toby_sullivan@hotmail . com
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 9:39 AM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: RSVP Today for WTCAK Luncheon with Ron Peck, President and COO, Alaska Travel Industry Association
From: World Trade Center Alaska [mailto:info@wtcak.org]
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 9:32 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: RSVP Today for WTCAK Luncheon with Ron Peck, President and COO, Alaska Travel Industry
Association
AtASKA
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World Trade Center Alaska Monthly Luncheon
March 5, 2008
Ron Peck, President and COO
Alaska Travel Industry Association
Topic "international Travel Update"
Ron Peck has been President and COO of the Alaska Travel Industry Association for over five year
Ron has a substantial, diverse, and long travel and tourism background of 30 years. His career
began as a reservations and customer service agent for Alaska Airlines in Juneau in 1977. He sen
in a variety of Sales and Marketing capacities in Anchorage, Juneau and Seattle. He climbed the
ranks in Seattle to eventually become director of marketing for Alaska, Russia and Canada. In 19!
he went to work as director of sates and marketing for Princess Tours and Princess Alaska Lodges
Immediately before coming to ATIA, Peck served as director of safes and marketing for Alyeska
Resort.
Ron also is a member of the Public Advisory Committee, for the Exxon Vaidez Oil Spill Trustee
Council, and served on Governor Palin's Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic
Development (DCCED) Transition Team,
Where: Wells Fargo Bank, Headquarters Building (Northern Lights and W C W
Fifth Floor
Time: 12 noon (doors open 1 1:45 am)
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From: Governor Sarah Palfn (GOV sponsored) [governor@aiaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 8:23 AM
To: Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Matching Funds for Anchorage Pool Repair Bonds
From: Mike & Marcia Harmening [mailto:aliken@clearwire.net]
Sent; Tuesday, February 26, 2008 7:22 PM
To: rep_reggieJoule@legis.state.ak.us; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); pcrosby@ak.net
Subject: Matching Funds for Anchorage Pool Repair Bonds
Dear Rep. Joule,
Swimming skills save lives.
All three of my children have learned to swim in public pools. Without access to these facilities, my family
would not be as safe on Alaska waters. We simply cannot afford an athletic club membership and do not
have access to military base pools. Alaska has three times the national drowning rate. Please don't let
Alaska's children and future adults add to this tragic statistic.
Also, Bartlett Pool is the only 50-meter competitive pool in the state. Swimmers from all over Alaska travel
to Anchorage to swim in this unique venue. Public pools are a state asset. It would be a colossal waste
not to maintain the facilities that so greatly enhance our quality of life in this wonderful state.
Please appropriate funds to match the Anchorage Pool Bond.
Sincerely,
Marcia Harmening
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From: Leschper, Beth (GOV) [beth.leschper@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 4:50 PM
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV); Perry; Kristfna Y (GOV)
Subject: RE: LA
It will be Q&A with you and Gov. Napolitano. Moderator is Karen Breslau (Newsweek San Fran
Bureau Chief who interviewed you) .
In the binder that we sent up this evening, which should be in the Anchorage office
tomorrow, we have a full agenda including list of those on the agenda who will provide
welcome remarks.
Included is this information from my conversation with Karen:
Karen Breslau will be the moderator. She will visit with both governors before taking the
stage to discuss the conversation and how she anticipates the event will unfold. Karen
said it would be a "conversation" between two "such accomplished governors from very
different places on the political spectrum." She said, *Two governors just dishing!"
w Tell her (Governor Palin), "Just bring your brain,'" Karen said. She anticipates that the
conversation will include:
? Notion of partisanship - how you've overcome it as you've served in public office
? How both governors .have managed to be very successful in taking a non-partisan
approach to problem solving .„ discuss particularly in light of presidential campaign.
? Talk about governors' impressions - of the presidential campaign, Napolitano has
come out for Obama - will ask if Governor Palin is going to endorse.
Beth
Original Message
Prom : gov , sarah@yahoo . com [mail to : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 4:38 PM
To: Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Cc: Mason, Janice L (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject; LA
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Beth- will I be giving a speech in LA, or just answering questions on a panel?
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 1:51 PM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Fradiey; Tara D (GOV)
Subject: Re: Rep. Joule's nephew
Do I know the person? I'm wondering if I'm missing something with this request from
Janice .
Original Message
From ; Kris Perry
To: Governor Sarah Palin
To: Tara Fradiey
Sent: Feb 27, 2008 1:49 PM
Subject: RE: Rep. Joule's nephew
I talked w/ Janice and they were hoping for a phone call to him. I will
get his number and have it for you tomorrow in case you call (unless you
need sooner) . We will send a condolence letter.
Original Message
From: gov. sarah@yahoo. com [mailto:gov. sarah@yahoo.com)
Sent; Wednesday, February 27, 2008 1:34 PM
To: Fradiey, Tara D (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Rep. Joule's nephew
Janice said his adult nephew died last week, another Rep has asked if we
contacted him- so if we haven't done a card for him yet would you print
one out and send to Joule? Thank you
Sent from my BlackBerry (r) device from Cellular One
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From:
gov,sarah@yahoo,com
Sent:
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 1:34 PM
To:
Fradley; Tara D (GOV)
Cc:
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject:
Rep. Joule's nephew
Janice said his adult nephew died last week, another Rep has asked if we contacted him- so
if we haven't done a card for him yet would you print one out and send to Joule? Thank you
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From: Silveraurora [silvera@mtaoniine.net]
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 3:27 PM
To: Gerlach; Robert F (DEC); 'theider'; McLaughlin; Joseph B (HSS); Hartig; Lawrence L (DEC); Easton;
Dan (DEC); Ryan; Kristin J (DEC); Fuller; Jay D (DEC); Rice; Cherie L (DEC); Havemeister; Franci A
(DNR); Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell (GOV sponsored); rainy4279@aol.com;
rep_carl_gatto@legis.state.ak.us; rep_mark_neuman@legis.state.ak.us; goatmilk@gci.net;
rqw@mtaonline.net; safailon@aoi.com; Muggins; Charlie (LAA); Green; Lyda N (LAA);
artemisdreaming@hotmail.com; rep_annaJairclough@legis.state.akus;
rep - craigJohnson@legis ? state.ak,us; rep scott_kawasaki@legis.state.ak.us; Roses; Bob (LAA);
Edgmon; Bryce E (LAA); Guttenberg; David (LAA); Kelly; Mike (LAA); Seaton; Paul (LAA); Wilson;
Peggy A (LAA); Butler; Jay (HSS-CDC); Castrodale; Louisa J (HSS); 'Silveraurora';
tfarm@mabeltel.coop; Havemeister; Franci A (DNR); Palin; Sarah H (GOV); agusty@ktva.com;
Shattuck; Rex (LAA); 'Heather Christensen'; 'Heather Fair'; ralph@akchip.com
Cc: DEC Legislative Contacts
Subject; RE: 367
Dr, Gerlach, I appreciate your comments below and taking the time to address this issue. Where
in this House Bill does it say that raw milk sold to the consumer will only be consumed raw? It
does NOT. While many consumers prefer to drink raw milk much as they prefer to eat raw fish
in Sushi Bars and Steak Tartar (ground raw beef) in some of the finest restaurants in Alaska, this
law does not prohibit the consumer from pasteurizing the milk they take home from a farm if
they so choose. To jump to the conclusion that all Alaskans will drink only fresh raw milk
purchased in it's raw state is preposterous. To require all Alaskans to cook their milk before
consumption is equally preposterous. The enzymes and natural cultures present in raw milk
makes some of the finest fresh artisan cheeses in this world today. If I want to buy raw milk and
make fresh cheese for myself and my family, I am intelligent enough to follow directions and do
so. The present law PROHIBITS MY ABILITY TO DO SO legally.
We in Alaska do not need a law that requires us to cook all raw fruits, raw vegetables, raw meats,
raw fish, nor raw eggs, nor do we need a law requiring us to cook (or purchase only cooked)
milk. The right to purchase fresh raw products from local producers including raw milk is in
place, by law, in the majority of states in the United States, preserving the rights of citizens,
RELIGIOUS CULTURES, ETHNIC CULTURES, and the citizen's right to freedom of
choice.
From Christianity Today magazine, February 27, 2008:
"3. You gotta fight for your right to raw milk
Milk that comes straight from the cow tastes a lot different than the kind you buy in the store.
Partly, that's because pasteurization kills off the bacteria and destroys the milk's vitamins. In
response a lot of farmers, including many Christians, drink their milk raw. Unfortunately for
them, it's illegal to sell raw milk. But you can drink your milk from your own cow. Some farmers
sell shares of their cows sind give the "owners" their raw milk.
You can be sure that plenty of farmers are watching the case of Arlie Stutzman, who was busted
for selling an undercover agent raw milk. "While I can and I have food, 111 share it," said
Stutzman, who is Amish. "Do unto others what you would have others do unto you. 1 *
"We know people are deprived of this real food," he told The Washington Post /
I don't believe that I need to go into great detail here on behalf of the many ethnic and religious
cultures present in Alaska today, including Amish as an example above, and each group's
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specific milk procurement and handling dictations, but will be happy to if needed. We are reminded to
respect those ethnic cultures and religions in Alaska that require raw milk as part of their practices. The
population of Alaska is not solely made of up of Ethno-Europeans - all Alaskans should be treated fairly
and equitably and have the right to purchase raw milk directly from the producer.
Those of us who are asking our state Representatives and Senators to allow Alaskans to join the
*majority* of the states allowing the sale of raw milk directly from the farmer to the consumer are only
requesting the right to procure the freshest, most wholesome product for our selves and our families.
What an individual does at home with anything legally purchased should be left up to that individual,
not a department of the Government of Alaska that is in place to serve Alaskans. In this society of up to
the minute internet conversations and education there is no need for the state to prohibit the sale of raw
milk directly from the farmer to the consumer any longer. There is no need any longer for the
government to hold my and other's hands and tell me that I and others are a bad person for purchasing
any fresh item from the local producer of my choice - purchase raw milk for personal use, whatever that
use may be in the privacy of our homes, to include but not limited to drinking it cooked, raw, or white-
washing a barn with it. Since one of the DEC'S inspectors *this week* has told a local Grade A milk
producer to cease and desist from selling raw milk via cow shares, ALL raw milk sales in Alaska are
now said to be illegal and I just will not just sit and allow an outdated law to take away my right to
choose without standing up for my rights and those of my fellow Alaskans. There is no reason for
Alaskans to purchase and have flown in fresh raw milk from another state. I am asking our State
Representatives and Senators to continue to support the rights of it's citizens to have the freedom to
choose, to include the purchase of fresh raw milk from the producer of each individual's choice. There is
no longer a need for the state to require the delivery of all raw milk produced in this state to a state-
owned creamery; nor is there a need any longer for the state to protect it's financial investments in the
repeatedly-failed state-sponsored dairies of the 80's and 90's. That dismal chapter in our state's history
is closed! It is time to move on and allow the citizens of Alaska to buy fresh raw milk from the small or
large producer themselves and to support Alaska's economy. It is time to allow the citizens of Alaska
the freedom of choice without fear of legal prosecution, that legal right which the majority of other
US citizens have already in place. Please let the citizens of Alaska have the legal right to purchase any
farm product produced in this state, including farm fresh raw milk, as they so choose.
With respect,
Suzanne Nevada
District 15
Wasilla
907-373-2687
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From: Gerlach, Robert F (DEC) [mailto:bob.gerlach@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 12:19 PM
To: thetder; McLaughlin, Joseph B (HSS); Hartig, Lawrence L (DEC); Easton, Dan (DEC); Ryan, Kristin 3 (DEC);
Fuller, Jay D (DEC); Rice, Cherie L (DEC); Havemeister, Franci A (DNR); Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell (GOV
sponsored); rainy4279@aol.com; rep_carLgatto@legis.state,ak.us; rep_mark_neuman@legis.state.ak.us;
goatmilk@gci.net; rqw@mtaonline.net; safallon@aof.com; Huggins, Charlie (LAA); Green, Lyda N (LAA);
artemisdreaming@hotmail.com; rep_anna_fairclough@legis.state.ak.us; rep_craigjohnson@tegis.state.ak.us;
rep_scott_kawasaki@iegis.state.ak.us; Roses, Bob (LAA); Edgmon, Bryce E (LAA); Guttenberg, David (LAA);
Kelly, Mike (LAA); Seaton, Paul (LAA); Wilson, Peggy A (LAA); Butler, Jay (HSS-CDC); Castrodale, Louisa
Cc: Silveraurora; DEC Legislative Contacts
Subject: RE: 367
Ms. Heider,
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I appreciate your email and feel that it is your right and responsibility to question the regulations and ask for a
justification of why they are in place. At this time the regulations regarding the sale an processing of dairy
products prohibit the sale and distribution of raw milk in Alaska. This is consistent with the regulations of 21 other
states. I thought you should know the topic of raw miik is very popular and being discussed in several
states. Many authorities have been consulted and in order to protect the public health the following agencies and
groups to oppose the sale and distribution of raw milk to the public due the health hazards associated with the
product.
Alaska Department of Health, and Social Services
American Medical Association
American Veterinary Medical Association
American Academy of Pediatricians
American Public Health Association
Centers for Disease Control
Federal Food and Drug Administration
International Association for Food Protection
National Farm Bureau
National Association of States Departments of Agriculture
National Environmental Health Association
National Association of Food and Drug Officials
It is not my intention to prohibit or deny your choice to drink raw milk but it is the of this position of this office and
the Department of Health and Social Services to protect public health. That is why neither this office nor the
Department of Health and Social Services can support the sale and distribution of raw milk to the public.
I have had similar questions regarding the ones that you have raised about the other raw foods and the risk of
food borne diseases. The degree of risk varies depending on the origin of the food product, how it is raised, how
it is handled and marketed and how it is handled (stored and cooked) by the consumer. There is no doubt the
risk associated with raw foods is much greater. Chicken, beef, eggs and some seafood although sold raw
are handled in such a manner to reduce the contamination with disease causing pathogens and these are
Intended to be cooked to eliminate any pathogens that may be inherently present in the product The public
health Officials in Alaska as well as the federal agencies regulating foods try to minimize the disease risk to the
public by requiring certain procedures to be followed at critical handling or processing steps each specific to the
type of food. For milk, pasteurization has been the process used to reduce the risk of food borne diseases. The
goal is to minimize the risk as much as possible. It is impossible to eliminate the risk completely, only to reduce it
in an attempt to stop the negative effects of a food borne disease outbreak.
Unfortunately, the current scientific research shows the risks associated with raw food products is increasing.
One area of increased risk is the greater incidence of multidrug resistant bacteria being found on farms and on
agricultural products. These pathogens are resistant to the standard treatment offered by the medical profession,
require extraordinary measures to manage and put patients at greater risk for a poor prognosis and outcome.
The historic evidence illustrates that about 90 % of the food borne outbreaks associated with raw milk have
occurred in states that regulate the sale of the product Several states that allow the sale of raw milk have just
revised their regulations in an attempt to deal with this problem. California, for example, in response to an
disease outbreak (September 2006) in January 2007 tightened the regulations regarding the sale of raw milk. It
is not possible to eliminate the risk associated with raw milk but it may be reduced by pasteurization. If you are
interested in finding more information concerning the outbreak in California or other states, I would encourage you
to contact the state health departments involved in the investigation since ! have found this information to be most
accurate.
In evaluating the risk of food borne disease related to dairy products, I focus on the dairy products and only
compare the risks associated with raw miik in comparison to pasteurized milk products. Using this comparison
the risks associated with raw milk products are significantly greater. It is important to remember that pasteurized
milk is not sterilized and as i mentioned there is risk associated with all food products. In this case the logic
is sound, compare the risks associated with similar food groups, use regulations to minimize the risk of disease as
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best as we are able to protect public health.
Thank you for your email,
Bob Gerlach
Robert F Geriach VMD
Alaska State Veterinarian
5251 HinkleRoad
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907)375-8214 FAX: (907)929-7335
Bob.gerlach@al »ska.gov
Do you have livestock?
You need a premises identification number.
Please call (907) 375 8200 to register
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From: theider [mailto:tianih@mtaonline.net]
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 7:34 AM
To: McLaughlin, Joseph B (HSS); Hartig, Lawrence L (DEC); Easton, Dan (DEC); Ryan, Kristin 3 (DEC); Fuller, 3ay
D (DEC); Rice, Cherie L (DEC); Havemeister, Franci A (DNR); Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell (GOV sponsored);
rainy4279@aol.com; rep__carLgatto@legis.state.ak.us; repjrnark_neuman@legis.state.ak.us; goatmilk@gci.net;
rqw@mtaonline.net; safallon@aol.com; Huggins, Charlie (LAA); Green, Lyda N (LAA);
artemisdreaming@hotmail.com; rep_annaJairclough@legis.state.ak.us; rep_craigjohnson@legis.state.ak.us;
rep„scott__kawasaki@legis>state.ak,us; Roses, Bob (LAA); Edgmon, Bryce E (LAA); Guttenberg, David (LAA);
Kelly, Mike (LAA); Seaton, Paul (LAA); Wilson, Peggy A (LAA); Gerlach, Robert F (DEC)
Cc: Silveraurora
Subject: HB: 367
Importance: High
] wish to voice rriy support in favor of raw milk, and raw milk products sales.
There are a number of reasons for my wholehearted support-
Alaskans are already able to either grow, catch, or harvest quite a number of raw products (shellfish, fishes,
berries, wild game, vegetables they grow, and other edibles from the wildlands) locally. From subsistence
hunter/gatherers, to suburban residents who scour the forest for mushrooms, fiddle head ferns and edible greens
to enhance a healthy diet, we are well versed in proper and safe food handling and preparation. Why would raw
milk be any different?
In the stores are 10Qs of raw products from unknown locations that are subjected to tremendous shipping lengths-
such as eggs, milk products, fruits, vegetables, fish, and of course grocery shelves brimming with "short shelf life"
meats of all kinds. Also deli meats and foods prepared thousands of miles away and offered to Alaskans every
day. On many of these products, there is no signage informing the consumer where the product came from, let
alone when it was harvested or prepared. Just an "expiration date" on refrigerated items.
With fresh, local raw milk and milk products, I will know where the milk comes from. I will be able to see for myself
the farming practises/examine the premises and make an informed decision about whether to purchase it for my
family. I cannot do this with imported milk) Instead, I am forced to buy milk that often "goes off" in the gallon jug
within days of opening. If the farm does not meet my personal criteria for safe handling, then I can chose another
producer. I cannot do this as it is today. A "short shelf life" is of no concern to me, as raw milk will undoubtedly be
fresher and healthier than what is shipped in currently. I have always supported Alaskan products in my
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purchases, why should fresh focal dairy products be out of my reach?
As a mother and consumer, 1 cannot even identify produce in grocery stores that comes from countries whose
production methods are questionable. When there is a recall of some type, we are at the "end of the food chain"
and thus, most of the item has already been purchased and in many cases consumed. With local raw milk and
raw milk products, we would indeed have dairy items "fresher by far" and people who have health concerns would
have a choice: f want this choice for myself and my family.
Since I do not farm, or have dairy animals of any type, I am unable to provide this healthy alternative (raw milk) to
my family. The decision to restrict sales seems to be based upon inaccurate and unproven reports of disease
and/or illness in the Lower 48. Most were "attributed" to very large scale operations, which is not the situation we
have here in Alaska. Here we have a handful of struggling dairies and small livestock owners, and I say we should
let the Alaska consumer pro^e their viability, instead of choking off an entire market sector with unecessary and
outdated regulations.
As a person who has lived in several remote spots in Alaska in the 60s and 70s, I can firmly state that canned,
powdered, and air shipped milk are inferior in quality to raw milk. I do recall times when "the barge 1 * was either
lost, or delayed....meaning no milk (or produce) available at all, sometimes for weeks. I have heard that there are
dairy animals in the Bush.. ..why restrict raw milk, which is healthier, and fresh, from those communities? Is that a
wise "use" of community resources?
in my mind, the issue of raw milk sales in Alaska is about choice. I want the freedom to chose for myself and my
family! Having the choice to purchase direct from the farmer or producer supports not only Alaska agriculture, but
the health of our residents.
In a time when diversifying our tiny agricultural base is crucial to our future, it would seem obvious that Alaska
should join the other 28 states who allow raw milk sales.
I urge you to support sales of raw milk and raw milk products with HB 367
Respectfully
Tiani Heider
4457 S. Philie Drive
Wasilla, Alaska 99654
(907) 357-0542
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 12:04 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From : WefoMai l@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state „ ak , us]
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 10:46 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. MICHAEL DEBERRY
address: 101 S BURBANK DRIVE APT C-38 MONTGOMERY AL 36117
MESSAGE:
Gov. Palin
I am distressed about news reports indicating you might accept invitation to become the
2008 GOP presidential running mate, please, please, please disavow these reports
publically and confirm to your constituents and fans outside of the great state of Alaska
that you serve out your entire as Governor (and run for re-election) . . .
a Sarah Palin fan in Montgomery, AL
michael - deberry@adss . alabama . gov
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [gove»rnor@aiaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 3:24 PM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW; Vanguard 1-14
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From: Michaefa Goertzen [mailto:mgoertzen@institutenorth.org]
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 3:21 PM
To: mgoertzen@institutenorth.org
Subject: Vanguard 1-14
Dear Reader:
Attached please find this week's issue of the Vanguard, a newsletter providing information on
national security for state and local policymakers. We thank you for your interest and support,
and invite your comments.
Best Regards,
Mead Treadwell, Senior Fellow and Director, Security and Defense Program
Michaela Goertzen, Research Associate and Editor
907,771.2446
The Institute of the North
www , in stitu tenorth . o r g
10/29/2009
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 12:03 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Elections
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov.state.ak.us [mailto:WebMail@gov. state. ak. us]
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 10:52 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV -sponsored)
Subject: Elections
Web mail from: Mr. Thomas Jordan
address: 713 Shipman Mtn. Ct* Windsor CO 80550
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin:
I/We've heard rumblings within the State of Colorado about your name being thrust into the
selection process as a potential choice for Vice President upon the Republican ticket.
Your party and country needs you please give it some serious consideration.
Respectfully/
T , R . Jordan
Tombawp@hotmail . com
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 11:51 AM
Frank Bailey
K Perry Yahoo; Hartig; Lawrence L (DEC)
Climate Change task force/boards
Frank: Gerd Wendler, UAF professor (my sister-in-law's dad), is offering to serve on
anything having to do with climate change impacts- he wrote. the book "The Climate of
Alaska" (Chuck sent a copy to Larry Hartig)... thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 9:41 AM
Yocom; Lauren J (GOV)
Spencer; Kari L (GOV); Castle; Lillian K (GOV)
FW: Budget
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state .ak.us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak. us]
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 9:49 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Budget
Web mail from: Mr. James Reynolds
address: 864 Pemberton Drive Spring Creek NV 89815
775-777-9104
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin
I am a former resident of Alaska (1978-2006) and, after 23 years on the regular UAF
faculty, am now Professor Emeritus. During my faculty tenure, I witnessed one underlying
problem that affected students, faculty and staff: facility limitations. Although one can
dismiss this as a common problem everywhere, that does not negate the need to address
specific problems, especially for students.
SB 221 offers an opportunity to address the specific needs of students at UAF through the
construction of a Biosciences Facility (BIOS) . The building will benefit many UAF
students. All students are required to take science courses and many choose to take
biology. Biology is also the largest undergraduate, graduate and Ph.D. program at UAF. The
facility will help retain quality faculty, which in turn attracts the best students
I urge you to use your influence to see that this facility becomes a reality. Thank you.
James B . Reynolds , PhD
ffjbr@uaf.edu
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From: John Katz Owkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 4:37 AM
To: Karen Rehfeld; Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: Michael Tibbies; Mike Nizich; Sharon W (GOV) Leighow; kris_perry@gov.state.ak.us
Subject: Fairbanks News-Miner/Congressional Earmarks
I think that Robert Dillon's story below came out pretty well for us. Hopefully, we
can move on to other things with the Congressional delegation.
Ted Stevens to reveal requests for earmarks
By R. A. Dillon
Published Wednesday, February 27, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens says he will begin later this week to
post all of the earmark requests his office has received from local communities and
the state.
The move comes in response to calls from some national Republicans for greater
transparency in the federal budget process and, specifically, criticism from Gov.
Sarah Palin of the congressional delegation's use of earmarks to send millions of
dollars home annually.
"There is some allegation that Senator Stevens pulls these requests out of thin air
during the appropriation process," said Aaron Saunders, spokesman for Stevens.
"By posting these on our Web site, we'll be able to demonstrate to Alaskans exactly
where these requests come from."
Stevens plans to post all of the earmark requests he's received from state and
municipal governments and private organizations for fiscal year 2009, Saunders
said. The deadline for submitting earmark requests was Feb. 15.
The delegation is concerned that there's a disconnect between what the governor
says in public and the funding requests that have been submitted by her
administration, an Alaska congressional aide said on condition of anonymity
because they weren't authorized to speak on the issue.
The state has requested 31 earmarks in fiscal year 2009. Of those, 22 represent
continuing appropriations from previous years, four have been funded intermittently
in the past and only five requests are new.
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The state's funding requests are in line with the governor's call in December to
reduce the number of earmarks to no more than 10 or 12, excluding ongoing
appropriations and earmarks for the Alaska National Guard, said John Katz, the
governor's Washington spokesman.
"We have reduced the total number of earmark requests from 54 last year to 31/'
Katz said. "The total amount of money requested has gone down from $550 million
to less than $200 million;'
Katz met with Stevens on Monday morning to assure the senator that the state
supported efforts to shine more light on the earmark process and that the governor
was not trying to pick a fight with the delegation.
"I don't see any problem with Sen. Stevens posting the state's earmark requests/'
Katz said. "We believe they all pass muster in terms of the criteria set forth by the
congressional delegation and the Bush administration.
"In each instance, there's a strong federal nexus, citizen support and reliance on an
open and transparent process," Katz said. "In addition, we've included state
matching funds whereever possible."
In an interview here on Saturday, Palin said the state's congressional delegation
needed to change with the times and significantly curb their use of congressional
earmarks.
"We can either put our heads in the sand and ignore the reforms that are coming or
we can be proactive and get Alaska in a position to be more productive, contributing
more and become less reliant on the federal government," Palin said.
The comments hit a nerve with Alaska's senior senator, who is renown for his ability
to direct federal dollars back to the state through the earmark process.
Stevens, also a Republican, ranked second in the Senate in the number of earmarks
he salted into spending bills in 2007. According to the nonprofit budget watchdog
group Taxpayers for Common Sense, Stevens snagged $389 million in earmarks for
projects back home.
Critics of earmarks say the process is rife for abuse by powerful lawmakers who* can
direct federal spending to pet projects with little or no oversight.
Stevens has repeatedly defended the use of earmarks, though, arguing that they give
Congress more say over how federal dollars are spent.
"The important thing to consider is that each of these requests come from a
borough, city, community or local organization," Saunders said.
Stevens supports efforts to make the budget process more transparent and has
agreed to adhere to new rules adopted in the Senate requiring both the sponsor and
beneficiary to be listed on each earmark, Saunders said.
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"The appropriation process is not done in a smoke-filled room in the dead of night,"
Saunders said. "There's a process and these bills are vetted over several months."
Katz said the governor is not against the use of earmarks as long as they meet
certain standards.
"She understands Congress* responsibility to appropriate funds, and earmarking is
part of that responsibility," Katz said.
Stevens has repeatedly warned the state that earmarking is on the decline and that
important infrastructure projects will require greater share from the state in the
future.
"Stevens has gone before the Legislature for years telling them that federal support
is going to slow down and that there has to be more support from the state,"
Saunders said. "It's clear that the state is finally getting the message."
President Bush warned Congress last month that he would veto appropriation bills
that exceed his $988 billion budget request for non-military spending for fiscal year
2009 and for cutting the number of earmarks in half.
He also issued an order to federal agencies directing them to ignore earmarks in the
reports that accompany spending bills, which are not legally binding. Instead, to be
funded an earmark would have to be included in the language of the appropriation
bill, which requires a vote by the full committee.
On Tuesday, South Carolina Republican Sen. Jim DeMint said he plans to offer an
amendment in the upcoming Senate budget resolution that would establish a year-
long moratorium on earmarks.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
jwkatz@alaskadc.or g. Thank you .
8/28/2009
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From: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=MATIBBLES]
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 8:27 AM
To: Sarah Palin
Subject: Dennis Hardy - Marine Highway
Governor,
DOT will be sending a release today announcing the resignation of Dennis Hardy. Leo will send me a draft before
it goes out but I expect it will be very brief. We are also planning on touching base personally with several coastal
legislators. If asked about a replacement, I plan on passing along a comment that the House Finance Committee
has eliminated the De puty Commissioner position so there is uncertainty on how we will proceed. I would also
like to pass along that {Priyilegedo r Personal Material Redacted [
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Mike
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From: John Katz Owkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 12:50 PM
To: Mike Tibbies; Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: kris.perry@alaska.gov; Mike Nizich; Frank Bailey
Subject: DC Office/personnel changes
Sam Bishop advised me today that he and his wife have decided to move back to
Fairbanks. They and their children want to be closer to family and friends. Sam
will be leaving the DC office effective July 1 .
As Allison Nyholm has mentioned, she will be getting married and moving to Salt
Lake City. Her last day in the DC office will be sometime in May.
I am sorry to loose both of them. They have been excellent public servants, but I
respect their decision that family always comes first.
I wanted you to be aware of these developments rather than hearing about them
from the Alaska grapevine. Of course, their leaving will have a significant impact on
the DC office, and I'm beginning to think about competent replacements. If either of
you or the other addressees on this email have thoughts about possible candidates,
please let me know. In the meantime, I will look around myself both in Alaska and
among Alaskans back here.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
jwkatz@alaskadc.org . Thank you .
8/31/2009
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From: Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0-SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 12:53 PM
To: Sarah Palin
Subject: FW; Ladonna Westfall
Governor - Email to you. Janice
From: kdl@mtaonline.net [mailto:kdl@mtaonline.net]
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 8:59 AM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Ladonna Westfall
Sarah,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Also, I am waiting to hear from your office regarding if you can attend my Grand Re-opening
and ribbon cutting here at Curves in Big Lake at the end of March. I will schedule it around
you if you think that it is something that you would like to do.
Love to all,
Dana Lipse
8/26/2009
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From:
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Cc:
Subject:
Importance:
Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 12:04 PM
Sarah Palin; fek9wnr@yahoo.com
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Schedule - Wed. 02.27 - 03.08.08
High
Governor - Reggie Joule ! s nephew died (Russ Kelly emailed you last week on this)
Kerttula was asking if you had touched base with Reggie by phone in this regards
came from Russ Kelly. Thank you, Janice
Rep.
Request
Wed. - Friday 02.27-02.29.08 7:00 p.m. - Chugiak - Peterscreek Christian Church - Drs.
Christian and Robin Harfouche - Miracle Crusade Revival - If your able to attend they
would like to meet w/you and share their vision they' have for the people of Alaska.
Thursday - 02.28.08
invited to present (3) certi
9:00 - 9:25 a.m. - Mat-Su Job Center - Governor
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From: Cayce, Sunny C (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SCCAYCE]
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 1:37 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: RE: Other
I'll take it
Sunny
Original Message
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 12:03 PM
To: Cayce, Sunny C (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Is this something that Nizich would do or would Randy do this???
Donna
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov.st at e.ak. us [mailto:WebMail8gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 10:58 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from; morgan tucker
address: 410 rogers road kenai AK 99611
MESSAGE:
In biology we are doing the caring for the kenai projects, and i am researching what to do
in case of a tsunami- I haven't really ever learned about what to do. i can't find very
helpful sites either. Do you know where we should go incase of an emergency? How far
inland do we drive? in kenai is there a specific place we should go? Growing up on the
kenai peninsula i know that there is not many people know about what to do r and we need to
know! thank you,
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dont_~_judge_-_me@hotmail . com
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Thursday, February 28, 2008 3:17 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Elections
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mail to : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:47 PM
To: 'Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject : Elections
Web mail from: Mr. Bradley Clark
address: 188 Boat Dock Road Lakeview AR 72642
870-405-5744
MESSAGE ;
Mrs. Palin:
I was recently informed that there is a possibility of you receiving the vice presidential
nomination from John Mccain' s campaign. As a citizen of Arkansas and a great lover of the
state o ( f Alaska, i would like to extend my support for you to do so. I knew nothing about
you until i had heard this was a possibility, so i have spent the afternoon studying your
voting record. I have many disagreements with Senator Mccain on issues of immigration,
and his financial policies. If you were to run on his ticket, i would be more than happy
to "pull the lever" for Sen. Mccain. I believe you would be a balance to the issues i do
not agree with him on. From studying your voting record in the state of Alaska, I am
impressed. If only we had a governor with the same conservative principals as you do in
Arkansas, I know you have a busy schedule and dont have much time to read e-mails. I
just felt compelled to send my support to you, and continue in your quest for conservatism
in today ' s gove
rnment. I know it is hard, I am extremely interested in the political realm of this
country. I listen and support people such as Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Mark Levin, and
William F. Buckley who just recently passed away. I would like to encourage you to
consider this vice presidential nomination if it is so offered. We need you, Mrs. Palin.
Thank yqu *
Bradley Clark
clarkbradleyl@hotmail . com
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From:
Sent:
To;
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@aiaska.gov]
Thursday, February 28, 2008 3: 1 5 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Elections
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state .ak . us]
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:53 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject : Elections
Web mail from: Mr. Jim Coffman
address: 17000 E Mineral PI. Centennial CO 8 0016
MESSAGE :
GO For VP !!!!! i I !!!!!! I ]!!!!!!! !
Sincerely, Jim
j imcof fman@hotmail . com
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska,gov]
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 3: 1 5 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Elections
Original Message
From: . WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:56 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject : Elections
Web mail from: Mr. Larry Atwell
address: 12200-113 Atlantic Blvd. Jacksonville PL 32225
904-220-2339
MESSAGE:
Governor Palin,
I heard from a constitent of yours on the Rush Limbaugh's radio show today. She had a
glowing account of your role in Alaska and thought you being considered as a running mate
for John McCain.
Please give it your up most consideration.
Sincerely,
Larry Atwell
larry_atwell@comcast.net
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Patin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Thursday, February 28, 2008 3:15 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Elections
Original Message
From ; VJebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMailOgov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 3:01 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Elections
Web mail from: Mr. Donald Sebastian
address: 402 whitehorse road gastonia NC 28052
704 678 6080
MESSAGE:
i am not a resident of alaska all thought i spent 13 months on kodiak island in 1967 68. my
point i hope you would be interested in the V P slot in the coming election my best
regards donald
sonnygambler@yahoo . com
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To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Paiin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Thursday, February 28, 2008 3:13 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 3:24 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Eric Miklas
address: 47 Watson Way North East MD 21901
443-553-7649
MESSAGE:
Your name is getting mentioned as a possible VP candidate to run with Senator McCain. Is
this a mere rumor or is it something that you are considering? Please .advise if you can.
Best Regards,
Eric Miklas
"A Fellow Conservative 11
Eric Miklas@hotmail.com
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 1:22 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Elections
-■ Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto;WebMail@gov. state. ak. us]
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 1:36 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Elections
Web mail from; Mr. Michael Tangert
address: P.O.Box 233 Denver PA 17517
717-336-4384
MESSAGE:
Greetings Gov. Palin,
It is reported that you may run for VP on the Republican ticket. That would be great. You
seem to be a warm and caring
person by your photos. You have our prayers and support.
Just remember. The convservative revolution started by
President Reagan reinstituted a culture of life, liberty
and the pursuit of happiness under God. Let's reach His
and his goals. ...
Thanks for listening .
matarigertl@hotmail . com
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From:
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To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Thursday, February 28, 2008 1:14 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Elections
■Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 1:29 PM
To; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Elections
Web mail from: Mr. Paul Ringstrom
address: P.O. Box 1139 New Lenox IL 60451
MESSAGE :
We need you for VP on the McCain ticket
paul®rincjstroTn.us
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Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@a!aska.govJ
Thursday, February 28, 2008 1:13 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mail to : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 12:05 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms, Gwen Burchfield
address: 763 CR 1342 Pittsburg TX 75686
903-856-6604
MESSAGE:
I heard today on Rush Limbaugh's program that McCain was considering you for his VP.
Please, please, if you guys can get together, do so. We have 3 congressional people (out
of touch) running and we need someone like you to balance McCain out. I have never not
voted but the field this year, makes me very afraid for our country. I know McCain is a
war hero, but he like the 2 Decocrats leaves me without much hope for the future of our
country. Thank for reading my ranble. Gwen Burchfield
gburchf ield@pilgrimspride . com
PRA GSP01 0012732
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Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject-
Governor Sarah Paiin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Thursday, February 28, 2008 1:11 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
^Original Message
From: WebMailOgov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 1:04 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Terry Richardson
address: 5228 28th LUBBOCK TX 79407
806-239-0418
MESSAGE:
Any friend of Rush's is a friend of mine! Actually, I was completely unaware of your
success until Rush spoke of it. And, after studying your fine web site, I agree, you
WOULD make a fine V-P candidate'
Seriously, you have a beautiful family and I wish you well as you lead your state during
these difficult times.
Sincerely,
Terry Richardson
Terry . C , Richardson@ssa . gov
PRA GSP01 0012733
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Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Paiin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Thursday, February 28, 2008 1:10 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMai l@gov . state . ak . us [mai lto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent; Thursday, February 28, 2008 1:23 PM
To: Governor Sarah Pal in (GOV sponsored)
Subject : Other
Web mail from: Pastor Rob Bremer
address: 7 90 Hidden Valley Road Gatlinburg TN 37738
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin,
I have heard so many good things about you and your values, etc., that I urge you to
accept the position of Vice President on the Republican ticket, if asked. Hopefully, Ben,
McCain will be sharp enough to consider you.
i wish you the best of everything in all you endeavors.
God Bless You!
Pastor Rob Bremer - Gatlinburg, Tennessee
robspeaks@charter . net
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 1 1 .53 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: March 14 - Republican Convention
I think the intro to Michael should be enough? Instead of both?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV) " <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:54:35
To: Sarah Palin <gov. sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) " <kris .perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: March 14 - Republican Convention
Governor - On Friday, March 14 at 7:00 p.m. per Karl Clauson - you are confirmed to do the
Introduction of Michael Steele at the Republican Convention. They are also hoping that
you will be available to give the Delegate Welcome at 9:00 a.m. that same day. They have
to go to print by this afternoon and we need to confirm both engagements. Kris has
indicated that there is work underway on a speech for this. Thanks, Janice
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 11:30 AM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: interview requests
Sounds good. Do they want to do outside or in?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon w (GOV) » <sharon, leighow@alaska.gov>
Date; Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:25:13
To : ExternalEmailgsp <gov . sarah@yahoo. com>
Subject: RE: interview requests
Channel 13 will be here at noon
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
465-4031 Juneau
269-7450 Anchorage
240-7943 cell
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 10:13 AM
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: . interview requests
Sure. I'll be in the office in an hr until three oclock
1
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-----Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) " <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:14:42
To :.gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: interview requests
Governor -
Channel 13 is looking for an interview on your NGA trip. Fox Business News is looking for
another Exxon Valdez interview - at this point we don't have satellite confirmation so I'm
not sure that will work. And Steve Quinn wants to know if you can call him after hours to
talk about the state republican convention and Ben Stevens serving as national
committeeman.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
465-4031 Juneau
269-7450 Anchorage
240-7943 cell
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 1 1 ;24 AM
To: Frank Bailey; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: AGIA
Ideally we'd have leg work underway to find a venue so we take away any argument there
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: frank bailey <f tb907@yahoo,com>
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:23:57
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject : Re: AGIA
This makes financial sense. We can come up with a venue that works just fine, and the
public can participate much better in the process. AGIA is the future of the State's
economy and public access to the process is critical.
gov.sarah@yahoo.com wrote: Sharon- it's looking like leggies are actually on track to
finish up in 90 days, but if we have to hold them or call special session to consider AGIA
then we have to strategize with gasline team on timing of such.
We were the nice guys last year on location of special session and "suggested" special
session take place in Anchorage, this time it's obvious they desire more direction so I 1 11
be calling it in Anchorage. It's nonsensicle to ask Revenue, DNR, Oil and Gas, Law, press,
public, etc to fly to Juneau to take care of AGIA this go 'round. It'll be taken care of
on the more convenient road system.
So, if asked, that's my answer - but I do understand we may want to strategize on
announcing those intentions. Thanks!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Thursday, February 28, 2008 11:01 AM
Anders; Bruce F (DNR); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Frank Bailey; Perry;
Kristina Y (GOV); Sean personal
Re: AGIA
Great! Now we just n eed to figure out when.
Privileged or Personallj-
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Anders, Bruce F (DNR)" <bruce.anders@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:59:58
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)"
< sharon . leighow@alaska . gov>
Cc: M Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom. irwin@a la ska .go v>, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) ■»
<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Galvin, Patrick S (DOR)" <patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>, Frank
Bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>, "Perry,. Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: AGIA
Right on! And it's not just for the convenience of the Administration and the press.
It's about getting as many Alaskans as possible in on the discussion, and about making it
easier for bush travelers we heard from who want to be involved, and TransCanada reps, and
those from AGPA who want to ask the hard questions, and the many federal and Canadian
representatives who want to challenge or support or just query the Administration's
findings. Alaskans deserve that the logistics be easiest on everybody, even producer reps
headquartered in Anchorage, who are encouraged (again) to participate. This debate is too
important to exclude even one person who would have joined but for the cost to fly to
Juneau. Great call, Governor.
Bruce
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thu 2/28/2008 9:55 AM
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Anders, Bruce P (DNR); Galvin, Patrick
S (DOR) ; Frank Bailey; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
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Subject: AGIA
Sharon- it's looking like leggies are actually on track to finish up in 90 days, but if we
have to hold them or call special session to consider AGIA then we have to strategize with
gasline team on timing of such.
We were the nice guys last year on location of special session and "suggested" special
session take place in Anchorage, this time it's obvious they desire more direction so I'll
be calling it in Anchorage. It ' s nonsensicle to ask Revenue, DNR, Oil and Gas, Law, press,
public, etc to fly to Juneau to take care of AGIA this go ! round. It'll be taken care of
on the more convenient road system.
So, if asked, that's my answer - but I do understand we may want to strategize on
announcing those intentions. Thanks!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0012740
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 1 1 :02 AM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From: webMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2-008 11:04 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Jesse Wayne.
address: P.O.Box 3039 Cody WY 82414
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin:
Today, I caught the tail-end of Rush Limbaugh's discussion about you and, judging by what
i heard, I. believe you should be our Republican Presidential candidate, certainly not
McCain.
Born in 1941 and a life-long Conservative Republican, I'm completely disappointed with
Bush and his father. I voted for senior because I thought he would carry on President
Reagan's legacy, but he turned on us like a snake. Like-wise, his son's first luncheon
after his first inaugural was with Mexico's Vincente Fox, who visioned "open borders fro
Panama to the Yukon . "
Anyway, in checking your stats (NRA life member as I), I would proudly vote for you in a
heartbeat. At this point in time, I'm dubious about voting in this election. But if I
don't it would be the first election I ever missed. And if I don't then I can't complain
and have no say so. I will probably write-in Pat Buchanan's name... because he's the one I
believe should be President.
Thank you for your time and God bless you and your family.
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Wavycpltl851@aol . com
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Unknown
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 11:00 AM
To: Yocom; Lauren J (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV)
Subject: Re: Media Advisory: Governor Palin to Honor Susan Butcher at iditarod Start
Thanks !
Original Message
From: Yocom, Lauren J (GOV) <lauren.yocom@alaska.gov>
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Cc: Yocom, Lauren J (GOV)
Sent: Thu Feb 28 10:55:30 2008
Subject; Media Advisory: Governor Palin to Honor Susan Butcher at Iditarod Start
February 28, 2008
Governor Palin to Honor Susan Butcher at Iditarod Start
Anchorage, Alaska - Governor Sarah Palin will hold a ceremonial bill- signing honoring
Susan Butcher and her many accomplishments at the start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog
Race in Anchorage.
The Governor will be joined by Susan Butcher's husband and two daughters for the
ceremonial signing of House Bill 37, which establishes the first Saturday of every March
as Susan Butcher Day. Butcher, who won the "Last Great Race" four times, died of cancer m
2006
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House Bill 37 was sponsored by Representative David Guttenberg and Senator Joe Thomas,
along with numerous co- sponsors.
Who:
Tekla
What:
When :
Where
Contact :
###
Governor Sarah Palin, Dave Monson and daughters Chisana and
House Bill 37
9:45 a.m., Saturday, March 1
4th Avenue and D Street, Anchorage
Sharon Leighow (907) 240-7943
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Paiin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Thursday, February 28, 2008 10:36 AM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mail to : WebMail@gov . state , ak . us]
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 10:51 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Duane Berreth
address: 2400 S, Ocean Drive #4133 Ft Pierce FL 34949
7724617646
MESSAGE :
I would like to know how the Governor Palin stands in respect to abortion
Why you ask?
Gov. Palin .is reported to be a VP running mate for Sen. McCain and it would be good to
know, right up front ...
Thanks ,
Duane Berreth
Volunteer
Pregnancy Care Center
Ft Pierce, Florida
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dberrethobellsouth . net
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 10:23 AM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: AGIA
I know- me too!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) " <sharon. leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:09:02
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov. sarah@yahoo. com>
Subject: RE: AGIA
Oh this makes me happy!
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
465-4031 Juneau
269-7450 Anchorage
240-7943 cell
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 9:55 AM
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Irwin, Tom E (DNR) ; Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) ; Anders, Bruce F
(DNR) ; Galvin, Patrick S (DOR) ; Frank Bailey; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: AGIA
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Sharon- it ■ s looking like leggies are actually on track to finish up in
90 days, but if we have to hold them or call special session to consider
AGIA then we have to strategize with gasline team on timing of such.
We were the nice guys last year on location of special session and
M suggested" special session take place in Anchorage, this time it's
obvious they desire more direction so I'll be calling it in Anchorage.
It's nonsensicle to ask Revenue, DNR, Oil and Gas, Law, press, public,
etc to fly to Juneau to take care of AGIA this go 'round. It'll be taken
care of on the more convenient road system.
So, if asked, that's my answer - but I do understand we may want to
strategize on announcing those intentions. Thanks I
Sent from my BlackBerry(r) device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Thursday, February 28, 2008 10:13 AM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Re: interview requests
Sure. I'll be in the office in an hr until three oclock
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
■Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) " <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:14:42
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subj ect : interview . requests
Governor
Channel 13 is looking for an interview on your NGA trip. Fox Business News is looking for
another Exxon Valdez interview - at this point we don't have satellite confirmation so I'm
not sure that will work. And Steve Quinn wants to know if you can call him after hours to
talk about the state republican convention and Ben Stevens serving as national
committeeman.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
465-4031 Juneau
269-7450 Anchorage
240-7943 cell
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 10:16 AM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Joule
Whats his number again?
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Thursday, February 28, 2008 10:12 AM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto *. WebMai l@gov . state . ak . us 3
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 1:06 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr, Robert Banker
address: 92 Denton Rd Schuyler Falls NY 12985
MESSAGE :
I'm From Noerthern New York and a conservative Republican and I think that I have finally
found a Republican Politician that the party can be proud of. Everything that I have read
about you, speak of a really all round great person. I think that you would make a great
Vice President, I hope that the Republician Party realizes this, You would have my vote. I
felt that you should hear this from an ordinary person. Keep up the great work and good
luck! Bob Banker
RTSBAN@AOL . COM
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Unknown
From: Leschper, Beth (GOV) [beth.leschper@alaska.gov]
Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 11:40 AM
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: sirius radio
Would you like to do a 10-15 minute interview radio show next week?
It would be on Sirius Satellite Radio on the "Wilkow Majority" with host Andrew Wilkow,
the youngest national conservative talk show host
No specific agenda, just a "get to know you" interview.
Janice said your schedule would work for either Tuesday or Wednesday next week.
If you'd like to do this, Sharon can follow up with the producer.
About Andrew Wilkow
"Reagan is good for business" was Andrew's introduction to politics. "I was real little, but
that's what my dad used to say." Andrew Wilkow began his radio career at the college
radio station. Conservative leaning politics were always his heart and he expressed his
views on the air regularly, much to the anger of his co-workers. "I was basically just anti-
P.C. at first." He broke out of music radio in 2002 when he was given a trial/fill-in slot for
Mark Levin on his hometown station, WABC in NYC. "That was huge and that's when I
first met Sean Hannity." Soon after that he earned a weekend slot then a full time job at
an upstate station. I basically did a 300 mile roundtrip every weekend for over 3 years to
do both shows. Wilkow's move to SIRIUS brings his new sound of conservative talk
radio to a national audience. To quote Andrew, "Now is the time for the new school of
conservative voices with a whole new style and passion - moving to SIRIUS lets me
take that style and passion nationwide."
Beth
Sharon - here's the contact info.
NickRizzutto
Sirius Radio
212-901-6529
Program runs from 12-3 p.m. EST (8-11 a.m. AST)
Would interview at 2 p.m. EST, which would be 10 a.m. AST.
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Unknown
From: TIM SCHOENBERG [TSCHOENBERG@PSEA.NET]
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 4:38 PM
To: Kreitzer; Annette E (DOA)
Cc: Troopers; John Cyr; Rob Cox; Palin; Sarah H (GOV); Parnell; Sean R (GOV)
Commissioner Kreitzer,
I have recently read correspondence from a meeting with John Cyr the business manger of Public
Safety Employees Association in which Annette Kreitzer was quoted as saying " ...if Troopers
andAPFO 's don 't like their pay and/or jobs they should get a different job. If that creates
vacancies then so be it "
Additionally in a correspondence with a trooper's wife Annette Kreitzer wrote. "I have said in
conversations with union representatives meeting in my office that I recognize that there will be
some (in any negotiation, not just with PSEA) who will not be happy with the outcome of a
particular contract and who may leave State service. This is not my wish, nor a desired outcome
of any negotiation, I simply state it as an observation ".
This does not look favorable on your negotiating team or the administration. I would truly like
for you to address these issues. From your prospective I understand the need to have clarity. It
appears from part of your response to a trooper's wife you care. However, as I read the
correspondence I personally am perplexed. I can tell you from my perspective that troopers and
their families are becoming frustrated and even angry. Does this administration not care to listen
to the training and experience of its commanders? I read from state web page part of your
position as the Commissioner of the Department of Administration. "Alaskans expect and
deserve access to government with excellent service from State employees. We have many fine
State employees, and need to continue to bring in and mentor younger workers to fill the ranks oj
seasoned employees who will be retiring". Has your position changed?
The commanders of the Alaska State Troopers are telling the states leader and you personally
Annette Kreitzer that they are in great need of troopers. They are also telling you that the benefit
package is a big part of the problem. As a manager you listen to your team. You then draw from
their training and experience to come to a solid decisioa Respectfully, I am not seeing this from
Annette Kreitzer;
Your work history has shown you to be a successful business manger in business and shows
you're a manager of people. Standing before you and your team you have been provided the
facts from leaders of the Alaska State Troopers telling you what they need. You have families
and troopers' telling you what is happening on the frontline. You have hard data telling you we
are losing people to higher paying jobs. You have statistical data telling you that we are not
keeping up with inflation. An even in your own words in a recent article you have stated "there
is a constant drum beat coming from other department heads that it is difficult to find qualified
fob candidates in Juneau. The city } s high housing costs make some lower-paid state jobs
unattractive ". I would submit to you that it is not only in Juneau it is across the state for many
departments not just the Department of Public Safety.
In your own word to the state you tell us "We have many fine State employees and need to
continue to bring in and mentor younger workers to fill the ranks ". What is your plan to
complete this? How do you plan on retaining quality Troopers? How do you plan on bringing in
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and mentoring younger workers to fill the ranks? I would ask you to listen to the voice from the
members who are currently protecting the streets that you and your family are walking. Listen to the
leaders with the training and experience telling you the benefit package is a big part of the problem.
Without our senior people with the training and experience it is difficult to visualize mentoring.
From my perspective as 21 year trooper and a supervisor, I feel as though you may not be properly
informed. However, I fail to see how this can be true. The vision I have of what is happening amongst
the troopers is. they are not feeling valued or appreciated for the service they are providing for citizens
and this government. Not only am I seeing this on the very basic level of the troopers working the
streets, but I am seeing and feeling it as a result of a recent contract with the supervisors union. I know
it has been met with great disappointment. It is killing their morale. Is this your vision of how to
"retain fine State employees and continue to bring in and mentor younger workers to fill the ranks ". I
suspect from a posting regarding the contract for the supervisors union you may see this as win for the
state. I personally disagree. I believe you have shown them that they are not valued or appreciated for
what they are trying to accomplish. From a managers point of view I believe you have lost their Trust.
They can not count on administration to give them the very basic tools to complete the job. I would
request that you look at our commands Strategic Compass. This may enlighten you on their vision and
their need.
As a supervisor I can tell you the citizens are complaining. Please feel free to share this with your
leaders. When we have 1 8 month troopers training 6 month troopers I see problems. We are currently
at this point. We are struggling to cover shifts. We pay overtime to call troopers in to cover manpower
shortages. We have troopers leaving for better paying jobs. We can not adequately investigate cases do
to manpower shortage. I have citizens coming in to my office in tears because they are not getting the
service they need or deserve. These very incidents brought me to my supervisors to ask them what the
administration wants to tell the public because we do not have the depth, experience, or the manpower to
take care of the citizen. Who is the citizen? One that sticks in my mind is a 70 year old former military
soldier. He came into my office crying because his house was burglarized. I can tell you we did not
adequately serve his needs. I tried to rectify that but the plain truth of is we lost his trust. We were hot
able to adequately investigate his case. Why because we did not have the experience or the depth on
shift to cover the needs. This is not how I want to honor him? This incident which is one of many,
should have a profound affect on what is a problem for our leaders. I can tell you this is just one of many
complaints we have had resulting from the lack of manpower, experience and depth.
I respectfully ask you is this the best Annette Kreitzer can do for the State of Alaska? Is this the best the
administration can do for the State of Alaska? I am mystified how a manager and a leader can have such
a great opportunity to make a significant worthy change with so much information at her fingertips and
fails to embrace it. Please enlighten the citizen and our people regarding this issue? As I envision this,
your team could easily lead this administration into one of the most successful and well respected forms
of government know to the State of Alaska. The people want to give their trust. They want to believe in
a unified and strong government by the people and for the people. I am asking Annette Kreitzer, your
negotiating team and this administration to move to make a worthy and significant change and give the
Department of Public Safety the tools to recruit and retain quality people. We need a fair and quality
contract and benefit package to achieve this goal. I am truly concerned that three years and another
contract may be too late. I will continue to work on sending your team and the administration additional
information about the quality of men and women we have. My hope is that we will all understand what
is needed. In you own words "To retain fine State employees and continue to bring in and mentor
younger workers to fill the ranks ".
If you have any questions feel free to contact me* If you desire to see what is happening first hand
I would be more than willing to arrange it for you or your teams observations. If we work
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together we can accomplish a greater goal
Respectfully,
Sgt Tim Schoenberg
907-451-2968
10/29/2009
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 9:55 AM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Anders; Bruce F (DNR); Galvin; Patrick S
(DOR); Frank Bailey; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: AGIA
Sharon- it's looking like leggies are actually on track to finish up in 90 days, but if we
have to hold them or call special session to consider AGIA then we have to strategize with
gasline team on timing of such.
We were the nice guys last year on location of special session and "suggested" special
session take place in Anchorage, this time it's obvious they desire more direction so I'll
be calling it in Anchorage. It's nonsensicle to ask Revenue, DNR, Oil and Gas, Law, press,
public, etc to fly to Juneau to take care of AGIA this go 'round. It'll be taken care of
on the more convenient road system.
So, if asked, that's my answer - but I do understand we may want to strategize on
announcing those intentions. Thanks!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 9:37 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV); Todd
Cc: . Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Monegan; Wait C (DPS); Wheeler; Gary R (GOV); Nizich; Michael A
(GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Schedule - Wed. 02.27 - 03.08.08
What day would that be that I'd try to fly commercial from Juneau to Anchorage then on to
Fairbanks for next weekend's events?
And again- I have no idea what the issues continue to be with the availability (and
$500,000 in recent repairs later) of the King Air, but it's sure a perplexing situation to
realize that I never get to count on using that state transportation. I still don't want
to believe the rumors/speculation that they're trying to teach me a lesson for selling the
jet, but it kinda makes some sense when you consider the unreliability of my
transportation that I encounter most any time I'm expected to be at events that aren't on
the road system where I can just drive myself.
I hope Alaskans understand why we're not able to show up to as many events as previous
Gov's may have been able to attend that require King Air transportation. Maybe touch base
with Walt on this? At least ask him "who's in charge" when it comes to availability and
maintanence of the state plane.
Even specifically in this case of the King Air being unavailable for my use again now for
how many weeks? If this is going continue to be par for the course, we need to just shift
gears away from ever expecting the aircraft would be available for my reliance on its use.
I'll continue then to rely on my own driving to events on the road system and not
accepting as many events that require flights, thus lessening burden on Security and DPS.
It seems this is another good reason to capitalize on pending retirements, less Security
needs, budget constraints, etc. , and we can really pare down travel and security costs
(and other burdens on DPS). That's my direction.
The biggest frustration is always having so many scheduling issues "up in the air" (which
isn't fair to schedulers nor to Alaskans doing the inviting) and having to guess whether
I'll be able to rely on air transportation to get me to pending events and appts.
I'm most comfortable, secure, and have more convenience when I'm able to rely on my own
transportation arrangements (specifically road trips) and not reliant on speculating
whether I'll be able to use state transportation or commercial.
I don't want anyone to have hard feelings over this or point fingers, but it's obvious
that travel and scheduling proceedures can and should become more sensible, reliable and
less costly when we get answers on why it f s so difficult to count on state air
transportation, and we accept that security and travel processes can be pared down from
today forward in order to simplify and process travel more economically. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message'
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From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:53:00
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov. sarah@yahoo. com>, Todd <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) " <kris .perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Schedule - Wed. 02.27 - 03.08.08
I talked with security and PPS has two mechanics working on it right now. They hope to
have it fixed by the weekend/first of next week. Once it is fixed they then have to test
fly. We should not count on it for Fairbanks - this would have to be commercial flight.
You could take AK Fit., #185 Depart ANC 1:10 p.m arrive FBKS 2:10 p.m.
Return AK Fit., #140 Depart FBKS 7:10 p.m. arrive ANC 8:10 p.m.
Janice
Original Message-- —
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov , sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 8:39 AM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV); Todd
Cc; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Schedule - Wed. 02.27 - 03.08.08
is the king air available for anything? AGIA meetings? Fairbanks ice classic/international
trade event (s) ?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.masoh@alaska.gov>
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Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12 : 04; 28
To: Sarah Pal in <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, fek9wnr@yahoo.com
Cc^'Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) " <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Schedule - Wed. 02.27-03.08.08
Governor - Reggie Joule's nephew died (Russ Kelly emailed you last week on this). Rep.
Kerttula was asking if you had touched base with Reggie by phone in this regards. Request
came from Russ. Kelly, Thank you., Janice
Wed. - Friday 02.27-02.29.08 7:00 p.m. - Chugiak «■ Peterscreek Christian Church - Drs.
Christian and Robin Harfouche - Miracle Crusade Revival - If your able to attend they
would like to meet w/you and share their vision they have for the people of Alaska.
Thursday - 02.28.08 9:00 - 9; 25 a.m. - Mat-Su Job Center - Governor
invited to present (3) certificates of completion for the graduates of the Career
Readiness Training. This request was discussed w/Todd and Thomas Nelson of DOL. If
Governor not available they would like Todd. Time can be adjusted.
Thursday -= 02.28.08 5:30 p.m. - Sullivan Arena - Iditarod Pre-Race
Musher's Banquet (GOV & Family Invited)
Friday - 02.29.08 2:15 p.m. - Town Square, South Side of Performing
Art Center - Governor and Piper Invitedto ride down 9- 10ft. ice slide. There will be
media attending. This is the WILDFEST Winter Festival - a production of Alaska
Destination Specialists, Inc. This is the first year of this festival.
Saturday - 03.01.08 2:00 p.m. - Ft. Richardson - Governor asked to
attend only - no speech. Freedom Salute - Welcome Home Ceremony. 150 returning soldiers
will be present,
Saturday - 03 ..01. 08 7:00 p.m. - Wasilla - Governor and Todd invited to
attend the Musher's Ball - Mistress & Master of Ceremony. Colleen will be attending and
possibly Kris .
Wednesday, 03.05.08 Juneau - Meet w/St. Paul Mayor Simeon Swetzof, Jr. and
appropriate staff assistants - Will provide list of issues.
Wednesday, 03.05.08 Juneau - Meet w/Kodiak Mayor Jerome Selby, City/Borough
Officials of Kodiak and appropriate staff assistants - Will provide list of issues.
Wed. - Thursday, 03.05-06.08 Juneau - Emily King/Lea Domkee (JDHS Students) would like
to meet with the Governor in regards to HB287 - PFD/Retirement Fund Bill. They have
already met w/Russ. RECOMMEND THAT RUSS BRIEF YOU.
Thursday, 03.06.08 Juneau - Stop By - AK Council on Emergency Medical
Services Meeting. - Anna will provide briefing paper.
Thursday, 03.06.08 Juneau - Speech to the Alaska Forest Associations '
Spring Meeting - re: timber supply solutions that the Gov ernor envisi ons. IPtTv/jIphpH nrl
Privileged orPersonal MateriafRedfe^ M a teria) pr i vileged or Personal Mate rial^
Friday, 03.07.08 Anchorage - Governor invited to attend and give
remarks at the Go Red for Women Luncheon. If Governor could not attend they would like 3
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min. DVD with remarks from FBKS luncheon. *>
Saturday - 53.08.08 Fairbanks - Speech to Students Who Enjoy Economic
Thinking (SWEET) - Univ. of Fbks - 46 current members. They would like GOV to speak on
Alaskan economic growth and State economy. Lt. Gov has spoken in the past.
Saturday - 03.08.08 Fairbanks - Ft. Greely - Speech to Military and
Government Contractors - Women's History Month Event.
Saturday - 03.08.08 Fairbanks - Courtesy Call with the new Counsul
General of China, Mr. Gao. If not in Fairbanks he would be willing to travel to any city
to meet through 03.10.08.
Saturday - 03.08.08 Fairbanks - 4:00 p.m. - Fur and Ice Event. The most
important event for you to attend during this day is the .Governor's International
Reception. You would not need to attend the tour of Fairbanks. There will be
approximately 60 International Guests in attendance.
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Thursday, February 28, 2008 8:56 AM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message'
From : WebMail@gov . state , ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 4:54 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Ms. Kathleen Felsing
address: 11 colburn Cir sudbury MA 01776
MESSAGE :
Hi Governor
-I-Jost-read your- bio and it is very impressive. I hope thafe Senator MeGain selects you as
his running mate! You are awesome, the country needs people like you in high office.
Best of luck
Kathleen
kf elsing@gmail . com
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Thursday, February 28, 2008 8:47 AM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMai l@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov , state . ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 7:28 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV. sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Daymon Ekedal
address: 80225 Peak Forest Dr Indio AK 92203
760-275-4402
MESSAGE :
If Sen McCain offers the you the opportunity as VP running mate, please take it. I'd love
to vote for you. . . .
daymonekedal@yahoo . com
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From: Dwight Kramer [dwimar@gci.net]
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:06 PM
To: King; James G (DNR)
Cc: Hooley; Jason M (GOV); Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Parnell; Sean R (GOV); Wagoner;
Tom (LAA); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Lloyd; Denby S (DFG); Hartig; Lawrence L (DEC); Degernes;
Christina (DNR); Sinclair; Jack E (DNR)
Subject: 2013 2-stroke Motor Regulation Proposal
Hello James,
Please see the attached letter regarding our comments on the DNR's 2013 2-stroke regulation
proposal. As you know, we did not support the original 2010 language because we felt it was arbitrary
and unnecessarily restricted users at times when there was no identified violations of water quality
standards. We do, however, support the 2013 date as a reasonable compromise that will serve the
interest of the river and all users. We believe this additional time will give all boaters adequate time to
adjust to the proposed change.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dwight Kramer
KAFC Chairman
10/29/2009
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 10:01 AM
To: Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
Cc: Castle; Lillian K (GOV)
Subject: FW: Vaidez City School District FY09 Funding
From: Duane F. Edelman [mailto:born2bwildinalaska@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 8:15 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Vaidez City School District FY09 Funding
Dear Governor Palin,
Attached is a cover letter that was sent to all legislators & the supporting comparison document
concerning the consequences of SB 240, HB 273 & your recommendation for education funding as it
applies to Vaidez City School District FY09 funding. A BSA increase of either $100.00 or $200.00 causes
a deficit budget for FY09. Your consideration of the impact of education funding to our district is
appreciated.
Sincerely,
Duane F. Edetman
Vaidez City School District
Board Vice-President
907-255-7624 cell
907-835-5874 home
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10/29/2009
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From:
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Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Thursday, February 28, 2008 8:45 AM
william.steeie1@wainwnght,army.mil
RE: Legal_andjawsuits
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
Prom : WebMailOgov . state . ak . us [mai lto : WebMailOgov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 8:17 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Legal_and_lawsuits
Web mail from: Mr. Chip Steele
address: 240 Thoreau Dr Fairbanks AK 99712-3545
MESSAGE:
Chip Steele
24 Thoreau Drive
Fairbanks, AK 99712-3545
February 27, 2008
The Honorable Sarah Palin
Governor of Alaska
PO Box 110001
Juneau, AK 99811-0001
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Dear Governor Palin:
Mrs. Palin, I just wanted to express my thanks to you for your support of .
our military and the Global War On Terrorism. I'm proud to say that i ? m a
resident of Alaska with you in office, showing your support for us and our
mission to defeat Al Qeada in Iraq. I currently work {he is in my unit)
with your son in 1/25 SBCT (Ft. Wainwright) and I'm sure he is extremely
proud of how you represent us and show the support for the War in Iraq.
Again, thank you for all that you do as Governor of our Incredible state
of Alaska.
God Bless,
CW2 William "Chip" Steele
william. steelel@wainwright .army.mil
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From:
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To:
Subject-
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Thursday, February 28, 2008 8:45 AM
wiliiam.steele1@wdinwrightarmy.mil
RE: LegaLandJawsuits
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message'
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 8:20 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Legal_and_lawsuits
Web mail from: Mr. Chip Steele
address: 240 Thoreau Dr Fairbanks AK 99712-3545
MESSAGE:
Chip Steele
240 Thoreau Drive
Fairbanks, AK 99712-3545
February 27, 2008
The Honorable Sarah Palin
Governor of Alaska
PO Box 110001
Juneau, AK 99811-0001
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Dear Governor Pal in:
Mrs. Palin,
I forgot to add one thing in ray last message. The Vets For Freedom are a
good organization that I'm just getting involved in that is comprised of a
great many IRAQ/AFGHANISTAN vets that are trying to make Americans aware
of what "really" is going on in- the Global War on Terror, It is something
that was recently formed to give the American people a "real" view of what
is going on overseas since the current media outlets are sending out
dissinformation and propaganda about the war. We want America to hear from
the soldiers that have been there and are over there. You- should check it
out and see if you can help them, the website is: www.vetsforfreedom.com
If you have questions, i can put. you in contact with the people in charge
here in Alaska. Again, keep up the good work!
Sincerely,
CW2 "Chip" Steele
william. steelel@wainwright .army.mil
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 8:39 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV); Todd
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Schedule - Wed. 02.27 - 03.08.08
Is the king air available for anything? AGIA meetings? Fairbanks ice classic/international
trade event (s)?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <j anice.rnason@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:04:28
To: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, fek9wnr@yahoo.com
Cc:"Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) " <kris .perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Schedule - Wed. 02.27 - 03.08.08
Governor - Reggie Joule's nephew died (Russ Kelly emailed you last week on this) . Rep.
Kerttula was asking if you had touched base with Reggie by phone in this regards. Request
came from Russ Kelly, Thank you, Janice
Wed. - Friday 02.27-02.29.08 7:00 p.m. - Chugiak - Peterscreek Christian Church - Drs,
Christian and Robin Harfouche - Miracle Crusade Revival - If your able to attend they
would like to meet w/you and share their vision they have for the people of Alaska,
Thursday - 02.28.08 9:00 - 9:25 a.m. - Mat-Su Job Center - Governor
invited to present (3) certificates of completion for the graduates of the Career
Readiness Training, This request was discussed w/Todd and Thomas Nelson of DOL. If
Governor not available they would like Todd. Time can be adjusted.
Thursday - 02.28.08 5:30 p.m. - Sullivan Arena - Iditarod Pre-Race
Musher's Banquet (GOV & Family Invited)
Friday - 02.29.08 2:15 p.m. - Town Square, South Side of Performing
Art Center - Governor and Piper Invitedto ride down 9-10ft. ice slide. There will be
media attending. This is the WILDFEST Winter Festival - a production of Alaska
Destination Specialists, Inc. This is the first year of this festival.
Saturday - 03.01.08 2:00 p.m. - Ft. Richardson - Governor asked to
attend only - no speech. Freedom Salute - Welcome Home Ceremony. 150 returning soldiers
will be present.
Saturday - 03.01.08 7:00 p.m. - Wasilla - Governor and Todd invited to
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attend the Musher's Ball - Mistress & Master of Ceremony. Colleen will be attending and
possibly Kris.
Wednesday, 03.05.08 Juneau - Meet w/St. Paul Mayor Simeon Swetzof, Jr. and
appropriate staff assistants - Will provide list of issues.
Wednesday, 03.05.08 Juneau - Meet w/Kodiak Mayor Jerome Selby, City/Borough
Officials of Kodiak and appropriate staff assistants - Will provide list of issues.
Wed. - Thursday, 03.05-06.08 Juneau - Emily King/Lea Domkee (JDHS Students) would like
to meet with the Governor in regards to HB287 - PFD/Retirement Fund Bill. They have
already met w/Russ, RECOMMEND THAT RUSS BRIEF YOU.
Thursday, 03.06.08 Juneau - Stop By - AK Council on Emergency Medical
Services Meeting - Anna will provide briefing paper.
Thursday, 03.06.08 Juneau - Speech to the Alaska Forest Associations 7
Spring Meeting - re: timber supply solutions that the Governor envisions. |Privileged orl
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Friday, 03.07.08 Anchorage - Governor invited to attend and give
remarks at the Go Red for Women Luncheon. If Governor could not attend they would like 3
min. DVD with remarks from FBKS luncheon.
Saturday - 03.08.08 Fairbanks - Speech to Students Who Enjoy Economic
Thinking (SWEET) - Univ. of Fbks - 46 current members. They would like GOV to speak on
Alaskan economic growth and State economy. Lt. Gov has spoken in the past.
Saturday - 03.08.08 Fairbanks - Ft* Greely - Speech to Military and
Government Contractors - Women's History Month Event.
Saturday - 03.08.08 Fairbanks - Courtesy Call with the new Counsul
General of China, Mr. Gao. If not in Fairbanks he would be willing to travel to any city
to meet through 03.10.08.
Saturday - 03.08.08 Fairbanks - 4:00 p.m. - Fur and Ice Event. The most
important event for you to attend during this day is the Governor's International
Reception. You would not need to attend the tour of Fairbanks. There will be
approximately 60 International Guests in attendance.
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 7:55 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Christian and Robin Harfouche
I've recvd this msg that they're in town from a couple of people. If they're available to
meet sometime today before my 3:30 appt I could fit it in, other wise doubt I could meet
them. I dont have their contact info. If you do, pis let them know it looks like today may
be the most convenient time.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:52:48
To : akstork@aol . com
Subject: Re: Christian and Robin Harfouche
It*s wonderful that they're herel I'm working in the Anchorage office until 3-. 30 today,
then heading back to the Valley. I can't attend their evening meetings - and I head back
out of state this weekend before returning to Juneau. Is there a minute they'd have
sometime today?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
--Original Message'
From : akstork@aol . com
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:18:17
To : gov , sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Christian and Robin Harfouche
Good morning,
Have been in the Harfouche meetings in Chugiak this week. They mentioned that they hope
to meet with you while they are here. Had told their staff about our wonderful governor
when they called before coming up. Have followed their ministry for years and highly
recommend them. I expect they will have a powerful word for you and Alaska.
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Welcome home !
Pam Weaver
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Unknown
From; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 9:22 AM
To: Ariel Hyams
Subject: RE: Matching Funds for Anchorage Pool Repair Bonds
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or information you
have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is unable to respond to each and
every email herself, your message has been received and is being reviewed by the appropriate staff
person in this office who can best address your need, suggestion, or comment.
From: Ariel Hyams [mailto:luckyfrog4life@hotmailxom]
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 4:29 PM
To: rep_craigjohnson@legis.state.ak.us; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Matching Funds for Anchorage Pool Repair Bonds
Dear Representative Johnson,
My name is Ariel Hyams and I'm from Anchorage.
I support the State of Alaska appropriating funds to match the $2 million Anchorage Pool Repair Bond.
Pools are important to the safety and health of all Alaskans. They are also incredibly important to me. I
have been swimming competitively for 11 years and I have a hand time imagining what else I would do If
the pools were to close. Please support the pool bonds and keeping our pools open!
Sincerely,
Ariel Hyams
Climb to the top of the charts! Play the word scramble challenge with star power. P|ay pow!
10/29/2009
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From:
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Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Thursday, February 28, 2008 7:19 AM
Meghan Stapleton
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Re: budget ideas
Oh, amen. I told John Katz that - we don't mind at all that Stevens wants to post earmark
requests (tho evidently Stevens wanted to do this to ding us) because it will prove we've
only asked for 4 or 5 new ones (totaling 30-something that include continuation of old but
sensible earmarks with a Federal nexus) . . . versus the 154 requests we inherited from prior
administration that Stevens had to deal with.
Too bad Stevens doesn't see our efforts as being good for him, and really our reform
efforts are at the request of him and Young - telling us to quit expecting so many federal
dollars .
Back in DC the whole earmark reform issue was thee hot topic - from speaking with McCain,
Bush, Transportation Secretary Peters, other Govs, etc.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: Meghan Stapleton ^Privileged or Perso nal Material Rf
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:54:42
To : <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc : <kris . perry@alaska . gov>
Subject: budget ideas
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
From the ADN:
Who wants what. Stories from the <http://newsminer.com/news/2008/feb/27/ted-stevens-
reveal-requests-earmarks/> Fairbanks Daily News-Miner and
<http://aprn.org/2008/02/26/senator-stevens-to-make-earmark-requests-public/> APRN say
that Sen. Ted. Stevens plans a feature on <http://stevens.senate.gov/public/> his web site
that will list all the requests for. earmarks that come in to his office from Alaskans.
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* People have got to understand we're here to get those requests," Stevens said. "And the
problem is how many of them there are and how difficult it is when some people at home
criticize us for trying at all and others criticize us for not getting more."
Federal earmarks have become immensely controversial, with specific projects linked to
Alaska's delegation — including bridge proposals and a Florida road funding item pushed
by Rep. Don Young — drawing some of the hottest criticism.
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 6:04 AM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Rep. Joule's nephew
Ok
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) " <kris .perry@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:35:49
To : ExternalEmailgsp <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Sub j ect : RE : Rep . Joule ' s nephew
I did some- checking and found out the following via Janice and Russ (his
request) :
Rep. Joule's nephew, Martin Oktollik, Jr., died recently after suffering
a stroke. He was 39-years-old and left a young family behind (five
young children, with another child oil the way) . Rep. Joule had been
back home dealing with it, but is now back in Juneau.
Russ is hoping you could call Rep. Joule. His cell # is (907) 350-5057
Rep. Kerttula also brought this up to Mike and she felt strongly that
Reggie would appreciate it.
Original Message
■ From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mail to : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 1:51 PM
To: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) ; Fradley, Tara D (GOV)
Subject: Re: Rep. Joule's nephew
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Do I know the person? I'm wondering if I'm missing something with this
request from Janice.
Original Message
From: Kris Perry
To: Governor Sarah Palin
To: Tara Fradley
Sent: Feb 27, 2008 1:49 PM
Subject: RE: Rep. Joule's nephew
I talked w/ Janice and they were hoping for a phone call to him* I will
get his number and have it for you tomorrow in case you call (unless you
need sooner) . We will send a condolence letter.
Original Message
From : gov , sarah@yahoo . com [mai Ito ; gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008' 1:34 PM
To: Fradley, Tara D (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subj ect : Rep . Joule ' s nephew
Janice said his adult nephew died last week, another Rep has asked if we
contacted hinw so if we haven't done a card for him yet would you print
one out and send to Joule? Thank you
Sent from my BlackBerry (r) device from Cellular One
Sent from my BlackBerry (r) device from Cellular One
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From:
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To:
Cc:
Subject:
Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Thursday, February 28 ( 2008 6:08 AM
Leschper; Beth (GOV); ExternalEmailgsp
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Re: Your Meeting
Thanks beth. Thanks for all your good efforts on the trip- Janice too!
Original Message
From: Leschper, Beth (GOV)
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Sent: Wed Feb 27 17:27:44 2008
Subject: FW: Your Meeting
Thought you might like to read this I
Beth
From: Noel Kolak [mailto:kolak@hoover . stanford.edu]
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 4:29 PM
To: Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Subject: Re: Your Meeting
Dear Beth,
Thank you for your e-mail. I have just returned home this evening to Santa Fe, New
Mexico, after being in Washington for our meeting, and was thinking on the plane that one
of the first people to whom I wanted to write was you.
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Governor Palin was absolutely fantastic. Her talk was excellent. (It was obvious that
someone had done some research on the Hoover Institution -- which was great!) and she did
a superb job during the Q&A. I heard people afterward saying things like "She's a real
fireball. We need more people in government like her." Other adjectives I heard were
"genuine, unaffected, straightforward, thoughtful." She was, in other words,- a total
success. I hope you will convey to her our deep appreciation for having made time for us
in her schedule.
The meeting was, overall, from the accounts that I am hearing, a real success, and
Governor Palin was a very important part of it all.
Again, many, many thanks for all your help. Janice Mason was hugely helpful, too. Please
convey my thanks to her as well.
All the very best,
Noel
At 06:19 PM 2/26/2008, you wrote;
Just checking to see how your meeting went!
I know you put in incredible effort to make it a success
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When you get the opportunity, let me know how Gov. Palin's remarks went
And please send me .the audio/video when it's available.
With Warmest Regards,
Beth
Beth Leschper
Deputy Communications Director
Office of the Governor
State of Alaska
907-465-3443
907-723-1321
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Unknown
From: CHERYL L GILMOUR [CLGILMOUR@PSEA.NET]
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 5:50 PM
To: Kreitzer; Annette E (DOA)
Cc: Patin; Sarah H (GOV); Parnell; Sean R (GOV)
Subject: "Good Policing.. .Is the First Line of Defense... Against Human Rights Violations"
Dear Commissioner Kreitzer:
"Good Policing... Is the First Line of Defense...Against Human Rights Violations\..this quote came from a United
Nations speaker at a Women In Policing Conference, years ago. I remember this quote daily when getting ready to
work. M Good Policing is about hiring enough good people, training them to be better, giving them laws that enable
them to protect citizens". It is imperative that DPS employees are able allowed to do their jobs.
We all know that Law Enforcement Officers have been exposed to number of diseases while performing our
jobs...HEB, TB, HIV, and now Meth Labs. These factors are a significant danger to all of us, from the VPSO who
responded to a Domestic Violence call, CSO serving writs or having the defendant at Arraignments, a Trooper
trying to remove a child from the situation or Investigate a crime. We all have exposure to these types of conditions
in trying to protect and serve the citizens of Alaska.
One of the hiring slogans for the Troopers is "ordinary people doing extraordinary things". ..the reality of the
situation is DPS requires "extraordinary people to do extraordinary assignments". It is the job of this administration
to make it possible for this to happen by good contracts and support of their employees. You expose the most
vulnerable of our citizens to less then our best when you do not provide the resources required.
I was born and raised in Alaska and so were my children. I have been a state employee for 18 years and worked as a
CSO for the last 1 5 years. I am very proud to work for Alaska State Troopers and the citizens of Alaska.
Sincerely,
Cheryl L. Gilmour
P.O. Box 83357
Fairbanks, AK. 99708
10/29/2009
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From: STEVEN R LANTZ [SRLANTZ@PSEA,NET]
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 8:18 AM
To: Palin; Sarah H (GOV)
Cc: Kreitzer; Annette E (DOA); Parnell; Sean R (GOV); Troopers; Rob Cox; John Cyr
Subject: PSEA Negotiations
Gov. Palin
I was saddened today to learn that contract negotiations between our great State of Alaska, rich in resources and
revenue, and that of our Public Safety Employees Association are failing.
I was saddened to learn that you and your designee, specifically DOA Commissioner Kreitzer, have a "if Troopers
and APFO's don't like their pay and/or jobs they should get a different job. If that creates vacancies then so be it"
approach to your finest resource: the men and woman of law enforcement.
Fact is Governor Palin you can't hire someone else. You, the Governor of this great State, haven't been able to fill
the roughly 50 vacant positions the Dept of Public Safety currently has. You, Gov, Palin, can't fill them because
the State Trooper wage and benefits are not competitive with other agencies in this state or in this country.
Additionally, Governor Palin, the failure to fill funded Trooper positions is a DANGER to the citizens of this Great
State. Incidentally it is also a danger to the Troopers you care so little about. Would it be unreasonable to see
lawsuits from widowed spouses when their loved ones die as a result of poor staffing levels. Costing the State much
more then that of a competitive wage.
What was once the premiere law enforcement agency in the state and arguable the nation has been diminished to a
training ground for agencies such as the Anchorage Police Department, Fairbanks Police Department, Sitka Police
Department, and even Juneau Police Department who all provide better working conditions, wages, and benefits
then your Dept. of Public Safety.
Governor Palin I think the voting public would be absolutely horrified to know that you and your administration
have a reckless disregard for the quality of law enforcement they receive. A disregard for their very safety you
pledged to not only provide but improve.
The Great State of Alaska enjoys unprecedented revenue surplus's that won't soon go away. It enjoys a multi
billion dollar savings account in the PFD. Millions, no Billions, continue to poor into this state as a result of
$10(Vbarrel oil while your citizens, your employees, and State Troopers alike struggle to pay for their utilities as a
result of that same. $100/barrel oil. Troopers in rural communities are borrowing money from family to pay bills
Gov, Palin. They surely appreciate a 4% wage and "we don't care" offer.
Your Commissioner of DOA presented an offer of a 4% wage increase for the folks who put their lives on the line
for families like yours. I don't have to tellyou that does not come close to inflation. That doesn't cover the increase
in cost of electric much less fuel, food, medical costs, and housing costs. Law Enforcement Officers working for
YOU are using the money their children, like yours, receive from the PFD to buy them clothes and food. There was
a time when your Law Enforcement Officers could invest their children's PFD for college. I'm sure you are. Your
State Troopers and Airport Fire and Police Officers are working hundreds of hours of overtime because they are
short staffed and to make ends meet financially.
I wait anxiously to see what the citizen response will be when they find out their Governor Palin has a reckless
disregard for their safety and that of their families. Rural communities are already crying out for more law
enforcement. The legislature is ciying out for more law enforcement. They want to pay VPSO's more then starting
Troopers. Citizens are outraged that their crimes are going unsolved. And when they find out you don't care if the
Law Enforcement Officers you have quit or not it should be very interesting.
Gov. give me hope that this state and it's elected officials put more worth on their Guardians then driving them into
welfare status. Give me hope that the families of Law Enforcement Officers, their spouses, and children mean more
to you, a mother and wife, then 4% in the richest state in the union. Rest assured that when citizen's burglaries get
solved, their highways are safe, and their rural communities are protected you will be hailed as a hero across this
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entire state. They'll vote to change the law allowing unlimited terms in office.
AG1A is great Gov. Palin, but when construction starts your State Troopers will NOT be able to keep up with the crime that
the money and construction of that project brings to society unless You start planning now by offering competitive wages
that will fill the ranks of the State Troopers. Waiting till there is a problem is not possible in Law Enforcement. Hiring and
training just take to long.
Governor, as a voting citizen I'm confident you will see the right thing to do is direct your DOA Commissioner to negotiate a
contract comparative to that of Anchorage Police Department. I know your Department of Public Safety needs it. And I
definitely know that the citizens deserve it. Give me a reason to re-elect you. Give Alaska a reason.
Good Luck and God Bless,
Steve Lantz
Alaska Citizen
10/29/2009
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Unknown
From: STEVEN R LANTZ [SRLANTZ@PSEA.NET]
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 8:08 AM
To: Kreitzer; Annette E (DOA)
Cc: Troopers; Rob Cox; John Cyr; Palin; Sarah H (GOV); Parnell; Sean R (GOV)
Subject: FW: Concerned Citizen & Wife of an Alaska State Trooper
See comments below. L
Original Message - —
From: Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA) <mailto:annette.kreitzinfftalaska.gov>
To: champs3@acsalaska.net
Cc: Brooks, Kevin A (DOA) <mailto:kevin.brooks@alaska.gov >
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 1 1 :27 AM
Subject: RE: Concerned Citizen & Wife of an Alaska State Trooper
Dear Mrs. Sherbahn:
During negotiations I make a point of not responding to many emails I receive from members of a particular union
or families of union members. However, when a writer attributes a statement to me that I have not made, I need to
correct that misimpression. You wrote:
"Based on current contract negotiations and the Department of Administration's comment, "They can find other
jobs!", 1 feel this administration does not care,"
I don't know anyone at the negotiating table from my office who has made this statement I have said in
conversations with union representatives meeting in my office that I recognize that there will be some (in any
negotiation, not just with PSEA) who will not be happy with the outcome of a particular contract and who may leave
State service. This is not my wish, nor a desired outcome of any negotiation. I simply state it as an observation.
I respect the work of the Alaska State Troopers, and I appreciate the dedication they show to their fellow citizens.
Your support of your husband and your dedication to .your family speaks highly of your own character. Thank you
for taking time from your probably very hectic schedule to let me know your thoughts.
ak
Comra. Kreitzer,
I'm confused. Does this mean that you andyour team are determined to make the Department of Public Safety
competitive in the Job Market to better serve the citizens of Alaska?
Additionally are you suggesting that our own representation is lying? Based on the insulting offers your agency has
brought to the table 1 would be more inclined to believe our representation when they return from a meeting with
you and explain to the members that the Comm. of DOA doesn't care if people leave state service.
In any event, regardless of what the exact verbage was, a 4/3/3 offer and the loss of additional Troopers on the street
is exactly the message you and Gov. Palin are sending: that you don't care. You are telling every member of DPS,
and the citizens of Alaska, that their lives mean nothing to the Great State Of Alaska.
Additionally this isn't about a few people not being happy with a contract or it's negotiations Comm. This is about
an entire agency being insulted that we are expected to continue to work with fewer people, increasing the danger of
an already dangerous job, and sacrifice our families well being because this states elected officials and their
appointed personal have zero desire to provide the appropriate resources to acquire the best there is. Brian
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Wassmann made a mistake in his letter to you. We ARE NO LONGER the premiere agency anywhere. We were but no
longer are.
Interestingly I noticed on the state web site that you are on the Governors work group to recruit and retain state workers.
How's that going so far. The SU is ready to strike after their contract and we have large numbers of troopers prepared to
resign. If 3/3/3 -> 4/3/3 or 5/3/3 is all you can come up with for state employees men someone needs to loose their job and
be removed from that work group because that just isn't getting it done.
I'm excited to see where we go from here Comm. I'm sure that with this new information about your support for DPS and
Your State Troopers things will get much better very soon.
Good day,
Steve Lantz
Alaska Citizen
State servant
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From: Frye, Ivy J (DOA) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=IJFRYE]
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 8:09 PM
To: , gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; ■fek9wnr@yahoo.com'; , ftb907@yahooxom'; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject; Fw: Psea
You guys may know, psea could come out w negative ads soon. My email to annette is below.
Original Message
Prom; Frye, Ivy J (DOA)
To: Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA)
Sent: Thu Feb 28 20:07:51 2008
Subject: Psea
Commissioner :
Was thinking we could take the air out of psea's new ads by being proactive and sending a
press release out before their ads come out. If they're going to say you and the governor
don't understand the constitution we should say FIRST that the governor remains committed
to constitutionally madated services and that psea like other unions are receiving bettwr
contracts than they've seen in yrs. I'll finish looking over the constitution for you in
the morning and get you some specifics for a press release if you decide to go that route
Ivy
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 6:53 PM
To: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Kelly; Russell T (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Lloyd; Denby S
(DFG); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Stoltze
I have an original letter here from Bill re: predator control, HB256 and SB176. Did others
see the letter? There's no marking on this one indicating so.
Russ - Pis let Stoltze know we take him up on his offer to help with these, and whatever
else he needs to hear in terms of a response.
Also, Russ- awesome job on KTUU tonight! Thank you
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Thursday, February 28, 2008 6:03 PM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Steve Quinn
Just a reminder, if you have a moment please call Steve regarding state party issues
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GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TJCOLBERG]
Thursday, February 28, 2008 5:36 PM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Re: PSIO
Dear governor palin. This has nothing to do with the attached email chain. Unfortunately
I am on my blackberry. I just wanted to give you a few updates. Today in anchorage our
attys argued the federal case for upholding a city tax exemption for church school
housing. One of the arguments is that secular institutions allow it. Judge Spaan
apparently focused on whether the exemption established religion^ The media was there in
force. The anchorage Baptist temple supported our side. Privileged or Personal Material Redactec
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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I am in
attended the
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Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Sent: Mon Feb 25 06:47:20 2008
Subject: Fw: PSIO
Fyi
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:44:07
To : " Sharon Leighow" <sharon. leighow@alaska . gov> , "Beth Leschper"
<beth . leschper@alaska . gov> , " John Kat z •' < j wkat z@alaskadc . org>
Cc:"Mike Tibbies" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Tom Irwin" <t0m.i2rwin@alaska.gov>, "Marty
Rutherford" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, jonne.slemons@alaska.gov, * Bruce Anders"
<bruce. _.anders@alaska.gov>, "Joe Balash" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>, "Russ Kelly"
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Subject: PSIO
Sharon- I'm shocked and disappointed Chenault's taking out PSIO positions and BP corrosion
lawsuit funds out of my budget, Im back here in DC speaking with Cneney (sat with him the
entire State dinner last night) , will try to speak w/Bush today. „ . speaking with national
reporters and all these governors all about AK's proof that we can provide sound oversight
of resource development, as evidenced by PSIO, lawsuits to hold industry 1 s feet to the
fire re: waste of valuable natural resources, etc... and here while I'm away I find out
the legislature may undermine those efforts? It's unacceptable if the nation is to
believe we're capable of responsible, ethcial ramped up development that's need in our
state, for our nation.
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From: KARL J ERiCKSON [KJERiCKSON@PSEA.NETl
Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 4:56 PM
To: Palin; Sarah H (GOV); Parneli; Sean R (GOV); Kreitzer; Annette E (DOA)
Subject: AST
Respectfully i submit the following.
I was born and raised in bush Alaska. I have been in Law Enforcement for 19+ years, 17+ with the Alaska
State Troopers, which makes me one of the old guys. I have spent 14 years working in the Bush, my
locations have been Anchorage, Kotzebue, Soldotna, Glennallen, Kotzebueand Unalakleet
The Academy seems like a lifetime ago as I enter the later part of my career. As I look back over my
career one of the things that stands out is the change in our place in the "hierarchy" of departments in the
State. At one point we stood out as the premier organization, as far as employment package and
personnel. We no longer standout in those respects.
As I recall the last few years we have been "blessed" with a 3% increase in our wages each year! Before
I could ceiebrate those increases, I was reminded that my "state housing" bill jumped 3% to coincide with
my "raise". That sure put allot of "extra" money into my pocket. So forgive me when I look very cynically
at the 3/3/3 and then 4/3/3 numbers the DOA presented to PSEA at the last meeting.
i have read alot about comparing AST and APD and yes their employment package is better, yes they
have taken several of our troops and continue to do that. In my opinion it is like comparing apples and
oranges. While we do many things similar to them, they don't do many things similar to us. At the
beginning of my career I worked along side of them in Anchorage. When they needed back up, they got a
half dozen or more cars/officers. Out here in the bush there usually is not back up. I don't recall the last
time a APD officer switched to AST, that speaks volumes.
We struggle to fill vacancies statewide and specifically in the bush. With the current contract proposals
offered by the DOA, you will never get those vacancies filled. I would compare this to swimming up a
waterfall, it ain't going to happen.
Being a "career" bush trooper I want to point out a few of the costs alt residents of the bush deal with.
Gas $5.00 a gallon, a gallon of milk for $8.00, a dozen eggs for $4.00 and so on. Again these are costs
jail residents out here deal with. TJltJjifltonssJs that tarn doing a job put here that no one else wants to
do, can do or is willing to do. Someone once gave me a story of "Sheepdogs", it talks about society being
Sheep, Wolves and Sheepdogs, well i am a Sheepdog. When the shots are fired, I am the one running
towards the shots, while everyone else is running away. I often wonder what it would be like to have a job
that did not require a ballistic vest and a gun on my waist, I along with all the Troopers and other Law
Enforcement officers put our life on the line everyday. When all the Sheepdogs are gone who will protect
the Sheep?
Please make a decision to make sure there are Sheepdogs and that the compensation is worth risking
their lives everyday. The decision is yours to make.
thank you for you time,
Karl Erickson
Unalakleet, Ak. 99684
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Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 6:23 AM
To: Mike Tibbies; gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: Kris Perry; M Nizich; Frank Bailey
Subject: Re: DC Office/personnel changes
I have posed that question to him. He is going to look around a bit and then let us
know.
It was good to see you on Tuesday.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
jwkatz@alaskadc.org . Thank you .
>» On 2/28/2008 at 10:07 AM, in message <489377320- 12042 11499-
cardhu__decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-746166270-
@bxel03.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>, <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> wrote:
Ok thanks - 111 be thinking of others, while you also think of replacements
and/ or reconfigurations. Does Sam want to cont working for the state while back
inAK?
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Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:50:29
To:"Mike Tibbies" <tibbles@alaska.net>, "Governor Sarah Palin"
<gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Cc:<kris.peny@alaska.gov>,"Mike Nizich" <Mike.Nizich@alaska.gov>,"Frank
Bailey" <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Subject: DC Office/ personnel changes
Sam Bishop advised me today that he and his wife have decided to move back to
Fairbanks, They and their children want to be closer to family and friends. Sam
will be leaving the DC office effective July 1,
As Allison Nyholm has mentioned, she will be getting married and moving to Salt
Lake City. Her last day in the DC office will be sometime in May.
I am sorry to loose both of them. They have been excellent public servants, but I
respect their decision that family always comes first.
I wanted you to be aware of these developments rather than hearing about them
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from the Alaska grapevine. Of course, their leaving will have a significant impact
on the DC office, and I'm beginning to think about competent replacements. If
either of you or the other addressees on this email have thoughts about possible
candidates, please let me know. In the meantime, I will look around myself both
in Alaska and among Alaskans back here.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
<mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org> jwkatz@alaskadc.org. Thank you .
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GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOWI
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 4:10 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.conY; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Bailey; Frank T (GOV)
Cc: Leschper; Beth (GOV)
Subject: San Francisco Chronicle
http://www.$faatexom/cqi-bin/blogs/sfg ate /detail?blogid=148ientry ia>24593
Who's Sarah Palin? She's Hot where He's Not
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Forget regional balance and those white guys in suits. Alaska's young, hot, Vogue-posing, female Republican governor could
become the popular favorite to be Sen. John McCain's running mate.
Named by Alaska Magazine as "America's Hottest Governor," Palin (pronounced Pay-lin) is getting big buzz in the conservative
press and talk radio. Fans have a "Draft Sarah Paiin" movement. What better balance for the 71 -year-old nominee who could be
facing a 46-year-old phenomenon?
A former athlete and beauty queen, Palin's approval ratings hover in 90 percent zone. Take that Barack. She was born in 1964
(1936 for McCain) and has four kids named Bristol, Piper, Track, and Willow. She could win Marin County on that alone. Plus a
handsome fisherman hubby known as "First Dude."
Palin became a public hero taking on special interests, who practically own the Alaska political establishment Forced to resign from
the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission after complaining to Republican Gov. Frank Murkowski about corruption, she
was banished to the political wilderness before coming back to defeat Murkowski in the GOP primary.
Paiin forced the Alaska legislature into special session to increase oil taxes - yes, that's oil taxes - in Alaska, a Republican welfare
state. And she vetoes public works projects.
Conservative Weekly Standard pundit Fred Barnes flew up to Alaska to check her out. The magazine thinks her "relative youth and
short tenure in office" may hurt her chances. Since when ?
Her office says she has not been contacted by anyone for the job and has her hands full in Alaska.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
465-4031 Juneau
269-7450 Anchorage
240-7943 cell
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GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RPRUARO]
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 4:20 PM
To: 'gov.saraJ^yahoo.com'
Subject: Request by Metlakatla Indian Tribe to Expand Reservation Boundaries
Governor
The Metlakatla Indian Community has asked the Secretary of the Interior to extend the boundaries of the Annette
Islands Reserve to provide expanded fishing opportunities for its members. (The area they want to add to the
reservation would run from the Southern point of Annette Island, south about 35-40 miles to the International
Border of Canada and Alaska) This proposal will involve conflict with commercial and sport fishermen in
Southeast Alaska waters, as well as with a petition for annexation of land and water to the Ketchikan Gateway
Borough. It would also constitute a taking of State property (the waters and submerged lands) for which
compensation must be paid. Any expanded fishing opportunities for Metlakatla residents in the area of water they
are seeking would come directly from other Alaskans currently participating in the state's commercial and sport
fisheries.
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Randy
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Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 10:15 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com 1
Subject: interview requests
Governor -
Channel 13 is looking for an interview on your NGA trip. Fox Business News is looking for another
Exxon Valdez interview - at this point we don't have satellite confirmation so I'm not sure that will
work. And Steve Quinn wants to know if you can call him after hours to talk about the state
republican convention and Ben Stevens serving as national committeeman.
Sharon Leiahow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
465-4031 3uneau
269-7450 Anchorage
240-7943 cell
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Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 10:24 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: Beth C (GOV) Leschpen Michael Tibbies; Sharon W (GOV) Leighow; Sam Bishop
Subject: Governor PawlentyA/P/NGA
Interesting article. I guess the moral to the story is that proposing a restrictive
climate change policy at the NGA winter meeting is not the best premise for selection
as Vice President.
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The press is still sniffing around this story. NGA staff asked us why Governor
Manchin and you didn't sign the letter to Congress on the clean energy initiative.
We told them to say that the letter evolved out of a plenary session of all Governors,
was a Pawlenty initiative, and was not pending at the Natural Resources
Committee. Therefore, it was logical for the Chair and Vice-Chair of NGA to sign.
Subject: Interesting article on VP choices and greenhouse emissions; advice to McCain
By Robert D. Novak
Thursday, February 28, 2008; Page A17
Minnesota' s Republican governor, Tim Pawlenty . carefully prepared his plan for controlling
greenhouse gas emissions to present it at the annual winter meeting of governors in Washington. That
effort coincided with Pawlenty's fast-rising prospects to become Sen. John McCain' s choice for vice
president. But behind closed doors, governors from energy-producing states complained so vigorously
that Pawlenty's proposal was buried.
Pawlenty's position as chairman of the National Governors Association may prove to be his undoing.
While party insiders sing his praises as ideal to be McCain's running mate, leading conservative
Republican governors have been less than pleased with him. Pawlenty has collaborated with the
association's Democratic vice chairman, Pennsylvania Gov. Edward G. RendelL on a fat economic
stimulus package as well as the energy proposal.
Hours after Pawlenty's energy plan was derailed, McCain himself was privately urged by GOP
governors not to appear to be anti-coal or anti-oil. The upshot of a busy Saturday at the J.W. Marriott
Hotel downtown was that Pawlenty came across as somebody considerably different from what
McCain needs to calm conservatives. He left the nation's capital as a less attractive vice presidential
possibility than he was when he arrived.
Pawlenty, 47, has long been talked about as a good fit for the 71 -year-old McCain. He is the most
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conservative Minnesota governor since Theodore "Tightwad Ted" Christianson in the 1920s. Elected to
two terms (albeit narrowly) in a slightly blue state, Pawlenty is seen by supporters as a plus for McCain
in the Democratic Upper Midwest if added to the ticket.
He gets high grades from conservative fanciers of Republican horse flesh, such as Karl Rove, Ken
Mehlman and Pawlenty ! s fellow Minnesotan, Vin Weber. Anti-tax activist Grover Norquist approves
of Pawlenty's record, save for one hike in cigarette taxes. The censorious Cato Institute gave him a C
for fiscal responsibility in his first term (compared with its grade of F for Mike Huckabee of Arkansas) .
Pawlenty has largely avoided the fate of other Republicans who were elected governor on a
conservative platform and then fell prey in office to the lure of spending projects and concomitant tax
increases. But he has become entwined in the National Governors Association's buddy system by
serving as its chairman. That allied him with Rendell and put him at odds with conservative
Republicans. Govs. Haley Barbour of Mississippi , Mitch Daniels of Indiana and Mark Sanford of
South Carolina were not happy when Pawlenty and Rendell proposed an NGA-sponsored sweetening
of the Bush administration's stimulus package of $6 billion in federal Medicaid fimding and $6 billion
in flexible block grants.
As co-chairman of the association's energy committee (with Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius. who gave
the Democratic response to President Bush 's State of the Union address this year), Pawlenty proposed
state goals for reducing carbon dioxide emissions. But at a "governors-only" session that opened the
meeting on Saturday, Pawlenty encountered adamant opposition. Barbour led the way for governors
from energy-producing states, including Republican Rick Perry of Texas and Democrat Steve Beshear
of Kentucky . The issue of greenhouse gases was "set aside," Pawlenty told me, "because we realized
there was no consensus."
McCain, who has co-sponsored a global warming bill with his friend and supporter Sen. Joseph
Lieberman (I-Conn.), got more of the same over dinner with Republican governors that night. They
made clear that energy was a major issue and that they hoped McCain would be sensitive to energy
producers. By all accounts, the prospective presidential nominee was receptive.
That same day, the Wall Street Journal ran a column by Minneapolis- St Paul talk show host Jason
Lewis critiquing Pawlenty's record — including renewable energy mandates - as too liberal for him to
be McCain's vice president. "If you look at my record as a whole," Pawlenty told me Sunday, "I would
be astonished if I was not considered conservative." As for Lewis's remarks, "He doesn't think I'm
conservative because I'm a proponent of clean energy, and, from my standpoint, we've got a national
security issue."
"We loved Ronald Reagan, but he made some compromises along the way," Pawlenty said, adding,
"We don't have a big enough party to be throwing people overboard." Presumably, that also means coal
and oil interests.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is jwkatz@alaskadc.org . Thank
you.
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From: TIM P TUCKWOOD [TPTUCKWOOD@PSEA.NET]
Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 2:40 PM
To: Paiin; Sarah H (GOV); Parnell; Sean R (GOV); Krefeer; Annette E (DOA)
Cc: Troopers
Subject: Public Safety
1 have been in law enforcement in Alaska for fourteen years, i have worked in Bethel, Homer, Soldotna
and I am currently stationed in Delta Junction. When I was hired by the Alaska State Troopers from a
municipal agency over ten years ago, the job of an Alaska State Trooper was highly sought after. Many
officers left smaller agencies to go to work for the State Troopers. Over the last ten years the cost of
living has skyrocketed. Housing, utilities, food and basic necessities have doubled and fuel is at an all
time high. During that same time frame, the wage and benefits for the Alaska State Troopers has been
nearly stagnant while other municipalities have done a much better job of keeping up with the cost of
living and supporting their employees. In the last five years, I have seen just the opposite in
employment. Troopers, too many to count at this point, have moved on to other departments in Alaska
or got out of law enforcement all together. At one time, the Alaska State Troopers were one of the top
law enforcement agencies in the nation and the premier law enforcement agency in the state. Not so
anymore. Not even close. The State Troopers have fifty plus vacancies that will likely never be filled due
to the inability to attract and retain new Troopers. As a supervisor for a small Trooper post, I have one
of those vacancies. It was filled for two months in the last two years. The remaining Troopers end up
working hundreds of hours of overtime each to compensate for the vacancy. We don't have a choice.
Let's leave APD out of the picture. Ft. Greely, which is right next door to Delta Junction, has a police
department. A one-year officer with that department makes as much as a five-year State Trooper in
Delta. Not to mention better insurance, benefits, scheduling and backup. Do they want to work for the
State Troopers? No. Even the new officers from out-of-state know the State Troopers are on a sinking
ship. As I struggle to keep the Troopers I have working, I hear comments that top administrators from
the Governor on down don't care about law enforcement and if they are not happy with their jobs, they
can go find new jobs. I do like my job, bat I am certainly disappointed in our support from the top. I
remember not too long ago when the former Governor gave the State Commissioners a thirty plus
percent raise to "attract and retain" quality members and to pay it's State Commissioners comparable to
other states; If finances are that tough for the State of Alaska, which they are not, maybe they should
give that healthy raise back. Right now, you have the opportunity to support your State Troopers and
adequately fund the Department of Public Safety. Make it possible for the State Troopers to "attract and
retain" quality applicants who have a desire to protect the citizens of the finest state in the nation, Alaska.
Sincerely,
Tim Tuckwood
PO Box 1 6
Delta Junction, AK.
10/29/2009
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From: v gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 8:32 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); K Perry Yahoo
Subject: Fw: Fairbanks News-Miner/Congressional Earmarks
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Original Message
From : " John Ka t z " < j wka t z@ALASKADC . org >
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:37:07
To: "Karen Rehfeld" <karen. rehfeld@alaska.gov>, "Governor Sarah Palin" <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Cer^Michael Tibbies" <michael. t.ibbles@alaska i gov>, "Mike Nizich"
<Mike,Nizich@alaska.gov>, "Sharon W (GOV) Leighow"
<sharon . leighow@alaska . gov> ., <kris jperry@gov . state . ak . us>
Subject: Fairbanks News -Miner /Congressional Earmarks
I think that Robert Dillon's story below came out pretty well for us. Hopefully, we can
move on to other things with the Congressional delegation.
Ted Stevens to reveal requests for. earmarks
By <http://newsminer.com/staff/r-a-dillon/> R. A. Dillon
Published Wednesday, February 27, 2008
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WASHINGTON, D,C. - U,S. Sen. Ted Stevens says he will begin later this week to post all of
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the earmark requests his office has received from local communities and the state.
The move comes in response to calls from some national Republicans for greater
transparency in the federal budget process and, specifically, criticism from Gov. Sarah
Palin of the congressional delegation's use of earmarks to send millions of dollars home
annually.
"There is some allegation that Senator Stevens pulls these requests out of thin air during
the appropriation process, " said Aaron Saunders, spokesman for Stevens. "By posting these
on our Web site, we'll be able to demonstrate to Alaskans exactly where these requests
come from. "
Stevens plans to post all of the earmark requests he's received from state and municipal
governments and private organizations for fiscal year 2009, Saunders said. The deadline
for submitting earmark requests was Feb. 15.
The delegation is concerned that there's a disconnect between what the governor says in
public and the funding requests that have been submitted by her administration, an Alaska
congressional aide said on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak
on the issue.
The state has requested 31 earmarks in fiscal year 2009, Of those, 22 represent continuing
appropriations from previous years, four have been funded intermittently in the past and
only five requests are new.
The state's funding requests are in line with the governor's call in December to reduce
the. number of earmarks to no more than 10 or 12, excluding ongoing appropriations and
earmarks for the Alaska National Guard, said John Katz, the governor's Washington
spokesman.
"We have reduced the total number of earmark requests from 54 last year to 31," Katz said.
"The total amount of money requested has gone down from $550 million to less than $200
million. "
Katz met with Stevens on Monday morning to assure the senator that the state supported
efforts to shine more light on the earmark process and that the governor was not trying to
pick a fight with the delegation.
"I don't see any problem with Sen.. Stevens posting the state's earmark requests, " Katz
said. "We believe they all pass' muster in terms of the criteria set forth by the
congressional delegation and the Bush administration.
''In each instance, there's a ' strong federal nexus, citizen support and reliance on an open
and transparent process," Katz said. "In addition, we've included state matching funds
whereever possible."
In an interview here on Saturday, Palin said the state* s congressional delegation needed
to change with the times and significantly curb their use of congressional earmarks.
"We can either put our heads in the sand and ignore the reforms that are coming or we can
be proactive and get Alaska in a position to be more productive, contributing more and
become less reliant on the federal government, " Palin said.
The comments hit a nerve with Alaska's senior senator, who is renown for his ability to
direct federal dollars back to the state through the earmark process-
Stevens, also a Republican, ranked second in the Senate in the number of earmarks he
salted into spending bills in. 2007. According to the nonprofit budget watchdog group
Taxpayers for Common Sense, Stevens snagged $389 million in earmarks for projects back
home.
Critics of earmarks say the process is rife for abuse by powerful lawmakers who can direct
federal spending to pet projects with little or no oversight.
Stevens has repeatedly defended the use of earmarks, though, arguing that they give
Congress more say over how federal dollars are spent.
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"The important thing to consider is that each of these requests come from a borough, city,
community or local organization, " Saunders said.
Stevens supports efforts to make the budget process more transparent and has agreed to
adhere to new rules adopted in. the Senate requiring both the sponsor and beneficiary to be
listed on each earmark, Saunders said.
"The appropriation process is not done in a smoke- filled room in the dead of night, "
Saunders said. "There's a process and these bills are vetted over several months."
Katz said the governor is not against the use of earmarks as long as they meet certain
standards .
"She understands Congress' responsibility to appropriate funds, and earmarking is part of
that responsibility, " Katz said.
Stevens has repeatedly warned the state that earmarking is on the decline and that
important infrastructure projects will require greater share from the state in the future.
"Stevens has gone before the Legislature for years telling them that federal support is
going to slow down and that there has to be more support from the state," Saunders said.
"It's clear that the state is finally getting the message."
President Bush warned Congress last month that he would veto appropriation bills that
exceed his $988 billion budget request for non-military spending for fiscal year 2009 and
for cutting the number of earmarks in half.
He also issued an order to federal agencies directing them to ignore earmarks in the
reports that accompany spending .bills, which are not legally binding. Instead, to be
funded an earmark would have to be included in the language of the appropriation bill,
which requires a vote by the full committee.
On Tuesday, South Carolina Republican Sen. Jim DeMint said he plans to offer an amendment
in the upcoming Senate budget resolution that would establish a year-long moratorium on
earmarks .
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
<mailto : jwkatz@alaskadc . org> jwkatz®alaskadc . org . Thank you .
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Friday, February 29, 2008 8:31 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); K Perry Yahoo
Fw: budget ideas
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■Original Message
From: Meghan stapleton ^Privileged or Personal MateriaTR?
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 07:36:05
To : <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
CcrKris' Perry <kris-. perry@ala.aka-.gov>
Subject: RE: budget ideas
Amen, t oo! And then pe ople can see ho w much others, incl uding Begich pass along to you.
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h oil and
remember standing in tne Chugiak High School hallway ana parking xot caiKing afcuu
gas: issues back when I was with Channel 2 and he was quite critical of Murkowski and his
naivete in negotiating with people (big oil) who are used to giving bribes in Russia and
carrying guns to do business in other areas of the world. He kept saying how strong we
need to be as a state and not bow down to big oil. Anyway. . .
How much time did you get with McCain re: gasline? Anything that could be a press
release? Any promises? Could we say you spent good amount of time discussing gasline
issues / ANWR? Did he say that he'd talk about Alaska concerning an energy plan / policy
during the campaign and in the White House?
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> Subject: Re: budget ideas
> From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
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> Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:18:50 +0000
> Oh, amen. I told John Katz that - we don't mind at all that Stevens wants to post
earmark requests (tho evidently Stevens wanted to do this to ding us) because it will
prove we've only asked for 4 or 5 new ones (totaling 30-something that include
continuation of old but sensible earmarks with a Federal nexus) . . . versus the 154 requests
we inherited from prior administration that Stevens had to deal with.
> Too bad Stevens doesn't see our efforts as being good for him, and really our reform
efforts are at the request of him and Young - telling us to quit expecting so many federal
dollars.
> Back in DC the whole earmark reform issue was thee hot topic - from speaking with
McCain, Bush, Transportation Secretary Peters, other Govs, etc.
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From: Meghan stapieton ^Privileged or Personal Material R
> Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2008 12:54:42
> To : <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
> Cc : <kr is . perry@alaska . gov>
> Subject: budget ideas
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* * — _a_
> From the ADN;
> Who wants what. Stories from the <http://newsminer.com/news/2008/feb/27/ted-stevens~
reveal~requests^earmarks/> Fairbanks Daily News-Miner and
<http://aprn.org/2008/02/26/senator-stevens-to-make-earmark-requests-public/> APRN say
that Sen. Ted Stevens plans a feature on <http://stevens.senate.gov/public/> his web site
that will list all the requests for earmarks that come in to his office from Alaskans.
"People have got to understand we're here to get those requests," Stevens said. w And the
problem is how many of them there are and how difficult it is when some people at home
criticize us for trying at all and others criticize us for not getting more."
> Federal earmarks have become immensely controversial, with specific projects linked to
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Alaska's delegation — including bridge proposals and a Florida road funding item pushed
by Rep. Don Young — drawing some of the hottest criticism.
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 8:30 PM
To: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Senator Murkowski
John Katz had excellent comments in response to Dillon's questions on this the other day.
Did you all see those? They should be shared with Cockerhanw - . Meg also chimed in on this
issue the other day, I'll forward her comments be reporters need to understand the gist of
all this - it was our congressional delegation telling us over a year ago to lay off the
federal requests, we obeyed.
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-Original Message
Prom; "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) " <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:14:56
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) " <sharon .leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: Senator Murkowski
FYI as you will likely see Senator Murkowski tomorrow and her chief of staff Karen
(Knutson) at the iditarod. After you and I spoke this afternoon, Karen called me to tell
mo .. fcftat Sean Cockerman is doing a. story on earmarks and that he interviewed Murkowski »s
office. According to Karen they kept it positive; respect for the Governor, etc. She is
frustrated because she feels that ;the media is using this to try to divide. (Sharon, I'm
not sure if we were contacted or provided a statement?)
On another subject, I told Karen that the 18th looks good for lunch but that I'd have to
get back with her to finalize and confirm for sure.
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From: Justin Massey [jmassey@trustees.org]
Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 7:56 PM
To: Wuerch; George (DOT sponsored)
Cc: Palin; Sarah H (GOV); Ruaro; Randall P (GOV); jQhnny_ellis@Iegis.state.ak.us;
lyman_hoffrhan@legis.state.ak.us; bert_stedman@legis!state.ak.us;
a!bert_kookesh@legis.state.ak.us;les_gara@legis.state.ak.us;
mike_chenault@legis.state.ak.us; kevinjTieyer@legis.state.ak.us;
kylejohansen@legis.state.ak.us; mayor@ci.anchorage.ak.us; curt.menard@matsugov.us;
Niemiec; Andrew J (DOT)
Subject: February 27, 2008, Executive Session of the KABATA Board of Directors
Dear Mr. Wuerch:
Please find the attached request for information regarding the February 27,
2008, executive session of the KABATA Board of Directors.
Justin Massey
Staff Attorney
Trustees for Alaska
1026 West 4th Avenue, Suite 201
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 276-4244 xll4
(907) 276-7110 fax
The information contained in this e-mail message may be privileged,
confidential and protected from disclosure. If you are not the intended
recipient, any dissemination, distribution or copying is strictly
prohibited. If you think that you have received this email message in error,
please email the sender at jmassey@trustees.org.
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Friday, February 29, 2008 5:34 PM
Rutherford; Marty K (DNR-); Baiash; Joseph R (GOV); irwin; Tom E (DNR)
Re: Agrium Update
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Prom : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 02:18:25
To: "Tom Lopez" <tom. lopez@alaska ,gov>, "Marty Rutherford"
<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Joe Baiash" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Subject: Fw: Agrium Update
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From; "Kelsey, Mark D (GOV)" <mark.kelsey®alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:15:07
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Cc:"Tibbles, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Baiash, Joseph R (GOV) "
< j oe . balash@alaska . gov>
Sub j ect : FW : Agrium Update
■Original Message
From: Robert Fowler [mailto:rhfowler57@yahoo.com <mailto:rnfowler57@yahoo.com> ]
Sent: Fri 2/29/2008 1:58 PM
To: Kelsey, Mark D {GOV)
Subject: Agrium Update
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Governor Palin
I regret to inform you that despite our best efforts Agrium is not interested in our
proposal to sell them natural gas in order to reopen their plant in Kenai.
Please don't quote me on this, but Agrium does not seem to have any confidence in the
USGS and DNR studies regarding coal thickness and gas content in the Cook Inlet Basin.
We tried.
Best Regards
Bob Fowler
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Friday, February 29, 2008 4:53 PM
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Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Re: Press Release: Superior Court Upholds Lieutenant Governor's Initiative Decision
Very good call LtGov! And great presser on it.
Original Message
From: Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)
To: Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)
Sent: Fri Feb 29 16:28:28 2008
Subject: Press Release: Superior Court Upholds Lieutenant Governors Initiative Decision
For Immediate Release
08-04
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Superior Court Upholds Lieutenant Governor's Initiative Decision
February 29, 2008, Anchorage, Alaska - Fairbanks Superior Court Judge Douglas L.
Blankenship ruled on Thursday that Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell took proper action
regarding the 07WATR and 07WTR3 initiatives. The initiatives propose requirements to new
large scale metallic mineral mining operations in Alaska.
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In his ruling dated February 28, 2008, Judge Blankenship concluded that, "Lieutenant
Governor Parnell was correct in refusing to certify 07WATR because it is an appropriation,
The lieutenant governor's certification of 07WTR3 as a regulatory measure was correct."
Lieutenant Governor Parnell commented on Thursday's ruling, stating that, *It*s important
to get certainty and finality on these significant water and mining issues. Though the
decision will likely be appealed, it brings us one step closer to an Alaska Supreme Court
decision on whether the initiative is the proper route for deciding these issues or
whether that is the Legislature's exclusive domain."
If this decision is appealed as expected to the Alaska Supreme Court, it will most likely
be consolidated with the lieutenant governor's appeal of a separate Superior Court
decision ruling in favor of the initiative sponsors.
Judge Blankenship' s ruling can be found at
http : //www. ltgov. state . ak. us/PDFs/07WATR-FairbanksSuperiorCourt . PDF
Further information on Q7WATR and 07WTR3 can be found at
http://ltgov.state.ak.us/initiatives.php.
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Kate Morgan
Special Assistant/ Communications
Office of Lieutenant Governor Sean Parneli
907.269.7460 O
907.269,0263 f
907.727 .1030 c
Kate Morgan
Special Assistant/Communications
Office of Lieutenant Governor Sean Parneli <http://ltgov. state. ak.us/>
(907) 269-7460
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Friday, February 29, 2008 3:56 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Rutherford; Marty K
(DNR); Baiash; Joseph R (GOV)
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Re: Meeting Request - ExxonMobil
Just talked to Joe about this. We'll meet with Exxon when they come down on March 5/6
Thanks
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■Original Message'
Prom : " Mason , Janice L (GOV). " < j anice . mason@alaska . gov>
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:49:57
To:Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>, "Galvin,
Patrick S (DOR)" <patrick.galvin@alaska.gov>, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)"
<rmarty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Baiash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Subject: Meeting Request - ExxonMobil
This was just hand delivered today, Friday, 02.29.08. Thanks, Janice
From: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 3:45 PM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject! Scan
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 1:57 PM
To: Sean personal; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Water Mining Initiative
Sounds good. Thanks, I'll pass on to Sharon
Original Message
From: Sean personal2
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: Mike Tibbies
ReplyTo: Sean personal2
Sent: Feb 29, 2008 1:31 PM
Subject: Water Mining Initiative
We are getting asked for quotes on the court decision on the water/mining decision in
Fairbanks and this is what we've been saying (since this win came in the Council of Alaska
Producers case we're focusing on the procedural aspect rather than doing the big victory
lap) . :
Parnell said, "It's important to get certainty and finality on these
significant water and mining issues. Though the
decision will likely be appealed, it brings us one step closer to an
Alaska Supreme Court decision on whether the initiative is the proper
route for deciding these issues or whether that is the Legislature's
exclusive domain."
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Friday, February 29, 2008 1:56 PM
Ruaro; Randall P (GOV)
Re: City of Eagle Road Improvements and Dust Control
If that's his decision, then yes he should move forward. Thanks
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Original Message
From: "Ruaro, Randall P (GOV)" <randall .ruaro@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:25:08
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: City of Eagle Road Improvements and Dust Control
Governor
Commissioner Von Scheben is pressing a bit to move ahead and go out to bid on the road
improvements and dust control work for the project in Eagle. The funding numbers he gave
me for the project are: $1,182,000 Denali Commission and $117,000 DOT. He also says that
based on the petitions signed by City Council members, etc., there is more support in the
community to move ahead with the project than against it, although some members of the
minority opposed to the project are very vocal and get some media attention.
Thanks ,
Randy
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Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Friday, February 29, 2008 12:31 PM
Leschper; Beth (GOV); ExternalEmailgsp
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Re: LA morning show on Monday
Original Message
From: Leschper, Beth {GOV)
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Cc : Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Sent: Fri Feb 29 12:26:59 2008
Subject: LA morning show on Monday
I got a call-back from KTLA the Fox affiliate in Los Angeles, with an invitation for you
to appear on their morning show.
Would be a chance to talk about AGIA and how AK energy can help California.
I. have also pitched the "women in political leadership" angle and they are interested in
that as the Texas and Ohio primaries are on Tuesday.
The timing would fit in your schedule - you would need to leave the hotel about 7:30 a. m
to arrive at the studio and the 8:45 interview.
They are hoping for confirmation shortly.
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Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Pressers
Both look great thanks i
Hey- Forgit's coming in for a FEMA meeting- want to join us? ;) kidding
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Fra nk Bail ey: K Perry Yahoo
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Thanks for your email Sharon. That was new information to me
Original Message
From: Sean personal2
To: Governor Sarah Palin
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Still ok with
wants to do i£~.
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Privild going to be with you. I know it's taken awhile, but I still think she
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From: gov.sarah@yiahoo.com
Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 9:28 AM
To; Frye; Ivy J (DOA); Todd; Frank Bailey; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Psea
Great idea. Pis press Annette on this.
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Original Message
From: "Frye, Ivy J (DOA)" <ivy.frye@alaska. gov>
Date; Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:09:13
To; gov. sarah@yahoo.com, fek9wnr@yahoo.com, ftb907@yahoo.com, "Perry, Kristina Y {GOV) "
<kris . perry@alaska . gov>
Subject; Fw: Psea
You guys may know, psea could come out w negative ads soon* My email to annette is below
Original Message —
From: Frye, Ivy J (DOA)
To: Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA)
Sent: Thu Feb 28 20:07:51 2008
Subject: Psea
Commissioner:
Was thinking we could take the air out of psea's new ads by being proactive and sending a
press release out before their ads come out. If they're going to say you and the governor
don't understand the constitution we should say FIRST that the governor remains committed
to constitutionally madated services and that psea like other unions are receiving bettwr
contracts than they've seen in yrs. 1*11 finish looking over the constitution for you in
the morning and get you some specifics for a press release if you decide to go that route,
ivy
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Friday, February 29, 2008 9:11 AM
Frank Bailey
K Perry Yahoo; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Todd
Re: Comm
I'm reducing Security positions (did you know Hammond fired all security i That's cool. He
only used troopers for big events, and he'd just call them and give them a head's up,
telling them where he'd be. That saves at least a quarter million dollars. It was Knowles
(who didn't drive) and Murkowski who built up that over-sized Security dept) . By reducing
their numbers but keeping the dollars in the budget and shifting them to Comm positions
we 1 11 hit our priorities better.
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Original Message'
From: frank bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:07:21
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subj ect : Re : Comm
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
gov.sarah@yahoo.com wrote: The vacant Comm po sition- Mike s aid vou and Beth found someone
who will work in the administrative position [P rivileged or Personal Material Redacted
Serit from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent:
Friday, February 29, 2008 9:00 AM
To:
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc:
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject:
Comm
The vacant Comm position- Mike s aid you and Beth found someone who will work in the
administrative position on Comm- [P rivileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted n
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Unknown
From:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent:
Friday, February 29, 2008 7:26 AM
To:
Mason;, Janice L (GOV)
Cc:
Perry; Kristfna Y (GOV)
Subject:
Iditarod Sched
Pis sched Sat 7pm at Iditapark: First Family will attend Iditarod Race Kick-off fireworks
event .
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 6:42 AM
To: Mason; Janice L (GOV); Todd
Cc: Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Monegan; Walt C (DPS); Wheeler; Gary R (GOV)] Nizich; Michael A
(GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Schedule - Wed. 02.27 - 03.08.08
Walt - thank you for your reply. No need to lease an aircraft in the month of May,
however. Pis tell John Glass that's not necessary although it sounds like the King Air is
unavailable again that entire month for another mandatory 200 hr inspection, we'll be out
of Juneau by then as the session will be over. I'll be working out of the Anchorage office
in May and will schedule events that allow me to drive to them, and the few locations 1*11
need to fly to I'll take commercial.
So again make sure you guys don't lease aircraft be my office will be headquartered in
Anchorage that month.
Also, for it to be down again for painting? How much $$$, how necessary is that?
Thanks .
Gary- re: Security's request to replace Tom's vehicle in Juneau: instead of purchasing a
replacement vehicle in Juneau, pis have him take over Fred's rig that is now available
and/or drive the explorer that's in the House garage. That ought to save about $30g.
Thanks
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Original Message
From ; gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:36:56
To:" Janice Mason" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>, "Todd" <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Cc.-"Kris Perry" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Walt Monegan" <walt.monegan@alaska.gov>, "Gary
Wheeler" <gary.wheeler@alaska,gov>, "M Nizich" <mike. nizich@alaska.gov>, "Mike Tibbies"
<mike . tibbles@alaska . gov>
Subject: Re: Schedule - Wed. 02.27 - 03.08.08
What day would that be that I'd try to fly commercial from Juneau to Anchorage then on to
Fairbanks for next weekend's events?
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realize that I never get to count on using that state transportation. I still don't want
to believe the rumors/speculation that they're trying to teach me a lesson for selling the
j.et, but it kinda makes some sense when you consider the unreliability of my
transportation that I encounter most any time I'm expected to be at events that aren't on
the road system where I can just drive myself.
I hope Alaskans understand why we're not able to show up to as many events as previous
Gov's may have been able to attend that require King Air transportation. Maybe touch base
with Walt on this? At least ask him "who's in charge" when it comes to availability and
maintanence of the state plane.
Even specifically in this case of the King Air being unavailable for my use again now for
how many weeks? If this is going continue to be par for the course, we need to just shift
gears away from ever expecting the aircraft would be available for my reliance on its use.
I'll continue then to rely on my own driving. to events on the road system and not
accepting as many events that require flights, thus lessening burden on Security and DPS.
It seems this is another good reason to capitalize on pending retirements, less Security
needs, budget constraints, etc., and we can really pare down travel and security costs
(and other burdens on DPS) . That's my direction.
The biggest frustration is always having so many scheduling issues "up in the air" (which
isn't fair to schedulers nor to Alaskans doing the inviting) and having to guess whether
I'll be able to rely on air transportation to get me to pending events and appts.
I'm most comfortable, secure, and have more . convenience when I'm able to rely on my own
transportation arrangements (specifically road trips) and not reliant on speculating
whether I'll be able to use state transportation or commercial.
I don't want anyone to have hard feelings over this or point fingers, but it's obvious
that travel and scheduling proceedures can and should become more sensible, reliable and
less costly when we get answers on why it's so difficult to count on state air
transportation, and we accept that security and travel processes can be pared down from
today forward in order to simplify and process travel more economically. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:53:00
To: ExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, Todd < fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) " <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject; RE: Schedule - Wed. 02.27 - 03.08.08
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I talked with security and DPS has two mechanics working on it right now. They hope to
have it fixed by the weekend/first of next week. Once it is fixed they then have to test
fly. We should not count on it for Fairbanks - this would have to be commercial flight.
You could take AK Fit., #185 Depart ANC 1:10 p.m arrive FBKS 2:10 p.m
Return AK Fit., #140 Depart FBKS 7:10 p.m. arrive ANC 8:10 p.m.
Janice
Original Message
From ; gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto ; gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 8:39 AM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV) ; Todd
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Re: Schedule - Wed. 02.27 - 03.08.08
Is the king. air available for anything? AGIA meetings? Fairbanks ice classic/ international
trade event (s) ?
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Original Message
From: "Mason, Janice L (GOV) " <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:04:28
To: Sarah Pal in <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, fek9wnr@yahoo.com
Cc: "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) " <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Subject: Schedule - Wed. 02.27 - 03.08.08
Governor - Reggie Joule's nephew died (Russ Kelly emailed you last week on this). Rep.
Kerttula was asking if you had touched base with Reggie by phone in this regards. Request
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came from Russ Kelly. Thank you, Janice
Wed. - Friday 02.27-02.29.08 7:00 p.m. - Chugiak - Peterscreek Christian Church - Drs
Christian and Robin Harfouche - Miracle Crusade Revival - If your able to attend they
would like to meet w/you and share their vision they have for the people of Alaska.
Thursday - 02.28.08 9:00 - 9:25 a.m. - Mat-Su Job Center - Governor
invited to present (3) certificates of completion for the graduates of the Career
Readiness Training. This request was discussed w/Todd and Thomas Nelson of DOL. If
Governor not available they would like Todd. Time can be adjusted.
Thursday - 02.28.08
5:30 p.m. - Sullivan Arena - Iditarod Pre-Race
Musher's Banquet (GOV & Family Invited)
Friday -02.29.08 2:15 p.m.- Town Square, South Side of Performing
Art Center - Governor and Piper Invitedto ride down 9-10ft. ice slide. There will be
media attending. This is the WILDFEST Winter Festival - a production of Alaska
Destination Specialists, Inc. This is the first year of this festival.
Saturday - 03.01.08 2:00 p.m. - Ft. Richardson - Governor asked to
attend only - no speech. Freedom Salute - Welcome Home Ceremony. 150 returning soldiers
will be present.
Saturday - 03.01.08 7:00 p.m. - Wasilla - Governor and Todd invited to
attend the Musher's Ball - Mistress & Master of Ceremony. Colleen will be attending and
possibly Kris.
Wednesday; 03.05.08 Juneau - Meet w/St. Paul Mayor Simeon Swetzof, Jr. and
appropriate staff assistants - Will provide list of issues.
Wednesday, 03.05.08 Juneau - Meet w/Kodiak Mayor Jerome Selby, City/Borough
Officials of Kodiak and appropriate staff assistants - Will provide list of issues.
Wed. - Thursday, 03,05-06.08 Juneau - Emily King/Lea Domkee (JDHS Students) would like
to meet with the Governor in regards to HB287 - PFD/Retirement Fund Bill. They have
already met w/Russ. RECOMMEND THAT RUSS BRIEF YOU.
Thursday, 03.06.08 Juneau - Stop By - AK Council on Emergency Medical
Services Meeting - Anna will provide briefing paper.
Thursday, 03.06.08 Juneau - Speech to the Alaska Forest Jjgg pciat jons^
Spring Meeting - re: timber supply solutions that the Governor envisions. -*-'■■■
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or F
Friday, 03.07.08 Anchorage - Governor invited to attend and give
remarks at the Go Red for Women Luncheon. If Governor could not attend they would like 3
min. DVD with remarks from FBKS luncheon.
Saturday - 03.08.08 Fairbanks - Speech to Students Who Enjoy Economic
Thinking (SWEET) - Univ. of Fbks - 46 current members. They would like GOV to speak on
Alaskan; economic growth and State economy. Lt. Gov has spoken in the past.
Saturday - 03.08.08 Fairbanks - Ft. Greely - Speech to Military and
Government Contractors - Women's History Month Event.
Saturday - 03.08.08 Fairbanks - Courtesy Call with the new Counsul
General of China, Mr. Gao. If not in Fairbanks he would be willing to travel to any city
to meet through 03.10.08'.
Saturday - 03.08.08
Fairbanks - 4:00 p.m. - Fur and Ice Event. The most
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important event for you to attend during this day is the Governor's international
Reception, You would not need to attend the tour of Fairbanks. There will be
approximately 60 International Guests in attendance.
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From: Ruaro, Randall P (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=RPRUARO]
Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 1:25 PM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: City of Eagle Road Improvements and Dust Control
Governor:
Commissioner Von Scheben is pressing a bit to move ahead and go out to bid on the road improvements and
dust control work for the project in Eagle. The funding numbers he gave me for the project are: $1 , 1 82,000
Denaii Commission and $1 17,000 DOT. He also says that based on the petitions signed by City Council
members, etc., there is more support in the community to move ahead with the project than against it, although
some members of the minority opposed to the project are very vocal and get some media attention.
Thanks,
Randy
8/31/2009
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Subject:
Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN==RECIPIENTS/CN-JLMASON]
Friday, February 29, 2008 3:50 PM
Sarah Palin; Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR);
Baiash; Joseph R (GOV)
Meeting Request - ExxonMobil
This was just hand delivered today, Friday, 02.29.08. Thanks, Janice
From: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 3:45 PM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Scan
Attachments:
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From: Kreitzer, Annette E (DOA) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=AEKREIT2ER]
Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 4:56 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Working Group Report and legislation
Governor:
Just an update - the legislation implementing a portion of the Working Group
recommendations (tying salaries for non-union personnel to the SU contract terms)
has been delivered to the Legislature for introduction. I understand Mike briefed you
on the contents of the bill earlier today.
We concurrently are rolling out the Working Group Report with caveats that the work
is ongoing and that not all recommendations will necessarily be implemented.
I am signing the well baby coverage on Monday with Senators McGuire and French
invited,
PSEA contract - we're getting closer. They will be in Juneau next week, so I expect
we won't come to conclusion today. I expect theyll want to be in JNU to visit with
! legislators. I briefed Mike on some of the non-monetary portions of the contract that
i I'm committed to getting.
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8/24/2009
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=REClPIENTS/CN=SWLElGHOW]
Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 1 1:39 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Support Staff
Did you folks see this?
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From: Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 11:35 AM
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Cc; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Support Staff
As we have three of our communications staff based in Juneau (Beth Leschper, Andy Mills, Jason
Bluhm) and one press staff in Anchorage (Sharon Leighow) the clerical support staff position would
work in Juneau - even if we hire additional staff in Anchorage.
Much of the infrastructure that we deal with is based in Juneau. The support staffer would be
responsible for:
=> communicating with a variety of State of Alaska departments and external audiences
=> helping "advance" events - details (how the event will happen, double-checking expectations,
location, audience, etc.)
=> managing flow of news releases and publications - proofing and managing distribution so we
don't send out releases with mistakes
=> distribution of hard copies of releases throughout Capitol (even when not in session)
=> researching and drafting correspondence for the communications office (we receive an average
of about 100 requests per month)
=> proofing of correspondence from CR
=> maintaining calendars
=> managing press logs
=> creating/updating media directory
=> preparing news clips for distribution to Governor's staff
=> managing flag (ists and notices
=> managing "special day" calendar so releases are sent out timely
=> archiving documents as required by statute
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=> arranging and managing travel for four (possibly soon to be five)
=> assisting with communications activities and events (helping plan Town Halls or whatever else
comes up)
^> assisting with A/V equipment
=> maintaining databases and lists
=> managing a huge amount of other day-to-day activities - such as answering the phone and
sorting mail, dealing with subscriptions, etc.
Beth Leschper
Deputy Communications Director
Office of the Governor
State of Alaska
907-465-3443
907-723-1321
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8/24/2009
PRA GSP01 0012835
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From:
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To:
Subject:
Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/OSOA/OU=F!RST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Friday, February 29, 2008 3:50 PM
Sarah Palin; Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Galvin; Patrick S (DOR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR);
Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Meeting Request - ExxonMobil
This was just hand delivered today, Friday, 02.29.08. Thanks, Janice
From: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 3:45 PM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Scan
Attachments :
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Sent:
To:
Subject:
Frye, Ivy J (DOA) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=IJFRYE]
Saturday, March 01, 2008 3:00 PM
, gov.sarah@yanoo.com'
Piper
Hey governor,
The next time you're talking w pip, ask her why she's looking forward to growing up or
becoming a woman. I'm going to plug her answer into some short opening remarks for you for
the women's history luncheon. I'm sure whatever her answer is will get the crowd laughing.
Fyi, you're opening remarks are optional. I just want to make sure you have 'em if you
need ' em .
Hope you're having a great weekend I
ivy frye
PRA GSP01 0012837
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From:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent;
Saturday, March 01, 2008 10:13 AM
To:
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Cc:
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject:
Re; Parking
No prob at all, in the end. We certainly didn't need security, just a parking spot. Gary
didn't respond very favorably about advising on the parking- no big deal tho cuz we're
here now! .
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
--Original Message
From: "Perry, Kristina Y {GOV) " <kris.perry@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat/ 01 Mar 2008 09:42:21
To : gov , sarah@yahoo . com
Cc: "Mason, Janice L (GOV)" <janice.mason@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Parking
I had assumed that this was taken care of. I should have checked to confirm. Gary asked me
for details yesterday and I told him that Sharon was staffing and coordinating and that I
didn't think security would be necessary at the event (since they have their own) but I
wasn't thinking of parking and thought he'd ck w/sharon. I apologize for any
inconvenience .
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Wheeler, Gary R (GOV)
Cc: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Mason, Janice L (GOV); Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)
Sent: Sat Mar 01 09:15:02 2008
Subject: Re: Parking
Just looking for where Govs Office is supposed to park at this bill signing
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
PRA GSP01 0012838
From: "Wheeler, Gary R (GOV)" <gary,wheeler®alaska.gov>
Date; Sat, 01 Mar 2008 09:17:19
To : gov . sarahOyahoo . com
Subject : Re : Parking
Nothing passed on to me
Gary wheeler
Original Message
From: gov . sarah@yahoo , com <gov,sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: K Perry Yahoo <:krisandclark@yahoo.com>; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Cockrell, Robert A
(GOV); Wheeler, Gary R (GOV)
Sent: Sat Mar 01 09:09:52 2008
Subject: Parking
We're at the iditarod start- we've been kicked out of the two parking spots we thought
we could park in- did the invitors of this event tell anyone where we 1 re supposed to park
for this bill signing?
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PRA GSP01 0012839
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From:
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To:
Subject:
Irwin, Tom E (DNR) [/0=S0A/0U=F1RST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TEIRWIN]
Saturday, March 01, 2008 9:34 AM
'gov.sarah@yahoo.com 1
Re: Confidential - Exxon
Thanks. It will be an intense, important week. I am home today and then headed to
Anchorage tomorrow. Thanks for letting me be part of your team. Kay Cashman, Petroleum
News, treated us well about the rumors.
As soon as time allows it would.be good to review the town meetings-a real success.
Have a great day! God bless. Tom
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Sat Mar 01 07:59:33 2008
Subject : Re : Confidential - Exxon
Meeting after PTU rehearing is fine with me - I couldnt tell from exxon's letter whether
their discussion on gasline would lead to PTU discussion also. Thank you
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom. irwin@alaska.gov>
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:34:55
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska.gov>
Subject: Confidential - Exxon
Governor, [Privileged or PereonaTM^^
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
As you all know, the Point Thompson remand hearings will start next Monday 3rd and
continue through Friday 7th from 8:30 am to 5;00 pm. To help in everyone's thinking: in
my opening comments I will be stating that I will be interested in the proposed POD, how
it compares to the previously denied POD, what makes this different, what are the
protections in this 23rd POD that progress would be made, how can this POD be trusted with
22 previous POD's, that I have not been influenced by the Governor or others, that the
decision is solely mine and that I have the full responsibility to make the correct
decision on the information provided.
It will be an important week and I will have great support with Nan, Marty, the legal
team, and our DOG technical team. Hope this update helps. Tom
PRA GSP01 0012841
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From:
Sent;
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Saturday, March 01, 2008 9:15 AM
Wheeler; Gary R (GOV)
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Re: Parking
Just looking for where Govs Office is supposed to park at this bill signing
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Wheeler, Gary R (GOV)" <gary.wheeler@alaska.gov>
Date: Sat, 01 Mar 2008 09:17:19
To : gov , sarah@yahoo . com
Subj ect : Re : Parking
Nothing passed on to me
. Gary Wheeler
Original Message
From : gov , sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
Cc: K Perry Yahoo <krisandclark@yahoo,com>; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Cockrell, Robert A
(GOV) ; Wheeler, Gary R (GOV)
Sent: Sat Mar 01 09:09:52 2008
S.ubj ect : Parking
We're at the iditarod start- we've been kicked out of the two parking spots we thought we
could park in- did the invitors of this event tell anyone where we're supposed to park for
this bill signing?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0012842
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo,com
Saturday, March 01, 2008 9:13 AM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
K Perry Yahoo; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Re; Parking
Called Gary and Bob to ask where Govs usually park for iditarod start- neither one is
picking up.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 18:09:52
To: "Janice Mason" <janice.mason@alaska,gov>
Cc:"K Perry Yahoo" <krisandclark@yahoo.com>, "Sharon Leighow"
<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Bob Cockrell" <robert .cockrell@alaska.gov>, "Gary Wheeler"
<gary . wheeler@alaska . gov>
Subject: Parking
We're at the iditarod start- we've been kicked out of the two parking spots we thought we
could park in- did the invitors of this event tell anyone where we're supposed to park for
this bill signing?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Sent: Saturday, March 01 , 2008 12:58 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Mid Winter Summit Registration
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Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Sunday, March 02, 2008 5:01 PM
'govpalin@alaska.gov*
Re; Mtgs
I will get these set up in the morning. Janice
Sent using BlackBerry
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
cc: [Privileged or Personal Material Redacted f
Sent: Sun Mar 02 16:58:53 2008
Subject: Mtgs
; Jackson, Karleen K (HSS)
Hi J- on Wed if the LtGov is available in Juneau would you put on sched? And a mtg time
for Karleen also, thanks- they may have specific days/times this week that work for
better foe them, if so pis work with their scheds. Thanks
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Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Sunday, March 02, 2008 4:04 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Fw: Email - FY1
J- would you have someone, maybe Colleen in Anchorage office - give a Congrats letter to
this gal's daughter. Thanks
Original Message
From: Mason, Janice L (GOV)
To: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Mon Feb 25 11:13:54 2008
Subject: Email - FYI
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 11:22 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Kathy Krell
address: 4001 N. Charley Dr. Wasilla AK 99654
MESSAGE ;
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Hi Sarah, Just thought I'd share a little pearl that will probably make you smile. Lexxe
just won an »A1 Neuharth Free Spirit Award/Scholarship" in journalism ^ (He is the founder
of USA Today) . Anyway, they choose 2 students from each state and bring them all to
Washington, DC to compete for a 50K scholarship in March. Since you were at Colony High
to induct Lexie into Quill&Scroll, I thought you would appreciate the scope of thxs award.
By the way, her focus is currently on Pre-Med...go figure I! Take Care, keep up the good
work. Kathy Krell
kakrell@yahoo . com
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gov.sa rah@yahoo.com
Sunday, March 02, 2008 3:06 PM
Katz; John W (GOV)
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper;
Beth (GOV); Persily; Larry A (GOV); Bishop; Samuel T (GOV); Sean personal
Earmarks
Fairbanks Newsminer is mischaracterizing our position and statements on earmarks - today's
editorial is so off base that we need to submit a letter to the ed, or an op-ed, along the
lines of our Carl Marrs response. None of us have said earmarks are^ what these editors
claim we've suggested.
John- would you rewrite the Marrs response for the Newsminer?
Here we're trying to assist and "obey" Young and Stevens re: laying off earmark requests
(for their own good too), and they're letting our efforts bite us in the butt. I spoke
with Lisa about this yest at the Iditarod start, thanked her for her understanding of
where we are on this, and had a good conversation with her saying she knows we're trying
to do the right thing on this. We'll have lunch in two weeks when she's back up,
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 1:25 PM
To: Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Matching Funds for Anchorage Pool Repair Bonds
From: Peter Crosby [mailto:pcrosby@ak.net]
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 12:52 PM
To: rep„harry_crawford@leg?s.state.ak.us; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); Peter Crosby
Subject: Matching Funds for Anchorage Pool Repair Bonds
Dear Representative Crawford,
This is a follow up to our discussion at the last joint constituent meeting.
Please support a capital appropriation that fully matches the $2 million Pool Bond which is on the
Anchorage April 1st ballot.
This is a public health and safety issue that warrants state assistance.
Thank you,
Pete Crosby
Anchorage
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From: Governor Sarah Paiin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 10:35 AM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: View the Agenda for the Legislative Fly In March 3rd thru the 5th
■■Mini iih n_ ip n i n Fii n i ynrTHr
From: Lisa Reinhart [mailto:lreinhart@alaskachamber.com]
Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 1:55 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: View the Agenda for the Legislative Fly In March 3rd thru the 5th
Alaska State Chamber of Commerce
February 29, 2008 E-News
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Alaska State Chamber business members will meet with key legislators and members of the
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 9:13 AM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Toby Keith to perform Johnny Horton's North to Alaska
From: Brad Fluetsch [mailto:brad@fluetschfinanciaiservices.com]
Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 8:16 PM
To: Palin, Sarah H (GOV)
Subject: Toby Keith to perform Johnny Horton's North to Alaska
Dear Governor Palin,
I have asked Toby Keith to produce a video with me, True North Video Productions, LLC, for the 50 th
anniversary of statehood for Alaska. Nothing is more appropriate in my humble opinion than Johnny
Horton's North to Alaska.
So you think I am sending you this email about money, no as a matter effect that is not the entire case ©,
I think you would make a fine Jenny and hope you would consider making a cameo as Jenny?
Please contact me, Mr. Keith has not agreed to this idea at this point in time, your interest might
encourage him to consider this opportunity.
Gunalcheesh
Bradley J. Fluetsch, CFA
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaskagovJ
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 10:49 AM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: Chamber of the Americas - Travel Advantage Opoportunities
From: Gil Cisneros [malltD:gil@chamberoftheamericasxom]
Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 9:48 AM
To: ******Gil Cisneros
Subject: Chamber of the Americas - Travel Advantage Opoportunities
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From:
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Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Monday, March 03, 2008 8:43 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Re: URGENT - please approve!
Great . Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
Prom: "Leighow, Sharon w (GOV)" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 03 Mar 2008 19:45:19
To-.Sarah Palin <gov. sarah@yahoo,com>, "Leschper, Beth (GOV)"
<beth.leschper@alaska.gov>," Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) " <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Kelly,
Russell T (GOV)" <russ,kelly@alaska,gov>
Subject: URGENT - please approve!
OR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
No: 08-OXX
# # #
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary-
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
PRA GSP01 0012856
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
PRA GSP01 0012857
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From:
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Subject:
gov,sarah@yahoo.com
Monday, March 03, 2008 5:50 PM
Bailey; Frank T (GOV)
Re: Media Advisory: Governor Palin to Announce Energy Coordinator
Finalllllllllllly! » I
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From; "Bailey, Frank T (GOV)" <frank.bailey@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:25:18
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Re: Media Advisory: Governor Palin to Announce Energy Coordinator
Sweeeeeeeeeeet ! ! !
Original Message
From: Yocom, Lauren J (GOV) <lauren.yocom@alaska.gov>
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) ? Leschper, Beth (GOV)
Cc: Yocom/ Lauren J (GOV)
Sent: Mon Mar 03 17:23:28 2008
Subject: Media Advisory: Governor Palin to Announce Energy Coordinator
March 3, 2008
Governor Palin to Announce Energy Coordinator
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Juneau, Alaska - Governor Sarah Palin will announce her appointment for Energy
Coordinator on Tuesday in Juneau. The Energy Coordinator will also serve as executive
director of Alaska Energy Authority.
For reporters who are unable to attend in person, a teleconference has been arranged
Who;
Governor Sarah Palin
What:
Energy Coordinator
When:
Tuesday, March 4, 2008, 2:30 p.m.
Where :
Governor's Conference Room, 3rd Floor Capitol Building
Teleconference :
800-315-6338, access code 0404#
Contact
Sharon Leighow (907) 240-7943
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From:
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Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Monday, March 03, 2008 1:40 PM
Frye; Ivy J (DOA)
Re: Coffee?
Cool J
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Frye, Ivy J (DOA)" <ivy . frye@alaska,gov>
Date: Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:34:37
To ; gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Re: Coffee?
Ha. You're awesome. I gave it todd.
Original Message
From: gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Frye, Ivy J (DOA)
Sent: Mon Mar 03 13:10:51 2008
Subject: Re: Coffee?
I'm still gone until tomorrow- then coffee sounds grrrrreat
Original Message
From: Ivy Frye
To: Governor Sarah Pal in
Sent: Mar 3, 2008 1:58 PM
Subject: Coffee?
Welcome back! I tried to call Janice so I didn't have to bother you, but would you like
some coffee?
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From:
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Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Monday, March 03, 2008 1:33 PM
Hartig; Lawrence L (DEC); gov.sarah@yahoomcom.state.ak.us; jwkatz@sso.org; Irwin; Tom
E (DNR); Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Easton; Dan (DEC)
Re: Latest Hamel Letter
Thanks very much for hearing him out and communicating with him. There's no actual
"pleasing" him, but we are on his side re: deferred maint that must be addressed to
protect our resources.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Hartig, Lawrence L (DEC)" <larry.hartig@alaska.gov>
Date; -Mon, 03 Mar .2008 ,10^52 : 17
To : ExternalEmailgsp <gov . sarah@yahoo . com> , gov . sarah@yahoomcom . state . ak . us , j wkat z@sso . org ,
"Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>, "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)"
< j oe . balash@alaska . gov>
Cc: "Easton, Dan (DEC)" <dan.easton@alaska.gov>
Subject; RE: Latest Hamel Letter
Governor ,
I talked on the phone with Mr. Hamel last week and again this morning regarding his
concerns. His most immediate concerns relate to certain alleged maintenance and
replacement policies BP has in place on the North Slope. He believes these policies
promote short-term cost savings while putting critical valves and turbines (and workers)
at risk. He is aware of the upcoming state oil and gas infrastructure risk assessment,
but believes the results of that effort are too far off. He believes the state needs to
take more immediate steps to investigate his concerns. I am scheduled to talk with him
again on Friday. Before talking with him, I plan to discuss his concerns and possible
state response with Joe Balash and DNR.
Larry
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mail to : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 3:17 PM
To: Hartig, Lawrence L (DEC) ; gov . sarah@yahoomcom . state . ak . us ; jwkatz@sso.org; Irwin, Tom
1
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E (DNR)
Cc: Easton, Dan (DEC)
Subject: Re; Latest Hamel Letter
Great !
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
Prom: "Hartig, Lawrence L (DEC) " <larry.hartig@alaska,gov>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14: 17; 31
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, gov. sarah@yahoomcom. state. ak. us, jwkatz@sso.org, "Irwin, Tom E
(DNR) " *tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Easton, Dan (DEC) " <dan.easton@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Latest Hamel Letter
Governor ,
I will get in touch with Mr. Hamel to hear his concerns. I am in Washington, D.C. until
Thursday morning, so might even be able to meet with him if that is preferable.
Thanks ,
Larry
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo , com>
To: Anders, Bruce F (DNR); Katz, John W (GOV); Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Hartig, Lawrence L
(DEC)
Cc: Slemons, Jonne D (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)
Sent: Mon Feb 25 12:03:32 2008
Subject: Re: Latest Hamel Letter
It was a good mtg. He's fine about psio funding and is wanting to assist me. He's very
frustrated tho that he believe BP snookers psio into believing they've got it all under
control - and slhe still cant believe psio let up on GC 1 fire investigation.
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And Larry- i promised Hamel you'd call him. He at least wants a quiuck convo on a couple
of issues that he, again, believes we're getting snookered on. Pis call him. Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From; "Anders, Bruce F (DNR)" <bruce.anders@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:43:19
To:John Katz <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>, ExternalEmailgsp <gov. sarah@yahoo.com:>
Cc: "Slemons, Jonne D (DNR)" <jonne.slemons@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Latest Hamel Letter
Thanks John.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
FYI, just finished marking up the PR re restoring PSIO funding, sent to Sharon/Beth/Russ
I'll be going dark for next 4 hours.
Bruce
From: John Katz [mailto:jwkatz@ALASKADC.org <mailto:jwkatz@ALASKADC.org> ]
Sent: Mon 2/25/2008 11:19 AM
To: Slemons, Jonne D (DNR); ExternalEmailgsp
Cc; Anders, Bruce F (DNR)
Subject: RE: Latest Hamel Letter
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Please note that my email address has changed. Ky new email address is
<mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org <mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org> > jwkatz@alaskadc.org. Thank you
>>> On 2/25/2008 at 12:55 PM, in message
<FC9D0A4DDB7D5040A9EF833049B613478934CF@SOAANCMSG02.SOa.alaska.gov>, "Slemons, Jonne D
(DNR)" <jonne. slemons@alaska.gov> wrote:
Governor ,
Your support of the PSIO budget request is very much appreciated thank you!
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
John Katz has long experience with Mr. Hamel, and can likely provide additional insight.
Sincerely,
Jonne Slemons
•Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com <mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com> ]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 6:38 AM
To: Anders, Bruce F (Dim); Katz, John W (GOV); Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Slemons, Jonne D
(DNR) ; Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) ; Thompson, Mike (DNR) ; Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Cc; Persily, Larry A (GOV)
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Subject: Re: Latest Hamel Letter
I want him to help me pressure leggies to get PSIO positions back in my budget. Thanks
let me know what else i should speak to him about.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Anders, Bruce F (DNR) " <bruce.anders@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 06:35:48
To:ExtemalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Katz, John W (GOV)"
<jwkat2@alaskadc,org>, "Balash, Joseph R (GOV)" <joe.balash@alaska,gov>, "Slemons, Jonne D
(DNR) » <jonne.slemons@alaska.gov>, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)"
<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Thompson, Mike (DNR) " <mike.thompson@alaska.gov>, "Irwin,
Tom B (DNR)" <tom. irwin@alaska.gov>
Cc:"Persily, Larry A (GOV)" <lpersily@alaskadc*org>
Subject: RE: Latest Hamel Letter
Governor ,
Unfortunately, the Hamel letter is a pdf , and cannot be pasted. Hamel is in DC, as far
as I know. Jonne will be in the office in 30 mins, and will provide a more detailed
report to this group then, including a summary of the Hamel letter.
In short, the PSIO has been persistently working on this investigation (given its
staffing limitations) , and pushing BP very hard. PSIO has completed a thorough technical
review that yields a defensible and final conclusion to the issues raised by Tom Bewak,
and the final section of the report, an addendum addressing materials traceability, will
be completed in the next day or two. We'll send it to Mr. Bewak directly and post it on
the PSIO website.
As I mentioned, Jonne will provide a more thorough sit rep shortly. After hearing that
info, you may decide that it makes sense to meet with Mr. Hamel (I assumed that's why you
asked where he is)
Bruce
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com <mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com> 3
5
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Sent: Mon 2/25/2008 5:08 AM
To: Katz, John W (GOV); Anders, Bruce F (DNR) ; Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Slemons, Jonne D
(DNR) ; Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) ; Thompson, Mike (DNR) ; Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Cc: Persily, Larry A (GOV)
Subject: Re: Latest Hamel Letter
I cant open his letter on blkberry, could u cut and paste it? Is Hamel here in DC?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:51:33
To: "Bruce F (DNR) Anders" <bruce. anders@alaska.gov>, " Joe Balash"
<joe.balash@alaska.gov>, "Jonne D (DNR) Slemons" <jonne.slemons@alaska.gov>, "Marty
Rutherford" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Mike (DNR) Thompson"
<mike.thompson@alaska.gov>, "Tom Irwin" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Larry Persily" <lpersily@ALASKADC.org>, "Governor Sarah Palin" <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Latest Hamel Letter
Per Chuck Hamel' s request, I have attached his latest correspondence to Congressmen
Dingell and Rahall seeking to rebut Commissioner Irwin's earlier letter to the House
Energy Committee.
I would be glad to discuss whether we should respond, and, if so, how.
P.S.
Governor, in a voice mail message, Mr. Hamel expressed his desire to meet with you during
your DC trip.
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From: Governor Sarah Paiin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 8:32 AM
To: Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Matching Funds for Anchorage Pool Repair Bonds
From: JASE Klein [mailto:jase@alaska.net]
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 8:03 PM
To: rep_sharon„cissna@legis.state,ak.us; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored); pcrosby@ak.net
Subject: Matching Funds for Anchorage Pool Repair Bonds
Representative Cissna,
I urge you to support the State of Alaska appropriating funds to match the $2 million
Anchorage Pool Repair Bond, Pools promote safety and health and enhance the well being
of the community.
• Pools save lives and provide a variety of aquatics activities for all age groups and skill
levels 12 months a year,
o Alaska's drowning rate for ages 0-14 was almost 2.5 times the national average for
1981-2002. ( Alaska Health & Social Services)
o Swimming and life saving skills are taught & learned in pools.
o Pools provide year round recreational opportunities for all ages. For winter in
Alaska -that's BIG!
• Repair costs of the 5 Anchorage pools totals $4 million. Proposition 4 authorizes bonds
equal to the amount appropriated by the state to a maximum of $2 million - a one to one
match.
• For a $300,000 home, the annual expense will be $4,29 - less than a deluxe coffee or a fast
food meal. Base cost is $1 .43 per $100,000 of home's assessed value.
Thank you for your time and support,
Joe & Amy Klein - Anchorage
10/29/2009
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From: Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=KYPERRY]
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 8:21 PM
To: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Cc: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: FW: Alaska-Yukon Meeting
Mike,
In follow-up to the Governor's meeting with Premier Fentie, see email below. They were
pleased. Pm working with Shelley on a summary of the meeting and will email you tomorrow.
Also, as I mentioned on the phone Friday, they had some concerns regarding the Porcupine and
Chisana cabibou herds and suggested working together on a herd management strategy. I
provided that info to Commissioner Lloyd and Doug Larsen.
Kris
From: Jonathan. Parker [mailto:3onathan.Parker@gov.yk.ca]
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 11:06 AM
To: James, Shelley A (GOV); Eckert, Patricia F (GOV)
Cc: Lesley,McCullough
Subject: Alaska-Yukon Meeting
Shelley and Patricia,
I just wanted to thank you again for your hospitality on Friday. I know how much work it is to host
these things; your efforts are very much appreciated. Everything was perfect: the airport pick-up;
the number of participants you were able to iine up for the meeting; having the Accord there
ready to sign; your cooperation on the news release; the lunch (in particular, those Alaskan
potato chips and the cookies were a big hit!). Premier Fentie was very pleased with how things
went.
It was great that you were able to have a photographer at the meeting. Would it be possible to
receive copies of the pictures?
Best regards,
Jonathan Parker
Intergovernmental Relations Officer
Government of Yukon
ph. 867-667-8194
fax 867-393-6214
10/29/2009
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Monday, March 03, 2008 1:22 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW; EconomicJDevelopment
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state .ak . us]
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 3:56 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : EconomicjDevelopment
Web mail from: Bob Boynton
address: 604 Hughes Avenue Fairbanks AK 99701
458-7727
MESSAGE :
If the offer is made to be McCains running-mate as vice president/ I think you should.
What better podium to change Washington and world view of Alaska. I realize you have a lot
to still do here, you got the ball rolling so others can finish. You would still have
influence here along with a Hugh amount to push back the extreme environmentalist that
seams to just want us up here to do nothing with our land.
I do not know what can be done, but I am extremely concerned that we are going to loose a
lot of people moving out of state here in Fairbanks because of the high cost of
electricity and fuel oil. 25% to 40% increase in both this winter has really put a crimp
in budgets. 5 pages of homes (we overbuilt possibly) for sale in the paper just adds fuel
to the notion that everyone is or getting ready to move away. We are making fuel oil here
in North Pole, Coal is stable cost for years to come so there is no reason we should be
put in this hardship. One of the main engines for business growth is cost to do that
business. We have three military bases close to us that make there own electricity, can
they be put on line to lower our cost of electricity to the homeowners and businesses.
Please address this soon.
Thanks for your hard work. - Bob
bob@tundraspas . com
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Monday, March 03, 2008 1:18 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Natural Resources
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state „ ak . us [mail to : WebMail@gov , state .ak .us J
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 8:25 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Natural_Resources
Web mail from: Ms. Elizabeth Hubbard
address: 902 Hollow Brook Ln Costa Mesa CA 92626
MESSAGE :
I saw you on my local news channel this morning,
natural resources.
I love your ideas about tapping our own
After reading your bio and about your views and the ccomplishments you have made in
Alaska, I think you would make a great VP.
I wish we had you in California because we could use your help!
elizhub@sbcglobal .net
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Monday, March 03, 2008 1:11 PM
Frye; Ivy J (DOA)
Re: Coffee?
I'm still gone until tomorrow- then coffee sounds grrrrreat
Original Message
From: Ivy Frye
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Sent: Mar 3, 2008 1:58 PM
Subject: Coffee?
Welcome back.' I tried to call Janice so I didn't have to bother you, but would you like
some coffee?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From : gov. sarah@yahoo. com
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 12:20 PM
To: Kate; John W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Re: A D N Editorial/Earmarks
Excellent . Thanks I
Sent from tny BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
T Original Message
From: "John Kat2 w < jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Mon, 03 Mar 2008 16:05:24
To: "Beth Leschper" <beth.leschper@alaska.gov>, "Sharon Leighow"
< sharon . leighow@alaska . gov> , <gov. sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc: "Mike Tibbies" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: A D N Editorial/Earmarks
I just forwarded the piece. Thanks for permission to send it. I gave Rosemary the
numbers she wanted but felt that the op-ed itself is a better exposition of your position
than my paraphrase over the, telephone would be.
Sharon and Beth, I tried to reach you by phone. I hope that sharing the op-ed with
Rosemary does not impair the rest of your roll-out plan. However, Rosemary's editorial
seems to be a great means for correcting the record and accurately portraying the
Governor ' s views .
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
<mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org> jwkatz@alaskadc.org. Thank you .
>>> On 3/3/2008 at 3:35 PM, in message <1792533528-1204576422-
cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-672554539-@bxel03.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>,
<gov.sarah@yahoo.com> wrote:
Pis share that Fairbanks op-ed with her. Thanks for covering this.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Original Message
From; "John Katz" <jwkatz@AIjASKADC.org>
Date: Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:28:08
To:"Beth C (GOV) Leschper" <beth.leschper@alaska.gov>, "Sharon W (GOV) Leighow"
<sharon . leighow@alaska . gov>
Cc: "Governor Sarah Palin" <gov . sarah@yahoo - com>
Subject: A D N Editorial /Earmarks
Rosemary Shinohara of the ADN just left me a voice mail asking for certain information
about our earmarks. She was not there when I returned her call.
I will provide the information she wants. But, it also occurred to me that she might
benefit from the perspectives contained in the Governor's proposed op-ed piece to the
Fairbanks News -Miner. I said in my return message that I could provide the specific
information she wanted but that she should contact you to see if there was something more
we could provide*
Please note that my email address has changed, My new email address is
<mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org> jwkatz@alaskadc.org. Thank you .
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Monday, March 03, 2008 11:51 AM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us3
Sent; Sunday, March 02, 2008 4:45 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject; Other
Web mail from: Mr. John Jackson
address: 2207 Vivian Drive Mobile AL 36693
251-661-8980
MESSAGE :
Dear Govenor- I heard about the possibilty of candidate for the presidency John McCain
asking you to join him as his running mate on radio AM (aka: talk show host: Rush L.) .
Sparking my interest, having not really knowledge of your governorship, I visted the state
of Alaska website and read your biography and all that you have and are doing for your
state, and I think you are what this country needs I Please consider vice-presidency if
John McCain asks you to be his running mate! I know that you would have to uproot your
family from your beloved state of Alaska but you would be a breath of fresh air for the
rest of our great country! Having a nature such as yours, the values of which I think you
represent, I believe no one could put a special interest and deter you from making the
right decisions. This is just one email and I hope not the last that you will hear from
others regarding this purpose.- Sincerely, John A. Jackson/ Firefighter City of Mobile,
Alabama
johnajackson58@yahoo.com
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gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Monday, March 03, 2008 11:36 AM
Kate; John W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Re: A D N Editorial/Earmarks
Pis share that Fairbanks op-ed with her. Thanks for covering this
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "John Katz" < jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Moil, 03 Mar 2008 15:28:08
To: "Beth C (GOV) Leschper" <beth. leschper@alaska.gov>, "Sharon W (GOV) Leighow"
<sharon. leighow@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Governor Sarah Palin" <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: A D N Editorial/Earmarks
Rosemary Shinohara of the ADN just left me a voice mail asking for certain information
about our earmarks. She was not there when I returned her call.
I will provide the information she wants. But, it also occurred to me that she might
benefit from the perspectives contained in the Governor's proposed op-ed piece to the
Fairbanks News-Miner. I said in my return message that I could provide the specific
information she wanted but that she should contact you to see if there was something more
we could provide.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
<mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org> jwkatz@alaskadc.org. Thank you .
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gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Monday, March 03, 2008 11:21 AM
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV)
Fw: Denali Commission/Funding
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Mon, 03 Mar 2008 14:56:02
To: "Karen Rehfeld" <:karen.rehfeld@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Jamilia A (GOV) George" <jamilia.george@alaska.gov>, "Allison Nyholm"
<anyholm@ALASKADC . org> , "Governor Sarah Pal in" <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: Denali Commission/Funding
I wanted to make sure that you had seen this. Implicating the State is not fair or
accurate, but I'm not sure how many of these we can respond to.
Alaska Newsreader
Today's news for the Last Frontier
By Terry Carr
Published: March 3rd, 2008 10:15 AM
Last Modified: March 3rd, 2008 10;12 AM
Denali Commission on shaky ground. Sen. Ted Stevens says the commission he created that
has been responsible for pumping tens of millions of dollars into Alaska projects, most of
them rural, faces an uncertain future f according to an
<http://www.alaskajournal.com/stories/030208/hotn_20080302002.shtml> Alaska Journal of
Commerce story. Federal funding cuts and slim contributions from the state are putting it
in jeopardy, he told the paper.
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The commission has about $110 million to spend this year, down from $130 million last year
and $150 million three years ago, the story says. Gov. Sarah Palin has said she backs the
commission but has made no commitments so far, according to co- chair George Cannelos, co-
chair of the commission.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
<mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org> jwkatz@alaskadc.org. Thank you .
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Monday, March 03, 2008 11:16 AM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov , state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 6:43 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin {GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Brad Lindsey
address: 400 Springwood Ct Midland TX 79705
MESSAGE s
With your extensive business experience, especially in Oil and Gas and your great
negotiation skills, I think you would be a great presidential candidate 1 Your views /
ethics / and record stands by it's self. ... You should give it some serious
consideration, I and many others would be behind you.
May God Bless you and your family.
Brad Lindsey
bradOach- tx . com
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@a!aska.gov]
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 1 1 : 1 AM
To: wb1 nh@joimaii.com
Subject: RE: Other
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From : WebMailOgov . state . ak .us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state * ak . us]
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 5:56 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. wayne bennett
address: p.o. box 4 04 jaffrey NH 03452
6035326166
MESSAGE :
Kudos for making the Rush Limbaugh show. The caller had some very
complimentary things to say about you. Also America's hottest governor wow!
wblnh@joimail . com
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Monday, March 03, 2008 11:06 AM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 20 08 6:25 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Gene Jones
address: 25306 Fawn Point court Houston TX 77385
MESSAGE :
Sarah,
John McCain should pick you as his running mate!! You'd be a pleasing complement to the
old guy and would really boost the ticket .
Good luck.
Gene Jones
Houston , Texas
genep j ones@earthlink . net
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Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state .ak.us [mail to : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 6:48 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub j ect : Other
Web mail from: Mr. Joe Fournier
address: 549 Batten Blvd Pensacola FL 32507
850-449-1117
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin,
I'm writing this to find out how I can support you in a bid for the Vice Presidency with
the Republican Party. Since hearing about you on Rush Limbaugh today, I've done a lot of
research on your political views and feel you would make the ticket strong. The fact that
over 80% of Alaska supports you after two years, speaks very well of you.
How can I help you get on the ticket?
Sincerely,
Joe Fournier
Pensacola, FL
j f our@bellsouth . net
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Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Elections
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak ♦ us]
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 7:14 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Elections
Web mail from: Fred Pinnix
address: P. 0. Box 1171 APO, AP OS 96555
MESSAGE :
Govenor Palin,
Please consider accepting the Vice Presidental running mate offer if it is presented
America needs people like you
Thanks ,
Fred
f redpinnix@hotmail . com
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Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent; Thursday, February 28, 2008 11:21 PM
To; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Kevin McCormack
address: 11621 Caenen St. Overland Park KS 66210
913-469-1268
MESSAGE :
I'm a Regan conservative and I just heard on the Rush Llmbaugh show that you* re being
considered as a potential VP candidate for John McCain. I for one would just like to
state that I believe you'd be an excellent candidate, and I most certainly hope that
you're asked and that you'll accept. Perhaps you could persuade our national government
to more fully develop the resource opportunities available in your great state. I also
like that you're a military mom and member of the NRA.
From a retired Navy Reservist and currently serving police officer, I certainly hope to
hear more from you on the national stage.
God bless and good luck. My prayers will be with you and your family regardless of what
the future may bring your way.
Sincerely,
Kevin McCormack
f mrncwr26como@everestkc . net
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Monday, March 03, 2008 10:59 AM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW; Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov.state.ak.us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 11; 31 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject : Other
Web mail from: Mr, Steve Gleason
address: 25 Chantilly St. Grand Island NE 68803
MESSAGE :
Hello Governor Palin,
Rush was certainly correct in how impressive you are with such a great looking family and
how well you sounded on his show yesterday. With a great deal of respect, your whole
family is very good looking and the data in your news articles, particularly education,
was quite relevant and of high interest to me.
All the very best to you and I hope Senator MaCain is wise enough to have your special
influence as his partner in this most significant campaign coming up for our country. Our
national security is number one on my wife, Sheere's and my list of important happenings
for all of us.
Sincerely,
Steve Gleason
Retired Elementary School Principal
Grand Island Public Schools, 35 yrs.
Currently, Supervisor of Student Teachers
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sgxxsg@msn . com
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Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L {GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov * state . ak . us]
Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 5:24 AM
To; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Dean Myles
address: 1141 Cochran Street Aurora IL 60506
630/801-9173
MESSAGE :
Governor Palin;
I've read a lot recently about your being considered as a vice-presidential candidate for
Senator McCain, It's also been a large topic on the talk radio shows, whenthat happens, I
assume you will be too busy to respond to requests. Is it possible to receive an
autographed photo? If it helps save time and money, I could send a self -adressed stamped
envleope as well as a print of your offcial governor's photograph.
Thanks for considering this. God bless you and your family.
dmyles@itasca . com
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Monday, March 03, 2008 10:57 AM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 5:46 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subj ect : Other
Web mail from: Mr. Robert E Eldridge
address: 8364 Plantation Road Macclenny Fii 32063
MESSAGE:
Good Luck with John McCain at Washington, D.C.
We need a new and exciting personality and capacity like yourself to add dept to our
ticket. Hope he chooses you.
4noahsark@nef com . net
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Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov , state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ale . us]
Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 6:09 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: other
Web mail from: Mr. arnold nass
address: 10479 Devils Den Rd. winslow AR 72959
MESSAGE :
Your name was mentioned on Rush. I looked you up on your website. I hope if asked you will
accept John McCains invitation if offered to join his ticket. You are what the party needs
to stop Obama. Obama has to be stop or this is the ruination of this country. Thank You,
Arnold Nass
anass20002001@yahoo.com
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Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us3
Sent: Friday , February 29, 2008 6:09 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr, Andrew Kirkpatrick
address: 1994 Bear Creek Drive Ontario NY 14519
585-726-2858
MESSAGE :
Governor Pal in ,
I have been reading about you being considered as a possible running mate for John
McCain. I did some research and having you on the Republican ticket would sure make me
feel better about voting for Senator McCain.
I will keep my fingers crossed and hope to see you as the next Vice President and in
the future, THE President of the United States!
Your truly,
Andy Kirkpatrick
Akirkker@yahoo . com
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Monday, March 03, 2008 10:53 AM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message*
From : WebMail@gov. state . ak . us [mail to : webMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 8:36 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Jared Sibrava
address: 123 North Roosevelt Avenue Endicott NY 13760
607-760-8730
MESSAGE:
Hi Mrs. Palin,
I just read an article about you possibly running as VP with McCain for president. I
want you to know that I support you 100% I I think you too make a great team and can lead
this country the next 8 years I Good luck and I hope it works out.
Jared
jared. sibrava@lmco.com
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Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@aiaska.gov]
Monday, March 03, 2008 10:50 AM
leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
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Original Message --
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto ; WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Friday , February 29,20 08 9:38AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Jerald Mull
address: 455 West Ellis Avenue Inglewood CA 903 02
310-677-7292
MESSAGE :
Dear Governor Palin- We hope you will consider running for Vice President. We first heard
about you from a caller on Rush Limbaugh's Radio Show yesterday. You come highly
recommended l We need your expertise and conservative views to give balance to the John
McCain Ticket. We hope to hear more about you on the National level. Good luck in whatever
you decide to do. Sincerely, Jerry & Janet Mull <R) , Inglewood, CA
j .mull@sbcglobal.net
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From; Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) fgovernor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 10:40 AM
To: BOO DIDDLE
Subject: RE: Alaska State Fair
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
Prom: BOO DIDDLE [mail to : hardinlandco@yahoo . com]
Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 11:34 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin {GOV sponsored)
Cc : hardinlandco@yahoo . com
Subject: Alaska State Fair
Dear Governor Palin
I just say 'go Sara* i
I do have one request. I am hearing that the Alaska State Fair has some expensive needs
as a result of new codes regarding the Farm Building the state built some years ago. A
building that now finds itself in need of improvements to meet state required codes that
are far beyond what the fair can afford using the traditional means of fund raising. And
I must say, the City of Palmer has not been a very good partner to them in trying to
establish means to generate revenue. The fair decides to try a£ racing weekend summer-
event, a few locals complain (9) and the entire community and the fair loose as permits
are not issued, the fair should have its own zoning area and be exempt from many
ordnance's as you find in other community's that host fairs, for it is hard to operate
such a event under normal zoning plans
The fair provides a place for our youth to gather and gain tons of educational information
in a fun setting, some of the youth based projects at the fair have been fine examples of
money well spent for Alaskans, our Agriculture's highest form of display continues to take
place at the fair, 4 H and other education groups meet and use the facilities often is
what I hear.
If the state does not step up how will the fair meet these costly state ordered demands,
will it be through budget cuts that will minimize or abolish the educational related
programs? This is visible in fairs in other areas of America now, all carnival, no agi I
imagine these programs cost the fair profits, so where will they make the cuts? In non
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profitable areas. One other thing, do you have any idea how many non profits that use the
fair to push their agenda and programs plus generate portions of their operating budgets,
lets see whom I think of.
The Republican Party
The Elks
Alaska Center for the Environment
Shriner ' s
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Scottish Rites
Various Religious Groups and Churches
American Red Cross
Various schools and colleges
Alaska Army Guard
And These I can think of I And the Troopers, Fish and game, darn the list of users seem
overwhelming! Can you think of any more proper beneficiary of public funds than the
Alaska State Fair? Displays our AG, helps numerous Non Profits, huh.
Please help the fair maintain the excellent choices for the public and our youth by
assisting them with these changes, who will really loose if you don't?
Respects
Will Ross
Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page
http://www.yahoo.eom/r/hs
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 10:38 AM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Elections
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 12:53 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject : Elections
Web mail from: Mr. Ron Alford
address: 7944 Milltrace Run Raleigh NC 27615
MESSAGE :
Governor Palin,
Congratulations on your governorship. I enjoyed reading about your accomplishments on the
"Governors" website.
Hope someday you'll consider running for President of the USA.
I'm sure you've heard the rumors about being selected as Senator McCain 's running mate. He
could use some help.
Thanks for serving and contributing so much to the welfare of the people in Alaska and to
others in America.
The best to you and your family l
Ron Alford in Raleigh, NC
ralf ordl3@hotmail . com
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Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Monday, March 03, 2008 10:37 AM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Elections
Original Message*
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov , state . ak .us]
Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 1:49 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject : Elections
Web mail from: Mr. Mahesh Shenai
address: 518 Bristol Lane Birmingham AL 35226
MESSAGE :
Hi Governor Palin,
I am a neurosurgery resident from Birmingham, AL - and also a lifetime Republican. The
past few months have been rather depressing, with the thought of a Clinton or Obama
administration. However, after hearing about you, I think you may be the ray of hope we
need. A candidate that America would love, with impeccable conservative credentials.
I really hope you consider the VP position if offered it. I also hope you will actively
pursue it, and convince Mr. McCain that you can unify our party and country, McCain/Palin
2008! I can already see the bumper stickers.
Thank you,
Mahesh Shenai, M.D.
mbshenai@gmail . com
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@aiaska.gov]
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 10:29 AM
To: JOHN A & PATTY E WiSEL
Subject: RE: Intent Language on Head Start Funding
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From: JOHN A & PATTY E WISEL [mailto:pwisel@gci .net]
Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 3:13 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Intent Language on Head Start Funding
Governor Palin:
Thank you for your letter dated 2/21/08. Your comments are appreciated.
Today I am writing to ask for your support in removing the intent language from the
$600,000 increase in Head Start grants* Please do not make use of these vital funds
contingent on finding matching funds - dollar for dollar. It is not known if matching
funds could be found and by putting this stipulation in - you possibly limit getting those
qualified children off the wait list and into this proven-effective program. Please,
take the intent language out of the Head Start budget increase.
Thank you,
Patty Wisel, Head Start parent
Original Message
From: "Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)" <governor@alaska . gov>
Date: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 11:39 am
Subject: RE: RE: RE: Budget
To: JOHN A & PATTY E WISEL <pwisel@gci .net>
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> Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns,
> opinions, and/or information you have sent are important and
> valuable to
> the Governor. Although she is unable to respond to each and every
> emailherself , your message has been received and is being reviewed
> by the
> appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
> need, suggestion, or comment.
> Original Message
> From: JOHN A & PATTY E WISEL [mailto:pwisel@gci.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 5:02 PM
> To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
> Subject: Re: RE: RE: Budget
> Dear Governor Palin:
> Today, February 19, 2008, I read the Anchorage Daily News article
> entitled, "Preschool funding cut from budget", and was profoundly
> disappointed in the decision made by the House budget subcommittee.
> There is a plan for the use of the $600,000 that you proposed in your
> 2009 budget. There are established Alaska Head Start programs with
> qualified children waiting to start. In fact there are about 1000 of
> these children state-wide, waiting. The needs of these children
> cannotbe met, they cannot go to preschool, because Head Start
> funding is not
> available for many things, including teachers and teacher
> assistants.
> The Alaska Head Start Association Resolution #2008-01 requests a
> $2,000,000 increase in 2009 Head Start funding from the State of
> Alaska, Department of Education and Early Development and a
> $1,000,000 increase
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> for capital funds to address facility, health and safety needs. There
> is a very real need here. These children are not simply attending day
> care. My daughter spends time every day at stations that address
> problem solving/math, vocabulary, writing center, literacy /pre-
> reading, spatial concepts, safety, nutrition, health, social skills
> and other
> areas. These are not activities found in day care. Head Start gets
> children ready to learn - they are ready for kindergarten.
> Research has proven that preschool education, especially for children
> living in poverty, greatly increases their success in life including:
> -46% less grade repetition
> -78%reduction in special education placement
> -29%higher rates of graduation from high school
> -300% increase in college attendance
> -70%fewer arrests
> -21%less use of welfare
> -29% greater rate of employment at age 40
> We must allocate funds to Head Start now. We will see the
> benefits both
> now and in the future. Again, I ask you to please . support AHSA
> Resolution #2008-01 today. Thank you. Patty Wisel, Head Start
> Parent
> Original Message
> From: "Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)" <governor@alaska.gov>
> Date: Monday, February 11, 2008 2:47 pm
> Subject: RE: RE: Budget
> To: JOHN A & PATTY E WISEL <pwisel@gci.net>
> > Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns,
> > opinions, and/or information you have sent are important and
> > valuable to
> > the Governor. Although she is unable to respond to each and
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> every
> > emailherself , your message has been received and is being
> reviewed
> > by the
> > appropriate staff person in this office who can best address
> your
> > need, suggestion, or comment.
> >
> >
> > Original Message
> > From: JOHN A & PATTY E WISEL [mailto:pwisel@gci.net]
> > Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 1:11 PM
> > To: Governor Sarah Palin {GOV sponsored)
> > Subject; Re: RE: Budget
> >
> > Hello Governor Palin:
> > I attended the RefresHER gathering at ChangePoint Church in
> > Anchorage on
> > Friday 2/8/08, and wanted to thank you for your gracious and
> humorous> opening statement via electronic media. Your message
> about your
> > passionfor public service, your husband, family and our fine
> State
> > rang so true
> > to me. Thank you for your words of encouragement.
> >
> > I e-mailed you on 2/8/08 regarding the Head Start budget and I
> > would ask
> > you again - PLEASE support our Alaska Head Start Association
> > Resolution#2008-01 and increase our state-wide funding. I
> > sincerely thank you for
> > all you do and have done for our Alaskan families.
> Respectfully,
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> > PattyWisel
> >
> > Original Message
> > From: "Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)" <governor@alaska.gov>
> > Date: Friday, February 8, 2008 4:23 pm
> > Subject: RE: Budget
> > To: pwisel@gci.net
> >
> > > Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin* The
> concerns, > > opinions, and/or information you have sent are
> important and
> > > valuable to
> > > the Governor. Although she is unable to respond to each and
> > every
> > > emailherself , your message has been received and is being
> > reviewed
> > > by the
> > > appropriate staff person in this office who can best address
> > your
> > > need, suggestion, or comment.
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message
> > > From: WebMail@gov. stats. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
> > > Sent: Friday, February 08, 2008 3:13 PM
> > y To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
> > > Subject: Budget
> > >
> > > Web mail from: Ms. Patty Wisel
> > > address: 1401 E. 10th Ave. #1 Anchorage AK 99501
> > > 248-9774
> > >
> > > MESSAGE:
> > > 2/8/08
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> > > Dear Governor Pal in:
> > >
> > > I am a parent of a Head Start student at Kids' Corps, Inc. in
> > > Anchorage and I wanted to sincerely thank you for your kind
> > > hospitality on 2/4/08
> > > while we were in Juneau. We truly loved visiting the
> Governors
> > > Mansionand meeting with you and your staff. It was fun to see
> > > Piper with you
> > > and realize how much our children love to be near us.
> > >
> > > I am also writing to express my opinion regarding funding for
> > Head
> > > Startprograms in Alaska. I understand that you are working on
> > the
> > > budgetright now and ask you to consider this data:
> > >
> > > 1) Since 2004, Head Start classrooms in 19 Alaska communities have
> > > closed.
> > > 2) Research demonstrates that Head Start prepares children for
> > > kindergarten and sets the stage for a lifetime of educational
> > > achievement, improved health, increased family support and
> decreased> > criminal activity, all of which cuts the states
> budget in the
> > long
> > > run. 3) Head Start will serve over 3500 Alaskan children in
> > 2008.
> > > 4) Even with the large number served, two-thirds of Alaska's
> > > children, living at or below the federal poverty level, are
> not
> > being> served by Head Start .
> > > 5) State funding for Head Start is not even keeping up with
> > > inflation. That means, we, as the mighty and proud state of
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> > > Alaska, are
> > > not supporting the most valuable and precious part of who we
> are
> > - our
> > > children and families.
> > >
> > > The Head Start budget for the state of Alaska has stayed the
> > same or
> > > decreased since 2004 , while the cost of providing services,
> > > maintainingfacilities, compensating and training staff has
> > > increased. We must
> > > allocate funds so our programs can grow and we can continue to
> serve > > those Alaskans who need us most.
> > >
> > > I am asking you to make sure the budget for Head Start FY2009
> is
> > > not a
> > > continuation of the previous five years. We have given Resolution
> > > #2008-01 to Representative Les Gara and we ask for your
> approval
> > > of this
> > > resolution. We thank you for your time, but most importantly
> we
> > thank> you in advance for your support of our children and families.
> > >
> > > Respectfully,
> > > Patty Wisel
> > > 1401 E. 10th Ave., #1
> > > Anchorage, AK 99501
> > > (907) 248-9774
> > >
> > >
> > > pwisel@gci.net
> > >
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From: AARON N MOBLEY [ANMOBLEY@PSEA.NET]
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 5;20 PM
To: Palin; Sarah H (GOV); sean.parnell@alaksa.gov; Kreitzer; Annette E (DOA)
Cc: PSEA Members
Subject: Public Safety
Governor Palin,
I have been a proud Alaska State Trooper for several years now and tell others of the great things
this department has done over the years. I am proud to wear the uniform and work for the State
of Alaska every day. However, I am greatly troubled at how we as Troopers are continually
forced to be paid pennies and nickels for the job that we do, and really troubled about comments
made by Commissioner Kreitzer, that if the Troopers don Hlike their pay and/or jobs then they
should get a different one. These words are very disturbing to say the least 10-15 years ago the
Alaska State Troopers were one of the top paying agencies in the country, and now we don't
even rank.
I was just transferred to Southeast Alaska after living in the Fairbanks area for almost 14 years.
My wife was an elementary school teacher for 12 of those years. She chose to move with me in
hopes of finding a job in a small community of a few thousand people. She gave up her career
for me, the Alaska State Troopers, and the families of the State of Alaska. After arriving here,
she was labeled the Troopers wife and was unable to find a job due to this. After 7 month of
trying to sub and working odd jobs she had to return to Fairbanks, and thank God the Fairbanks
North Star Borough School District let her have her teaching job back, because we used all of
our savings just to keep two household afloat. So you ask yourself, why does this pertain to me
as the Governor or an Alaska State citizen? It is important to you because you are probably going
to lose a highly qualified Trooper to another department because our pay and benefits just don't
compete anymore. I wear the Alaska State Trooper uniform proudly every day and serve the
citizens of this great state with great honor, but if our benefits and pay don't change, I will have
to look at another department that will support my family just as Commissioner Kreitzer stated, I
know that there are many more Troopers that are walking in my same shoes and are facing the
same situations as myself every day.
We as Troopers are not asking for millions, but for a fair contract that will retain and recruit
employees. Thank you for your time.
! Aaron Mobley
! Southeast Alaska
i Klawock
10/29/2009
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From: gov, sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 9:59 AM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Draft Op-Ed/Earmarks
Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon. leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Mon, 03 Mar 2008 09:53:03
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, "Katz, John W (GOV)" <jwkatz@alaskadc.org>
Cc: "Leschper, Beth (GOV)" <beth. leschper@alaska.gov>, "Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)"
<karen.rehfeld@alaska.gov>, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris, perry@alaska.gov>, Michael
Tibbies <michael.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)"
<mike.nizich@alaska.gov>, "Persily, Larry A (GOV)" <lpersily@alaskadc.org>, "Bishop, Samuel
T (GOV) " <sbishop@alaskadc.org>, "PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored) " <sr.parnell@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Draft Op- Ed/Earmarks
I will work on distribution.
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
465-4031 Juneau
269-7450 Anchorage
240-7943 cell
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent; Monday, March 03, 2008 9:42 AM
To: Katz, John W (GOV)
Cc: Leschper, Beth (GOV); Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Michael
t
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Tibbies; Nizich, Michael A (GOV); Leighow, Sharon VI (GOV); Persily, Larry A (GOV); Bishop,
Samuel T (GOV) ; PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Re: Draft Op- Ed /Earmarks
Excellent. Good to go on my end. Thanks I
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:34:40
To : <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc:"Beth Leschper" <beth.leschper@alaska.gov>, "Karen Rehfeld"
<karen.rehfeld@alaska.gov>, "Kris Perry" *kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Michael Tibbies"
<michael. tibbles@alaska.gov>, "M Nizich" <mike .nizich@alaska. gov >, "Sharon Leighow"
<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Larry Persily" <lpersily@ALASKADC,org>, "Sam Bishop"
<sbishop@ALASKADC.org>, "Sean Parnell" <SR_Parnell@gov. state. ak, us >
Subject: Re: Draft Op-Ed/Earmarks
Governor, I added the redline paragraph. Hopefully, this is what you were looking for.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sharon and Beth, once we have a final version, I presume that you can make the changes
necessary for publication elsewhere. Thanks.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
<mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org> jwkatz@alaskadc.org. Thank you .
>» On 3/3/2008 at 12:44 PM, in message <1500353117-1204566138-
cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-2132881644-@bxel03.bisx.prod.on.blackberry> /
<gov.sarah@yahoo.com> wrote:-
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Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:29:03
To : " Governor Sarah Pal in " <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc:"BethC (GOV) Leschper" <beth.leschper@alaska.gov>, "Karen Rehf eld"
<karen.rehfeld@alaska.gov>, "Michael Tibbies" <raichael.tibblesealaska.gov>, "Mike Nizich"
<Mike.Nizich@alaska.gov>,**Sharon W (GOV) Leighow" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Larry
Persily" <lpersily@ALASKADC.org>, "Sam Bishop" <sbishop@ALASKADC.org>, "Sean Parnell"
<sr_j?arnell@gov. state. ak.us>
Subject: Draft Op-Ed/Earmarks
Per your request, T have drafted the op-ed piece below for submission to the Fairbanks
News -Miner.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Monday, March 03, 2008 9:42 AM
Katz; John W (GOV)
Leschper; Beth (GOV); Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Michael Tibbies;
Niztch; Michael A (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Persiiy; Larry A (GOV); Bishop; Samuel
T (GOV); PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored)
Re: Draft Op-Ed/Earmarks
Excellent. Good to go on my end. Thanks!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:34:40
To : <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc:"Beth Leschper" <beth.leschper@alaska.gov>, "Karen. Rehfeld"
<karen.rehfeld@alaska.gov>, "Kris Perry" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Michael Tibbies"
<michael.tibbles@alaska.gov>, »M Nizich" <mike.nizich@alaska.gov>, "Sharon Leighow"
<sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Larry Persiiy" < lpersily@ALASKADC.org>, "Sam Bishop"
<sbishop@ALASKADC.org>, "Sean Parnell" <SR_Parnell@gov. state. ak.us>
Subject: Re: Draft Op-Ed/Earmarks
Governor, I added the redline paragraph. Hopefully, this is what you were looking for
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sharon and Beth, once we have a final version, I presume that you can make the changes
necessary for publication elsewhere. Thanks.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
<mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org> jwkatz@alaskadc.org. Thank you .
>» On 3/3/2008 at 12:44 PM, in message <1500353117-1204566138-
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<gov . sarah@yahoo . com> wrote :
Excellent ! Thank you 1
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Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:29:03
To: "Governor Sarah Palin" <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc:"BethC (GOV) Leschper" <beth.leschper@alaska.gov>, "Karen Rehf eld"
<karen.rehfeld@alaska.gov>, "Michael Tibbies" <michael.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Mike Kizich"
<Mike.Nizich@alaska.gov>, "Sharon W (GOV) l*eighow" <sharon>leighow@alaska,gov>, "Larry
Persily" <lpersily@ALASKADC.org>, "Sam Bishop" <sbishop@ALASKADC.org>, "Sean Parnell"
<sr_parnell@gov . state . ak . us>
Subject; Draft Op-Ed/Earmarks
Per your request, I have drafted the op-ed piece below for submission to the Fairbanks
News -Miner .
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
<mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org> jwkatz@alaskadc.org. Thank you .
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Monday, March 03, 2008 9:12 AM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Friday, February 29,20089:02PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Eric Montgomery
address: 5571 Conestoga Lane Medina OH 44256
3307221529
MESSAGE :
Greetings Govenor,
I have heard wonderful opinions and positive agreements to accomplishments and goals set
and met through the Govener's office both on internet news and "talk radio" and there is a
rumor that Mr. Mcain may offer the Vice Presidency to you. Although , I have more
conservative views on many issues than Mr. Mcain, I was delighted to hear that
consideration of offering the running mate position to you and would like to let you know
there are several people that I know that were very excited about the prospect and would
like to assure you of our vote. Ohio is in desperate need of leadership. Thank you for
your time and hopefully you would accept the offer if it is officially made.
Eric Montgomery.
ecmdoyoucopy@yahoo . com
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Monday, March 03, 2008 9:07 AM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From : webMai l@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2008 11:04 AM
Tot Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. R.J. Willey
address: 1529 buckland ave. fremont OH 43420
419-307-6675
MESSAGE:
Dear Sarah,
I have been reading up on your career recently, due to the rumors of you possibly
being Senator McCains Presidential running mate. Even though I am from Ohio, If John picks
you as his running mate You both will have my vote.
You have done a great job with your state and I find your values and opinions on
issues to be forthright and with conviction. .
Keep fighting the good fight Sarah, and Semper Fi I I
Thank you,
PRA GSP01 0012916
R.J. Willey
r j ©baumannautogroup . com
PRA GSP01 0012917
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Monday, March 03, 2008 8:56 AM
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Fw: Earmarks
Larry has great advice here - we're soooo missing the boat on communicating good messages
to Alaskans thru the press .
You know who I appreciate trying to help on this? and I hope you can appreciate this
also: Ivy's doing an awesome job calling reporters on the carpet and diplomatically giving
them the truth... Her efforts have been 100-percent successf ul and it's why I encouraged
bringing her into the fold more closely with Communications. Privileged or Personal Material Reds
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
Prom: "Larry Persily" <lpersily@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:34:33
To : <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: Re: Earmarks
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
>>> <gov, sarah@yahoo.com> 03/03/08 11:34 AM >>>
Amen, very good. We need more help on this. Thank you Larry I
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
PRA GSP01 0012918
From: "Larry Persily" <lpersily@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:27:45
To ; <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Sub j ect : Re : Earmarks
Governor ,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Larry
>» <gov.sarah@yahoo.com> 03/02/08 8:03 PM >>>
Fairbanks Newsminer is mischaracterizing our position and statements on
earmarks - today's editorial is so off base that we need to submit a
letter to the ed, or an op-ed, along the lines of our Carl Marrs
response. None of us have said earmarks are what these editors claim
we We suggested.
John- would you rewrite the Marrs response for the Newsminer?
Here we're trying to assist and "obey" Young and Stevens re: laying off
PRA GSP01 0012919
earmark requests (for their own good too), and they're letting our
efforts bite us in the butt. I spoke with Lisa about this yest at the
Iditarod start, thanked her for her understanding of where we are on
this, and had a good conversation with her saying she knows we're trying
to do the right thing on this. We'll have lunch in two weeks When she's
back up.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0012920
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Monday, March 03, 2008 8:50 AM
Iat64n@gci.net
RE: Other
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message-
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak '. us]
Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2008 6:16 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject : Other
Web mail from: Ms. Laura LeMieux
address: P.O. Box 60489 Fairbanks AK 99706
488-8056
MESSAGE :
Just read article in News Miner, voted bills, and want you to know this is one old lady
that is still glad she voted for you, keep up the good work,
lat64n@gci.net
PRA GSP01 0012921
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) {governor@alaska,gov]
Monday, March 03, 2008 8:49 AM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: General Administration
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mai lto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2008 6:57 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: General^ Administration
Web mail from: Ms. Renee Maguire
address: 185 Indigo Drive Dyer IN 46311
2193228115
MESSAGE:
Governor, would you consider running as the Vice President to Senator John McCain?
I really dou'L expect you to truly answer the question, but I've recently heard your name
mentioned on different occasions .
Best regards from Indiana,
Renee Maguire
cavs4maguires@yahoo. com
PRA GSP01 0012922
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Monday, March 03, 2008 8:45 AM
Katz; John W (GOV)
Leschper; Beth (GOV); Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV); Michael Tibbies; Nizich; Michael A (GOV);
Letghow; Sharon W (GOV); Persily; Larry A (GOV); Bishop; Samuel T (GOV); PARNELL; S
(GOV sponsored); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Re: Draft Op-Ed/Earmarks
Excellent ! Thank you !
Privileged or Personal Mate
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message'
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:29:03
To: "Governor Sarah Palin" <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Cc:"Beth C (GOV) Leschper" <beth. leschper@alaska.gov>, "Karen Rehfeld"
<karen.rehfeld@alaska.gov>, "Michael Tibbies" <michael.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Mike Nizich"
<Mike.Nizich@alaska,gov>, "Sharon W (GOV) Leighow" <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>, "Larry
Persily" <lpersily@ALASKADC.org>, "Sam Bishop" <sbishop@ALASKADC.org>, "Sean Parnell"
<sr_j?arnell@gov. state . ak . us>
Subject: Draft Op- Ed/Earmarks
Per your request, I have drafted the op-ed piece below for submission to the Fairbanks
News -Miner.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
PRA GSP01 0012924
Privileged or Personal MateriafRedacted
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
<mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org> jwkatz@alaskadc.org. Thank you .
PRA GSP01 0012925
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Monday, March 03, 2008 7:54 AM
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV)
Nizich; Michael A (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper, Beth (GOV); Kelly; Russell T
(GOV); Rehfeld; Karen J (GOV)
Fw: Earmarks
Good advice from Larry.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Larry Persily" <lpersily@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:27:45
To : <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject : Re : Earmarks
Governor,
Larry
>>> <gov . sarah@yahoo . com> 03/02/08 8:03 PM >»
1
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Fairbanks Newsminer is mischaracterizing our position and statements on
earmarks - today's editorial is so off base that we need to submit a
letter to the ed, or an op-ed, along the lines of our Carl Marrs
response. None of us have said earmarks are what these editors claim
we've suggested.
John- would you rewrite the Marrs response for the Newsminer?
Here we're trying to assist and "obey" Young and Stevens re: laying off
earmark requests {for their own good too), and they're letting our
efforts bite us in the butt. I spoke with Lisa about this yest at the
Iditarod start, thanked her for her understanding of where we are on
this, and had a good conversation with her saying she knows we're trying
to do the right thing on this. We'll have lunch in two weeks when she's
back up.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0012927
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From: John Katz [jwkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 8:29 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin
Cc: Beth C (GOV) Leschper; Karen Rehfeld; Michael Tibbies; Mike Nizich; Sharon W (GOV) Leighow;
Larry Persily; Sam Bishop; Sean Parnell
Subject: Draft Op-Ed/Earmarks
Per your request, I have drafted the op-ed piece below for submission to the
Fairbanks News- Miner.
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
8/28/2009
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8/28/2009
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
jwkatz@alaskadc.org . Thank you .
8/28/2009
PRA GSP01 0012930
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Unknown
From: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN==MATIBBLES]
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 2:27 PM
To: Sarah Palin
Subject: misc issues
Governor,
The Senate Finance Committee rolled out their supplemental budget (Fiscal Year 2008 additions) today. They
included $51 million from last year's vetoed projects. I strongly recommended against this to the House and
Senate co-chairs. The Senate did not really care about our position but we may have made some progress with
the House. We will see. The other big ticket item in the bill is a $2.6 Billion deposit into the CBR and they
intended to include an additional $1 Billion into the statutory budget reserve.
The school funding bill was up today on the Senate Floor. The Senate minority offered an amendment to
increase the base student allocation from $100 to your $200 number. There were 5 votes in favor. I am still
having a hard believing that Bettye Davis, Hollis French and others would vote against the amendment. Politics!
I heard that Jim Clark will plead guilty tomorrow for his actions in getting VECO to pay for campaign activities.
We will not be able to get a statement from McCain today in support of the gas pipeline. I am expecting a call in
the next day or two to get it worked out. Nick felt it was a product of staff not McCain but that it should be
relatively easy to get something worked up in a day or two.
A new cost estimate of the Anchorage hatchery came in today at a significantly higher amount. I spoke with
Denby this morning and we are looking at options. As we talked last week, I was planning on finalizing a bill
today to allow the financing of both projects to go forward but ! will not hold off a few days until we get this sorted
out.
Mike
8/25/2009
PRA GSP01 0012931
Page 1 of 1
Unknown
From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=RRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOW]
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 2:57 PM
To: Hanrahan; Jo Ellen (GOV); Kate; John W (GOV)
Cc: 'Sarah Palin 1
Subject: op ed
3o Ellen, John
This is the final draft of the Governor's op ed. Please send me your approval - or any chances you
may have.
Thank you
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
8/25/2009
PRA GSP01 0012932
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Unknown
From: John Kate [jwkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 1 1:28 AM
To: Beth C (GOV) Leschper; Sharon W (GOV) Leighow
Cc: Governor Sarah Palin
Subject: A D N Editorial/Earmarks
Rosemary Shinohara of the ADN just left me a voice mail asking for certain
information about our earmarks. She was not there when I returned her call.
I will provide the information she wants. But, it also occurred to me that she might
benefit from the perspectives contained in the Governor's proposed op-ed piece to
the Fairbanks News-Miner. I said in my return message that I could provide the
specific information she wanted but that she should contact you to see if there was
something more we could provide.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
jwkat2@alaskadc.org . Thank you .
8/31/2009
PRA GSP01 0012933
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Monday, March 03, 2008 3:08 PM
Sarah Pa!in
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Scheduling Request -Tuesday., 03.04.08
Governor - Dr. Larry Stinson will be in JNU tomorrow, Tuesday, 03.04.08 and would like a
brief meeting - as recommended by Anna - with you to discuss CON - CS HB 337. You do have
some time after the Press Conference - 3:00 p.m. Thanks, Janice
PRA GSP01 0012934
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOWJ
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 2:57 PM
To: Hanrahan; Jo Ellen (GOV); Katz; John W (GOV)
Cc: 'Sarah Palin*
Subject: op ed
Jo Ellen, John
This is the final draft of the Governor's op ed. Please send me your approval - or any chances you
may have.
Thank you
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 3uneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
8/26/2009
PRA GSP01 0012935
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From: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) [/0=S0A/0U=F1RST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=MAT!BBLES]
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 2:27 PM
To: Sarah Palin
Subject: misc issues
Governor,
The Senate Finance Committee rolled out their supplemental budget (Fiscal Year 2008 additions) today. They
included $51 million from last year's vetoed projects. I strongly recommended against this to the House and
Senate co-chairs. The Senate did not really care about our position but we may have made some progress with
the House. We will see. The other big ticket item in the bill is a $2.6 Billion deposit into the CBR and they
intended to include an additional $1 Billion into the statutory budget reserve.
The school funding bill was up today on the Senate Floor. The Senate minority offered an amendment to
increase the base student allocation from $100 to your $200 number. There were 5 votes in favor. I am still
having a hard believing that Bettye Davis, Hollis French and others would vote against the amendment. Politics!
/ heard that Jim Clark will plead guilty tomorrow for his actions in getting VECO to pay for campaign activities.
We will not be able to get a statement from McGain today in support of the gas pipeline. I am expecting a call in
the next day or two to get it worked out. Nick felt it was a product of staff not McCain but that it should be
relatively easy to get something worked up in a day or two.
A new cost estimate of the Anchorage hatchery came in today at a significantly higher amount. I spoke with
Denby this morning and we are looking at options. As we talked last week, I was planning on finalizing a bill
today to allow the financing of both projects to go forward but I will not hold off a few days until we get this sorted
out.
Mike
A fl T Tl T.lT" *V-fl 1 "^Wll-^
8/26/2009
PRA GSP01 0012936
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Unknown
From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPlENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOW|
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 4:50 PM
To: 'Sarah Paiin'; Leschper; Beth (GOV); l fek9wnr@yahoo.com'; Balash; Joseph R (GOV); Perry;
Kristina Y (GOV)
Subject: Jim Clark pleads guilty
Former Murkowski chief of staff pleads guilty to corruption charges
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Jim Clark, the former chief of staff to Gov. Frank Murkowski, has pleaded
guilty to a single count of conspiracy.
The charges stem from an ongoing federal investigation into public corruption of Alaska politicians.
Specifically, the plea agreement indicates that Clark committed mail and wire fraud in order to
advance a "scheme" in which VECO Corp. would eventually pay more than $68,000 in expenses
relating to Gov. Murkowski's re-election campaign.
The charges go on to say that the scheme was hatched so that the public would "be deceived and
the payments would not be disclosed, as required by law."
The charges stem from the 2006 Petroleum Profits Tax debate In the state Legislature. Two former
state lawmakers, Pete Kott and Vic Kohring, have already been found guilty of corruption-related
charges stemming from the PPT 20/20 debate.
This is a breaking news story. Return to KTUU.com for updates to this story as they become
available.
.^Jfl^attch the Channel 2 Nevys evening brpMcasts for the
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 3uneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
8/26/2009
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From: Mason, Janice L (GOV) I/O=S0A/0U-FlRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 4:00 PM
To: govpalin@alaska.90v
Subject: FY! - Email - Oil Spill
Original Message
From: WebMail@gov. state. ak. us I mailto:WebMail@aov.state.ak. us ]
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 9:57 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject : Legal_and__lawsuits
Web mail from: Jim Kallander
address: PO Box 2272 Cordova AK 99574
424-7603
MESSAGE :
Governor Palin,
I just want to thankyou for showing up at the press conference for the supreme
court hearing on the oil spill. Lots of Cordovans worked hard to put this together
and your support means a lot to us.
Jim Kallander
jkall@ak.net
8/26/2009
PRA GSP01 0012938
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 2:47 PM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: Sam's Club is Corporate Chair of Center for Women's Business Research Symposium on
Businesses Owned by Women of Color
From: CfWBR Info [mailto:info@cfwbr.org]
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 12:00 PM
To: CfWBR Info
Subject: NR: Sam's Club is Corporate Chair of Center for Women's Business Research Symposium on
Businesses Owned by Women of Color
! X
i ..... .
Release date: March 4, 2008
Sam's Club is Corporate Chair of
Center for Women's Business Research
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PRA GSP01 0012939
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Symposium on Businesses Owned by Women of Color
Washington, DC - Sam's Club is the premier sponsor and corporate chair of the Center for Women's
Business Research symposium, Research to Roadmap: Accelerating the Growth of Businesses
Owned by Women of Color. The program will focus on the results of first-of-its kind research seeking to
answer how and why the world is different for women of color business owners.
The symposium, to be held May 6 th and 7 th in Washington, DC, will present the findings of three years
of research to identify obstacles to business growth faced by women business owners who are African- .
American, Latina, Asian or other ethnicities. The research will provide a roadmap for overcoming
obstacles at the personal, community, and national levels.
Leading the discussion of what the results mean for corporate marketing, supplier diversity and internal
leadership will be Sam's Club's executive vice president for merchandising, Greg Spragg, who is the
keynote speaker at the May 7 th luncheon.
Wachovia is the Visionary sponsor for the symposium and will also host a session.
Three outstanding women business owners are symposium co-chairs: Dr. Faye E. Coleman, president
& CEO of Westover Consultants, Inc. located in Bethesda, Maryland; Maria de Lourdes Sobrino,
founder & CEO of Lulu's Dessert Corporation of Anaheim, California; and Joyce Takiguchi, co-founder
and president of Comstar International, Inc. in College Point, New York.
"Never before in our nation has the public spotlight been directed so intensely on the issues of race and
gender," said Margaret A, Smith, chair, Center for Women's Business Research. "Our symposium will
deepen the exploration of the intersection of race and gender by adding the dimension of
entrepreneurship. We are very excited about bringing new insights to those who can use this
knowledge to create more opportunities for women business owners of color."
Calls to action based on study results and interactive discussions will be part of the symposium.
Corporate and government decision-makers, educators, and non-profit leaders will be challenged to
establish programs and undertake initiatives that will create greater opportunities for women business
owners.
The first release of the Center's 2008 updated estimates of the current number of businesses owned by
women of color will take place at the symposium. Wells Fargo is the exclusive sponsor of the new
analysis that also includes estimates of the revenues and employment figures for these firms.
The symposium will bring together the women business owners who participated in the research, other
leading women business owners, non-profit leaders, policy makers, corporate marketing and diversity
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PRA GSP01 0012940
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executives, as well as academic scholars and media.
For information about how to participate in the symposium, contact Leslie Figueroa at
lfigueroa@womensbusinessresearch,orq . To register: www.cfwbr.orQ/reaister .
The research on Accelerating the Growth and Success of Businesses Owned by Women of Color has
been funded by a prestigious consortium of corporate and association sponsors. In 2008, the corporate
sponsors are: Sam's Club; Wachovia; Wells Fargo; Verizon; OPEN from American Express; Time
Warner; UPS Capital, MasterCard; American Airlines; Ernst & Young; United States Postal Service
(USPS); and PepsiCo.
Leading women business owner organizations and other non-profit organizations have recognized the
importance of this research to the women's entrepreneurship community and have taken a sponsorship
position. They are: the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO); National Women's
Business Council (NWBC); Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP); Women's Business Enterprise
National Council (WBENC); Women Presidents' Organization (WPO); and Women's Leadership
Exchange (WLE).
Enterprising Women and We USA are the media sponsors for the symposium.
About the Center for Women's Business Research
The Center for Women's Business Research provides data-driven knowledge that advances the economic, social, and political
impact of women business owners and their enterprises. We do this by setting the national agenda; creating insight on the
status and achievements of women business owners; altering perceptions about the economic viability and progress of
women : owned enterprises, and driving awareness of the economic and social impact of this vital business sector. For more
information, visit www.womensbusinessresearch.org .
10/29/2009
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3/4 - Straight Talk on Trade
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 10:19 AM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: Weekly: Straight Talk on Trade
From; membership@uschamber.com [mailto:membership@uschamber.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 10:15 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palfn (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Weekly: Straight Talk on Trade
View this online.
March 4, 2008
\
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Straight Talk on Trade
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Lefs have some straight talk on trade. What do Americans say they want
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level playing field. Are we achieving those goals?
Join the conversation .
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 10:20 AM
To: Spencer; Kari L (GOV)
Cc: Wilken; Jessica M (GOV); Provost; Kathryn T (GOV)
Subject; FW: SB224 - take out appropriaton of $8,900,000 to DNR for the South Denali Access Road Design
and Construction Project
From: judith anderegg [mailto:comoxjd@gci.net]
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 10:06 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palm (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Fwd: SB224 - take out appropriaton of $8,900,000 to DNR for the South Denali Access Road
Design and Construction Project
Governor Palin -
We know that this is not an issue that has come to you yet, but we wanted to forward our
concerns to you because whether or not this appropriation goes through the development of the
visitor center for Denali State Park is in the planning stages and needs careful planning and
development. We have been involved in efforts regarding developing a visitor center for Denali
State Park for about twenty years. We support developing the park so that residents, visitors and
tourists may all enjoy the wilderness experience. We do not support a piecemeal approach which
we fear will lead to the eventual destruction of more wilderness.
Thank you for hearing our concerns,
Judith Anderegg and David Pelto
Begin forwarded message:
From: Judith anderegg < comoxid@Qci. net >
Date: March 4, 2008 9:59:49 AM AKST
To: Senator Lvda Green(@legis.state,ak.us . Senator Johnny Ellis@leais.state.ak.us .
Senator Lvman Hoffman(@leois.state.ak.us . Senator Bert Stedman@leais.state.ak.us . "Sen. Charlie Huggins"
< Senator Charlie Huaains@fecHs.state.ak,u$> Senator Kim Elton@leais.state._ak,us .
Senator Donald Qlsonfg)leais. state. ak.us. Senator Joe Thomas@leais.state.ak.us.
Senator Fred Dvson@leqis.state.ak.us
Cc: "Rep. Stoltze" < Rep Bill Stolt2e@leai$,state.ak.us >. Representative Gatto
< Reo Carl Gatto@leqis.state,ak.us >. Representative Neuman <Rep Mark Neuman(3>leais.state.ak.us >,
Representative Harris <Rep John Harris@lecris.state.ak.us >. Representative Keller
<Reo Wes Keller@legis.state.ak.us >
Subject: SB224 - take out appropriaton of $8,900,000 to DNR for the South Denali Access Road Design and
Construction Project
Please remove the appropriation of $8,900,000 from "2008 transportation project fund"
in SB 224 to DNR for the South Denali Access Road design and construction project.
We know that the road is supposed to be a part of the development for the South Denali Visitor
Center, but since there is no ftmding yet to build, staff, or maintain the proposed visitor center,
the planning and construction of a road would be premature. It is our understanding that the
proposed road if built now would simply deadend on Curry Ridge. The Ridge and all the
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surrounding wilderness would be accessible to motorized traffic and vulnerable to destruction. Without
a visitor center and the attending park ranger staff presence that will come with such a facility, State
Parks does not have the staff or finding to protect and manage a wilderness area at the end of a road.
We are Mat-Su Bourough residents. We live in the Butte and we also have a cabin up near
the proposed project. We have witnessed the physical destruction and constant mayhem that
arises when there is an unmanaged road that gives unfettered access to ATVs to the
wilderness - read that Jim Creek Road. (If you are unaware of Jim Creek/Knik River
problems - please consult any Mat-Su legislator or the State Troopers or DNR.) We enjoy the
peace and quiet of the wilderness up near the proposed visitor center. We understand and
support the need for a visitor center for Denali State Park to give people access to the park,
but we do not support building this development on a piecemeal basis. If any of you were to fly
over the area which encompasses the park, you would afready see the physical destruction of
vast amounts of acreage that ATVs have access to - simply by driving off the Parks Highway
onto the tundra.
If South Denali is to be developed it needs to be done right. The road should be part of the
total construction project not a separate, initial effort. If the State wants to begin to fund the
South Denali project, but not fund the entire project we suggest that the state do the following:
1. purchase Parks Highway inholdings within one mile of the proposed access road and work
with the Mat-Su Borough to develop regulations for the area.
2. fund DNR staff to work with the Mat-Su Borough to develop land use regulations for the actual proposed site and
surrounding area before any actual project construction begins
3. fund DNR staff to work with appropriate governmental officials (both on federal and state
level) to work out plans for how the entire project will be designed and built and then staffed,
maintained, and operated. For instance, we have heard that the state's annual share for
running the facility will be $500,000. Has anybody sat down and figured how this will be paid
every year, let alone build the facility?
Again, please remove the appropriation of $8,900,000 from "2008 transportation project fund"
in SB 224 to DNR for the South Denali Access Road design and construction project.
Thank you for this opportunity to comment,
Judith Anderegg and David Pelto
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From: ZACHARY OSBORN [2COSBORN@PSEA.NET]
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 8:58 PM
To: Palm; Sarah H (GOV); Parnell; Sean R (GOV); Kreitzer; Annette E (DOA)
Subject: Concerns of a young state employee
Govenor Palin, LT. Govenor Parnell, Commissioner Kreitzer:
Let me preface this correspondence by thanking you for taking the time to read this email outlining
some of my concerns regarding the state of affairs affecting myself and other law enforcement officers
throughout the State system.
¥
My name is Zachary Osborn, and I work as an Airport Police & Fire Officer at Fairbanks
International. I have been employed for about two and a half years in this capacity. I was initially hired
with three other recruits in 2005. Once my hiring cycle was complete, my department no longer had any
vacancies due to successful hiring processes throughout 2004 and 2005. In total, spring of 2004- spring
of 2006 yielded a total of 12 new hires for the airport. Of those 12 hired, only myself and Officer
Dickerson, who is currently on military deployment overseas, are the only two who have not resigned or
been terminated. Expressed in other terms, the retention rate for new hires at Fairbanks Airport from 2004
to 2008 is a shockingly dismal 17%! As of today, 65% of the Officers at this department have less than
two years of experience, and less than 25% of Officers have three or more years of service. Currently
40% of the command staff (Sergeants and Lieutenant) is eligible for retirement
The inability of my department to effectively recruit and retain quality employees has reached
epidemic proportions. With the inception of Tier IV retirement benefits and continued sub-par wages,
there is no reason to think that the current several-year trend will change. The job of any state police
officer presents numerous challenges individually, and to one's family- as many Troopers and APFOs
have outlined in their letters to you. The difficulty in recruitment and retention of Airport Police & Fire
Officers is compounded by the necessity that a recruit receive full state police certification, fire-fighting
certification, aircraft rescue certification and EMS certification- all the while being paid a full range below
Trooper recruits. As you have been informed by many Troopers, their wage is still too low to attract
worthwhile, long-term employees.
I understand that the State desires to be fiscally responsible and control spending lest we be
unprepared for lean times that may come. Nevertheless, a true need exists within our growing economy
and burgeoning communities for the best and brightest to stand ready to answer when and where
problems and emergencies arise. The State cannot afford to allow law enforcement agencies to continue
their downward slide. Action must be taken to increase the appeal of State police jobs to encourage those
who are capable and willing to accept the challenges these tasking jobs require to join the ranks and
remain for years to come. I hope that it is understood that we are not seeking government largess, but
merely competitive wages and benefits commensurate with the work and challenges we deal with on a
daily basis.
Please prioritize the needs of those who are tasked with protecting the citizens of Alaska so that
our ability to provide first-rate service to those under our charge never diminishes.
Sincerely,
Zachary Osborn
Fairbanks Airport Police & Fire
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I agree - Karen
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tuesday, March 04, 2008 4:55 AM
Katz; John W (GOV); Rehfeid; Karen J (GOV)
George; Jamilia A (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Nyholm; Allison J (GOV)
Re: Denali Commission/Funding
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Tue, 04 Mar 2008 08:11:15
To: "Karen J (GOV) Rehfeid" <karen.rehfeld@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Jamilia A (GOV) George" <jamilia.george@alaska.gov>, "Michael A (GOV) Tibbies"
<mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Allison Nyholm" <anyholm@ALASKADC,org>, "ExternalEmailgsp"
<gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject : RE: Denali Commission/Funding
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
<mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org> jwkatz@alaskadc.org. Thank you .
>>> On 3/3/2008 at 8:03 PM, in message
<77CCEB7FC74B6E46A753ElA17CFC5CDA9159FF@SOAJNUMSG03.soa.alaska.gov>, "Rehfeid, Karen J
(GOV) " <karen.rehfeld@alaska.gov> wrote:
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The State of Alaska contributes a significant amount of funding to rural Alaska in areas
funded by the Denali Commission on an annual basis. What we have not done a good job of
is connecting state resources with those of the Denali Commission. As the governor's co-
chair designee, I have been trying to figure out how best to accomplish that in terms of
conflicting budget cycles and processes.
Absent a direct appropriation of state GF for Denali Commission projects, there will
continue to be criticism that we are not "partnering" with the commission. DCCED has been
recommending that we take a pretty strong stand on rural policy issues and drive the
discussion with the commission. I continue to say we are making progress and believe that
we are.
I also know that George intends to work with the legislature to add funds to the state
budget - don't know what that looks like yet and I have asked him to let me know what he
is advocating for - KJR
**************************************
Karen J, Rehfeld, Director
Office of Management & Budget
465-3568
karen. rehf eld@alaska . gov <mailto:karen.rehfeld@alaska.gov>
From: John Katz [mailto:jwkatz@ALASKADC.org]
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 10:56 AM
To: Rehfeld, Karen J (GOV)
Cc: George, Jamilia A (GOV); Nyholm, Allison J (GOV); ExternalEmailgsp
Subj ect : Denali Commission/Funding
I wanted to make sure that you had seen this. Implicating the State is not fair or
accurate, but I'm not sure how many of these we can respond to.
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Alaska Newsreader
Today's news for the Last Frontier
By Terry Carr
Published: March 3rd, 2008 10:15 AM
Last Modified: March 3rd, 2008 10:19 AM
Denali Commission on shaky ground. Sen. Ted Stevens says the commission he created that
has been responsible for pumping tens of millions of dollars into Alaska projects/ most of
them rural, faces an uncertain future, according to an
<http://www.alaskajournal.com/stories/030208/hom__20080302002.shtml> Alaska Journal of
Commerce story* Federal funding cuts and slim contributions from the state are putting it
in jeopardy, he told the paper.
The commission has about $110 million to spend this year, down from $130 million last year
and $150 million three years ago, the story says. Gov. Sarah Palin has said she backs the
commission but has made no commitments so far, according to co-chair George Cannelos, co-
chair of the commission.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
<mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org> jwkatz@alaskadc.org. Thank you .
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Subject:
Thank you!
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tuesday, March 04, 2008 4:54 AM
Kate; John W (GOV); Hanrahan; Jo Ellen (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Re: op ed
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "John Katz" <jwkatz@ALASKADC.org>
Date: Tue, 04 Mar 2008 08:01:59
To: "Jo Ellen (GOV) Hanrahan" <jo.ellen.hanrahan@alaska.gov>, "Sharon W (GOV) Leighow"
<sharon. leighow@alaska.gov>
Cc: "Sarah Palin" <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: op ed
It may be too late, but here are a couple of comments
Thanks for the chance to review.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
<mailto:jwkatz@alaskadc.org> jwkatz@alaskadc.org. Thank you .
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>>> On 3/3/2008 at 6:57 PM, in message <41AD1B17A04BD8448ABBB348230CC93D5FD138
©SOAANCMSG04 . soa.alaska.gov>, "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) " <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov> wrote:
Jo Ellen, John
This is the final draft of the Governor's op ed. Please send me your approval - or any
chances you may have .
Thank you
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 12:58 PM
To: Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Frank Bailey; Ivy personal; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Rutherford; Marty K
(DNR)
Subject: Re: Delayed
Tom: an aside- but surely Clark's plea vindicates us with oil/gas efforts? We inherited
such a clustered up tainted, corrupt mess. It's such a gross thing to consider that this
recent revelation is probably just the tip of the ice berg re: Clark and Murky' s
activities. I just read a list of Murky' s campaign fundraisers/treasurers... The list
itself tells such a story.
The list speaks to other tainted issues like CON, fisheries and ethics reform efforts and
why we feel we're beating our heads against the wall some days. It also makes one even
more curious about the motivation of some of the Mukry hanger-on-ers in Juneau. . ♦ many
whom I still don't know well enough to be able to trust.
Just thinking out loud - and sharing with you how much I appreciate all of you and your
kick butt work for Alaska! ! !
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From; "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 04 Mar 2008 12:42:41
To:gov. oarah@yahoo.com, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)" <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies,
Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Subj ect : Re : Delayed
We have scheduled a break in the remand hearing from 11:30 to 2:00 tomorrow. Marty and I
can both tie in from your Anchorage conf room. I will be glad to make a statement. Safe
travels. Tom
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Mar 04 11:39:15 2008
Subj ect : Re : Delayed
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Tom: tomorrow?
And great article about first step of PTU rehearing... I am so confident this will go
well, driven by wisdom and protection of AK's future. Thank you
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR) " <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:07:11
To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)"
<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Subj ect : Re : Delayed
I can get an hour at noon. Can marty and I help?
Original Message
From: Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Sent: Tue Mar 04 11:05:08 2008
Subj ect : Re : Delayed
We could do noon tomorrow here in Anchoprage, which was one of the options offerred by
Governor I
Original Message
From: Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
To: Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)
Sent: Tue Mar 04 10:55:00 2008
Subj ect : Fw : Delayed
Any ideas? You and I could do noon today or tomorrow by video,
Original Message
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From: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Leighaw, Sharon W (GOV); Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Frank Bailey <ftb907
©yahoo. com>; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Todd <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Mar 04 10:49:07 2008
Subject: RE: Delayed
Governor ,
DNR folks are tied up in the Pt Thomson hearing. I was thinking that we could
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Mike
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
<mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com <mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com> > ]
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 10:44 AM
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Frank Bailey;
Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) ; Todd; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Subject: Delayed
I'm delayed again in Seattle - the coonecting tit's already gone. Won't get in til 8
tonight, via milk run. Checking on other options, perhaps flying to Anchorage instead of
waiting here til 3pm to try to get a seat on that next Juneau fit.
Pis announce Steve anyway today. Have him say a few words after an intro by any DNR
folks who may be available? If no one's around then wait til tomorrow, tho I hate for
press to know I was out of town for a day and couldnt get back in time for scheduled
Juneau committments.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tuesday, March 04, 2008 12:45 PM
Meghan Stapleton
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Re: SPEECH RE: CLARK CORRUPTION
Oh, excellent. Let me work on this just a tweak, and I will be making a statement about
this tomorrow before announcing in our press availability that we've finally got an Energy
Coordinator coming on board.
This is excellent. It's pretty gross to know that there are still Clark/Murkowski
apologists around the capitol - it's hard to know who to trust amongst the hanger-on-ers
down there... and in Anchorage, and in the media. Clark's corruption plea should -you'd
think - hush some of the awful criticism so many of us hear re; oil and gas,.. We
inherited a clustered up, tainted mess and it's no wonder it's taken "so long" to undo
some of this .
I'm stuck in Seattle so can't do today's scheduled press conf, but tomorrow works.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: Meghan Stapleton <[P nyilenftd nr Persnnal Matel com>
Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 07:38:41
To : <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc : <kris . perry@alaska . gov> , <sharon. leighow@alaska . gov>
Subject: SPEECH RE: CLARK CORRUPTION
Governor,
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Here is a speech that I wrote as an Alaskan in just the last thirty minutes. I am fuming
and no doubt Alaskans are, but again, they are probably going through the same emotions as
last spring.
I would be happy to talk with you, if you need an ear.
Warm regards,
Meghan
301-7120
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 12:29 PM
To: Kelly; Russell T (GOV)
Cc: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: briefing
Thanks Russ- I'll go over all this now, and I appreciate your info
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-Original Message
From; "Kelly, Russell T (GOV)" <russ.kelly@alaska.gov>
Date; Tue, 04 Mar 2008 09:43:28
To: Sarah Palin <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Cc: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>, "Leschper, Beth (GOV)"
<beth. leschper@alaska.gov>, "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) " <sharon.leighow@alaska.gov>
Subject: briefing
I understand you are running to make a connection, so here is what we have for now.
Sen. Cowdery returned to Juneau yesterday and there is some speculation that it's because
the Senate Majority needs him for a few close votes.
ABORTION: Rep. Coghill's bill on parental consent <HB 364) moved out of House Judiciary
on Priday...af ter 6 hours of public testimony and debate. It now moves to Finance. Rep.
Coghill and his staff are aware that you support their efforts.
EDUCATION: We had hoped the legislature would adopt our education plan and that there was
funding available for the plan BUT, there are good aspects of the bill that passed the
Senate yesterday. The bill increases the base student allocation by $100 for each of the
next three years, boosts funding for students with intensive needs, provides more money
for high-cost school districts, protects districts with declining enrollment and adjusts
state reimbursements for transportation costs. I expect we will hear more from school
districts on that.
Sen. Therriault made a statement on the Senate floor yesterday during debate on an
amendment to increase the base student rate to $200. He pointed out that $22 million was
being argued as too much, while in just 15 minutes, the Senate Finance Committee inserted
$50 million into the FY 08 Supplemental to fund previously vetoed capital projects.
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Sen. Wilken today is making behind the scenes efforts to inform Senators that the $100 BSA
increase only results in a net increase of $11.52 due to the elimination of the school
improvement grants. He will also counter Sen. Elton's statement on the floor yesterday
about unsustainable growth in the out years, by explaining that the amount would not grow.
Sen. wilken plans to state on the Senate floor today, during reconsideration of HB 273,
that he is hopeful that if the funding is not included in this bill, that the $22 million
will be appropriated in the operating or capital budget.
Sen. Wilken intends to point out that the campaign platforms of all the senators is in
support of education. He wants to force those in opposition to the increased BSA to make
statements on the record.
VETOES: The Senate brought back $51 million in '08 vetoes and placed them in the
supplemental budget. It is too soon to say if I will veto the projects that were put back
in to the budget. There is a lot of work left to do on the supplemental bill and the .
public will also weigh in on the projects that were added. But overall spending last year
was too high.
We have included requests for capital projects in the supplemental bill - for things like
DOTPF projects that are ready to go to bid and that could be started in this construction
season rather than wait for a July 1 fiscal year start date. That however is very
different from revisiting items that were vetoed - we would prefer to work with the
legislature on the overall spending/savings plan for FY08 and FY09 - and, we do not yet
know what that looks like!
It is difficult to see the whole picture of the budget - since the operating budget is
just on the House Floor - capital budget doesn't start in earnest until next week -
basically lots of work left to do.
SB 168: Senate Bill 168 effectively caps the total passenger tax at $50, and cities such
as Juneau and Ketchikan would be paid out of that money for the passenger taxes they
levied themselves. The bill sets the maximum rebate to cities at $10 a passenger.
Lawmakers amended the bill so it would be effective in 2009 instead of being retroactive
and returned it to the Rules Committee. Too early to say if you would veto this (Bob
Tkacz may ask) .
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Tuesday, March 04, 2008 1 1 :04 AM
Leschper; Beth (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Kelly; Russell T
(GOV)
Fw: legislature
Excellent pt by LtGov, I'll use his line in my response to leggies 1 action on budget:
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Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 20:02:37
To: "Sean Personal" <sr.parnell@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: legislature
Exactly I And for anyone to believe that a lack of willingness to communicate and work
together on budget is coming from our end, this helps prove otherwise. Thank you
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Original Message
From : " PARNELL , S (GOV sponsored)" <sr .pamell@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 04 Mar 2008 10:55:35
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: FW: legislature
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From: Hooley, Jason M (GOV)
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 10:17 AM
To: PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Pullins, Jay D (GOV); Showalter, Kristine D (GOV); Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)
Sub j ect : legislature
The Operating Budget is in 3rd reading today on the House floor.
On the Senate floor is the supplemental budget (which includes $51 million of projects
that were vetoed last year by the Governor) .
JASON HOOLEY
<http://ltgov.state.ak.us/> OFFICE OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR SEAN PARNELL
907 . 465 . 3520
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Tuesday, March 04, 2008 11:03 AM
PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored)
Re: legislature
Exactly! And for anyone to believe that a lack of willingness to communicate and work
together on budget is coming from our end, this helps prove otherwise. Thank you
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Original Message
From: "PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored) " <sr .parnell@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 04 Mar 2008 10:55:35
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Sub j ect : FW : legislature
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Pe J
From: Hooley, Jason M (GOV)
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 10:17 AM
To: PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Pullins, Jay D (GOV); Showalter, Kristine D (GOV); Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)
Subject: legislature
The Operating Budget is in 3rd reading today on the House floor.
On the Senate floor is the supplemental budget (which includes $51 million of projects
that were vetoed last year by the Governor) .
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JASON HOOLEY
<http://ltgov.state.ak.us/> OFFICE OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR SEAN PARNELL
907 . 465 . 3520
PRA GSP01 0012963
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gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tuesday, March 04, 2008 10:59 AM
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Frank Bailey;
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Todd; Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Re: Delayed
I agree I should be there. Darn it, sorry this is blundered on my end - and as I'm stuck
in the airport waiting for the milk run I chuckle at this glamorous governors life-stuff!
Thanks, all. We'll do it tomorrow.
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Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV) M <mike.tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 04 Mar 2008 10:49:07
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>, "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)"
<sharon . leighow@alaska . gov> , " Irwin, Tom E (DNR) « <tom . irwin@alaska . gov> , Frank Bailey
<ftb907@yahoo.com>, "Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, Todd
< fek9wnr@yahoo.com>, "Nizich, Michael A (GOV)" <mike.nizich@alaska.gov>
Subject: RE: Delayed
Governor ,
DNR folks are tied up in the Pt Thomson hearing, I was thinking that we
could
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Mike
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mail to : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 10:44 AM
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Tibbies, Michael A
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(GOV) ; Frank Bailey; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) ; Todd; Nizich, Michael A
(GOV)
Sub j ect : Delayed
I'm delayed again in Seattle - the coonecting fit's already gone. Won't
get in til 8 tonight, via milk run. Checking on other options, perhaps
flying to Anchorage instead of waiting here til 3pm to try to get a seat
on that next Juneau fit .
Pis announce Steve anyway today. Have him say a few words after an intro
by any DNR folks who may be available? If no one's around then wait til
tomorrow, tho I. hate for press to know I was out of town for a day and
couldnt get back in time for scheduled Juneau committments.
Sent from my BlackBerry (r) device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0012965
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tuesday, March 04, 2008 10:44 AM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Frank Bailey;
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV); Todd; Nizich; Michael A (GOV)
Delayed
I'm delayed again in Seattle - the coonecting fit's already gone. Won't get in til 8
tonight, via milk run. Checking on other options, perhaps flying to Anchorage instead of
waiting here til 3pm to try to get a seat on that next Juneau fit.
Pis announce Steve anyway today. Have him say a few words after an intro by any DNR folks
who may be available? If no one's around then wait til tomorrow, tho I hate for press to
know I was out of town for a day and couldnt get back in time for scheduled Juneau
committments .
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 8:22 PM
To: PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored); mike.tibbles@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Senate letter
This is good and more consise. We need to get this out tomorrow Mike.
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Original Message
From; "PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored) ° <sr .pamell@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:10:26
To : gov. sarah@yahoo . com, mike . tibbles@yahoo . com
Subject: Senate letter
Governor,
Thought I'd put in my two cents while we still have the letter in our possession. The
message/content was right on to begin with. I simply worked to tighten and strengthen the
message .
Sean
March 4, 2008
The Honorable Lyda Green
President of the Senate
State Capitol, Room
Juneau, AK 99801
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Dear Madam President :
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Sincerely,
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Sarah Palin
Governor
Cc : Senators
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Cc:
Subject:
Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.govJ
Tuesday, March 04, 2008 6:38 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Sched
Pis add to yesterdays schedule met with Ben Stein in LA re: ASMI seafood marketing (in
morning before that LA tv show appearance) .
don't know if you received my email on that yesterday
Also, I'm doing stop-bys with those mayors that I now see on my schedule tomorrow instead
of having mtgs with them before press availability. No time to get everything caught up on
before talking to the press if I'm obligated to meet with more of these communities in
last-minute meetings. COS and others will have to start taking more of those mtgs, esp
ones that bump up against opportunities to speak to Alaskans via press conferences*
There's a lot going on in legislature that I'll be asked about tomorrow, and trying to
follow it all without regular updates from staff is tough- sometimes the media I find
available on-line doesn't cover it all. I'll have to catch up myself tomorrow morning.
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Tuesday, March 04 ( 2008 6:07 PM
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Sean personal
Re: response to revisiting vetoes
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Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike,tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:36:11
To : ExternalEmailgsp <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: RE: response to revisiting vetoes
Thank you. I have attached a revision for your review. If you would like to finalize it,
we can deliver it first thing in the morning prior to the Senate going to the floor for a
vote .
Mike
March 4, 2008
The Honorable Lyda Green
President of the Senate
State Capitol , Room
Juneau, AK 99801
Dear Madam President:
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Sincerely,
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Sarah Palin
Governor
Cc: Senators
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 4:36 PM
To: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Re: response to revisiting vetoes
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Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike . tibbles@alaska . gov>
Date: Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:09:22
To: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: response to revisiting vetoes
Governor,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Mike
PRA GSP01 0012973
The Honorable Lyda Green
President of the Senate
State Capitol, Room
Juneau, AK 99801
Dear Madam President:
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Sincerely,
Sarah Pal in
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Sure.
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tuesday, March 04, 2008 5:30 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Frank Bailey; Leschper; Beth (GOV); Katz; John W (GOV)
Re: Earmarks Op-Ed: 350 words submitted to newsminer today
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon. leighow@alaska.gov>
Date; Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:44:02
To:ExternalEmailgsp <gov. sarah@yahoo.com:>, Frank Bailey <ftb907@yahoo. com>, "Leschper, Beth
(GOV)" <beth.leschper@alaskalgov>, "Katz, John W (GOV)" <jwkatz@alaskadc.org>
Subject: RE: Earmarks Op-Ed: 350 words submitted to newsminer today
Governor -
The News Miner just called and wants to change
I have never said that "earmarks are nothing more than pork projects being shoveled home
by an overeager congressional delegation. "
To
I have never suggested that earmarks are nothing more than
They suggest the change because they did not quote you. I think it is reasonable
Thoughts?
Original Message
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From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 4:41 PM
To: Frank Bailey; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Leschper, Beth (GOV); Katz, John W (GOV)
Subject: Re; Earmarks Op-Ed: 350 words submitted to newsminer today
Sharon- did the earmarks oped get circulated to all pubs? Fb- this is a great msg from
the Homer fellow. Thanks!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: frank bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 16:31:36
To:Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo. com>, krisandclark@yahoo.com, Todd Palin
<f ek9wnr@yahoo . com> , ivyf rye@yahoo . com
Subject: Earmarks Op-Ed: 350 words submitted to newsminer today
This letter submitted to Newsminer today from Mike Heimbuch in Homer. He'll also hit
Clarion and Homer Tribune but first wants it to run in the NM.
Last Sunday's editorial about Governor Palin' s attitude toward federal earmarks was as
accurate as calling Fairbanks a suburb of Anchorage. A free press has the right to
unfounded opinions, but the governor has a fiduciary responsibility to the people. Part of
that is shaping public attitudes about spending public money. Her earmark comments are
neither mean nor miserly. They are practical and protective.
Alaskans are whittling down their federally funded wish lists to reflect a new political
reality back east. This effort was led by our US congressional delegation. Anything
different is to ignore that Christmas is over and the tree no longer burns so brightly
with gifts from afar.
The paper says the governor's acceptance of this fiscal reality reflects distain for
public projects that require outside funding. Wrong. But it is also unfair to give
Alaskans a false sense of entitlement to public monies generated elsewhere. That is one of
the reasons for establishing natural resource tax rates that reflect our ownership of the
state. and contribution to the nation.
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Clearly we are destined for reduced federal spending in Alaska. What we got used to was a
pattern of planning projects and expecting funding because something was a good idea.
The Newsminer gave examples of such projects and raised a question: "If the government
won't pay for this do you expect us to do it on our own?" That question has no easy
answers. But it also reflects a challenge and opportunity for innovation. If we become
unduly fearful about a decrease in federal funds we lose sight of our own resourcefulness
We lose sight of the fact that we are capable of making difficult decisions and living
with them.
One casualty of the Newsminer editorial is the unintended demoralization of people working
diligently on public projects. These folks deserve legislative and administrative
consideration of their ideas and they will certainly have that opportunity. But none of
them harbor illusions that the public treasury is to be held hostage to good ideas. And
the Newsminer does not further these peoples' causes by brandishing a sword of uninformed
opinion .
PRA GSP01 0012978
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 5:25 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Pat Forgey/Empire
I'll try at next milk run landing.
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Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon. Ieigh0w@alaska.g0v2>
Date: Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:19:27
To .-Sarah Palin <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Pat Forgey/Empire
Governor -
Pat wanted to know if you could give him a call regarding Jim Clark. I did not promise
anything saying you were traveling but I did tell him I would try. He is at 586-4816
Clark's included you in his apology today-
"I specifically apologize to then candidates for governor in the 2006 Republican primary,
John Binkley and Sarah Palin. Nothing can justify breaking Alaska's campaign finance laws
to unfairly benefit one candidate. Such actions hit at the heart of our democratic system
by making the public cynical about government,
"I apologize, too, to Governor Frank Murkowski who trusted me to follow the law while
acting in his behalf. I recognize that some people will unfairly attribute what I have
done to him."
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
PRA GSP01 0012979
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
PRA GSP01 0012980
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahpo.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 4:41 PM
To: Frank Bailey; Leighow; Sharon W (GOV); Leschper; Beth (GOV); Katz; John W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Earmarks Op-Ed: 350 words submitted to newsminer today
Sharon- did the earmarks oped get circulated to all pubs? Fb- this is a great msg from
the Homer fellow. Thanks!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original, Message
From: frank bailey <ftb907@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 16:31:36
To: Sarah Palin <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>, krisandclark@yahoo.com/ Todd Palin
<fek9wnr@yahoo. com>, ivyfrye@yahoo.com
Subject: Earmarks Op-Ed: 350 words submitted to newsminer today
This letter submitted to Newsminer today from Mike Heimbuch in Homer. He'll also hit
Clarion and Homer Tribune but first wants it to run in the NM.
Last Sunday's editorial about Governor Palin' s attitude toward federal earmarks was as
accurate as calling Fairbanks a suburb of Anchorage. A free press has the right to
unfounded opinions, but the governor has a fiduciary responsibility to the people. Part of
that is shaping public attitudes about spending public money. Her earmark comments are
neither mean nor miserly. They are practical and protective.
Alaskans are whittling down their federally funded wish lists to reflect a new political
reality back east. This effort was led by our US congressional delegation. Anything
different is to ignore that Christmas is over and the tree no longer burns so brightly
with gifts from afar.
The paper says the governor's acceptance of this fiscal reality reflects distain for
public projects that require outside funding. Wrong. But it is also unfair to give
Alaskans a false sense of entitlement to public monies generated elsewhere. That is one of
the reasons for establishing natural resource tax rates that reflect our ownership of the
state and contribution to the nation.
Clearly we are destined for reduced federal spending in Alaska, what we got used to was a
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pattern of planning projects and expecting funding because something was a good idea.
The Newsminer gave examples of such projects and raised a question; M If the government
won't pay for this do you expect us to do it on our own?" That question has no easy
answers. But it also reflects a challenge and opportunity for innovation. If we become
unduly fearful about a decrease in federal funds we lose sight of our own resourcefulness
We lose sight of the fact that we are capable of making difficult decisions and living
with them.
One casualty of the Newsminer editorial is the unintended demoralization of people working
diligently on public projects. These folks deserve legislative and administrative
consideration of their ideas and they will certainly have that opportunity. But none of
them harbor illusions that the public treasury is to be held hostage to good ideas. And
the Newsminer does not further these peoples' causes by brandishing a sword of uninformed
opinion.
PRA GSP01 0012982
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Tuesday, March 04, 2008 4:36 PM
Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); PARNELL; S (GOV sponsored)
Re: response to revisiting vetoes
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:09:22
To: Sarah Palin <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
Subject: response to revisiting vetoes
Governor ,
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Mike
The Honorable Lyda Green
President of the Senate
State Capitol, Room
Juneau, AK 99801
Dear Madam President:
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Sincerely,
PRA GSP01 0012984
Sarah Paliri
PRA GSP01 0012985
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Cc;
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Tuesday, March 04, 2008 3:26 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [raailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Tuesday, March 04 , 2008 3:29 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. John Mote
address: 3614 Frank Barwick Rd. La Grange NC 28551
919-921-1644
MESSAGE :
Honorable Governor Palin,
Would you consider running with John McCain as Vice-President. I feel that having you on
the ticket would be a tremendous asset to the Republician Party, and might be the only
possible way to defeat the Democrats. I know that there is considerable talk in my area
about a McCain Palin ticket.
Very Best Regards,
TSGT (USAF) John S. Mote
j ohn . mote@seymour j ohnson . af . mil
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Unknown
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Subject:
Chad J. Goeden
3260 Hillary Ave.
Fa i rbanks , AK 997 09
457-2908
Chad & Kelly Goeden [chelly@gci.net]
Tuesday, March 04, 2008 2:20 PM
Palin; Sarah H (GOV); Kreitzer; Annette E (DOA)
Letter to Governor Palin
March 3, 2008
Dear Governor Palin,
Like you, I believe that AGIA is vital to the future of Alaska's economy. I
also believe that it is coming, and we need to start preparing for it now.
The reality is that when the construction of the pipeline begins, this state
will be flooded with hundreds of young adult male blue collar workers who
will be making more money than they have ever made in their lives. While
most of them will not cause problems, they are, statistically speaking, the
demographic that causes the largest problem for law enforcement and the
criminal justice system as a whole. Our state's criminal justice system is
at its breaking point as it is. When we are faced with the additional
strains brought on by the pipeline workers, there is only one way to be
prepared; by having an adequate number of trained, loyal law enforcement
officers in place. While you have no control over the hiring of officers in
municipal departments, you have tremendous say in the recruitment and
retention of troopers. As a 12 year trooper, I am very concerned about the
future of our department, especially when the pipeline comes.
Many people say that the Anchorage Police Department is the
trooper's biggest competition, but I disagree. I believe that our biggest
competition will be whichever company is chosen to build the pipeline. When
that company starts hiring, the troopers need to be satisfied enough in
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their jobs that they will not "jump ship." And the only way to have
experienced, loyal troopers in place when this pipeline construction begins
is to start hiring enough now. No matter how you or anyone feels about how
much current troopers earn, the reality is that based on our lack of ability
to fill the open spots we have now, potential applicants do not believe that
starting pay is high enough. If they felt otherwise, we would have
thousands of applicants to choose from, which was the case in the not too
distant past when the troopers were the highest paid law enforcement agency
in the state. Once the pipeline construction starts, it's too late. Even
if we did suddenly raise starting wages then and hire the troopers we need,
they would have no experience. They would be new, they would make mistakes
because we wouldn't be able to train them in time, and the state would
suffer in the long run. No one can deny that a four year trooper is more
effective and efficient than a four month trooper.
By raising the starting salaries of troopers now, it becomes a win,
win, win situation. It's a win for you because you are saying to the people
of Alaska "I believe so much in AGIA that I am starting to put the
infrastructure in place now." It is a win for the people of Alaska, because
they are being provided with the law enforcement protection they want and
deserve. And finally it would be a win for the department and the troopers
because for the first time in years, we would have the manpower needed to do
the job people of the state expect from us. We would be getting paid an
adequate wage, which would then be spent in the businesses of the state,
improving the economy everywhere we serve.
AGIA is exciting and glamorous. But leading the charge to Alaska* s
future means more than getting the parties involved to agree. Believing in
AGIA means laying the ground work and putting the infrastructure in place
before it's too late. Do you believe in AGIA?
Sincerely,
PRA GSP01 0012988
Chad J. Goeden
PRA GSP01 0012989
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Subject:
Irwin, Tom E (DNR) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TEIRWIN]
Tuesday, March 04, 2008 1:25 PM
'gov.sarah@yahoo,com'; 'ftbQOyQyahoo.com'; 'ivyfrye@yahoo-ConY; Perry; Kristina Y (GOV);
Rutherford; Marty K (DNR)
Re: Delayed
There is only a very select few I completely trust also. From what we experienced I am
sure the tentacles of history, money and power reach too far. Thank God things are
changing. We just need to keep praying for wisdom to do things right. We have lots of
energy to correct this, also our heads are thick - banging them on the wall doesn't see
seem
Don't forget - we are here because of yout God bless. Tom
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarahoyahoo . com>
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Frank Bailey < ftb907@yahoo.com>; Ivy personal <;ivyfrye@yahoo.com>;
Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) ; Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)
Sent: Tue Mar 04 12:57:38 2008
Subject: Re: Delayed
Tom: an aside- but surely Clark's plea vindicates us with oil/gas efforts? We inherited
such a clustered up tainted, corrupt mess. It's such a gross thing to consider that this
recent revelation is probably just the tip of the ice berg re; Clark and Murky f s
activities. I just read a list of Murky's campaign fundraisers/treasurers... The list
itself tells such a story.
The list speaks to other tainted issues like CON, fisheries and ethics reform efforts and
why we feel we're beating our heads against the wall some days. It also makes one even
more curious about the motivation of some of the Mukry hanger-on-ers in Juneau... many
whom I still don't know well enough to be able to trust.
Just thinking out loud - and sharing with you how much I appreciate all of you and your
kick butt work for Alaska! I I
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR) " <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 04 Mar 2008 12:42:41
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To: gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) " <marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies,
Michael A (GOV) " <mike . tibbles@alaska . gov>
Subj ect : Re : Delayed
We have scheduled a break in the remand hearing from 11:30 to 2:00 tomorrow. Marty and I
can both tie in from your Anchorage conf room. I will be glad to make a statement. Safe
travels. Tom
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)/ Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Mar 04 11:39:15 2008
Subj ect : Re : Delayed
Tom: tomorrow?
And great article about first step of PTU rehearing... I am so confident this will go
well, driven by wisdom and protection of AK's future. Thank you
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:07:11
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) "
<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)" <mike .tibbles@alaska.gov>
Subj ect : Re : Delayed
I can get an hour at noon. Can marty and I help?
Original Message
From: Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Sent: Tue Mar 04 11:05:08 2008
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Sub j ect : Re : Delayed
We could do noon tomorrow here in Anchoprage, which was one of the options offerred by
Governor !
----- Original Message
From: Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
To; Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)
Sent: Tue Mar 04 10:55:00 2008
Subject: Fw: Delayed
Any ideas? You and I could do noon today or tomorrow by video,
Original Message
From; Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Leighow, Sharon w (GOV); Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Frank Bailey <ftb907
©yahoo. com>; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Todd <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Mar 04 10:49:07 2008
Subject: RE: Delayed
Governor,
dnr folks are tied up in the Ft Thomson hearing. I was thinking that we could
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Mike
■Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com [mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com <mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
<mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com <mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com> > ]
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 10:44 AM
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Frank Bailey;
Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) ; Todd; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Subject : Delayed
PRA GSP01 0012992
I'm delayed again in Seattle - the coonecting fit's already gone. Won't get in til 8
tonight, via milk run. Checking on other options, perhaps flying to Anchorage instead of
waiting here til 3pm to try to get a seat on that next Juneau fit.
Pis announce Steve anyway today. Have him say a few words after an intro by any DNR
folks who may be available? If no one's around then wait til tomorrow, tho I hate for
press to know I was out of town for a day and couldnt get back in time for scheduled
Juneau committments.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0012993
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 1:20 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Fbi
Just a head's up- my suspicions that the CON may be included in corruption probes. Murky
and Gilbertson stopped any flexibility in CON laws that Providence didn't want, then
Gilbertson got the top-dog gig at Providence, then was Murky 's fundraiser, now is lobbying
Karleen and others hard to continue squashing CON reform. Head's up.
I met him for the first time a few weeks ago- he introduced himself by adding: "How's my
best friend, Mike Tibbies? He's my best friend in the world...". It was odd.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From : gov , sarah@yahoo . com
Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2 008 21:47:49
To: "Frank Bailey" <ftb907<§>yahoo,com>, "Kris Perry" <kris.perry@alaska.gov>, "Ivy personal
<ivyf rye@yahoo . com>
Subject: Re: Fbi
Did u see on the blog that Gilbertson was one of Murkowski's campaign fundraisers? It's an
intersting list. . . all full of our friends. Kris- pis pass on to Anna that bit of info.
I have a feeling CON is going to be the next corruption cluster
Original Message
From: Frank Bailey
To: Governor Sarah Palin
ReplyTo: Frank Bailey
Sent: Mar 4, 2008 1:37 PM
Subject: Re: Fbi
Wow.
Original Message
From: SP
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To: Todd Palin
To: Frank Bailey
To; Ivy personal
To: K Perry Yahoo
ReplyTo : SP
Sent: Mar 4, 2008 12:30 PM
Subject: Fbi
Ran into Dyson at airport, he says there will be a couple more people dinged this month. I
know we've heard it before, but maybe this is legit. And confidential.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
PRA GSP01 0012995
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@aiaska.gov]
Tuesday, March 04, 2008 1:08 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV); Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
Hannah
Hi J- when does Hannah leave? I have a good candidate in mind for replacement, someone who
could work in the Anchorage office (while hopefully we'll get to snag you more often out
of the Juneau office during tourist season and bring you up to where it's hopping in
Anchorage!)... and then figuring out the Juneau locale needs later.
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 1:07 PM
To: Irwin; Tom E (DNR); Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); Leighow; Sharon
W(GOV)
Cc: Leschper; Beth (GOV); Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: Re: Delayed
Sounds great- Sharon let's do press during this timeframe.
Tom and Marty you're kicking butt on PTU, and everything else. So glad Clark's plea is
validating our efforts, vindicating those who've been criticized all year for cleaning up
the Clark/Murky corrupt cluster of oil and gas policy. You two, especially, have not
deserved an ounce of the foolish criticism... I pray that others' eyes will be open to the
efforts you're making towards justice.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom. irwin@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 04 Mar 2008 12:42:41
To :gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR) " <marty. rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies
Michael A (GOV)" <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Sub j ect : Re : Delayed
We have scheduled a break in the remand hearing from 11:30 to 2:00 tomorrow. Marty and I
can both tie in from your Anchorage conf room. I will be glad to make a statement. Safe
travels. Tom
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarahOyahoo . com>
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Mar 04 11:39:15 2008
Sutoj ect : Re : Delayed
Tom : tomorrow?
And great article about first step of PTU rehearing... I am so confident this will go
well, driven by wisdom and protection of AK's future. Thank you
1
PRA GSP01 0012997
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Original Message
From; "Irwin, Tom E (DNR) " <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Date: Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:07:11
To:gov. sarah@yahoo.com, "Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)"
<marty.rutherford@alaska.gov>, "Tibbies, Michael A {GOV) " <mike. tibbles@alaska.gov>
Subject: Re: Delayed
I can get an hour at noon. Can marty and I help?
Original Message
From; Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Sent: Tue Mar 04 11:05:08 2008
Sub j ect : Re : Delayed
We could do noon tomorrow here in Anchoprage, which was one of the options off erred by
Governor !
Original Message
Prom: Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
To: Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)
Sent: Tue Mar 04 10:55:00 2008
Subject: Fw: Delayed
Any ideas? You and I could do noon today or tomorrow by video,
— -- Original Message
From: Tibbies, Michael A (GOV)
To: ExternalEmailgsp; Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Frank Bailey <ftb907
©yahoo. com>; Perry, Kristina Y (GOV); Todd <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Sent: Tue Mar 04 10:49:07 2008
PRA GSP01 0012998
Subject; RE; Delayed
Governor,
dnr folks are tied up in the Pt Thomson hearing. I was thinking that we could
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Mike
Original Message'
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com [mailto : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <mailto ; gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
<mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com <mailto:gov.sarah@yahoo.com> > ]
Sent: Tuesday, March 04 , 2008 10:44 AM
To: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV); Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Tibbies, Michael A (GOV); Frank Bailey;
Perry, Kristina Y (GOV) ; Todd; Nizich, Michael A (GOV)
Subject : Delayed
I'm delayed again in Seattle - the coonecting fit's already gone. Won't get in til 8
tonight, via milk run. Checking on other options, perhaps flying to Anchorage instead of
waiting here til 3pm to try to get a seat on that next Juneau fit.
Pis announce Steve anyway today. Have him say a few words after an intro by any DNR
folks who may be available? If no one's around then wait til tomorrow, tho I hate for
press to know I was out of town for a day and couldnt get back in time for scheduled
Juneau committments .
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FtRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLElGHOWl
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 5:19 PM
To: 'Sarah PaliiV
Subject: Pat Forgey/Empire
Governor-
Pat wanted to know if you could give him a cali regarding Jim Clark. I did not promise anything
saying you were traveling but I did tell him I would try. He is at 586-4816
Clark's included you in his apology today-
"I specifically apologize to then candidates for governor in the 2006 Republican primary,
John Binkley and Sarah Palin. Nothing can justify breaking Alaska's campaign finance laws
to unfairly benefit one candidate. Such actions hit at the heart of our democratic system by
making the public cynical about government.
"I apologize, too, to Governor Frank Murkowski who trusted me to follow the law while
acting in his behalf. I recognize that some people will unfairly attribute what I have done to
him."
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
8/25/2009
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From: Frye, Ivy J (DOA) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=IJFRYE]
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 10:47 AM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: coffee?
Good morning!
Are you ready for some coffee or anything else?
8/31/2009
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From: PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=RECIP1ENTS/CN=SRPARNELL1]
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 10:56 AM
To: 'gov.sarat^yahoo.corTV
Subject: FW; legislature
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
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From: Hooley, Jason M (GOV)
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 10:17 AM
To: PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored)
Cc: Pullins, Jay D (GOV); Showalter, Kristine D (GOV); Morgan, Katryn L (GOV)
Subject: legislature
The Operating Budget is in 3 reading today on the House floor.
On the Senate floor is the supplemental budget (which includes $51 million of projects that were vetoed last
year by the Governor).
JASON HOOLEY
OFFICE OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR SEAN PARNELL
907 . 465 . 3520
8/26/2009
PRA GSP01 0013002
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From: Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECiPlENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 1:59 PM
To: Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored); Perry; Kristma Y (GOV)
Subject: RE: Hannah
Hannah's last day will be approx. July 18 (Friday) . She has not given official notice yet
but has talked about this date. I would ask that if the person is located in the
Anchorage office that before Hannah leaves we can make arrangements for the candidate to
come down for 2-3 weeks for training or we send Hannah up to train them on the scheduling
database. Thanks, Janice
Original Message
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 1:08 PM
To: Mason, Janice L (GOV); Perry, Kristina Y (GOV)
Sub j ect : Hannah
Hi J- when does Hannah leave? I have a good candidat
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From: PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SRPARNELL1]
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 8:10 PM
To: Sarah Palin; mike.tibbles@yahoo.com
Subject: Senate letter
Governor,
Thought I'd put in my two cents while we still have the letter in our possession.
The message/content was right on to begin with. I simply worked to tighten and
strengthen the message.
Sean
March 4, 2008
The Honorable Lyda Green
President of the Senate
State Capitol, Room
Juneau, AK 99801
Dear Madam President:
Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
8/24/2009
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Privileged or Personal Material Redacted
Sincerely,
Sarah Palin
Governor
Cct Senators
8/24/2009
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=REC!PlENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOW]
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 5:19 PM
To: 'Sarah Palin 1
Subject: Pat Fongey/Empire
Governor-
Pat wanted to know if you could give him a call regarding Jim Clark. I did not promise anything
saying you were traveling but I did tell him I would try. He is at 586-4816
Clark's included you in his apology today-
"I specifically apologize to then candidates for governor in the 2006 Republican primary,
John Binkley and Sarah Palin. Nothing can justify breaking Alaska's campaign finance laws
to unfairly benefit one candidate. Such actions hit at the heart of our democratic system by
making the public cynical about government.
"I apologize, too, to Governor Frank Murkowski who trusted me to follow the law while
acting in his behalf. I recognize that some people will unfairly attribute what I have done to
him."
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
8/26/2009
PRA GSP01 0013006
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Mason, Janice L (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=JLMASON]
Tuesday, March 04, 2008 7:13 PM
Palin; Sarah (GOV sponsored)
Perry; Kristina Y (GOV)
RE: Sched
I apologize as I did receive the email yesterday on adding Ben Stein to your calendar. It
is done. I have sent out email letting staff and COS know that you will be available for
short stop-by only on the Mayor meetings scheduled.
I am adding the commercial flights that we have booked for you for the JNU/ANC/FBKS
flights this weekend. I have asked that you have the King Air for the weekend if it's
available (they have informed me I will have an answer tomorrow afternoon) . We were able
to book the Aspen Hotel in Fairbanks. Janice
Original Message-
From: Palin, Sarah (GOV sponso
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From: Governor Sarah Paiin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday , March 05, 2008 1 1 :35 AM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: AVTEC March 2008 e-Newsletter
From: Linda Carpenter [mailto:linda.carpenter@avtec.edu]
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 10:03 AM
To: Palin, Sarah H (GOV)
Subject: AVTEC March 2008 e-Newsletter
View This Message In Your Browser
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March 2008 e-Newsletter
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- AVTEC Wet? site
- Contact Info & FAQs
• Admissions & Financial Aid
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• Training Costs & Dates
■ AVTEC News and Events
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- Donations to AVTEC
- Job Opportunities at AVTEC
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• AVTEC Faculty
- AVTEC Presentation (PDF)
Visit the AVTEC Web site for the
latest news, events and updates.
www.avtec.edu
Congratulations to Ajillia Wallace!
(Pictured above AJ Wallace and Tim Scott, principal at the Frontier Charter Sc
In February, AVTEC was proud to congratulate Ajillia Wal
Business and Office Technology student, for receiving
school diploma after a long wait.
Click here to read the full story
Sarah Palin
Governor of Alaska
10/29/2009
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Employers, mark your calendars! The annual AVTEC/Seward
Community Job Fair is scheduled for Monday, April 7.
Click here to read the article
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Anita Nickerson is currently an Alaska Vocational Technical Center
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Program at our Anchorage campus. She will finish and graduate from
the program in April.
Anita is an Alaskan who has recently received the Good News Great
Kids Scholarship Award. This is a program that recognizes outstanding
youth. The scholarship is a partnership between the Mayor's office, the
Anchorage Daily News, AT&T and the University of Alaska. Anita was
recognized for turning her obstacles in life to opportunies.
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From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 11:10 AM
To: Colin Young
Subject: RE: state fair
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or information you
have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is unable to respond to each and
every email herself, your message has been received and is being reviewed by the appropriate staff
person in this office who can best address your need, suggestion, or comment
From: Colin Young [mailto:cyoung36@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 4:36 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: state fair
Please remember the state fair when the budget is reviewed. Thank you.
C. Young
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10/29/2009
PRA GSP01 0013011
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From: Irwin, Tom E (DNR) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=TEIRWIN]
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 9:21 PM
To: 'gov.sarahKgyahoo.corrV
Subject: Re: GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!
You are right about the Lord and you have family and real friends you can count on
Please always consider us in the can count on category.
Original Message
From ; gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarah@yahoo . com>
To: Irwin, Tom E (DNR)
Sent: Wed Mar 05 21:14:54 2008
Subject: Re: GREAT NEWS! ! 11! 1 ! ! 1 !- I
Thank you! It's still pretty surreal. . . and we know we'll only be given what we can handle
by our good Lord. Thanks!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:07:52
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: GREAT NEWS! !!!!!!!!!!
Todd and Sarah,
Sharon and I are sooooo happy for you :) It really meant more than you know how special
it was to hear ahead of time. I hope the baby takes after both of you. Alaska needs more
people like you.
God bless and we will continue to pray for you daily asking God to bless you richly.
Tom and Sharon
PRA GSP01 0013012
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 9; 1 5 PM
To: Irwin; Tom E (DNR)
Subject: Re: GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you! It's still pretty surreal... and we know we'll only be given what we can handle
by our good Lord. Thanks!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom.irwin@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:07:52
To : gov . sarah@yahoo „ com
Subject : GREAT NEWS MM!!!'!!!
Todd and Sarah,
Sharon and I are sooooo happy for you : ) It really meant more than you know how special
it was to hear ahead of time, I hope the baby takes after both of you. Alaska needs more
people like you.
God bless and we will continue to pray for you daily asking God to bless you richly
Tom and Sharon
PRA GSP01 0013013
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From: gov. sarah@yahoo. com
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 9:14 PM
To: Irwin; Tom E (DNR)
Subject: Re: APA e-flash: Energy Coordinator announcement
Right on! And it was great to see him testify so confidently, already, in front of
committee this afternoon. Thank you Tom!
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Irwin, Tom E (DNR)" <tom. irwin@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:01:10
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Pw: APA e-flash: Energy Coordinator announcement
Comments are starting to come in from the power industry and they are pleased with
energy coordinator.
your
Original Message
From; Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)
To: Gibson, Kurt is K (DNR)
Cc: Irwin, Tom E (DNR); Balash, Joseph R (GOV)
Sent: Wed Mar 05 15:26:36 2008
Subject: RE: APA e-flash: Energy Coordinator announcement
We are glad to assist! It is very nice to see such an enthusiastic response, and an
added bonus that your quality of life is improved!
Marty
From: Gibson, Kurt is K (DNR)
PRA GSP01 0013014
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 3:23 PM
To: Balash, Joseph R (GOV); Rutherford, Marty K (DNR)
Subject: FW: APA e- flash: Energy Coordinator announcement
Importance : High
FYI, you've definitely satisfied one of the energy stakeholders. Thank you for making
personal life easier. ,*-)
my
From : Suzanne Gibson [mailto : Suzanne_Gibson@chugachelectric . com
<mailto : Suzanne_Gibson@chugachelectric . com> J
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 2:23 PM
To: Gibson, Kurtis K (DNR)
Subject: FW: APA e- flash: Energy Coordinator announcement
Importance : High
This is fabulous news and EXACTLY the person I would suggest be in this position!!! yay
Palin and team ! !
From: Crystal Enkvist [mailto:cenkvist@alaskapower.org <mailto:cenkvist@alaskapower.org>
]
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 12:07 PM
To: Crystal Enkvist
Subject: APA e-flash: Energy Coordinator announcement
Importance : High
News from Alaska Power Association
PRA GSP01 0013015
March 5, 2008
Governor Pal in announces appointment of Steve Haagenson as Energy Coordinator
Governor Sarah Palin announced at a noon press conference today in Juneau that she has
appointed Steve Haagenson of Fairbanks as Energy Coordinator. Haagenson will also serve
as Executive Director of the Alaska Energy Authority.
Haagenson retired from his position as Golden Valley Electric Association's President and
CEO in November 2007 after a 32-year career with the Interior Alaska electric cooperative.
During his tenure at GVEA, Haagenson worked his way up through the ranks, working first
in a part-time summer position as a staking technician before moving into positions in
engineering and operations. The GVEA Board named him President and CEO in 2001.
Haagenson served on the Alaska Energy Policy Task Force and has been a longtime leader in
the Alaska electric industry. In 2007, Alaska Power Association presented him with its
Mason Lazelle Achievement Award, the highest level award conferred by the trade
association membership, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to electrification
efforts in Alaska.
###
For more information:
Contact Crystal Enkvist, Director of Member & Public Relations
PRA GSP01 0013016
Phone: (907) 771-5711; Toll-free: 1-877-992-7322
E-mail: cenkvist@alaskapower.org
###
Crystal Enkvist, APR
Director of Member & Public Relations
Alaska Power Association
703 West Tudor Road, Suite 200
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Phone: 907-771-5711 (direct)
Toll-free: 1-877-992-7322
Fax: 907-561-5547
PRA GSP01 0013017
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 6:52 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: press release
Frank says it's good to go, I say 5 kids sounds like a ton o' kids
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon, leighow@alaska . gov>
Date: Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:59:51
To:Sarah Palin <gov, sarah@yahoo.com>, Todd <fek9wnr@yahoo.com>
Subject: press release
Governor -
Please let me know what you think about the quote !
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wo: 08-033
Governor Palin Announces Family Addition
March 5, 2008, Juneau, Alaska - Governor Sarah Palin today announced she is expecting her
fifth child.
"Todd and I are five times blessed and couldn't be happier," said Governor Palin. w We
look forward to welcoming our new addition in May."
# # #
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
PRA GSP01 0013018
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
PRA GSP01 0013019
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Palin, Sarah (GOV sponsored) [govpalin@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, March 05, 2008 3:18 PM
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Sched
Tomorrow 4; 15 I have an appt .
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From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 2:32 PM
To: Colberg; Talis J (LAW)
Subject: Re: Ben
Thank you.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
s
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis. colberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 05 Mar 2008 12:13:30
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Re: Ben
Dear governor palin. It is filed in court and it is public information. Talis.
Original Message — .--
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sar ah@yahoo . com>
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Sent: Wed Mar 05 10:43:30 2008
Subject : Ben
Did we file the appeal re: Ben and APOC? Is it public yet that we're doing this?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 2:33 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Fw: Ben
'Want to let public know this re: appealing Ben's apoc excuse?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis.colberg@alaska«gov>
Date: Wed, 05 Mar 2008 12:13:30
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subj ect : Re : Ben
Dear governor palin. It is filed in court and it is public information. Talis.
Original Message
From : gov . sarah@yahoo . com <gov . sarahoyahoo . com>
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Sent: Wed Mar 05 10:43:30 2008
Subject: Ben
Did we file the appeal re: Ben and APOC? Is it public yet that we're doing this?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Paiin (GOV sponsored) [govemor@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, March 05, 2008 2:22 PM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Elections
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 2:12 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Sub] ect : Elections
Web mail from: Ms. HON. SARAH PALIN
address: GOVERNOR'S RESIDENCE JUNEAU AK 99811
MESSAGE :
DEAR GOVERNOR PALIN,
PLEASE LET SENATOR MCCAIN KNOW THAT YOU WOULD BE WILLING TO SERVE AS HIS VICE
PRESDENT AND RUNNING MATE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION.
SINCERELY,
JAMES WILHELM, PRESCOTT, ARIZONA, 86301
WILHELMTRIBE@QWEST . NET
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 2:20 PM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Fish_and_Game
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state « ak. us [mailto :WebMail@gov . state . ak, us]
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 2:36 PM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject : Fish_and_Game
Web mail from: Elizabeth Manning
address: Alaska Department of Fish and Game, 333 Raspberry Rd. Anchorage AK 99518
267-2168
MESSAGE :
Dear Gov. Palin,
On behalf of the various bear committees around the state (including the Kenai Brown Bear
Committe, the Anchorage Bear Committee and the Juneau Bear Committee) , we would like to
invite you to be the voice of one of our bear public service announcements. This year we
are combining efforts to put forth statewide radio messages. I know you have an extremely
busy schedule but hope you might have some time to lend your well-known and respected
voice to this effort. We plan to record these by March 15. We could come to wherever you
are and it would take about 15 minutes of your time. Please let me know if this is of
interest and I will send the message we would like you to read and arrange for recording.
These are basic messages about reducing bear attractants around the places where Alakans
live and play, and about keeping bears wild and people safe.
Thank you for considering it .
Respectfully,
Elizabeth Manning
Wildlife Education and Outreach
267-2168, elizabeth.manning@alaska.gov
elizabeth . manning@alaska . gov
PRA GSP01 0013024
Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Wednesday, March 05, 2008 1 1 :53 AM
Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Mason; Janice L (GOV)
FW: Other
Original Message
From; WebMail@gov, state. ak. us [mailto:WebMail@gov.state.ak.us]
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 7:43 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Poug Snyder
address: 2778 Longspur Way Pleasanton CA 94566
9252001948
MESSAGE :
Contact the McCain people and tell them you want to run as his VP. We need people like you
in national politics!
dougsnyder@comcast . net
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Unknown
From: BRENT W JOHNSON [BWJOHNSON@PSEA.NET]
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 1 1:47 PM
To: Paiin; Sarah H (GOV); Parnell; Sean R (GOV); Kreitzer; Annette E (DOA); Glass; John D (DPS)
Cc: Troopers; APFO All Members
Subject: Alaska Crime
Governor Palin, March 5,
2008
First of all, congratulations on the news of your 5 th child. My wife is also pregnant and is due
within days of your due date. I pray that thus far your pregnancy has been as safe and healthy as
hers. I know that you are a very busy person, so I want to be brief. I have recently learned of
some shocking statistics that you may or may not be fully aware of.
Are you aware that in 2006, Alaska ranked #1 in the country for Forcible Rape, and in fact our
crime rate in this category is almost double the #2 state, meaning we actually rank 1 st , 2 nd and
likely 3 rd ? Are you also aware Alaska ranks #3 overall in aggravated assault, or that we rank
#22 in Murder and Manslaughter? Were you aware Alaska ranks #18 in overall property crimes
in the country? Were you aware that in 2004, Alaska was ranked the 7 th highest state for violent
crime, ahead of California, New York, New Jersey, and 40 other states by the US Census
Bureau?
I was born and raised in Alaska, mostly in southcentral. I remember growing up in Eagle River,
at a time when nobody locked their doors or worried about their children walking to a neighbors
house. I remember a time when a homicide anywhere in Alaska, including Anchorage, was a
rare event. I remember a time when people didn't have to check a government database to find
out how close the nearest sexual predator lived to their homes. Do you remember these good
times when you were growing up in the valley?
At the same time that Alaska shamefully leads the majority of other states in these violent crime
statistics, the Department of Public Safety and DOT Airport Police and Fire Departments have
lost a total of approximately 96 Troopers and Officers to retirement and resignation. In the past
3 years, DPS alone has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars in recruitment efforts, with a net
gain of 3 Troopers. Currently almost 50% of the lateral hires recruited to be State Troopers from
other agencies have already left DPS, many for their old jobs. Commissioner Monegan stated
recently he expects to loose an average of 2 Troopers a month for the remainder of this year,
which is an added 18. I am not a mathematician, however at an average cost of $100,000 to train
and equip each new State Trooper, plus figuring 33-50% of each departing officers last years pay
lost due to loss of experience (see report by A0237 Executive Working Group, pg. 3, paragraph
A). My calculations show that using a low average salary of $50,000 for these 1 14 departed
employees, the loss of these 1 14 Troopers/officers and replacing them + 3 new Troopers has thus
far cost the state $4.29 million over the past 4 years.
I too am a conservative and believe it is imperative that we save for a rainy day. I do not believe
however, one should put their entire paycheck in the bank and not pay their utility and food
bills. Gov. Palin, the Troopers within the Department of Public Safety are your food
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bill, manwhile your family, the citizens of Alaska, are starving! $4.29 million is a lot of money to flush
down the toilet because some in your administration believe, "if they don't like their pay, they can just
quit". I ask how much a financial package for Troopers that makes DPS competitive in the job market
will cost in comparison?
Governor, next to a healthy economy and adequate schools, Americans as a whole, and Alaskans in
particular want adequate public safety for their families. You have the unique opportunity to make a
clear statement to Alaskans and to the rest of the country that you will no longer tolerate this great state
belonging to the criminals. You can single handedly provide this state the highly trained, dedicated
State Troopers it needs to change these disturbing statistics. Giuliani did it in New York City, and look
how popular his still is across the country to this day.
I intend to be brief, so I will not discuss at length the hazardous conditions that Law Enforcement faces.
Needless to say, if statisticians used rate of physical injury instead of death rates, commercial crabbers
would loose the title of most dangerous job.
As an Alaska State Trooper, I took an oath to serve the people of Alaska. You, in taking office as
Governor took a similar oath. I am confused as to how the two of us, having both been born and raised
in Alaska, and having taken a similar oath, cannot agree on the importance of this issue. I eagerly await
your response and would be happy to discuss this and other issues with you in any format you prefer.
Thank you, and good luck, because I know you have difficult decisions ahead.
Sincerely,
Brent W, Johnson
PO Box 846
Tok, AK 99780
907-883-3811
10/29/2009
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 1 1 : 1 8 AM
To: roaeja@acsalaska.net
Subject: RE: Other
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or
information you have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is
unable to respond to each and every email herself, your message has been received and is
being reviewed by the appropriate staff person in this office who can best address your
need, suggestion, or comment.
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto ; WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 11:15 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from; Mr. dr burke
address: none none AK 9999
MESSAGE :
I guess tundra fires due to lightening strikes; are going to become more and
more frequent with millions of acres ablaze as the tundra dries out, due to
global warming. I think the Governor should increase Dept of Interior budget for
the foreseeable future. We are. talking about the WHOLE STATE of ALASKA above
the arctic circle, being on fire!
Warming Climate May Cause Arctic Tundra To Burn
ScienceDaily (Mar. 5, 2008) — Research from ancient sediment cores indicates that a
warming climate could make the world 1 s arctic tundra far more susceptible to fires than
previously thought. The findings are important given the potential for tundra fires to
release organic carbon -- which could add significantly to the amount of greenhouse gases
already blamed for global warming.
roaeja@acsalaska.net
PRA GSP01 0013028
Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 1 1:13 AM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Mason; Janice L (GOV)
Subject: FW: Other
Original Message
From : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us [mailto : WebMail@gov . state . ak . us]
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 6:34 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Other
Web mail from: Mr. Thomas Mazzarini
address: 28 Linton Rd. Lynn MA 01904
781-593-3831
MESSAGE:
Dear Governor Palin:
You are the only logical choice for Vice President of the United States. It is my
hope that John McCain asks you to help him win this election.
You are the BEST choice.
Sincerely, Tom Mazzarini
tma z z 13 8@yahoo . com
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Unknown
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
After instead?
gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Wednesday, March 05, 2008 11:09 AM
Frye; Ivy J (DOA)
Re: coffee b 4 press conference?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Frye, Ivy J (DOA) " <ivy . frye@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:55:55
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: coffee b 4 press conference?
PRA GSP01 0013030
Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 1 1 :08 AM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Cc: Frank Bailey; ivy personal; K Perry Yahoo
Subject: Fw: Ben
Head's up- hopefully we'll get this publicized soon after Talis says yes. I'll take the
blame if folks get ticked about us filing the appeal after apoc forgave Ben- it was my
call.
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Colberg, Talis J (LAW)" <talis,colberg@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:49:01
To : gov . sarah@yahoo . com
Subject: Re: Ben
Yes we did. I will check and see if there is any reason why it would not be public and
then I will let you know. Talis.
Original Message
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com <gov.sarah@yahoo.com>
To: Colberg, Talis J (LAW)
Sent: Wed Mar 05 10:43:30 2008
Subj ect : Ben
Did we file the appeal re: Ben and APOC? Is it public yet that we're doing this?
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
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Unknown
From: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 10:02 AM
To: Leighow; Sharon W (GOV)
Subject: Re: Does Beth know?
No. Should we tell her about the baby bump? If you want to, go forth. If not, that's fine
Sent from my BlackBerry® device from Cellular One
Original Message
From: "Leighow, Sharon W (GOV)" <sharon,leighow@alaska.gov>
Date: Wed, 05 Mar 2008 09:52:22
To: Sarah Palin <gov. sarah@yahoo.com>
Subject: Does Beth know?
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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Unknown
From: PARNELU S (GOV sponsored) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SRPARNELL1]
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 9:59 AM
To: 'gov.sarah@yahoo.com'
Subject: In Jnu
See ya soon
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 11:53 AM
To: Vision Money
Subject: RE: Alaska State Fair
Thank you for writing to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The concerns, opinions, and/or information you
have sent are important and valuable to the Governor. Although she is unable to respond to each and
every email herself, your message has been received and is being reviewed by the appropriate staff
person in this office who can best address your need, suggestion, or comment
From: Vision Money [mailto:pattywagnvision@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 05 f 2008 7:29 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Alaska State Fair
Hello Governor Palin,
As you prepare the budget for the coming year, I urge you to consider allocating
monies to the Alaska State Fair in Palmer to complete the Ag Building. This building
was constructed years ago, but never finished for lack of funds. There have been
tires holding down roof panels so they don't blow away during some of Palmers horrific
wind storms. Now additional building codes are in place that require added
improvements. The fair is unable to raise addiquate funds on its own to cover the cost
of these repairs.
The building is used by 4H and other educational groups, and is used to showcase
Alaska agriculture. Please help Alaskans enjoy the benifits of the Alaska State
Fairgrounds, and help us get ths building finished.
Thank you.
En... Joy
Vision Money
ASV Vendor
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Unknown
From: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored) [governor@alaska.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 1 1:59 AM
To: Smith; Lynne M (GOV)
Subject: FW: Weekly News Bulletin: Mar. 4-10, 2008
From: Waste Business Journal [mailto:info@wastebusinessjournal.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 11:20 AM
To: Governor Sarah Palin (GOV sponsored)
Subject: Weekly News Bulletin: Mar. 4-10, 2008
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Waste Business Journal Weekly News Bulletin: Mar. 4-10, 2008
HEADLINES...
1. Decline in Construction Spending Bound to Affect Waste
Industry
2. House Passes Legislation to Support Renewable Energy
Development, Again
3. Waste Management Sells $600 Million Senior Notes to Repay
Debt
4. Sacramento City Council to Consider Plasma Technology
5. Researchers at UC Davis Seeking Manure-Treatment
Technologies
6. Clean Harbors Earnings Rise 45 Percent
7. Clean Harbors Acquires Recycling Sites for $15 Million
8* CRRA to Increase Fees but Less Than Previously Announced
9. Casetta Names New Board Member
10. Waste Industries USA Buys a Tennessee Hauler
11. Waste Services Announces Record Fourth Quarter Results
12. WCA Waste Corp Grows Revenues; Earnings Off Slightly
13. Allied Waste to Save Millions by Converting Preferred Stock
14. Star tech Environmental Reports Strong 2007 Financials;
Optimistic Outlook
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The Commerce Department released statistics confirming what many In
the waste industry already know: that construction spending in the US is
failing. In fact, total construction spending fell in January the most in 14
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2. HOUSE PASSES LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT RENEWABLE
ENERGY DEVELOPMENT, AGAIN
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the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008 (H.R.
5351), a bill that would extend much-needed tax benefits to the
renewable energy industry. In its current form, H.R. 5351 would extend
the 30% investment tax credit (ITC) for solar energy and qualified fuel
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other debt and for general corporate purposes. Money from the notes,
due in 2018, will go to repay borrowings from the company's revolving
credit facility and to repay $244 million in senior notes that become
callable in May. The notes have been assigned ratings of BBB by both
Standard & Poor's and Fitch and Baa3 by Moody's... Read More »
4. SACRAMENTO CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER PLASMA
TECHNOLOGY
The City Council of Sacramento California voted to enter negotiations
with Westinghouse Plasma Corp. to possibly build a plasma-arc
gasification plant that could conceivably dispose of the 146,000 tons of
waste generated annually by the city. Currently, that waste is hauled to
Waste Management's giant Lockwood Regional landfill in Sparks, Nev.
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an alternative energy developer. Plasma arcs have been used in research
and industry for decades, but have not been deployed for large-scale
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is under development near Tallahassee, Fla...Read More »
5. RESEARCHERS AT UC DAVIS SEEKING MANURE-TREATMENT
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under funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. As part of
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Harbors also got a boost from emergency response and small scale
project revenue because of work on the clean up of an oil spill in the San
Francisco Bay in November, For the full year, net income fell to $44
million, or $2.14 per share, from $46,4 million, or $2.26 per share, in
2006... Read More »
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CLEAN HARBORS ACQUIRES RECYCLING SITES FOR $15
MILLION
Clean Harbors is acquiring two recycling facilities in Chicago and Hebron/
Ohio and associated business with those facilities from Safety-Kleen
Systems Inc. for $12.5 million in cash and the assumption of $3 million
in liabilities. The two facilities generated about $16 million in revenue in
2007. The deal which is expected to close by the end of March, is also
expected to boost earnings in 2008. ..Read More »
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9. CASELLA NAMES NEW BOARD MEMBER
Casella Waste has added a new board member Michael K. Burke who
replaces outgoing member D. Randolph Peeler, who had served as a
designee of the holders of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock of
the Company, which was redeemed in August 2007. Burke has served in
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WASTE INDUSTRIES USA BUYS A TENNESSEE HAULER
Waste Industries USA recently acquired American Disposal Services,
LLC, a commercial and industrial hauling service provider in
Hendersonville, TN. It is expected to contribute $3 million In hauling
revenues and will tuck into existing company operations there. According
to Ven Poole, Vice President, Corporate Development, "This addition to
our Nashville operation will improve our route density while adding no
significant SG&A expense. "..Read More »
11. WASTE SERVICES ANNOUNCES RECORD FOURTH QUARTER
RESULTS
Burlington, Ont.-based Waste Services, Inc. reported that strong fourth
quarter internal revenue growth of 6.8% combined with 21% growth
through acquisitions increased operating margins and brought profits to
breakeven from a net loss a year ago. For the year, net acquisitions
added $72.8 million comprising 18.6% of revenues; which, together with
internal growth of 5.5% coming from price increases and ftjel
surcharges, helped revenues expand by 24.8% to $488.3 million
compared to $391.4 million in 2006.. .Read More »
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SLIGHTLY
WCA Waste Corp said that fourth quarter revenues were up by 23.7% to
$49,7 million but that an interest rate charge brought profits to a net
loss of $2.5 million, or $0.15 per share. That compared with net income
of $351,000, or $0.02 per share, on revenue of $37.4 million, for the
same quarter in 2006. Analysts had been expecting earnings of $0.11
per share. The company said the loss was due to a $2.9 million pre-tax
loss from an interest rate swap. Tom Fatjo, Chairman of WCA Waste
Corporation, stated, "During 2007 our Company was successful in
investing over $100 million in acquisitions, growing the company
internally by 6.9%, exceeding internal budgets overall even though
Florida did not meet expectations.".. Read More »
13, ALLIED WASTE TO SAVE MILLIONS BY CONVERTING"
PREFERRED STOCK
Allied Waste Industries says it will save $37.5 million in annual cash
dividends by converting preferred stock into common shares. Holders of
the Series D preferred stock are receiving 25.3 shares of common stock
for each share of preferred stock they hold. This will add 60.7 million
shares of common stock, bringing the company's total to about 443
million shares... Read More »
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14. STARTECH ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTS STRONG 2007
FINANCIALS; OPTIMISTIC OUTLOOK
10/29/2009
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Startech Environmental, which builds and operates a plasma converter
system, reports that Shareholders' Equity is in excess of $4.4 million
with approximately $11.6 million in Cash on Hand, along with Plasma
Converter Sales Bookings of approximately $25 million. Startech VP and
CFO, Peter Scanion, said, "With sales in Asia, Europe and North America,
and manufacturing well under way, the Company has never before been
as strong as it is today, and getting stronger. We're all very optimistic
about Startech's future. "..Read More »
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GR0UP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGH0W1
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 6:00 PM
To: 'Sarah Palin 1 ; Todd 1
Subject: press release
Governor -
Please let me know what you think about the quote!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No: 08-033
Governor Palin Announces Family Addition
March 5, 2008, Juneau, Alaska - Governor Sarah Palin today announced she is expecting her fifth
child.
x Todd and I are five times blessed and couldn't be happier/' said Governor Palin. w We look forward
to welcoming our new addition in May."
# # #
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 ceil
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/OS0A/0U=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOW]
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 10:52 AM
To: Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Irwin; Tom E (DNR)
Cc: 'Sarah Palin'; Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: New Energy Coordinator
Marty, Tom-
Governor Palin will be introducing Steven Haagenson as the Energy Coordinator at noon today in
the Juneau conference room. If you folks could make it up to the Anchorage conference room for a
video conference - that would be great. The Governor would like you to convey the message of
teamwork! It is my understanding that the Point Thompson hearing will not be brought up.
Thanks!
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
.
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From: <gov.sarah@yahooxom> [gov.sarah@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 9:07 PM
To: John Katz
Subject: Fw: Congressional Earmarks/State Position
(This is for Senators Stevens and Murkowski)
(also, for Congressman Young)
Per our discussion last week, I wanted you to see the attached opinion piece by
Governor Palin published today in the Fairbanks News-Miner.
As you will note, the op-ed piece discusses several of the issues that you raised last
week. In my opinion, the op-ed is the most succinct statement of State
administration policy on earmarks of which I am aware. Hopefully, you will
conclude as I have that the summary addresses many of your concerns.
Regarding transportation earmarks, in particular, DOTPF is currently working on a
comprehensive audit of all pending projects. We will provide this to you when
finalized.
In addition, we will be talking with them tomorrow about how to further improve
communications between the State and local governments concerned about specific
earmarks. I am hopeful that all of this will inure to everyone's benefit at the federal
level, as we work with you to address transportation earmarks and to ensure that
adequate funding is available.
I very much appreciated our meeting last week. It was important to discuss the
issues of concern to vou and to identify possible solutio ns.
a-=az=2
Setting the earmarks opinion straight
Gov. Sarah Palin
Published Wednesday, March 5, 2008
I feel compelled to respond to your gross mischaracterization (March 2, "Earful of
Earmarks") of my position on congressional earmarks.
I am not among those who have said "earmarks are nothing more than pork projects
being shoveled home by an overeager congressional delegation."! recognize that
Congress, which exercises the power of the purse, has the constitutional
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responsibility to put its mark on the federal budget, including adding funds that the
president has not proposed.
Accordingly, my administration has recommended funding for specific projects and
programs when there is an important federal purpose and strong citizen support.
This year, we have requested 3 1 earmarks, down from 54 in 2007. Of these, 27
involve continuing or previous appropriations and four are new requests. The total
dollar amount of these requests has been reduced from approximately $550 million
in the previous year to just less than $200 million.
I believe this represents a responsible approach to the changing situation in
Congress. Some misinterpret this as criticism of our congressional delegation.
In fact, it responds to messages from the Congressional delegation and the Bush
administration. They have told us that the number of earmarks in the federal
budget will be reduced and that there must be a strong federal purpose underlying
each request.
We have also heard that, wherever possible, earmark requests must be accompanied
by a state or local match. So, there are state budget consequences that must be
considered as well when we ask for federal help.
There is no inconsistency or hypocrisy between my previous statements concerning
earmarks and the recommendations my administration made to the delegation on
Feb. 15. Specifically, I said earlier that the state would submit no more than 12 new
requests, excluding earmarks for ongoing projects and the Alaska National Guard.
Our recommendations are consistent with my previous comments and recognize the
new budgetary realities in D.C.
Further, I applaud the d elegation's decision to post all earmark requests. Posting,
along with other reforms, will help insure the open and transparent public process
that good government demands.
Regarding your comments concerning earmarks requested by local governments and
other Alaska entities, I have never sought to impose my views on their activities. In
fact, my D.C. office meets with dozens of local governments and others requesting
earmarks and this interaction has always been cooperative and cordial.
Each entity must interpret the new realities in D.C. for itself. The final decisions
about which earmark requests to pursue are made by the congressional delegation
as our representatives in Congress.
My role at the federal level is simply to submit the most well-conceived earmark
requests we can. Of course, since the congressional delegation has told us that they
expect state or local matches, requests submitted by others may have implications
for the Alaska Legislature as well.
As I have said previously, we can either respond to the changing circumstances in
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Congress or stick our heads in the sand. For better or worse, earmarks, which
represent only about 1 percent of the federal budget, have become a symbol for
budgetary discussions in general.
Unfortunately, Alaska has been featured prominently in the debate about reform. By
recognizing the necessity for change, we can enhance the state's credibility in the
appropriations process and in other areas of federal policy.
One of my goals as governor is making Alaska as self-sufficient as possible. Among
other things, that means the ability to develop our natural resources in a
responsible manner.
However, I am also mindful of the role that the federal government plays in our
state. The federal budget, in its various manifestations, is incredibly important to
us, and congressional earmarks are one aspect of this relationship.
Please note that my email address has changed. My new email address is
jwkatzfgtalaskadc .org . Thank you .
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/0=SOA/OU= FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOW]
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 6:00 PM
To: 'Sarah Palm'; Todd*
Subject: press release
Governor -
Please let me know what you think about the quote!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
No: 08-033
Governor Palin Announces Family Addition
March 5, 2008, Juneau, Alaska - Governor Sarah Palin today announced she is expecting her fifth
child.
"Todd and I are five times blessed and couldn't be happier/' said Governor Palin. w We look forward
to welcoming our new addition in May."
###
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
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From: Frye, Ivy J (DOA) [/0=SOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=IJFRYE]
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 1:41 PM
To: Tibbies; Michael A (GOV); gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: sen press conf re: supplemental budget
Wanted to give you a heads up Lyda is talking about the supp budget right now. Incase something comes up you
want to ask her this afternoon.
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From: Leighow, Sharon W (GOV) [/OSOA/OLMFIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SWLEIGHOW)
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 10:52 AM
To: Rutherford; Marty K (DNR); Irwin; Tom E (DNR)
Cc: 'Sarah Palm 1 ; Balash; Joseph R (GOV)
Subject: New Energy Coordinator
Marty, Tom-
Governor Palin will be introducing Steven Haagenson as the Energy Coordinator at noon today in
the Juneau conference room. If you folks could make it up to the Anchorage conference room for a
video conference - that would be great. The Governor would like you to convey the message of
teamwork! It is my understanding that the Point Thompson hearing will not be brought up.
Thanks!
Sharon Leighow
Deputy Press Secretary
Deputy Communications Director
(907) 269-7450 Anchorage
(907) 465-4031 Juneau
(907) 240-7943 cell
8/26/2009
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From: PARNELL, S (GOV sponsored) [/OSOA/OU=FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE
GROUP/CN=RECIPIENTS/CN=SRPARNELL1]
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 12:00 PM
To: gov.sarah@yahoo.com
Subject: fyi wesley loy
Wesley Loy put up the energy coordinator appt name at 1 1:42 on the ADN political blog. Just thought you should
know. Not sure who gave that to him.
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